A Piece of Paradise
Review Submitted: August 29, 2009
Date of Stay: August 2009
From the moment we were met by Papa at the airport until we departed Marley's we were made to feel like family. Dimithu, Sameera, Hasantha and Ranga catered to our every needs. Breakfasts and dinners were superb, we were transported to town whenever we wished and Ranga organised details such as accommodation and transport for any excursions away from Galle area.
The house is beautiful, and we spent many hours relaxing on the deck, watching the ocean or reading. A short walk up the beach was a safe swimming area and a little hotel which provided cheap meals and drinks on a deck which overlooked the lagoon. Unawatuna was a short tuk tuk drive away, and we loved shopping in Galle town and in the Fort precinct. A day at the test cricket at Galle Cricket Ground was an unexpected delight.
The property was immaculately clean, and although cooking and dishwashing facilities were available, Ranga and Dimithu were happy to arrange the meals and washing up after us. Breakfasts consisted of fresh fruit, toast, buffalo curd (the best yoghurt we have ever tasted) and 'toddy' (palm) honey and eggs if we wished, washed down with tea or coffee. Dinners prepared by Deepika were great, and much cheaper than restaurant meals.
A washing machine and clothes line meant we could do our own washing. The gardens were well maintained, and we loved the outdoor bathroom.
This villa is ideal for a couple or a family. Transport to town is cheap and Ranga can arrange day trips or excursions further afield. We fell in love with the area, the country and the people, and will be returning as soon as possible.
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