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Villa rental in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka |
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Tropical Beach House, Hikkaduwa (Ref:
9047)
Self catering villa in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka |
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Review submitted by Margaret
from Abu Dhabi
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(Submitted:
08/10/2009) |
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| "Hi Gavin
We had a great time at your house which is brilliant, very well maintained & you couldnt ask for a better setting on the beach - far enough from Hikkaduwa to feel secluded & relaxed but near enough for eating out each night & trips to town. The airport pickup & return arranged by Mohinda was very efficient & Chintaka looked after us brilliantly by popping in each day to check we were OK & shopping for essentials. Another plus was our personal Tuk Tuk driver Harold who took us into town & out to the restaurants each night. Our only regret was that we needed to stay much longer but unfortunately the Eid break in the UAE was only 5 days. This was our 4th visit to Sri Lanka so we didnt feel the need to travel but it seemed much longer & we left chilled & relaxed. A particular highlight was our request for a traditional Sri Lankan meal on our last night & Chintaka duly obliged. He & his wife cooked a fabulous meal while we played catch the crabs with his daughter in the garden.
We had a brilliant time & will definitely be back for longer next time!
Margaret & Eric Wilkinson
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Review submitted by pauline
from Muscat Oman
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(Submitted:
12/10/2008) |
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| "We all really enjoyed our stay here..everyone was very helpful and friendly especially Mahinda,Chintaka and Harold.The beach house is located in the ideal spot and we managed to get around easily and Harold even showed us interesting places not in the guide books so we will try to get back to the same area again and will use The Beach House if available.
Recommend Chintakas BBQ if anyone stays !!"
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Review submitted by Sarah
from Stanford le Hope
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(Submitted:
30/09/2008) |
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| "The property was exactly as described and we had a wonderful time. Mahinda and his team were excellent and arranged everything for us that we wanted to do - he and his team seem to be mind readers and have the ability to not only take you where you have asked to go but add in extras that are perfect. Mahinda found us a hotel near a beautiful beach that he had previously taken us to and we had wanted to spend more time there - the hotel was fantastic. Great house, great location and great team to look after you when you are there."
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Review submitted by greg
from worthing
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(Submitted:
04/03/2008) |
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| "A fantastic place to stay for families, right on the wonderful beach with a secure garden. Far enough away from downtown Hikkaduwa so you dont feel you are in the middle of the strip but still only a short tuk tuk ride, or 20 min walk from great restaurants and bars. The staff are absolutely brilliant. Friendly and very helpful. The air conditioned bedrooms are a welcome relief from the humidity. The beach BBQ arranged by the housekeeper was supurb. If you want hassel free quality accomodation from which to explore this wonderful country, this is it"
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Review submitted by Claire
from Poole
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(Submitted:
05/11/2007) |
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| "idealic location, well equipped and all needs catered for! Hikkaduwa needs visitors so get out there!"
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Review submitted by Sally & Lee
from Wiltshire, UK
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(Submitted:
13/01/2007) |
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| "Our stay at the tropical beach house was excellent! - we had an amazing time! - It was the perfect property - particularly for our 3 1/2 year old son who was able to play in the secure garden in the shade whilst we sunbathed in the sun - the plunge pool was invaluable to all of us! We had too many great experiences to list, however our time relaxing on the beach watching the sun go down whilst our son played with the local children is one of our favourite memeories. Particular thanks to Chintaka & Mahinda - Chintaka made our stay comfortable and nothing was too much trouble (even taking our washing to Mahindas house, as the washing machine at the beach house had broken, which was the only inconvenience we had throughout our stay) we were honoured to be invited to both of there houses for dinner and to meet there families, we consider ourselves very lucky to have met such incredible people. We would recommend it to anybody and we can not wait to return!!!!!!!!!!"
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Review submitted by Catherine
from Huddersfield
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(Submitted:
10/01/2007) |
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| "Sri Lanka is paradise!
The perfect honeymoon getaway ar just somewhere to chill out. There is plenty to do if you want to do something different every day.
The Villa was fantastic, had everything we needed except a cork screw!
It was incredible having your own space with such a fantastic view and being able to walk out throgh the gate at the end of the garden and be on the beach.
We had a bit of rain but it didn't spoil a thing. We have had our lifetimes share of storms but they were fantastic to watch.
The villa manager was brilliant! Anything we needed he could help us with. He drove us anywhere we wanted to go.
Yala National park is definately worth a visit!
We will be going back in a couple of years!
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Review submitted by Vicki, Sean & Olivia
from India
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(Submitted:
08/12/2006) |
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| "The Cabana was perfect for our small family. A cot was provided and the kitchenette/fridge invaluable to feed our 2 year old daughter some meals and early breakfast. Everything was provided including some welcome fruit, milk and drinks. All the equipment and was new and clean and the staff that maintained the place were helpful and discreet. The best bit was the safe/ enclosed garden and the small patio to sit out as well as the short distance to the beach.The unfortunate part was the busy road nearby which we could hear from the Cabana early in the morning.
We were lucky to have family staying in the cottage part of the property at the same time we were there and we had access to their garden and facilities too which I felt were equally excellent. The cottage seemed alot quieter for 'sleeping in' and a return visit would be taken in there instead I think.
Overall this was a great location, close to some shops and restaurants without being in the thick of it and a short 'tuktuk'ride (always waiting nearby) if we wanted to go a bit further than an easy walk.The restaurant (Cinnamon) next door is however great for meals, especially breakfast if you want to stay close."
