Enter another world via the oversized, heavy, teak doors into a spectacular open reception area. Gleaming white pillars reach up to the high ceiling with its intricately carved wooden 'skylight', and the black and white chequered tile floor seems to stretch for miles. Intelligent and stylish use has been made throughout of the original timber screens and carved teak doors.
The sitting and indoor dining rooms are light and airy with white walls and lime washed timber ceilings. Light floors and large, comfortable cream sofas, awash with cushions, are highlighted by dark pieces of furniture and dramatic art work. The very modern table and tableware is stunning.
From here step onto the terrace, shaded and cushioned, and the pagoda, perfect for that evening sundowner. The large pool glistens within the manicured lawns. Cool off in the pool, lounge on a sun bed and just watch the reflections.
There are three double bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms. the villa is always exclusive to one party but the rates have been fairly set to reflect your occupancy.
The house is offered on a self catering basis and there is a modern, well equipped kitchen. There are many restaurants of all flavours and degrees of formality just a stone's throw away from your door, but if you prefer to dine at home, a cook can be arranged with advance notice. The house boy lives in and will help with breakfast and other meals, also shop for you if you wish. The room girl comes in daily to clean and will also do any clothes washing you may need.
Three double rooms, two upstairs and one downstairs, all with air conditioning and ceiling fans. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom and the bathroom to the master bedroom also has a large copper tub.
The stately four poster beds are draped with soft white mosquito nets, a ceiling fan gently wafts the cool air around, and there is an attractive carved lattice panel above the windows. Apart from plenty of storage furniture there are useful tables and chairs.
The dining room is delightful - very House and Garden -for a formal meal or when it is too hot to eat outside. For informal eating choose the garden or pagoda and enjoy dinner under the gardenstars.
Your personal chef has a superb CV and will offer a variety of Asian fusion and international cuisine and boasts
On the odd night you may prefer to visit the local markets and try out your own cullinary skills. Galle has many restaurants of all styles and you can eat out each night without repeating your venue or menu.