For a romantic escape or get-together with a group of friends, The River House is the perfect choice. Enveloped in seven acres of tropical gardens just south of the coastal town of Bentota, its secluded setting down a little unmarked road means that guests have room to breathe and fully dissolve into the peaceful surroundings. The property is South Asian in style with plenty of space, while bubbling Jacuzzis, slate plunge pools and enormous bathrooms give it added exclusivity. Accommodation consists of a main villa with four beautiful suites, a lounge and dining terrace as well as a further villa lower down the hillside which houses a fifth very private suite. Each of the very spacious suites features vaulted ceilings, highly polished cement floors and wrap-around verandahs.  Rooms blend contemporary comfort with antique furniture, beautiful Indian bedspreads, tapestries and carpets, while drapes in vivid colours enhance the clean white walls. The House has a tropical garden teeming with wildlife, and contains an infinity swimming pool edged by a little sun pagoda.  It is an ideal place to walk around and explore, or just relax and unwind whilst taking in the beautiful river and woodland views over breakfast or lunch.  The River House is located only 500m from the sea, and guests have exclusive use of a private stretch of sandy bay in front of a sister property's beach house in Balapitiya.  In addition, guests benefit from a complimentary private liveried tuk tuk service to attractions within a 5km radius.  Children are welcome – some rooms are interconnecting making it ideal for families. Style South Asian contemporary Air/Con Yes, and ceiling fans Dining Yes - light lunches and dinner are not included in the tariff Children Yes No. of Bedrooms 5 spacious suites, including a triple and 2 adjoining doubles for families with older children Pool Yes, and some suites have a private plunge pool  Activities Relaxing, swimming, walking.  500m from beach Price Range From US$240 per room per night, B&B. (Excludes 10% service charge and 16% tax).  Minimum 2 night stay. The entire villa (5 suites) is available for private use at US$1,391 per night, villa only (excludes service charge & tax) - minimum 3 night stay. Find Similar Properties