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Review submitted by Simon
from Tropical Beach House, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
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(Submitted:
08/12/2006) |
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| "Staying at the Tropical Beach House was a real pleasure. The property was very clean on arrival and Chintaka was on hand to clean it daily. The en-suite rooms were large and the air conditioning was quiet and efficient. Sitting on the verandah with a sundowner looking down the garden at the ocean only a few yards away was a nightly ritual prior to going out and with this in mind, the house is perfectly situated south of the bars and restaurants to allow a stroll along the shore to your favourite spot. Mahinda was always on hand to arrange anything you wanted and overall, I would say we wanted for nothing during our stay and would recommend the Beach House to anybody who asked."
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Review submitted by Rhiannon
from London, UK
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(Submitted:
07/06/2006) |
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| "We had an excellent 2 weeks in Sri Lanka, staying at the Tropical Beach House. A great base from which to arrange tours to other parts of the island. My abiding memory is of sitting under the veranda, fresh fruit cocktail in hand, watching the sun set over the coconut palm at the bottom of the garden, listening to the waves crashing onto the beach. Life doesn't get much better than that! The beach house is comfortable, and the aircon in the bedrooms is a very welcome relief from the oppressive heat outside. Plenty of great restaurants and bars nearby. Mahinda, Chintaka, and especially Lal, are always on hand to help with all your needs. Looking forward to going back there one day..."
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Review submitted by Martin
from Denmark
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(Submitted:
04/10/2005) |
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"We were glad for the house, garden and the beach. But most glad for the staff connected to the house - they were all extreemly kind and did everything they could to make our staff as plesent as posible."
Owner reply:
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Thanks very much for your kind words - I will pass them on to the team. I'm very glad that you and your family enjoyed your holiday.
We look forward to your next visit... :-)
Best Regards,
Gavin
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Review not verified by RentalSystems*
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(Submitted:
03/04/2005) |
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"My time at 'The Beach House' has been totally relaxing and excellent fun. The house was a comfortable and welcoming place to stay and the Hikkaduwa area was beautiful and interesting, from the wide palm-lined beach to the stunning paddy fields and lush greenery just a short distance away. It's hard to pick a highlight of my stay because every moment of it was great!
Catherine Moore, UK"
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Review not verified by RentalSystems*
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(Submitted:
03/04/2005) |
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"Our two week stay at your beautiful beach house was heavenly. We couldn't have wanted for anything more perfect. Chintika and Mahinda were both very kind - as was our driver Lal - and they all made sure we had all we needed. Thank you. We can't wait to come back - Sri Lanka is a great country.
Sally Emery, UAE"
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(Submitted:
03/04/2005) |
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"My parents and I had the most incredible time in the Tropical Beach House. With its perfect location we spent many hours listening and watching the waves at the bottom of the garden. We can't wait to return one day very soon. Gavin and Mahinda, thank you for an unforgettable time.
Stephanie Kite, UK"
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(Submitted:
03/04/2005) |
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"I just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for the fabulous time spent at your pad in Hikkaduwa. It is paradise! Can't imagine a nicer way to spend a birthday.
Sam Meston, Dubai"
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(Submitted:
03/04/2005) |
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"I am (unfortunately) back in the cold and miserable U.K. again. I would like to say how much I enjoyed the week at the Tropical Beach House - it was perfect in every way and I hope to return again.
Peter Corbett, UK"
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(Submitted:
03/04/2005) |
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"Good time had by all in Sri Lanka, hope we can do it again sometime soon.
John Stanley, New Delhi"
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(Submitted:
03/04/2005) |
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"We had a wonderful time at your house.
Robin Sorflaten, Dubai"
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(Submitted:
03/04/2005) |
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"Many thanks again for sharing your lovely home with Jim and me. We both hope that we will be able to visit again in the near future.
Michael Wakelin, UK"
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(Submitted:
03/04/2005) |
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"We had a great time and really enjoyed our two weeks. The house itself is lovely (the photos don't do it justice!) and was kept very clean by the friendly staff who were always happy to help. Really recommend having a beachfront BBQ and if you're doing a tour - see World's End!
Joanna James and Edward Brown, UK"
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(Submitted:
02/04/2005) |
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"We had planned to visit Sri Lanka for some time, but the tsunami obviously made us think again. Reassurances from Gavin were enough and we definitely made the right choice. Gavin and team have done wonders in getting the Beach House cleaned up, and now it is as good as new. The beach in front of the house has been completely cleaned and the sea temperature is wonderfully warm. Most of the restaurants and tourist activities had just started up at the beginning of February, and we felt priviledged to be amongst some of the first post-tsunami customers for some of the tours.
Hire a scooty-pep whilst you're in and around Hikkaduwa, and make sure you see the rest of the island. We did a six day tour through the hill country, with Lal as our driver, stopping off in Ella, Kandy and Sigiriya. The country is stunning. We had a magical time and very much look forward to a return visit.
Simon & Peggy, UK (Post-Tsunami)"
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Review not verified by RentalSystems*
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(Submitted:
02/04/2005) |
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"Thanks for a fabulous post-tsunami holiday. Everything was fabulous. The guest house is delightful, a really tranquil spot and so well-catered for. Top delights included the canoeing on the lagoon, the veggie restaurant opposite and zooming (well almost) around on the scooter amongst all the local farmers.
Thanks for a top time, a genuine welcome, and an inspirational holiday / adventure, amongst a bunch of people that desperately need we tourist types to return. We'll be back!
Ian & Jane Baldwin, UK (Post-Tsunami)"
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