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

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  • Villa
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 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 2 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Galle area/ Koggala Lake. Villa Karamoja nestles in a green haven of peace and tranquillity, perched on a bluff with one hundred and eighty-degree views over Koggala Lake. The house is set in a secluded one-acre garden with abundant wildlife. The colonial-style house designed with many reclaimed architectural features.

Relax by the infinity pool and watch the local fishermen and abundant wildlife on the lake, from fish eagles to kingfishers, monitor lizards, monkeys, bats and fireflies. The lake is a bird watchers paradise.

Or explore the nearby World Heritage Site Galle Fort, temples, and tea plantations, swim, or surf, the beautiful white-sand beaches. Take a bike ride or a boat trip on the lake or whale watching. Return for a sundowner in the ambalamba or on the jetty and watch the sunset over the lake.

If you don't have a car, you can use tuk-tuks to explore local tourist sites, beaches and restaurants or take a train to Galle or Matara. Airport transfers can be arranged.

The property is staffed with an English speaking house manager who also cooks and a gardener. There is a staff bungalow on-site, so there is always someone on site. The Villa offers 3 double bedrooms including one twin room, all en suite and air-conditioned with antique four-poster beds, a fully equipped kitchen and a sitting room with plenty of al fresco dining options on the wraparound veranda or in the terraced gardens stocked with mango trees, frangipani, hibiscus and cinnamon.

The rates include breakfast. Full catering services available on request. Free WiFi, Bluetooth speaker, emergency generator, cot and two bicycles available. Spa facilities, Yoga trainers and transport facilities can be arranged on request at an extra cost. Individual rooms also can be rented based on availability. Please contact us to check the availability.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed
  • Bedroom 2: King Bed
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Single Beds
  • 3 En suites

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Safe
  • Staffed property
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

The house manager is in the site to welcome the guests. There is a separate staff house on site
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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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50% refund50% 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: 14:00 Check out: 12:00
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).

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Smoking

Yes, smoking allowed

House rules

Smoking is prohibited in the rooms

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About the owner

Frank D.
Calendar updated:
19 Mar 2024

Years listed:
9

Based in:
Sri Lanka
Languages spoken: English, Dutch
This Villa has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and sleeps 6. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 11 Mar 2015. Located in Koggala, it has 12 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £2518.
The property’s calendar was last updated on 19 Mar 2024.
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Reviews

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F6061KLpennys

A beautiful, restful villa on the banks of Lake Koggala.
Dec 2022

My family and I had a wonderful relaxing stay at Villa Karamoga just before Christmas. The bedrooms each have a bathroom and are comfortable and tastefully decorated with local artefacts. There is a l… More 

Reviewed 12 Mar 2023

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Owner's reply:
Dear Penny, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We hope to see you again soon in the future!

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

E5683KTnicolat

Perfect !
Feb 2023

This was our third visit - which says it all ! Villa Karamoja is a delightful, traditional style villa, surrounded by lovely gardens, and overlooking Koggala Lake. There is an abundance of bird life … More 

Reviewed 4 Mar 2023

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Owner's reply:
Dear Nicola, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and we were glad to host you at Villa Karamoja for the third time. Hope to see you again!

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O1127FYsimonb
Farnham, United Kingdom

Wonderful villa with great service
Feb 2023

Villa Karamoja is on lake Koggala just inland from the coast. It has wonderful views of the lake thanks to its position on the shore. It is not overlooked and, thanks to its raised location, gets gent… More 

Reviewed 1 Mar 2023

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Owner's reply:
Dear Simon, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We hope to see you again at Villa Karamoja!

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

Anne W
London, United Kingdom

Our special place with amazing staff and views
Feb 2018

We have been 3 times now to Karamoja and it has always been amazing for us as a family It is restful, peaceful and we have always been so well looked after and spoilt We will always try and stop over … More 

Reviewed 12 Mar 2018

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Owner's reply:
Dear Anne, It was glad to host you at Villa Karamoja for the third time in 2018. We would like to welcome you again at our villa and thanks again for selecting us for your holiday needs for the third time.

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CYUKH

Scenic Villa, Super Staff
Feb 2017

The beautiful villa is built in a quiet spot overlooking the lake and surrounded by different kinds of old trees. The place was clean and comfortable and we got to catch a glimpse of the fireflies, mo… More 

Reviewed 10 Feb 2017

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

Owner's reply:
Thank you for your positive comments on Villa Karamoja, at Koggala Lake. We would like to welcome you again in our villa !!!!""

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

Review 1-5 of 12

FAQs

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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.

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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 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 Frank (the owner) a message.

If Frank (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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/ night
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