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Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Ambalangoda, SP
  • Ariyapala Mask Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ambalangoda Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Hikkaduwa Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Bentota (BJT-Bentota River)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys!

An old colonial villa carefully restored to keep the original character and to provide luxury and modern comforts.

The villa sleeps up to 6 people in three air conditioned bedrooms with four poster beds - two doubles (one with a queen sized bed) and the third with two single beds. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom and there is a living room, kitchen and a veranda for relaxing and dining overlooking the 40 foot long private swimming pool and the lake.

We offer a complimentary breakfast, filtered water, air conditioning, wifi and daily housekeeping. The resident chef and houseboy will be available to look after your every need. You will be able to order lunch or dinner from our reasonably priced menu and then relax on the veranda eating it, whilst enjoying the beauty of the garden and the monkeys swinging in the trees.

Near the South Western coast and the Indian Ocean and in probably one of the most beautiful regions of Sri Lanka, this is a large private property in the quiet village of Godahena with direct views over the 390 hectare Madampe lake. The landscaped garden contains many different types of trees and plants, including medicinal plants and tropical fruit trees. The immediately adjacent lake creates a unique biodiversity and there are a great variety of birds, wildlife, different types of vegetation and fish.

The villa is about 15 minutes by tuk-tuk from some quiet and beautiful beaches.

Nearby Ambalangoda is a lively town with many things to see, including the famous mask factory and museum and an historical bell tower. Not far away can be found the longest reclining Buddha statue in South Asia, a moonstone mine and turtle and fish farms.

Close to paradise and an ideal place to totally unwind and relax - yet, only about 1 1/2 hours from Colombo and the airport (depending on the traffic).

Property manager

Martin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
We can organize small parties for you
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: We can organize small parties for you
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Ambalangoda

Located in Ambalangoda, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Natural Moonstone Mine and Seenigama Temple are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gurusinghe Moonstone Mine and Galle Tennis Club. Hikkaduwa National Park and Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ambalangoda, SP

What's nearby

  • Ariyapala Mask Museum - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ambalangoda Beach - 16 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hikkaduwa Coral Reef - 19 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Akurala Beach - 21 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Hikkaduwa Beach - 31 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Aluthgama Railway Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut Ambalangoda - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Boat House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sanekvin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jungle Beach Restaurant & Watersport Ahungalla - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Godahena, Beautiful Lakeside Villa with Private Gardens, Pool and Monkeys! located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Ariyapala Mask Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ambalangoda Beach and Akurala Beach. Gurusinghe Moonstone Mine and Natural Moonstone Mine are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GLYNIS L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hideaway
We loved ou r stay at the villa. Pool for fantastic and the villa itself had everything we needed. Staff were wonderful with nothing too much trouble.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Grantham-Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous propery
Really loved spending time here, beautifully furnished lovely gardens and pool. Very well looked after by discreet staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Commander E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Trip
It was a tremendous experience and i'm happy that we chose this place. The nature with the all the partly unique animals and insects was breathtaking. The staff was very friendly and helped us with everything. We hope we will come back again!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moraig B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little bit of paradise
This property is a little bit of heaven. We arrived after a week of exploring the island to find peace and stunning beauty. The villa is comfortable and affords the benefit of two wonderful staff who take of your every need. There is also a property manager who will arrange for any trips you wish to take. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the villa as the perfect holiday retreat and we definitely would like to return.

10/10 Excellent

john k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat
Travelled around Asia for many years and this might be the best place we've ever stayed at. The owner and staff were very accommodating. Our family had a wonderful te here. I'm so glad we found it. Good work Martin.

About the host

Hosted by Martin

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I am a British guy who loves spending time in Sri Lanka. My villas are in the Ambalangoda area, which has amazing palm fringed beaches and a 390 hectare lake. I have a local partner and team and we are hoping to welcome you soon, so that you can enjoy the best of Sri Lankan hospitality.

Why they chose this property

The location is simply stunning: the old colonial villa is in an elevated position overlooking the pool and the Madampe lake. The beautiful gardens are full of wildlife often including monkeys, yet are very peaceful and an ideal place to unwind and relax. Enjoy the nature, whilst being a short tuk tuk ride away from the lively town of Ambalangoda and some amazing beaches.

What makes this property unique

The old colonial villa with its traditional furnishings and antiques gives you an insight into Sri Lanka's rich history, while providing luxury and modern comforts.

The location is undeniable beautiful and the villa manager, resident chef and houseboy will be on hand to welcome you and to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Languages:

English