South Coast Sri Lanka holiday villa: Koggala, Galle

Amazing large colonial villa with private pool and 1-acre garden

South Coast Sri Lanka villa rental - Pool
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Description Villa, 3000 sq. ft.,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, 4 Bathrooms
Facilities near the sea, village, pool, daily maid service, garden, terrace
Rates per property (GBP)
£125 - £165/night 
£875 - £1,155/week 
Sue Fitzgerald
+1 (0)852-26044898
+1 (0)852-97545967
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of this South Coast Sri Lanka holiday villa Self catering or catered rental in fully staffed historical villa - sleeps 9

'Malgedara' is a spectacular villa, fully enclosed for privacy, with 1 acre of lush tropical surroundings for you to experience nature and beauty up close and so close to Galle. One side of the garden overlooks a paddy field vista with grazing bullocks and the odd monkey swinging across the swaying coconut palms. The villa itself is furnished to the highest standards while retaining its colonial heritage. There are 4-poster teak beds in all rooms, air-con and fans and hot and cold water. All your entertainment needs are taken care of in the small sitting room with TV, DVD and stereo system including Internet access for those workaholics. There are two veranda seating areas one being a huge 15 metre long area at the front of the house, complete with dining for 10 and lazy chairs and sun loungers. The kitchen is huge and fully equipped for all your needs with a separate laundry room & washing machine. The garden is beautiful and will keep all you horticulturists fascinated for hours.
South Coast Sri Lanka villa rental - Pool

Pool
South Coast Sri Lanka villa rental - Garden view

Garden view
South Coast Sri Lanka villa rental - Verandha

Verandha
South Coast Sri Lanka villa rental - Front of house

Front of house
South Coast Sri Lanka villa rental - Relax outside one of two guest rooms

Relax outside one of two guest rooms
South Coast Sri Lanka villa rental - Kingsize bed

Kingsize bed
South Coast Sri Lanka villa rental - sitting room

sitting room
South Coast Sri Lanka villa rental - Kitchen

Kitchen
South Coast Sri Lanka villa rental - DIning for 8 outside

DIning for 8 outside
South Coast Sri Lanka villa rental - Shower with a view to the garden in one of 4 brs

Shower with a view to the garden in one of 4 brs
South Coast Sri Lanka villa rental - Just one more peak at the pool

Just one more peak at the pool
South Coast Sri Lanka villa rental - And the gorgeous cotton bedding

And the gorgeous cotton bedding

Location: South Coast Sri Lanka on the Sri Lanka

Nearest Airport: Colombo at 180 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Kathaluwa at 1 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 2.0 Kilometres
Car: not necessary
The villa is located near to Koggala Lake, a beautiful area abundant with birds and perfect for canoe rides around the different islands, the most popular being Bird Island. The village of Kathaluwa is a lovely, friendly village approximately 20 minutes drive (10 km) from the famous 300-year old UNESCO World heritage site of Galle Fort in Galle. A number of well-known beaches can be found between Koggala and Galle Fort: Koggala beach (3km), Talpe beach (4km), and of course the better known Unawatuna beach (6km). The great location of the villa makes it handy to stroll to the lake, nip to the beach in a tuk-tuk or go a bit further to Galle Fort. When taking longer trips to see elephants or visit tea estates, we can help with organising your transport and guide. Between Koggala and Galle town you can find a range of restaurants in locations by the beach or along country roads. Should you require full catering at home, our cook is happy to oblige.

Availability for this holiday villa rental on the South Coast Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Updated:
Nov 3, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday villa on the South Coast Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend
Night		 Minimum Stay
Low 01 September 2009 - 30 November 2009 £875 £125 £125 3 Nights
Peak 01 December 2009 - 30 April 2010 £1,155 £165 £165 3 Nights
Low 01 May 2010 - 30 June 2010 £966 £138 £138 3 Nights
Peak 01 July 2010 - 31 August 2010 £1,155 £165 £165 3 Nights

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pounds), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Discounts available for rentals of 4 weeks or more. Please enquire.
    Should you require any other services such as transport or cooked meals, please let us know.
    We offer daily menu, laundry services, babysitting services, transport services at additional costs.
    Peak holidays including Chinese New Year, Songkran (12/4/08 - 19/4/08), Easter (15/3/08 - 29/3/08), and Christmas(20/12/08 - 3/1/09) incur a 15% surcharge.
    The rates above are for a maximum of 5 people including children. Please inquire for parties larger than 5.
  • Feedback:

    'Malgedara is a true respite from normal life. The birds, squirrels and monkeys were a delight to watch from the huge terrace. We were fed the most delicious food and my kids loved the space of the garden. We loved our time at your beautiful house'. (Stevens, April 2009).


