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Cottage
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
3 nights min stay

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Key information

100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Beach / lakeside relaxation
Nearest beach 1 km
Swimming pool
Child friendly
Car not necessary
Air conditioning
Pet friendly
Private garden

From the owner

South Point Cottage is a 3 bedroom, charming, lake front cottage, an outdoor pool with spectacular views of the Koggala Lake. The cottage is secluded, romantic, serene and peaceful. On two sides of the property is a cinnamon plantation and on another side is the garden of an ancient temple. The temple is quiet and peaceful place in which to meditate.

Only a 1 km to the closest beach.

Centrally located and a short distance to restaurants, the Galle Fort, Unawatuna and Mirissa beaches, and surfing spots.

Ideal for couples, families and friends. Children welcome. Cots and high chairs can be provided. The property is by the banks of the lake. If the children are very small a removable fence can be fitted within 30 minutes around the verandah and balcony.

The air conditioned master bedroom (with ceiling fans too) is on the 1st floor. The en suite large and spacious bathroom with His and Her's wash basin has large windows that offer stunning views of the waters outside. The expanse of the window provides a beautiful view of the lake.

A safe is available in the master bedroom.

The sitting area has sofas and throw cushions, easy chairs, Cable TV and DVD player and ceiling fans. Long balconies on two sides also provide stunning views of the lake.

The ground floor has 2 air conditioned bedrooms with attached bathrooms. The Lake View room has a double bed. The Garden View room has 2 single beds and a bunk bed making it an ideal children's room. This room can sleep up to 4 guests.

All bathrooms have rainfall showers and hot and cold water on tap. Soap, shampoo, toiletries, white bath towels and pool towels provided.

Living and dining areas are on the veranda. Dining table seats 8 comfortably and overlooks the swimming pool and lake. Dinner can be arranged on the pier or garden on request.

The kitchen is centrally located and fully equipped. Guests are welcome to walk into the kitchen and prepare their own meals or watch the cook prepare gourmet dishes.

Staff comprises the cook, houseboy and caretaker. The staff is well trained, efficient, friendly, courteous and discreet. A manager is on call. He will visit the property once a day and at any other time needed.

A well maintained garden and a pier invite guests to relax and read, meditate, watch the sun set or the local fishing canoes glide by. At a distance you can watch the seaplane land and take off.

A boat, paddle boats and canoe available.

Yoga classes can be arranged. A masseur trained at the Galle Ayurveda hospital will bring her herbal oils for Ayurveda massages.

Standby generator available. This is to ensure our guests are comfortable at all times.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: Super King Bed
Bedroom 2: King Bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk Bed 2 Single Beds
3 Family bathrooms

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)
Private garden
BBQ
Waterfront

Balcony or terrace
Boat available
Bicycles available
Internet access
Safe
Cooker
Fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Washing machine
Iron
High chair available
TV
Satellite TV
DVD player
Ceiling Fans
Linen provided
Towels provided
Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

Once the booking is confirmed, a detailed newsletter will be sent to the guests outlining all relevant information. Guests too can respond with their special requirements including any special occasion they would want to celebrate. On arrival at the villa, the manager and staff will welcome our guests. 100% exclusivity guaranteed. The owner is contactable over the phone 24/7. The manager is on call if guests wish to arrange meals, tours, or require other services. The staff will be on duty 24/7 if required. Privacy assured. Muslim guests can request 'female only staff' to be on duty in the villa. Guests could bring their stock of liquor. A local supplier could be introduced on request.

from £320/night

South Point Cottage- lakefront - 1 km to the beach - has a Generator – Home 3624537

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South Point Cottage- lakefront - 1 km to the beach - has a Generator – Home 3624537

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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.

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

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Things to know

Check in: 12:00 Check out: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

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).

Smoking

Yes, smoking allowed

House rules

Precautions for your families safety -
No life guards at the Cottage.
swimming at your own risk.
No swimming under the influence of liquor
Parents must be responsible for their children. Do not allow children
near or into the pool without adult supervision.
NO swimming in the lake

About the owner

Sonali Gunaratne / Shanaka Lochana M.

Calendar updated:: 30 Mar 2020
Years listed:: 14
Based in:: Sri Lanka

Languages spoken: English

This Cottage has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and sleeps 8. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 29 Feb 2012. Located in Galle District, it has 10 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £2240.

The property’s calendar was last updated on 30 Mar 2020.

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AshleyG1034

Sydney, Australia

Incredible property!

Dec 2023

My only advice for this is to book it immediately! We stayed over here for 5 incredible nights and wished we could have stayed for longer. It’s an amazingly private right on the shores of Lake K… More

Reviewed 21 Jan 2024

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Juppsaway

Hong Kong, China

Simply wonderful!

Oct 2023

We stayed at South Point Cottage on the shore of the lagoon for a week in October. The house is beautiful. Simple, comfortable and very cool. The setting is idyllic. An amazing view over the water and… More

Reviewed 21 Oct 2023

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KOIResortSpa

Hoi An, Vietnam

Wow, what is there to say!

Jan 2021

This place was wayy better than we expected. Tucked away in the back in a private quiet location. This is such a perfect place for a couple getaway and even better for the whole family to relax. The… More

Reviewed 1 Feb 2021

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Toby J

Alresford, United Kingdom

Beatiful lake-side retreat

Aug 2017

We had a lovely, relaxing five days here with our three boys. The villa is beautifully situated right next to Lake Koggala and is a wonderful refuge. The staff were wonderful, helpful and attentive, c… More

Reviewed 16 Aug 2017

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Owner's reply:

Thank you very much for your review.

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Little_Welshie1984

Beijing, China

Lake Side Paradise

Apr 2016

Stay here. You just must! This is a very peaceful location, away from the tourist crowds of seafront locations. There is plenty of nature to see if you sit and read on the upstairs balcony - monkeys, … More

Reviewed 9 Apr 2016

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Review 1-5 of 10

FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Sonali Gunaratne / Shanaka Lochana (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 Sonali Gunaratne / Shanaka Lochana (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.

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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 Sonali Gunaratne / Shanaka Lochana 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 Sonali Gunaratne / Shanaka Lochana (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

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You can also request a quote from Sonali Gunaratne / Shanaka Lochana (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?

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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. Sonali Gunaratne / Shanaka Lochana (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 Sonali Gunaratne / Shanaka Lochana (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.

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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.

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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?

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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 Sonali Gunaratne / Shanaka Lochana (the owner) a message.

If Sonali Gunaratne / Shanaka Lochana (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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