Kotomba Hermitage, A Taste of Eden – Home 7449627 Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 1 night min stay
Kotomba Hermitage, A Taste of Eden – Home 7449627
- Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 1 night min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 5 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Between the lagoon and Cinnamon plantations, surrounded by a wonderful tropical garden, your 1 000sqf apartments is logged in a middle of the canopies.
Your vast and airy bed-room, equipped with private bathroom, double bed, fan and wardrobe, opens on a huge terrace. This covered space, overhanging the gardens, will be your living room, your dining room and a place to observe the nature. A full equipped kitchen (fridge, stove, sink, coffee machine, toaster, kettle, tableware and cooking ware) and a solarium are belonging to your pleasure as well.
You can freely enjoy a scooter (with all proper reserves) to explore the surrounding, the Wi-Fi, the household linen, the washing machine, the iron, our media library...
We offer you all you need for a great breakfast: fresh fruits, coffee, tea, milk, porridge, bread, butter, jam, eggs.
On request, we can also prepare meals for you! Our menu depends on availabilities on the market or in the gardens.
We will be proud to show you how to use our gardens goodness!
We will be happy to show you the paths to the beaches (20min), to guide you through Galle Fort’s lanes (45min), take you for a walk in Sinharaja’s rain forest(2hrs), make you discover temples and plantations, carry you on the lagoon, or just, help you to discover what “Sri Lankan’s Garden Side” is.
Around Ambalangoda, and all over the Island, via our network, we are able to assist you for your trip.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds - 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Waterfront
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Balcony or terrace
- Boat available
- Internet access
- Fireplace
- Safe
- Staffed property
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- Yes, smoking allowed
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
No rules. In Civility and Common Sense we trust!
About the owner
Arnaud D.
- Calendar last updated:
- 15 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 7
- Based in:
- Sri Lanka
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 20 reviews
Excellent
20 reviews
- Excellent
- 19
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Une expérience inoubliable”
Accueillis par Arnaud ( dont l humanité, la générosité, la sensibilité, la culture, la pédagogie et le goût du beau ne sont quelques aperçus de … More
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“Enrichissant”
Petit séjour d'une journée et d'une nuit... Arnaud le propriétaire des lieux sait de quoi il parle, et il nous apprend des choses à chaque parole... Endroit calm… More
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“A Taste of Eden!!!”
Nous avons séjourné chez Arnaud 5 nuits et c'est un minimum!.. si vous souhaitez bien sûr vous imprégner de l'endroit et sortir des sentiers battus, en déco… More
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Response from the owner Merci d'être passé nous voir. Pour votre prochaine visite il y aura un bateau sur la lagune.
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“Un lieu magnifique pour se ressourcer”
Arnaud nous a accueilli dans son joli paradis, une belle maison au milieu d'un magnifique jardin. Arnaud est un hôte adorable qui se fait un plaisir de vous raconter le Sri Lanka et vous en… More
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Response from the owner Merci Sandrine, ce fut un plaisir de vous faire découvrir notre Sri Lanka. Pour votre prochain passage, notre chapeau est plein de nouvelles surprises .
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“Unique experience in the jungle with all commodities”
The best experience during our trip in Sri Lanka (and we should have stayed more!) Arnaud shared with us his day to day life and we feel like at home. He is really knowledgeable on all aspect of the S… More
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Response from the owner Thanks a lot for your stay with us; and don't worry I still have a lot stories for your next visit.
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“Tranquil lush rest”
Wonderful 2 night stay for our family of 5. Comfortable, airy, clean, modern, quiet building with views into the trees. Everything we needed at our fingertips with a knowledgeable & accommodating … More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much, it was so nice to have kids in our hermitage. Happy 9th birthday to Alana !
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“Mitten im Dschungel”
Wir haben heute diesen Ort besucht da der Besitzer ein Freund unseres Tourguides ist.Der Besitzer ist gastfreundlich und super nett und hat uns alles über seine Tier und Pflanzenwelt in der Umgeb… More
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Response from the owner Viel Danke!
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“Amazing place in the middle of the jungle”
We spent two days at Arnaud's place, which were unforgettable for us. We had the chance to live, cook, eat, and sleep in the middle of the jungle in a confortable and very nice place. Arnaud has … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your stay at The Kotomba Hermitage, it was a pleasure to share with you part of our life in paradise. I'm glad for the peacocks, next time you come, i will show you the crocodiles, they start colonize the lagoon.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A little paradise in the jungle”
Arnaud's place is a peaceful hide-out in the jungle amidst flowers and birds with beautiful decoration and all the confort you could expect. Very clean. Arnaud is an excellent cook and a guide w… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your stay with us, it was great to recieve you. Have a nice trip.
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“A ne pas manquer”
Je vous conseille vivement de commencer votre voyage en faisant une pause au KOTOMBA HERMITAGE, à environ 2 heures de l’aéroport de Colombo au sein d’une plantation de cannel… More
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Response from the owner Merci Fred. J'imagine que tu as plein de jolies photos d'ici. On partage ?
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Arnaud (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Arnaud (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Arnaud (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Arnaud the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Or send Arnaud (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Arnaud (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Arnaud (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Arnaud (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Arnaud (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Arnaud (the owner) a message.
If Arnaud (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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