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The Last House, Tangalle, Sri Lanka |
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With its incredibly private location on one of Sri Lanka’s most unspoilt and picturesque beaches, this stylish villa is the perfect escape. Aptly named, it is the architectural swan song of eminent Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. The villa consists of five beautiful bedrooms that overlook the glittering Indian Ocean or the small adjoining lagoon visited by exotic birds such as kingfishers and herons. The layout of the villa is shaped like a horseshoe and divided into a number of wings with kitchen, living rooms and courtyard bedrooms on either side of an inviting emerald green swimming pool designed to offer privacy to groups of friends and generations of families.
The interior of this villa is striking; whitewashed walls contrast with distressed blue window and door frames that give it even more of a ‘beach house’ appeal. Bright cushions, vivid bedspreads and temple wall hangings enhance the cream-washed arches while large glass and teak tables are placed atop rush mats. Bawa’s influence is reflected in the cool cement floors and pillared verandahs that frame intriguing views of the sea.
The in-house staff of five will pamper you with ease and provide for any need you may have. The cuisine is particularly fresh and delicious. The swimming pool is privately situated to the back of the house while the elegant two-acre gardens have grassy ‘child-friendly’ lawns. A little gate opens from the garden onto the long, beautiful stretch of sandy beach which is enhanced by coral pools that offer safe swimming year-round. As the villa is so magically secluded and spacious it is ideal for family gatherings and friendly reunions. |
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The Last House Location |
| The Last House lies west of Tangalle. Travel time to Galle is approximately 2 hours along the scenice southern coastal road. Travel time to Colombo is approximately 6 to 8 hours depending on the traffic. |
The Last House Accommodation |
Each of the rooms is well-proportioned, airy and light and has views of either the ocean or the lagoon. The decor is simple yet stylish and the rooms are elegantly furnished with ceiling fans, mosquito nets, antique furniture, crisp cotton sheets and brightly coloured bedspreads. Modern bathrooms have hot and cold water and are fitted with either a traditional bathtub or shower.
Master Suite
This enormous room is located on the first floor of the main house. Characterised by ceilings open to the rafters, large temple doors reveal a sea-view balcony shared with the suite next door. The interior is furnished with a king-sized four-poster bed, teak and rattan lounge chairs, antique wardrobes, a writing desk and a luxurious en-suite bathroom enhanced by a sea-view claw-footed bathtub.
Family Suite
Located next to the Master Suite and sharing the same spacious sea-view balcony, the Family Suite comprises a tastefully decorated twin bedroom with baby cot and a small adjoining nanny room. The en-suite bathroom shared by both rooms has both a bathtub and a shower.
Courtyard rooms
These two rooms are especially charming and feature semi-open air bathrooms adorned with leafy plants. The room in the East Wing is characterised by the stylish decoration of a beautiful turquoise butterfly that hangs over the antique king-sized bed and a bathroom with open-air sunken bathtub. Across the courtyard, the second bedroom overlooks the lake and has a similarly atmospheric bathroom open to the sky.
Lake-view room
This romantic room is elevated on jackwood stilts to the front of the villa. It has views over the lagoon and is characterised by three walls of glass-shuttered windows that make the room extremely light. Soft muslin drapes frame the windows and provide privacy to the king-sized bed while the little en-suite bathroom features a modern tiled shower room. |
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