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Achieve instant relaxation as you curl up on cushion-clad sofas and immerse yourself in a book; indeed you may even feel suitably inspired to write your own. Martin Wickramasinghe, one of the island’s most celebrated authors who hails from Koggala, set many of his books in Mandalay’s neighbourhood; Madul Doova, the mystical uninhabited island that Mandalay so picturesquely overlooks, inspired the title of a book he penned in 1947.
Evocatively named after Rudyard Kipling’s iconic ballad, Mandalay, the villa is certainly full of Eastern Promise; a delightfully large swimming pool basks exotically in the garden beside an expansive living and dining pavilion whilst right beside the lake is a small ambalama (gazebo) lavishly accessorised with cushions for quietly observing lakeside life. Perhaps the villa’s most gorgeous feature however is the ginormous master bedroom that takes up the entire first floor; it is definitely one of the most romantic on the island.
The design of the house was influenced by Sri Lanka’s architectural maestro, the late Geoffrey Bawa, a friend of the original owners, who sketched his vision for the land onto the back of an envelope. A quick glance is certainly all that’s required to see that Bawa’s architectural hallmarks are definitely in evidence here. The villa also has its own pontoon reaching out over the still water of the lake – a gorgeous spot for sunset drinks and candlelit dining.
Families will love Mandalay, but its intimate size also makes it work for decadent couples. The small staff teamare discreet but pamper to all of your needs, including provisioning for your meals (groceries on guest account). Fishermen often pass by the villa to proffer their fresh catch or to offer lake tours. Although Mandalay feels a million miles from anywhere, the beach is only a kilometre away, whilst restaurants, shops and amenities are a fifteen minute drive.
Distances
- International airport
- 184 KM
- Kathaluwa
- 1 KM
- Koggala
- 1 KM
- Habaraduwa
- 3 KM
- Ahangama
- 5 KM
- Talpe
- 7 KM
- Unawatuna
- 11 KM
- Galle
- 16 KM
- Mirissa
- 26 KM
- Matara
- 31 KM
- Hikkaduwa
- 36 KM
- Tangalle
- 69 KM
- Colombo
- 134 KM
April 3rd, 2014 - April 8th, 2014
“Fantasic villa, location amazing and peaceful, staff excellent and would highly recommend the villa to anyone. Wonderful holiday in Mandalay Lake Villa.”
- Shari S, Australia
February 15th, 2014 - February 22nd, 2014
“A charming, quiet villa on a beautiful lake only 750m from the main road and ideally located for exploring Mirissa, Galle and much of the south coast. Its rustic charm is complimented by the lovely staff. Dalsi has a smile to greet you each morning, Chinthaka's knowledge of the area and superb food are second to none! Be sure to try his chicken curry, beans and daal! I hope to visit Mandalay again, it is a little slice of heaven amidst the hustle and bustle of Sri Lanka's south coast.”
- Tracy D, United Arab Emirates
October 21st, 2012 - October 23rd, 2012
“Very charming, great location. Would surely recommend to friends and family.”
- Meeta Gandhi, United States
March 18th, 2011 - March 27th, 2011
“Mandalay is a wonderfull place, one of most beautiful than we had the opportunity to discover, Its peace allowed usto get fresh ideas to us while visiting the surroundings. We were framed perfectly by an exceptional staff. Thank you to all. We hope to return there very soon! Gerald and Francoise of Belgium.”
- LIBERT Françoise, Belgium
February 8th, 2011 - February 11th, 2011
“Brilliant place! With some small investments could be made even better: hair dryer was missing... 99% satisfied with my stay!”
- Hannu Ikavalko
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Sleeping Capacity: | 6 |
| Location: | South Coast |
Bedrooms setup |
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| • Bedroom 1 | King |
| • Bedroom 2 | Queen |
| • Bedroom 3 | Twin |
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Key Amenities
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Ambalama |
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Fabulous Balinese-inspired beach villa in an excellent location on the Galle coast close to shops, bars, attractions and restaurants. With 4 bedrooms, Ambalama is ideal for families, groups and couples alike. This fully-serviced tropical villa comes with an infinity swimming pool, large grassy garden, cosy lounging areas and superb chef. |
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Auraliya |
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A superb 6-bedroomed beach villa with extensive lawned gardens, magical fibre-optic-lit swimming pool and spectacular sea views. Perfect for families and group get-togethers, Auraliya features sociable living and dining pavilions, a sunset bar and lounge, a full staff team and direct access onto one of the region’s best swimming beaches. |
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Footprints Villa |
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Dalawella’s famous swimming beach is just a 100m stroll from this contemporary 4-bedroom seaside villa, eight kilometres from Galle. Ample living space spreads across two floors and the villa also features a TV room, two dining areas and a six-metre swimming pool. Footprints is staffed and completely air-conditioned. |
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IF Villa |
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Sited on the most desirable section of beach in Talpe, IF is a gorgeous Dutch-colonial-style villa with verdant garden, spacious sundeck, panoramic ocean views, private swimming pool and spacious dining pavilion. The property comes staffed with a cook and is perfectly set up for families and groups of friends. |
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Kikili Beach |
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This fabulous 1-bedroom beach house bursts with colour, energy and soul. It’s perfect for couples who will love its privacy, intimacy and blissful comfort. Enhanced by the services of a housekeeper who’s also an excellent cook, Kikili Beach has a great location within sight of Unawatuna and close to Galle. |
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Olanda Beach House |
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Lush palm-shaded lawns topped with loungers soaking up the serenity of sun and sea stretch generously in front of this five-bedroom beach pad that feels spacious even when full. There’s a swimming pool and loads of living space whilst Olanda’s staff of four graciously tend to your needs. |
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Satin Doll |
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An elegant 4-bedroom beach villa, with a near-symmetrical design, which works well for two families holidaying together. The ocean views are shared from every room, living and dining space abounds – both inside the house and out in the garden – and there’s a pool, TV snug and enthusiastic staff team. |
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Victoria |
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Gorgeous 5-bedroom private beach villa with spacious palm-shaded garden, inviting swimming pool and sweeping sea views that’s only eight kilometres from Galle. Victoria’s restful character, experienced staff team and useful location close to many attractions and facilities make it an excellent holiday home for families, groups and couples alike. |
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Why House |
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If you’re looking for a big house for an extended family getaway or group occasion then eight-bedroom Why House is perfect. Set in two acres of tropical gardens with a stunning swimming pool, Why boasts a full staff team and a beautifully tranquil inland location just five minutes from Galle’s beaches. |
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