Atmospheric colonial villa amongst coconut palms – Home 5073470 Villa
- 6 sleeps
- 4 nights min stay
Atmospheric colonial villa amongst coconut palms – Home 5073470
- Villa
- sleeps 6
- 4 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 3 mi
- Swimming pool
- Not suitable for children
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Harmony House is just that..... a peaceful location yet convenient for Unawatuna beaches and the Unesco Heritage Galle Fort, both ten minutes ride in a tuk. There are numerous restaurants, bars on the beach within a five minute ride , diving is available around the corner and bike rides are organized from Wijaya Beach, also ten minutes away.
Public transport to Galle or down south to Marissa and beyond is readily available at the end of the road as are tuks. The quaint train station of Unawatuna, is ten minutes walk from HH and from there you can take the train to Colombo or down to Matara.
The house was built by a local family in the 1930's and stands in two acres of natural gardens, coconut palms, lily pond, abundant birdlife, green parrots, kingfishers, wood peckers not forgetting the noisy seven sisters who hang around in groups and swoop into the verandah to check themselves out in the mirror. Monkeys visit morning and dusk to forage for leaves, mangos and bananas when in season. In addition I have three rescue dogs, Uggs and Bella and a later arrival, JoJo, found at the end of the road dying of starvation. He has now grown into a handsome and lovable boy. They are all extremely friendly and adorable but HH is not the place to stay if you don't like dogs.
I have lived in Sri Lanka for seven years and HH is my third residence here. I have sympathetically restored the building without destroying its integrity. The bathrooms have been completely refurbished in a classical contemporary style to compliment the house. There are three double bedrooms and a twin, all eclectic yet stylish with combination of European and local furniture. One of the bedrooms is in a separate building at the rear of the main house and has direct access to the garden and pool. To one end of the pool there is an Ambalamba, a great place to chill out on the large day bed, enjoy a siesta or an evening cocktail. Hammocks in the pool pavilion are an alternative choice to swing and read and enjoy a cooling breeze. Dining is on the front verandah overlooking the gardens and the pool.
The staff of three will look after you during your stay. Chaminda, my house manager is a wonderful chef and will help you with prep etc., speaks excellent English and will ensure your stay is an enjoyable experience. Nali, my maid takes care of the house cleaning and will do your laundry. Saman, the night watcher, closes the house at night and is there for you in case of any emergency.
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Bed & bathroom
- Beds in other rooms: King bed 2 Queen Beds
- 3 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Private garden
- Balcony or terrace
- Deck
- Internet access
- Staffed property
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- DVD player
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
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- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($619.88) £500.00 - 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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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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About the owner
Judith S.
- Calendar last updated:
- 16 Aug 2017
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United States
Languages spoken: English
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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 Judith the owner's contact details or send them a message.
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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 Judith (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. Judith (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 Judith (the owner) before booking?
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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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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 Judith (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 Judith (the owner) a message.
If Judith (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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