Sisindu T is a charming villa, set amidst the rolling hills and dense greenery, near Galle on Sri Lanka’s southwestern coast. This magnificent villa is the brainchild of a British couple, who have an eye for a perfect location, for it enjoys the sweeping view of the sea on one side, and the emerald jungle on the other. The interior design is created by Sri Lankan architect Sunela Jayawardene, who blends the natural surroundings with stylish Dutch-period antiques, colourful furnishings and local artwork.
Set on an elevated position on an eight-acre tea plantation, Sisindu T comprises of just six huge bedrooms. Each are inherently unique and come with a balcony or veranda overlooking the Indian Ocean in the distance. Guests seeking more space can splash out on a Master Suite with a living area and families can opt for a self-contained Jungle Room with two double beds. With a 7-member staff including a Chef at your disposal, there will enough time to relax and explore the surrounds.
There is a lovely balance of indoor and outdoor living. At the heart of Sisindu T – the ‘T’ a play on the word ‘tea plantation’, is a huge open-air living and dining areas surround a magnificent kitchen. Expect a kitchen counter with an eight-stools and a twelve-seater dining table overlooking the beautiful garden. And, there is a stunning infinity edged L-shaped swimming pool, from which one can enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding area.
Amenities
Bar/PubConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFamily RoomGardenLibraryMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolPrivate BeachRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesWi-Fi AvailableStay Sisindu T has just six bedrooms. All rooms are well furnished with king or queen-size four-poster beds, writing desk and lounge chairs. Each of the bedrooms have overhead fans and ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold showers and open out to private balconies or verandas with spectacular views. The air-conditioned Master Suite comes with a living area and a dramatic open-air bathroom with bath tub, two showers and twin vanities.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at Sisindu T. Some of the rooms have a built-in day bed and can accommodate an additional guest. There is a self-contained Jungle Room, set in the garden which is much larger and has two polished titanium double beds, en suite shower room, a vanity unit room and a massage room. The layout of this makes it an ideal family room.
Dine The open kitchen and dining area at Sisindu T, comes with a massive island 4.5-metre long island with bar stools. The dining pavilion is open-sided with a 16-seat dining table with views towards the Indian ocean. The villa has a full staff with an experienced Chef who will consult with you about your choice and will create traditional Sri Lankan and contemporary Western dishes with fresh local ingredients. Guests can cook themselves and the Chef will be happy to assist.
Relax Facilities at the Sisindu T include a lovely swimming pool, surrounded by the forest. It has a 7-member staff, including a yoga instructor and masseuse who come to the property on request and a taxi service on dial. Most guests use this place as a home while exploring the southwestern coast.
Experience Guests at Sisindu T have an easy access to the nearby town of Habaraduwa, famed for its turtle-hatchery. Explore Koggala Lake, a meandering island-sprinkled lagoon which is a haven for wildlife lovers and take a walk along a beautiful stretch of clear water and soft golden sand Koggala beach. Activity enthusiasts can visit Unawatuna beach for surfing and scuba diving while further west is the 17th-century Galle Fort with narrow streets lined with boutique shops.
Location Set in the rural village of Wanchawala just 15-minutes inland from the beaches of Galle.
Getting there The villa is located about 10 kms away from the Galle exit on the Southern Highway. The historic 17C Galle Fort is 20-minutes away. The journey from Colombo’s international airport will take about 2.5-hours.
When to go Sri Lanka is a year-round destination with consistently warm temperatures and lots of sunshine. There are two monsoon seasons but they only bring rain to the west and south-west coasts from May to September; and the east coast and northern region between October and February. The rest of the year is sunny and dry but the months of December to April are probably the best time to visit. Colombo and the low-lying coastal regions have an average temperature of 27°C.
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West & South, Sri Lanka
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