Paradise Gates

Paradise Gates is a beautiful, Dutch Colonial-style home on the shores of one of the Southern Province's finest beaches. Set in a village setting, within easy reach of fantastic cities like Galle, this spacious home is the perfect base for exploring the island of Sri Lanka.

The villa was built 30 years ago in a style typical of island homes, and just last year, the house was fully renovated to modernise the décor and facilities. The polished floors, feature pillars and vaulted ceilings add a natural old-world charm to the home and work well with the modern colour palette and high-quality furnishings to create a truly inviting place to stay.

The house is set over one floor, with most rooms looking out over the garden and the stunning Indian Ocean and others facing inward over the internal courtyard with a pretty fish pond. Inside, you will find a vast living room with plenty of space to seat your party on the planter's chairs and comfy sofas; this grand room leads out into the garden and to the covered dining veranda.

Paradise Gates has five beautiful bedrooms, which can sleep ten guests in total. These bright and airy rooms overlook the lush, leafy grounds and offer the ideal environment for a restful night's sleep. Three of the rooms have large, romantic canopy beds and en-suite bathrooms, while the other two can be set up as twin or double rooms to meet your party's needs.

The climate here is geared towards outdoor living, so you will find that most of the communal areas and living spaces are outside or under the wraparound veranda. Out in the garden, there are many lounge areas, al-fresco dining spaces and sun loungers where you can sunbathe whilst gazing out to sea. When you fancy a dip, all you need to do is open the gates and step into the gorgeous ocean at the end of the garden.

If you plan to fully unwind and not lift a finger whilst on holiday, you will be thrilled to learn that this home is fully staffed. There are concierge staff, cleaners, gardeners and a private chef to make everything run smoothly.

Whether you wish to dine on typical Sri Lankan dishes of rice and curries or tuck into soups or pasta, the skilled chef can prepare a wide range of meals. The chef will even hold barbecue nights and make separate meals for children and those with dietary needs.

If you can bring yourself to Paradise Gates, an abundance of tropical beaches await you on your doorstep. Close to the villa, you can visit some of the island's best-loved beaches, such as jungle beach, and learn to surf at one of the local surf schools. There is also lots to see and do here, from yoga classes to watching newly hatched turtles go out to sea. 

If you do not mind driving to other areas, you can easily access the large city of Galle which is 11km away or you could drive inland to experience an enchanting safari in one of the island's national parks.