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Beautiful Staffed 4 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields
| Sleeps | 14 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Space | 4,305 sq. ft. |
| Property type | villa |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 3 nights |
Overview
This Paddy Field Villa Sits On An Acre Of Land Just 5 Minutes From The Beach
The Rice House is tucked away in a 1 acre plot of land next to a small village with a very authentic Sri Lankan Bakery. It overlooks the paddy fields and the only noises that you hear are the sounds of the birds (blue kingfishers, peacocks, etc), the water buffaloes, cows, the black monkeys that occasionally pay a visit to our jack fruit trees and the chanting of monks of the temple a kilometre away.
The house has 4 separate bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. Each bedroom has an antique king size bed and a daybed, that can be changed into an extra bed. All beds have mosquito nets. All rooms have overhead fans and air-conditioning and high wooden ceilings with king trusses. The floor consists of hand made terra cotta tiles that have been sealed by natural wax. Three of the four bed rooms are entered via the front court yard with frangipani trees and a covered verandah with a big dining table overlooking the garden.
The fourth bed room is entered via the paddy field verandah (80 sqm big).
The house is furnished with a mix of antique and design pieces. It oozes charm and personality. Each guest should feel at home. Young and old should therefore choose their spot where they feel the most comfortable, sink onto the big bean bag pillows in front of the television, sit on the two 3 meter design couches in the living room, cocoon in one of the 3 rattan hanging chairs or hanging wooden benches on the verandahs or just plunge onto the butterfly chairs; once you are seated in these, you do not want to get up.
The 6 meter high-ceilinged (45 sqm) living room has a television and a lounge area with design couches, chairs and poufs. Children and adults can watch television as well as play some WII games.
In the garden you will find an infinity pool alongside the paddy field with a terrace with sun beds. Soccer or cricket can be played on the lawn in the garden.
About Marijke Schaap
We, Oscar and Marijke, grew up in the Netherlands. Although we still love to go back to Amsterdam now and then, we have not lived in Holland since 1996. For 10 years we lived in Italy, where our three children were born. After a few years in Stockholm, we moved to Singapore in 2008, a 3 hour flight away from Sri Lanka.
Marijke Schaap purchased this villa in 2011
Why Marijke Schaap chose Sri Lanka
More than 15 years ago we travelled to Sri Lanka for a holiday without any preparation. We even did not bring a lonely planet, at that time our travel bible, because it was a very last minute decision.
Without any expectations we started our trip and found out that it became one of our best holidays ever. People were very, very friendly, the food was very tasty, the variety of the country really appealed to us (cultural triangle, tea plantations, beautiful beaches, etc.) and we loved the Dutch heritage buildings we saw during our trip. Years later we decided to bring our children to Sri Lanka and we again enjoyed it so much that we decided to contact some real estate agents during our trip. We spend a few days looking at heritage buildings in the province of Galle, because that was originally the idea, to renovate a heritage building. All the houses that we saw unfortunately were not well plotted on their piece of land or were very dark, difficult to enlarge, etc. So we decided to look for plots of land to build our own 'heritage building'. We immediately fell in love with a plot of land, overlooking paddy fields. That was 3 years ago and in the mean time we have built our house, integrating old building materials.
We can see ourselves as retirees seated on the veranda and spending our time watching the many beautiful birds passing by. Until that time we would like the house to be used by people all over the world.
What makes this villa unique
It is a nice combination of being in the middle of the nature, away from it all, but close enough to the lively surroundings of Galle and Unawatuna. The house is fully staffed who will do their utmost to make your stay relaxed and unforgettable. Enjoy!!
Amenities
Galle Villa Accommodation and Amenities
- villa
- Guest House
- Catering available
- Breakfast - Included in Price
- Lunch - Booking Possible
- Dinner - Booking Possible
- Housekeeper Included
- 4305 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 14
- pets considered ...
- Events Allowed
- children welcome ...
- Near The Ocean
- Rural
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Air Conditioning ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room ...
- Parking
- Towels Provided ...
- Tumble Dryer ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 12 people
- 4 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
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Teal -
toilet
,
shower
Jade - toilet , shower
Mint - toilet , shower
Emerald - toilet , combination tub/shower , shower
Guest toilet - toilet
- All the bedrooms have each their private bathroom. Each bathroom has an antique basin cabinet, a rain shower and hand shower. The Emerald bathroom is slightly bigger and therefore contains also a bathtub.
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14
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Mint -
1 queen
,
1 twin/ single
,
Mint has a private sitting area on the garden verandah
Teal - 1 king , 1 twin/ single , Teal has a private sitting area at the garden verandah
Jade - 1 king , 1 twin/ single , Jade is closest to the swimming pool.
Emerald - 1 king , 1 twin/ single , Emerald has two doors opening onto the Paddy Field Verandah
- Each room sleeps 3 people comfortably. If you would like a second child (preferably younger than 13 years old) to sleep in your room as well, just ask for an extra mattress without extra costs.
- Books ...
- Games ...
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo ...
- Television
- Toys ...
- Video Games
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden
- Porch / Veranda
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Private Pool
- Car Available
- Chauffeur
- Massage
- Private Chef
- Staff
- bay/sound
- restaurants
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- jet skiing
- mountain biking
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- surfing
- swimming
Map
The Rice house, as we named our house, is located not even 5 minutes from the beach. You can choose to go either in the direction of Matara to Weligama for surfing lessons and whale/dolphin watching tours during the months December till April (25 minutes by tuc tuc) and Mirissa bay for the lovely big stretch of beach, or in the direction of Galle, where you will find a lot of nice beach clubs along the Galle Matara road, such as Talpe beach club (5 to 10 minutes by tuk tuk), Era beach ( 10 minutes) and Vijaya beach club (15 minutes).
Unawatuna bay (15 minutes) is flocked with a lot of restaurants and sun beds. It is a very vibrant beach, nice and very safe for younger children.
Just 25 minutes away is the 17th-century Galle Fort, a must see!! Galle is a beautiful old colonial town where the mix of trendy restaurants and shops on one side and local life on the other side is still well balanced.
Sri Lanka is renowned for its cultivation of high quality teas. It is the second biggest tea exporter of the world. Therefore you should visit a tea factory. Only 30 minutes from our house you will find Handunugoda Tea Estate. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the tea factory and learn how the white tea is plucked and made into one of the best teas in the world. You will also be able to taste the famous tea on the veranda of the main planters house while the plantation history is briefly explained.
The climate of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka is very suitable for the growth of cinnamon. Enjoying a cinnamon infused lunch at a cinnamon plantation just 30 minutes from our house is another activity well worthwhile.
Enjoy a bike ride tour with Idle Bikes that will bring you to paddy valleys with a half away coconut stop in a shaded ambalamba set in a beautiful garden.
Most of all you should take the time to relax at our house. Watch the water buffaloes and the hundreds of birds passing by while taking a dip in the pool or just sipping your tea at the veranda. Ask Gayan, our chef, to prepare you lunch and/or dinner. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the house and the surroundings as much as we always do!!
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Rates & Availability
Galle Villa Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Low season
Apr 29 2017 -
Dec 1 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$250
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$1,500
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High season
Dec 2 2017 -
Apr 28 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$400
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$2,500
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Additional information about rental rates
| Fees | No additional mandatory fees |
| Refundable damage deposit | $400 |
The above rates are reflecting the rental fee per night for the whole villa.
Please contact owner for details regarding payment and booking conditions
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available
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