Located between Dikwella and Tangalle on Sri Lanka's tropical south coast, Claughton Villa was once the holiday home of a British National, who named it after his Mansion in Leicestershire. Now fully updated Claughton has been rented out as a private villa and has built a name for its privacy, beauty, service and serenity. Overlooking the fabulous Nilwella Bay, Claughton consists of 3 bedrooms, a relaxing lounge, dining area and a fabulous pool thats built into a rock, right at the edge of the bay. Claughton really is that exclusive villa you always promised yourself. The property is bright, modern and minimalist with a blend of the contemporary.  The lounge and dining areas split-level open plan style allows the refreshing sea breezes to waft up from the shore, across the garden and into the airy interior. There are terrazzo floors and sea views down to the ocean from your bedroom windows. There are nearly five acres of landscaped gardens which lead down to a swimming pool. The property is built on an incline, steep in places, and has graceful lawns sweeping down to the swimming pool and beyond to two sandy, crescent sea bays. The house remains a private residence and retains that special atmosphere with window seats and armchairs set away from the main rooms. There are three simply furnished but extremely comfortable bedrooms (1 double and 2 twins) with ceiling fans, coir matting and view of the gardens and ocean. Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and a private courtyard with outdoor shower. There is lots to do in the area such as a visit to Hummanya blowhole (most active in June), or take a picnic boat trip, go deep-sea fishing, snorkelling, best between November and March, or scuba diving can be arranged via a nearby hotel. Further a field the local town of Dikwella or (2hours drive) spend the day at one of the safari parks - the Uda Welawe and Yala National Parks. The house comes with staff including a housekeeper and cook. Style Private seaside villa Air/Con No Dining Yes - staffed Children Yes No. of Bedrooms 4 Pool Yes Activities Swimming pool, private garden and beach access. Price Range From £200.00 per person sharing per night, bed and breakfast, depending on room type and season .