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The Last House is a stylish beach retreat, set outside the town of Tangalle, on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The name – The Last Place – represent the final residential work of Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. Now a small hotel, it incorporates Bawa’s uncluttered style with careful balance between airy interiors and tropical modernism. The signature pergola-roofed walkways and secret gardens, all represent his work as do the windows that 'frame' views of the garden and sea.
There are just five bedrooms at The Last House. The two first-floor rooms have superb sea views, while the ground floor rooms are wonderfully private. There is one room raised on stilts with commanding views of the lagoon, home to water birds such as adjutant storks, pond herons, Indian darters and many more. Set within the central courtyard is an emerald green pool and a beautiful open-air dining room, where delicious Sri Lankan and Western dishes are served.
The Last House can be hired as the whole house (sleeping up to 14 people), which is ideal for large families or groups travelling together. Alternatively, you can also opt to hire the two-bedroom, Cinnamon Hill Suite with exclusive use of the communal areas. Please note there is no air conditioning, but each room has a ceiling fan and enjoy the sea breeze. The Last House has a full staff, entertaining equipment and can arrange cycling, surfing and boarding.
Amenities
Dec-Mar
28°C
CMB
GMT+ 5.3
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Location The Last House is five minutes outside Tangalle.
Getting there Take an international flight to Colombo and then a seaplane transfer of 1-hour 20 minutes followed by a short road transfer The Last House.
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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