Darga Town holiday villa rental with private pool, beach/lake nearby, internet access and balcony/terrace

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  • Villa
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 3 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

"Mandalay" is a beautiful villa fully enclosed for privacy with 1.5 acres of tropical gardens. The villa is set on a hill with wonderful panoramic view of the paddy fields and countryside. Furnishing is to an exceptional standard, with all rooms en-suite and benefiting from air conditioning. A veranda surrounds half of the house with comfortable seating and al fresco dining.

The pool is suitable for all the family with a specific area for children. There are 3 cabanas: from 2 of them you can sit and admire the fabulous views. The property has a manager who will cater for your specific holiday requirements (travel to beaches,amenities and tours). There is also full time security and cleaning staff. A chef is included with the rental of the house (does not include the food costs)

Further details

Our Booking Policy. To secure your booking, a deposit of 25% is required at the time of booking. Balance is due 30 days in advance of arrival date. Details of how to pay will be made available at time of booking. Cancellations will incur loss of deposit.

Please be advised that Sri Lanka has introduced an online visa system for all travellers arriving in Sri Lanka from January 1, 2012. Visitors must apply for the Electronic Travel Authorization via www.eta.gov.lk established in the Department of Immigration and Emigration.

Local transportation to beaches, shops, restaurants, supermarkets is free but any travel further than a 5 mile radius is chargeable.

A chef is included in our charges. All food and drink is extra.

Further details indoors

The property has full kitchen facilities.

A wide variety of books and CDs are available, together with several pairs of binoculars.

Satellite television and WiFi are included.

Further details outdoors

Outside there are 3 cabanas and 6 sun loungers within the beautiful tropical garden. Although our pool is unheated, trust us, you wont be cold - it averages 28 degrees C!

We have a tree house for you to enjoy with uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside. You climb this at your own risk.

Mandalay has an extensive coverered terrace where you can enjoy alfresco dining or just relax in one of the seating areas.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Super King Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Super King Bed
  • Bedroom 3: Super King Bed Single Bed
  • 3 En suites, 1 Shower room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Children's pool
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Safe
  • Staffed property
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

Sudu, Villa Mandalays manager is available 24 hours a day. Chataranga, our house boy cleans the pool every morning and deals with daily housekeeping. Ranghi, our exceptional chef is there for all of your meal times and has a very wide repertoire of local and international dishes.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

About the owner

Kim L.
Calendar updated:
06 Feb 2024

Years listed:
12

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
This Villa has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and sleeps 7. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 22 Apr 2011. Located in Western Province, it has 65 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £1203.
The property’s calendar was last updated on 06 Feb 2024.
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Reviews

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65 reviews
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Q8196FVtraceyh

Welcome to Paradise!
Feb 2022

We have just returned from 3 weeks in Sri Lanka based at Villa Mandalay and looked after by Sudu and his brilliant staff. The house is immaculate, beautifully appointed with wonderful views and a fabu… More 

Reviewed 12 Mar 2022

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Owner's reply:
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay at our holiday villa! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we're thrilled that you found the villa to your liking. Should your travels bring you back to Sri Lanka, we'd love to host you again for another memorable stay. Warm regards, Villa Mandalay Team.

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Explorer48735763981

Fantastic holliday
Jan 2020

We stayed at Villa Mandalay early January 2020 with our two young children (aged 7 and 2) and their Grandparents. Villa Mandalay was very comfortable, there was ample room in the bedrooms, which each… More 

Reviewed 9 Jun 2020

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Owner's reply:
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay at our holiday villa! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we're thrilled that you found the villa to your liking. Should your travels bring you back to Sri Lanka, we'd love to host you again for another memorable stay. Warm regards, Villa Mandalay Team.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

JSAP2020

The most beautiful holiday we’ve ever had
Jan 2020

Arriving recently at Colombo Airport for our first holiday in Sri Lanka we were met by Chammi and Mahendra from Villa Mandalay who drove us by luxurious minibus for the start of our 10-day stay at the… More 

Reviewed 1 Mar 2020

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Owner's reply:
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. All of your kind words are very much appreciated by Sudu, the “boys” and of course myself. If you ever want to return then you will always be welcomed back.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

annhall27
Droitwich, United Kingdom

Amazing
Feb 2020

This is the 2nd time I've been to Villa Mandalay and can't say how happy I was to be back. Fantastic house,pool and garden love it so much I'm planning to return in 2022. Sudu and Kim … More 

Reviewed 25 Feb 2020

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Owner's reply:
Wonderful, you will be warmly welcomed by everyone on your return

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

NobbyWorcestershire
Worcestershire

4th visit and cannot wait to make it the 5th!
Feb 2020

After researching several other villas very local to villa Mandalay, we decided that we just had to return for our fourth time as the position, overlooking the paddy fields, lily pond and vistas of t… More 

Reviewed 24 Feb 2020

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Owner's reply:
What an amazing review. It is wonderful to know that we are still getting things right and even improving on them, and you are correct our new chef is an amazing addition to the team. You really are welcome any time and in fact, as you have been so often I may have to name a room after you !!

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Review 1-5 of 65

FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Kim (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Kim (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Kim (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Kim the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Kim (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Kim (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Kim (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Kim (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Kim (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Kim (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Kim (the owner) a message.

If Kim (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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