    'We had a fantastic holiday and we plan to return in the future. Geeta is fantastic! Her food is wonderful and nothing was ever too much trouble.' Woolcock family Aug 2008

    Feedback from our August 2007 clients.....
    'Thank you for giving us such a wonderful place to stay. We are still talking about it! Our family also visited from Colombo and thought it was fantastic. You have made it such a welcoming and comfortable home in the most stunning of surroundings. We can see how much thought and work has gone into making it so simply enchanting and, of course, the pool was a truly welcome bonus.'

  • Culinary Delightful Experiences:

    We are delighted to have secured an excellent chef at Malgedara who is available to cook up delicious culinary experiences for our guests on a fully catered or semi-catered basis. Our Malgedara menu has been upgraded to offer superb dishes including Crab, King Prawns and Lobster caught fresh each morning from the shores of the Indian Ocean nearby. Should you wish to order daily from our menu or arrange your holiday fully catered, we are happy to help.

    The staff will shop for you or you can use the kitchen facilities yourself. We offer the flexibility of running the villa to suit your needs and requirements.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday villa rental in South Coast Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Property Type:
  • villa (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
  • catered
  • bed & breakfast
Floor Area:
  • 3000 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • near the sea
  • village
Theme:
  • romantic
  • family
General:
  • air-conditioning
  • daily maid service
  • linen provided
  • safe
  • staff
  • telephone
  • towels provided
Kitchen:
  • 4 ring stove
  • freezer
  • fridge
  • grill
  • oven
  • washing machine
  • microwave
Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Master 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Bidet, With views to the garden
    Master 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Bidet
    Guest 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Bidet
    Guest 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Bidet, Double sinks and indoor plants
  • The huge bathrooms are clean and modern for your comfort. All showers include hot water and towels are provided. Master 1 bathroom looks out to the garden and what better way to start the day than to shower with birds singing and palms swaying outside your shutters. Master 2 bathroom is large enough to dance around. All bathroom fittings are sparkling clean. Guest 1 bathroom can be found just opposite the bedroom. This bathroom is the largest and can accommodate the whole family. Light shades have been sourced from the Galle Fort museum should you notice the coloured glass lights throughout the house. Guest 2 bathroom is ensuite to the triple family room and large enough to fit all the kids in your party for one big splash about. We have added a convenient double sink and large shower area complete with indoor garden. This is the kind of bathroom you would fine in a spa resort. All bathrooms will be cleaned daily by our housekeeper so no need to worry about housework.
Bedrooms:
  • 4 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 9 people
  • Master 1 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
    Master 2 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, Room for a cot
    Guest 1 - 1 Large Double Bed, Room for a cot
    Guest 2 - 1 Large Double Bed, 1 Single Bed, Large Triple
  • There are 2 bedrooms inside the main part of the house and 2 guest rooms behind, connected by a small covered courtyard. All bedrooms have large 4-poster teak beds, mosquito nets and lovely Indian cotton bedding. in addition to air-cons and fans for your comfort and wooden shutters that can be opened for fresh air and for the beautiful view of tropical flowers and trees. Our Housekeeper will turn down the beds each evening and close the shutters at dusk to ensure a comfortable night's sleep. Master bedrooms 1 and 2 include large k/s beds with lovely views to the side of the garden. Guest room 1 has its own private courtyard and looks out to the front of the garden while guest room 2, a larger triple room with ensuite, leads to the back garden area. This room is ideal for mum, dad and children with the privacy of a separate entrance and bathroom. The views from all rooms are stunning, the bedding is pristine clean and the mattresses are comfortable to ensure excellent sleep.
Entertainment:
  • CD
  • DVD
  • TV
Internet Access:
  • dialup access
  • internet access
Outside:
  • garden
  • parking
  • terrace
  • 6 garden chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • private pool
Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • long term rentals available
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • diving
  • surfing
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • babysitting
  • hospital
  • museums
  • playground
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • freshwater fishing
  • paddle boating
  • sight seeing
  • snorkelling
  • bay fishing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
Nearby Services:
  • babysitting
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
Notes: The villa is very special and your experience will be equally special. The garden is a tropical oasis with fruit trees and tropical flowers. One of our cook's specialties is jack-nut curry picked from the enormous jack-fruit tree in the garden. Enjoy King Coconut juice from the special tree next to the house. Nilame is very adept at climbing the tree using nothing more than rope around his feet. The house offers easy living with a flavour of past days gone by. The staff will attend to your every need, thereby ensuring an amazing holiday that you are sure never to forget. We can also offer 3-wheeler and car services should you require. Once a booking is confirmed, the owner will send a more detailed information sheet. MALGEDARA WAS FEATURED IN THE FAMOUS CHANNEL 4 MAGAZINE 'A PLACE IN THE SUN' IN SEP 2007 (please, do not hesitate to contact owner for link).

