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Ambassador's House

Rate :$400 - $700 | Bedroom : [ 5 ]| Environment :Resort Town
Feature :Beach | Location : Galle

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Villa Ambassador's House in Galle, Sri Lanka

Atmospherically tucked within Galle’s historic seventeenth century fortress on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, Ambassador’s House is a magnificently proportioned five-bedroom property bursting with colonial charm. Once the residence of the Bangladeshi Ambassador, this majestic house boasts an abundance of living space, including a spacious roof terrace and a cavernous lounge, which make it an exceptional place for entertaining.

Families and groups of friends will cherish time spent in these elegant surroundings soaking up the nostalgia. The house is fully-staffed and comes with an elongated plunge pool, wireless internet and a satellite-enabled TV and DVD player.

Rooms

An elegantly curved gateway from the fort’s historic Lighthouse Street takes you across a grassy front garden to reach the deep pillared veranda of Ambassador’s House. The property comprises two generously proportioned buildings connected by a lush palm-shaded courtyard that merges them seamlessly together.

The single-storey front building consists entirely of living space whilst the air-conditioned bedrooms and dining areas occupy the two-storey building situated peacefully towards the back of the house. Three ensuite double bedrooms open directly onto the pool whilst the master bedroom and twin are situated on the first floor with direct access onto the roof terrace.

Bedrooms

All five ensuite bedrooms at Ambassador’s House come with both air conditioning and ceiling fans, whilst beds are dressed in the crispest cotton sheets and shrouded in soft linen mosquito nets. Bathrooms are brand new and have been beautifully finished in smooth terrazzo. Each comes with a hot water rain shower and single sink except that of the master bedroom who’s ensuite features a moulded tub, twin sinks and his-and-hers showers.

Master bedroom

The largest of Ambassador's five beautiful guestrooms, the first floor master bedroom comes with its own private living space and direct access onto the expansive roof terrace. Featuring soaring ceilings and polished timber floors, comfort comes in the form of a four-poster king-sized bed and rattan planters' lounger whilst for convenience there's an antique wardrobe and collection of table and chairs that look longingly out over the roof terrace to the plunge pool below.

Twin bedroom

Boasting a soaring ceiling, polished timber floors and direct access via an intimate private veranda to the sundrenched roof terrace, this airy first floor bedroom comes with a pair of four-poster double beds, an antique Dutch wardrobe and a big storage chest.

Ground floor bedrooms

Opening through pretty archways onto the 11 x 4m plunge pool are three double bedrooms. Tranquil and light, each of these bedrooms comes with a king-size four-poster bed and Dutch-style wardrobes.

Living room

Ambassador’s House offers a wealth of living and dining space spread over two floors both inside the property and outside in secluded spots on the veranda, in the flower-filled inner courtyard or atop the expansive sundrenched roof terrace. From quiet tucked away reading corners to sumptuously furnished living and dining rooms designed for entertaining in style, Ambassador’s House can be as intimate or convivial as you choose.

Expansive yet elegant, this sumptuous living space spills invitingly onto the deep front veranda; it’s easy to imagine what a favourable impression this majestic room would have made on the distinguished guests entertained here by the former ambassador. Furnished with eye-catching tangerine and aubergine-coloured sofas situated beneath two huge mirrors and opposite a pair of timber coffee tables and a duo of cream day beds, this beautiful high-ceilinged room also features a writing desk and a circular table with four chairs.

Ceiling fans whirl gently overhead, an old gramophone player provides a touch of nostalgia whilst in a quiet corner, looking longingly through a pair of archways to an inner courtyard garden, sit a clutch of softly cushioned Barcelona chairs.

Dining room & kitchen

This graceful room at the heart of the house is dominated by a wide glass-topped table for eight overlooked by two huge mirrors suspended from the back wall. Nestled beside it is a fully-equipped black-marble-topped kitchen with centre island, oven, blender and plenty of storage space that’s hidden from diners by a timber latticed wall.

TV room

Intimate and airy, the TV Room boasts splendid views over the elongated plunge pool to the rear walled garden beyond. Furnished with a built-in sofa topped with soft white cushions, this fan-cooled lounge comes with a 42-inch screen TV enabled with satellite channels and a DVD player.

Roof terrace

Enhanced by a built-in border of fuchsia and tangerine bougainvillea that tumbles gently towards the plunge pool below, the dual-level roof terrace is furnished with loungers that soak up the sun’s warm tropical rays whilst looking out over the historic red tiled roofs of Galle. A narrow lower sun deck offers the best pool views and most private lounging spots whilst the pavilion on the upper level is perfect for sociable shade-seekers, offering built-in sofas and a fridge for conveniently chilling the drinks. A guest toilet is situated just off the terrace to the rear.

Facilities

Air conditioning
Swimming Pool
Washing Machine
TV (Satellite/Cable)
Internet/WiFi
Baby Cot
BBQ
Bed Linen
Board Games/Toys
Book Selection
Car Parking
Ceiling Fans
Dining (10 persons)
DVDs/Videos
Equipped Kitchen
Food Starter Pack (On request)
Hairdryers
IDD (Extra)
iPod Docks
Iron/Board
Laundry (Sent out)
Oven/Hotplates
Stereo System
Towels

Staff

Our personable staff team are dedicated to providing you with the best care possible from the minute you arrive so that you feel immediately at home. Recruited from the local area of Galle they tend to you in the traditional Sri Lankan way and take the time to satisfy your needs and expectations 24 hours of the day.

One villa manager The villa manager (who lives offsite) is in charge of overall villa operations and staffing, and is on call to fulfill your individual expectations and preferences.
Two maids The two ladies of the house speak English and are in charge of the housekeeping, cooking and laundry. They also act as waitresses and are in charge of shopping for daily provisions.
One houseboy Our friendly houseboy lives-in and assists the maids around the house whilst also being responsible for tending to the garden and pool.
One caretaker Caretaker Christo is resident at the back of the property and is on call 24 hours a day. He speaks good English and is a mine of information on Sri Lanka since he used to be a registered tour guide; he can assist you in planning any local tours and onward travel.

Location

Seemingly timeless, a stay within Galle Fort’s richly historic walls is an honour as you join the glittering ranks of merchants, traders, colonialists and foreign nationals, who have all left their indelible mark on this seventeenth century Dutch fortress. Narrow streets bearing English and Dutch names lead past an astounding concentration of colonial properties whose delicate fretwork, magnificent columns and ornate plasterwork are a constant source of amazement.

Walks atop the grassy western ramparts at sunset are a highlight for many; watch cricket matches, couples stealing private moments together and kamikaze jumpers launching themselves into the sea below. Museums showcasing the fort’s rich history plus a number of restaurants and boutiques are all less than a ten minute walk from Ambassador House’s front door.