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With its high-vaulted ceilings, traditional freezes over the windows and doors and inlaid floors, Siyambala House can best be described as a modern take on the Sri Lankan vernacular. It is light, airy and, at more than 4,000 sq ft, very spacious. The covered terrace benefits from a wonderfully calming breeze from the water, providing the perfect place to eat, take in the views, socialise, or doze. There are five large air-conditioned bedrooms: four doubles and one twin; two on the second floor and three downstairs. Three bedrooms have en suite bathrooms. Add to this the spectacular 15-metre infinity pool and the comfort of the huge atrium, and you have all the ingredients in place for a tropical holiday to remember.
Siyambala House has five bedrooms. Two of these are on the second floor and three are in the guest wing on the ground floor. Three are en suite and the other two share a bathroom. With the exception of the children’s room upstairs, which has two single beds, all of them boast large king-size beds, two of which are four-poster.
With the master suite and the children's room upstairs, the house is suitable for a single family, or a much larger number of guests. All of the bedrooms have magnificent views of the lake, custom-made wardrobes and chests of drawers, a writing table and chair, armchair(s), ceiling fans and an air conditioner.
The bathrooms are of the highest standard, containing marble imported from Italy and fittings imported from the US. The water is heated by solar-panels and is always hot. The two en suite bathrooms upstairs have baths and showers, and the ones downstairs have 'double showers'. All of them are equipped with rain showers as well as the more traditional variety.
The double-story atrium, with its giant picture windows looking on to the lake, is the first room you come to as you enter the house through the large 'castle doors'. With its comfy sofas, the TV and DVD player, and a view to die for, it is the perfect place for some 'quiet time', or to watch a movie.
The French-café inspired kitchenette contains a fridge, coffee machine, two tables and chairs, a sink and a microwave, plus all of the utensils you could possibly need during your stay (the big cooking can be done for you in the sub-building). Situated between the terrace and the atrium, it tends to be the most sociable room in the house – the place where guests gather before a meal for drinks, check e-mail, grab a lunchtime snack, write postcards, play board games, or apply suntan lotion!
The covered terrace has a 10-seater dining table as well as sitting area. Facing the lake on two sides, it leads on to a wooden deck (where sun-lovers can bask on loungers), the pool and a lawn, giving parents the idea vantage point to keep an eye on children playing.
| Bedrooms/Bathrooms | Air Condition, Baby cot, Bath tub, Bathrobe, Ceiling fan, Hairdryer, Sound system, TV with DVD |
| Dining | Ceiling Fans, Seating for 10 |
| Entertainment | Board Games, DVD, iPod dock, LCD flatscreen TV, Music and/or movies and/or books library |
| Communication | Internet with additional charge |
| Kitchen | Coffee filter machine, Fully equipped kitchen, Microwave, Washing machine |
| Living Room | Air conditioning, Ceiling Fans, Lounge seating |
| Outdoor | Balcony, Bar area, BBQ, Beach chairs, Garden, Lake fishing, Sun beds, Terrace |
| Pool | Outdoor pool, Private pool, Salt Water pool |
| Other | Backup Generator, Iron and ironing board, Linen provided, Long term renters welcome, Towels provided |
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| Twenty minutes' drive south of Galle, in the south-west of Sri Lanka, is Koggala Lake. Siyambala House sits on the south-eastern tip of this 43-acre lagoon, just five minutes from Koggala Beach. Attractions include Cinnamon Island, the Buddhist temple and seminary, or Ananda Spice Garden, which can all be reached by boat from the house. The UNESCO World Heratige Site of Galle Fort is just 20 minutes away by car or tuk-tuk, offering a wealth of restaurants, museums, and historic sites. Beautiful, unspoilt Koggala Beach is just a 10 minute walk away, while a 15-minute drive will take you to Unawatuna Beach, a charming, low-key beach resort. A 30-minutes drive gets you to Mirissa, offering dolphin and whale watching. The 120-km journey to the airport takes around three and a half hours (depending on when you travel and the traffic). Airport pick-up/drop off can be arranged. |
| Season | Dates | Daily Rental | Weekly Rental | Monthly Rental | Minimum Stay |
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| Low Season | 01 May to 30 Jun 31 Aug to 14 Dec | USD 300 | USD 2,100 | - | 5 nights |
| High Season | 01 Jul to 30 Aug | USD 350 | USD 2,450 | - | 7 nights |
| Peak Season | 15 Dec to 31 Apr | USD 450 | USD 3,150 | - | 7 nights |
| Christmas Season | 15 Dec to 31 Apr | USD 450 | USD 3,150 | - | 7 nights |
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| Rates Include - A staff of five, including a hotel-trained chef, two house-boys, a night watchman and manager - Full laundry service, including ironing - Daily breakfast (included in the price) - Bath and beach towels - Five double bedrooms, three of which are en suite - Cots - Daily cleaning and bed-making - A free tour of Galle Fort - TV, DVD player and music system (mobile Internet can be arranged, on request) - Fifteen-metre infinity pool, with an extended shallow end for babies and small children - Sun loungers - Toys, DVDs, books - Money changing - And much more Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be advised in writing and will take effect the day we receive it. Standard Cancellation Terms apply however where possible we voluntarily negotiate with the hotels and service providers on your behalf and refund all recoverable costs for cancellations beyond our terms and conditions. Our standard cancellation policy is as follows: Off Peak Period • If you cancel more than 45 days prior to arrival the deposit is non-refundable. • If you cancel between 30 and 45 days prior to arrival the cancellation is 40% of the villa price. • If you cancel between 15 and 29 days prior to arrival the cancellation is 60% of the villa price. • If you cancel between 14 and 0 days prior to arrival the cancellation is 100% of the villa price. Peak Period. (December 15 to January 15) • If you cancel more than 45 days prior to arrival the deposit is non-refundable. • If you cancel between 0 and 45 days prior to arrival the cancellation is 100% of the villa price. | Rates Exclude - Airport pick-up (LKR9,000 per six-person mini-van) - A comprehensive menu of Asian, Sri Lankan and Western food, plus children's menu - Daily excursions (non-overnight stays) cost LKR5,000 a day - A sea plane (US$400 pp) can be booked to fly you to or from Colombo (20 mins flight) - Local transport (tuk tuks) can be arranged whenever you need it (a trip to Galle costs around LKR600) - Large tours or overnight excursion can be arranged as an all-in package - Please contact us if you would like Siyambala House to host a special event for you: a reunion, wedding, anniversary celebration, etc. We'd be delighted to take care of all arrangements! Payment Terms 50% payment to secure booking 50% two weeks prior to arrival + 1 day's rent as a breakage deposit (refundable) |