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The Fort House is a charmingly restored 200 year old house located in the heart of the historic UNESCO heritage site of Galle Fort. The house was built at the start of the 19th Century for a Dutch merchant and his wife.
The house decor is an eccletic mix of traditional features and modern furnishings. A courtyard pool provides a focal point of dappled shade, perfect for ending a day of sightseeing, surfing or taking it easy around Galle Fort. There is a west facing roof terrace with great sunset sea views and the evocative panorama of the Dutch Fort ramparts - the perfect place to sink into the deep chairs and sip a cool sundowner.
The main sitting/dining room is long and high with feature archways, vast comfortable sofas, cool white walls and floor and is gently lit from lamps and recessed fittings. Furniture, colourful local art and ornaments reflect the traditional craftsmanship of Sri Lanka, old and new, whilst the locally made teak dining table shows the high quality of modern skills.
Accomodation comprises of four bedrooms en-suite, three doubles and one twin, one double is located on the ground floor providing easy access and pool courtyard views. The Fort House sleeps up to eight persons.
| Bedrooms/Bathrooms | Air Condition, Ceiling fan, Day bed, Personal safe, Sound system |
| Dining | Ceiling Fans, Seating for 10 |
| Entertainment | Cinema room, DVD, iPod dock, LCD flatscreen TV, Satellite or cable channels |
| Communication | Broadband access, Dial up access, FREE WIFI, ISDN access, Telephone (domestic), WIFI broadband in bedroom, WIFI broadband in living, WIFI broadband throughout |
| Kitchen | Blender, Coffee filter machine, Freezer, Fridge, Fully equipped kitchen, Gas stove, Grill, Island kitchen, Juicer, Microwave, Oven, Toaster, Washing machine |
| Living Room | Ceiling Fans, Lounge seating |
| Outdoor | Balcony, Parking, Solarium/Roof terrace, Terrace |
| Pool | Outdoor pool, Private pool |
| Sport | Pilates/Yoga area |
| Other | Eco Friendly management, Iron and ironing board, Linen provided, Long term renters welcome, Towels provided |
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| Located within the historic Galle Fort approximately 3.5 hours from Colombo, 4.5 hours from the airport by road. By air Colombo and the airport are reached in under one hour. |
| Season | Dates | Daily Rental | Weekly Rental | Monthly Rental | Minimum Stay |
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| Low Season | May to November. | USD 400 | - | - | 2 nights |
| High Season | December to April as well as August and July. | USD 500 | - | - | 2 nights |
| Peak Season | 15 December to 15th of January. | USD 600 | - | - | 5 nights |
| Rates Include/Exclude, Cancellation Policy and Payment Terms | |
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| Rates Include All taxes and service charges. All villas come with staff Cleaner (Daily), Chef/Cook (Full time), and Security. Check in – 3.00pm, Check out - 10.00am Late check outs up to 6.00pm may incur a half day charge, after 6.00pm a full day may be charged. Every effort will be made to accommodate other check in/out times but will depend on availability. 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 14and 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 Rates do NOT include breakfast. Payment Terms A deposit is payable to when you confirm your booking. The deposit amount may vary depending on the seasonality. We will advise the exact deposit. The deposit is non refundable and is taken on behalf of the property and is required to secure the accommodation. For all bookings once we receive the non refundable deposit we will provide you with a booking voucher with the full villa or hotel details giving confirmed dates and full details of the booking. In all villa bookings full payment must be received one month in advance. For a villa booking a security deposit equal to one day's rent may be payable on your arrival by way of cash. The deposit will be used as security for any damages and or charges incurred by you during your stay. This amount less any chargeable items will be returned to you upon departure. |