Glide across stepping stones floating atop the water gardens bursting with colourful lilies to enter this fabulous villa. Built as a contemporary interpretation of a traditional Sri Lankan house and furnished with antique furniture Victoria is set in a coconut grove on the beach with landscaped gardens falling into the Indian Ocean. Location Approximately 8 kms south of Galle on the beach at Talpe. Sitting area The sitting area is built around a wide and comfortable banquette and has views over the garden and out to sea. Beach front pavilion Ideal for morning tea; an afternoon nap; and sundowners, a pavilion is perched above the beach with uninterrupted views south across the Indian. Dining area The dining room is enclosed and has a table set for 10. Kitchen / Staff A full modern kitchen and a permanent staff of 3 including houseboy, cook and night watchman. Should your party be 10 it may be that an additional houseboy is required but this will be confirmed prior to booking and will be for guest expense. 
Area Lying 8kms from the historic town of Galle famous for the Dutch Fort Victoria is perfectly placed for those who want to escape and close enough to venture forth and experience the sights and smells of a part of this magical island, with its daily fish and fruit and veg markets. The Fort, largely built by the Dutch in the 1660s is itself is undergoing something of a renaissance and restaurants and shops are appearing. Galle is the traditional home of jewellery design and manufacture in Sri Lanka and there is no shortage of shops that will offer you a wide variety of stones as well as making your designs.There are few villas on the beach that allow you to unwind quite so easily and completely as Victoria. You will not want to leave. | No of bedrooms | Sleeps 8 adults and 2 children. 5 rooms. The Master bedroom has an attached dressing area. There are 3 other double bedrooms and 1 twin room. All beds are 4 poster with fitted mosquito nets and are cool with overhead fans. Each bedroom has a garden courtyard or access to the landscaped gardens. Bath / shower rooms The Master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with a tub and separate shower. 2 other bedrooms share an ensuite bathroom with shower and the other double room has an attached bathroom with shower. The twin room has a separate bathroom with shower. The master and 2 other double rooms have access to private outdoor showers. | | Pool | 12 by 5 metre salt water centrally located to the front of the villa. |
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