With its tree-fringed exterior discreetly opening onto Lighthouse Street in Galle Fort, Ambassador’s House hides its generous proportions well. Step inside, however, and be amazed by the luxurious amount of space this villa offers. Comprising two buildings connected by an inner courtyard garden, the property’s thick walls, many archways and ornate plasterwork provide constant reminders of its Dutch colonial origins whilst period furnishings elegantly reflect the era. Airy sofa-filled living spaces beneath soaring timber ceilings, a sound system with speakers built into the rafters and a choice of dining areas from ground to roof level certainly make Ambassador’s House a wonderfully historic location for entertaining.

At one time this property was the residence of the Bangladeshi Ambassador, hence its name. Many functions must surely have been held here and the various living and dining areas are certainly grand enough to host a large group of people. Families and friends will love Ambassador’s House for this reason alone but, as well as these big, social spaces it also offers many pockets of privacy for quiet, restful moments. Polished wood floors offer plenty of pottering space for toddlers, sun dappled walkways connect rooms whilst the roof terrace is easily the best place for soaking up the tropical sunshine; think lazy sundrenched afternoons, chilled beers at sunset and BBQs under a blanket of stars.

The five bedrooms at Ambassador’s are also well laid out for families and groups with the upstairs two – a double and a twin – creating an ideal family suite while the three downstairs bedrooms are perfect for couples or older kids since they open directly onto the inviting, elongated plunge pool and living areas.

Ambassador’s House comes fully serviced with a cook who prepares meals from a flexible suggestion menu, cleaning staff and a manager whose previous training as a tour guide makes him well qualified to advise or accompany you on trips around Galle and further afield. Galle Fort is literally on your doorstep; this fascinating, four-century-old living museum is scattered with an increasing number of boutiques, restaurants and museums that are best explored on foot.

• Main Dining (10 persons)
• DVD Library
• Ceiling Fans
• Food Starter Pack
• Hairdryers
• IDD
• Internet (WiFi)
• iPod Dock/Speakers
• Iron/Board
• Equipped Kitchen
• Laundry Service (Sent out)
• Book Selection
• BBQ
• Bed Linen
• Board Games/Toys
• Car Parking
• Oven/Hotplates
• CD Player/Stereo System
• Swimming Pool (Private)
• Towels
• TV (Satellite/Cable)
• Washing Machine
• Air-con
• Baby Cot
• Babysitter
• Security
• Service Staff
• Shopper
• Housekeeping (Full time)
• Chef/Cook (All meals)
• Manager

Period	Net Rates
from 1 May 2012 to 30 June 2012	$ 450
from 1 July 2012 to 31 August 2012	$ 550
from 1 September 2012 to 30 November 2012	$ 450
from 1 December 2012 to 18 December 2012	$ 550
from 19 December 2012 to 8 January 2013	$ 750

The entrance to Ambassador’s House is through a small front garden and across a deep pillared terrace with smooth concrete polished floors and open archways that offer generous glimpses into the interior of the house. Inside is an expansive open-sided living room that features soaring timber ceilings, two huge mirrors that make the room look even bigger than it is and a couple of squashy sofas alongside a collection of books, artwork and antiques; it’s the perfect space for receiving guests or simply curling up with a good book. To the rear, three archways and a stone pathway take you through a courtyard scattered with potted palms into a second building – this one more than three hundred years old.

On the ground floor of this building is the formal dining room with table for ten and a western style kitchen with black granite worktops. Just beyond the dining room is an intimate TV room with wide-screen satellite TV and sofas looking out over the plunge pool.

Three double bedrooms open onto the pillared pool terrace towards the back of the house. Similarly designed, each of these rooms has a four-poster bed draped in mosquito netting, arched louvered doors and (in common with all five bedrooms) a brand new terrazzo-finished ensuite – this one with shower.

From the dining room an original wooden staircase leads up to two more bedrooms. With a four-poster double bed, a private living area leading to the roof terrace and a dreamy bathroom with twin showers, twin washbasins and a tub, the master suite is the most luxurious room of the five. Adjacent is a twin-bedded room (again with four-posters) with roof terrace access and an ensuite with shower. All the bedrooms offer both air conditioning and ceiling fans.

The sunny roof terrace, furnished with loungers, has steps leading down to the plunge pool and a partly covered area with cushioned seating and a drinks fridge, as well as a guest washroom. This is an ideal spot for aperitifs as you watch the sun descend over the famous red rooftops of the fort.

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