Further details for this holiday villa rental on the South Coast Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Other Activities: Turtle hatchery, Spice garden, Boat ride on Koggala Lake, Tea Plantation

Reviews for this holiday villa rental on the South Coast Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful, wonderful house

2couples4kids Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Review Submitted: July 28, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
We stayed at Malgedara in mid July; two couples and four children. The bedrooms are lovely, three of them have ensuite bathrooms, the fourth has its own large bathroom a few steps away from its door. The large terrace, where you spend pretty much all your time looks out over the (large) lovely infinity pool and across the rice paddies to the lake beyond. The jungle is like some sort of primeval forest with huge trees and troops of monkeys that regularly entertained us with their acrobatics and calls. There's a huge lizard in the garden, about four feet long and a mongoose although we never saw them together. The garden is full of fruit and coconut trees. Try the jackfruit, huge green dimpled pillows full of delicious yellow flesh that tastes like a combination of pineapple and banana.
The housekeeper, Geeta, is a fantastic cook. We ate the most wonderful curries but she can also do western style food for those that get tired of the spices.
Galle is about 35 minutes away in a tuk-tuk, well worth a couple of visits to see the food market and the local shops as well as the magnificent fort with its more upmarket tourist shops and luxury hotels. Unawatuna beach is a 20 minute ride away - smallish, very pretty but with a lot of restaurants and tourist shops. I must say, we didn't eat out at all while we were there.
I would recommend the place unreservedly - it's much better in reality than it looks in the pictures.
One more thing: we flew into Colombo and then rather than driving straight down to Malgedara we stayed the first night at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo. A lovely way to break your journey and, if you stay in the Classic wing (faded colonial grandeur) it's absurdly cheap.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Fantastic relaxing family holiday

Family F UK
Review Submitted: April 21, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
We have just spent the most relaxing week in Malgadara villa. The villa is amazing and 7 adults and 2 children (under 5) slept comfortably in the villa. The pool was gorgeous, and perfect for our 3 year old as she could easily stand in half the pool. Geeta, the housemaid, was fantastic and served the most delicious Sri Lankan curries as well as several other options. She was always happy to please and gave good advice on places to visit.
Overall whether you swam in the pool, sunbathed on the loungers, or chilled reading a book on the veranda, you couldn't help but relax and admire the beauty around you. Thanks for a great stay.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Malgadara

SriLanka09 Oxford UK
Review Submitted: February 11, 2009 Date of Stay: December 2008
We had a wonderful holiday staying at Malgadara, the house was comfortable, the garden beautiful and the pool a delight. The immediate area was very interesting, we went to the local temple and to the school and walked around feeling welcomed by the villagers. There are lovely beaches within easy reach of the house and Galle is only a short tuk tuk ride away. Probably best of all was the treat of having Gheeta cook for us every day; we'd imagined ourselves asking her to do a meal now and then, but quickly realised that her cooking was wildly superior to anything we could produce and gave in to wonderful meals on the terrace, surrounded by colourful birds, monkeys, lizards and friendly frogs. Malgadara has to be one of the most restful places on earth.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Dream holiday at Malgedara

Holdiayaddict Cheshire
Review Submitted: November 4, 2008 Date of Stay: September 2008
The villa was gorgeous and more than we expected. Views, the house, staff and food were all excellent. It was very much like being in a hotel but without other people and with the staff all to yourself. The village is very rural thought the beach is only a short drive away. We would recommend this villa to anyone wanting a really special holiday. We will be back I hope in the next year to two. Geeta, save those delicious patties for me!
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