Style
Literally meaning 'Moon Rays' Sanda Kirana is a beautifully designed beach
house that looks south west across the Indian Ocean . Conceived by a leading
Australian architect you enter the premises via a large garden area from
the main 'Galle to Matara' road. From this garden area you climb a few steps
and enter the house through double doors. Immediately upon entering the
villa there lies a fish pond with gently trickling water and the occasional
ripples caused by the several fish. Whilst the pond is the foot of this
villa, the Indian Ocean is its head, and moving around the pond, the full
magnificent view of the breaking waves opens before you. A large swimming
pool is the central feature, on one side of which are the bedrooms and sitting
room whilst the other side is a covered verandha. A small garden at the
front of the villa strewn with coconut trees falls onto a beach that often
features in 'paradise' brochures.
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Location
Approx 8km from Galle heading east. |
No
of bedrooms
There are 3 bedrooms. [2 double and 1 twin]. The master bedroom could not
be closer to the beach / sea and you will drift off, and waken, to the sound
of the surf. It has a small private terrace with seating. |
Bath
/ shower rooms
All bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. The twin room has an outside shower. |
Sleeps
6 peoples |
Sitting
area
There is a sitting room and planter's chairs/ sun loungers that can be placed
along the verandah that surrounds the pool or in the garden. |
Dining
area
The dining table is at the foot of the swimming pool and looks out across
the pool over the ocean. |
Kitchen
/ Staff
There is a fully modern kitchen with all appliances. The cook/Manager is
very capable, speaks god English and provides excellent western dishes as
well as fabulous curries. In addition to him there is a room girl and a
houseboy. The gardener /pool attendant makes up the full compliment of staff. |
Meals
Discuss your requirements with the cook. Breakfast of fruit; juices; local
delicacies as well as tea[of course] is provided. For all other meals you
will need to purchase the necessary ingredients. This can be done by either
going to one of the daily fish, fruit and veg markets yourself or providing
the cook with some cash and he will do it. He will keep an account of expenditure
for your inspection.There is a small supermarket in Galle where most basic
western items can be purchased. Whilst good wines are not readily available
they can be ordered on this website and delivered to you. |
Pool
The pool commands the central position of the houser.
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Area
Sanda Kirana sits on a fabulous beach although you cannot swim directly
in front of the villa due to the reef that comes all the way to the shore.
It is however great for strolling along and there are swimming areas nearby
that you can walk to along the beach or take a short ride by tuk tuk. The
world heritage site of Galle Fort is just 8km away and contains a number
of gem and antique shops. Entering the Fort through either the English or
Dutch gates and you seem to enter a different country. The Fort has its
own 'village' atmosphere and its gentle pace is a far cry from the hustle
and bustle of the town. There is a large museum in the Fort that has artifacts
dating back to the 16 century and the time of the Portugese. The oldest
Protestant church in Sri Lanka -dating from 1755 shares the spiritual guidance
of the locals with a Buddhist temple; a beautiful Mosque; aswell as an Anglican
church. Sunset strolls around the ramparts is a much favoured past time
with the locals although it can get crowded at weekends. The ramparts also
provide a natural grandstand view when a Cricket Test match is being played
on the international ground in Galle. There are one or two great restaurants
in the area that are relaxed and fun as well as serving excellent fayre.
Yoga and massage services can be arranged at the villa although the providers
are limited so this is very much subject to availability and the price can
vary.
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