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Unawatuna holiday cottage rental with private pool, internet access, balcony/terrace and air con

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 0.5 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Renovated 2 bedroom cottage at the top of Unawatuna Kanda (hill) within a small village area overlooking natural jungle and the beautiful Unawatuna Bay. Just 7 mins walk to the beach, a short tuk-tuk to main Unawatuna restaurants and nightlife and less than 15 mins from Galle Fort. Enjoy the peace and tranquility while being on the doorstep to all the main attractions in the Galle region.

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Super King Bed Single Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Super King Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Internet access
  • Safe
  • Staffed property
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Stereo system
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

Unakanda is fully staffed by our wonderful team. They will welcome you and help make your stay a pleasure. Manoj and Chi are excellent cooks! Feel free to make use of their local knowledge for recommendations and assistance with arranging day trips, activities, dining, massages, tours, etc.
Unakanda White House – Home 6580871

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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 8 weeks before check-in.

    25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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    Things to know

    Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00
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    Payment

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    No parties without prior consent.

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    About the owner

    Shar & Tim D.
    Calendar updated:
    04 May 2024

    Years listed:
    8

    Based in:
    Sri Lanka
    Languages spoken: English, Italian
    This Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 14 May 2015. Located in Galle District, it has 29 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £1265 to £1728.
    The property’s calendar was last updated on 04 May 2024.
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    Reviews

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    29 reviews
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    SimonLichfield
    Lichfield, United Kingdom

    My little piece of paradise
    Mar 2024

    I’ve been lucky enough to have been able to visit Unakanda for many years. Put simply it’s my little piece of paradise and the perfect escape. The house is large, very comfortable and cle… More 

    Reviewed 15 Mar 2024

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

    thiliniper
    Colombo, Sri Lanka

    The perfect getaway
    Jan 2021

    A beautifully designed space with an incredible view. We stayed in the White House which has 2 spacious rooms with bathrooms - one that has a beautiful open shower and a bathtub. The pool overlooks th… More 

    Reviewed 10 Jan 2021

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

    SimonLichfield
    Lichfield, United Kingdom

    My home in Sri Lanka
    Feb 2020

    I’ve said it all in my previous reviews. Unakanda is my little piece of paradise and after a third successful visit nothing has changed. Beautiful location, exemplary service and wonderful acco… More 

    Reviewed 19 Mar 2020

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

    Rita_Ol
    Ringsted, Denmark

    Det er personalet som skaber dette sted
    Jan 2020

    Dette er vores første ophold i en feriebolig, og sikke en fantastisk måde for os at holde ferie på. Vores udfordring blev, at vi ikke fik udforsket så meget i området, d… More 

    Reviewed 21 Jan 2020

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    sandraV4607UC
    Tadworth, United Kingdom

    Lovely views, fantastic service
    Jan 2019

    We stayed at Unakanda for 2 weeks late Jan / early Feb. We've been to Sri Lanka a few times over the years and toured around. On this occasion we wanted to chill out somewhere close enough to a… More 

    Reviewed 10 Mar 2019

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

    Owner's reply:
    Thanks Sandra!

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

    Review 1-5 of 29

    FAQs

    How do I find more info about the property?

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

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    What if I have questions before I book?

    Send Shar & Tim (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 Shar & Tim (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 Shar & Tim the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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    What is a booking request?

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    You can also request a quote from Shar & Tim (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. Shar & Tim (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.

    Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

    Why can't I call Shar & Tim (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 Shar & Tim (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 Shar & Tim (the owner) a message.

    If Shar & Tim (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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