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Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields

Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields

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Overview of Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Unawatuna, Southern Province
  • Popular LocationUnawatuna Beach12 min drive
  • Popular LocationGalle Lighthouse16 min drive
  • Popular LocationJungle Beach20 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Emerald

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Guest toilet

Toilet

Jade

Toilet · Shower only

Mint

Toilet · Shower only

Teal

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields

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.

Property manager

Marijke Schaap

Languages

Dutch, English, Italian
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are very welcome!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Unawatuna

Located in Unawatuna, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Martin Wickramsinghe Folk Museum and Stilt Fisherman are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kathaluwa Old Temple and Japanese Peace Pagoda. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Unawatuna, Southern Province

What's nearby

  • Mihiripenna Beach - 9 min drive
  • Unawatuna Beach - 12 min drive
  • Galle Lighthouse - 16 min drive
  • Galle Fort - 16 min drive
  • Jungle Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Midigama Railway Station - 26 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wijaya Beach - 6 min drive
  • Le Café Français Boutique (Vegan & Vegetarian) - 8 min drive
  • Peacock Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • Angel Beach Club - 7 min drive
  • Banana Garden Restaurant (Rooms & Apartments) - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Koggala Lake, Dalawella Beach and Mihiripenna Beach. Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya and Unawatuna Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nikita S.

Amazing
I stayed at the Rice House from 19-24th December with my family of 13 people. We had the most incredible time there, and if you can believe it, it's more beautiful in real life than the photos! I booked about 3 months before we arrived, and the communication with the owner was efficient and clear from the start. The property hosts 12 people, but they accommodated one extra adult on a mattress on the floor as it was only for a few days, which we found perfectly acceptable for us. Gayan the houseboy/chef cooked us the most amazing meals that everyone was happy with - a difficult task considering we are a family of meat eaters, pescetarians, vegetarians and vegans! The surroundings are beautiful, tranquil and relaxing. We spent days enjoying all the exotic fruits offered for breakfast, playing in the infinity pool and spending time with each other. In the late afternoon we would head out to nearby beaches/towns. It's in a great location to visit lots of south and west coast places as day trips, such as Galle, Mirissa beach and Unawatuna to name a few. The house itself can be tricky to find, but the staff were on hand to direct our driver and met us on the main road. My only warning would be that the road leading up to the house is very narrow - we had a 29 seater Toyota coaster which struggled to fit, but it's less than a 5 minute walk from the main road to the property, which was fine for us. The rooms are kept to a high standard, and the staff were always on hand to help us. We can't wait to go back and stay again someday, it's honestly stunning!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

francois h.

superbe maison avec une belle vue sur les rizières
Nous avons passé une semaine de rêve avec 6 adultes et 3 enfants dans cette maison de 4 chambres avec une piscine à débordement qui possède tout le confort moderne, et mélange astucieusement la construction traditionnelle avec le confort moderne et possède une jolie décoration avec quelques objets design.La maison est ouverte sur l'extérieure avec une très grande véranda donnant sur une magnifique rizière et sur sa faune ( buffle, oiseaux, singes...) où sont pris les petits déjeuners et les excellents repas préparés par le personnel inclus dans la location. Cette maison est dans un environnement calme et à environ 25 minutes à pied de la mer ou 5 min en tuk tuk.

10/10 Excellent

Keshan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place perfect for us
Great staff So very peaceful Host and staff were very accomodating and tolerated our every whim Will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

nathalie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un accueil , un personnel et une villa au top
Nous reviendrons au Sri Lanka pour cette villa placée au calme , 2km dans la campagne , mais avec un service au top qui nous a permis de profiter un max de notre séjour.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefan L.

Great staff, property, location, service, comfort, f&b
Everything great, very much enjoyed our stay and would deft recommend it
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Marijke Schaap

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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.

Why they chose this property

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 property 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!!

Languages:

English, Italian, Dutch
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