If you are looking for an exceptionally quiet place to unwind in a natural setting, then Malgedara is the villa for you. The name of the property is derived from the Sinhalese words mal (flower) and gedara (home); two words that sum up this charming colonial property well. The verdant one-acre garden is a delight: an enclosed, child-friendly space, filled with a huge array of colourful tropical flowers that naturally fringe the emerald green lawn. The elevated sky-blue pool overlooks the paddy fields and is the perfect place to relax while you watch the exceptional number of exotic birds that visit the garden; their twittering melodies provide a memorable soundtrack to your stay. Leaping monkeys and tiny clucking squirrels are other visitors, whilst the chirruping of crickets and croaking of frogs reaches an orchestrated crescendo by nightfall.

Most of Malgedara is over 130 years old; however the property has been extended to include two more bedrooms at the rear. As if to emphasize the extensive garden, the deep high-roofed verandah to the front of the house offers plenty of lounging and dining space for further contemplation of the scene and the actors playing in its midst. Ideal for families, serenity seekers and long stayers this is a property which will particularly delight nature lovers: perfect for those looking for something a little off the beaten track in a locale that is authentically Sri Lankan.

The house is fully serviced and comes with three full-time members of staff who discreetly and without fuss look after you during your stay. The resident housekeeper/cook will prepare simple meals for you from a small menu of local and western dishes (at cost price) in Malgedara’s fully-equipped kitchen. Just a short walk down the road takes you past rural homes to Koggala Lake, a beautiful expanse of water where you can go boating or visit spice gardens and cinnamon factories. Some good swimming beaches are only a 15-minute drive away whilst the historic fort of Galle is just 18km down the road.

• Main Dining (10 persons)
• DVD Library
• Ceiling Fans
• Food Starter Pack
• High Chairs
• Hotplates
• Iron/Board
• Equipped Kitchen
• Laundry Service (Sent out)
• Book Selection
• Food Menu
• Oven/Hotplates
• Safe
• Bed Linen
• Car Parking
• CD Library
• CD Player/Stereo System
• Swimming Pool (Private)
• Towels
• TV (Local channels)
• Washing Machine
• Air-con
• Baby Cot
• Babysitter
• Housekeeping (Full time)
• Chef/Cook (All meals)
• Security
• Service Staff
• Shopper

Period	Net Rates
from 1 May 2012 to 30 June 2012	$ 391
from 1 July 2012 to 31 August 2012	$ 402
from 1 September 2012 to 30 November 2012	$ 391
from 1 December 2012 to 21 December 2012	$ 472
from 22 December 2012 to 2 January 2013	$ 587

Malgedara comprises a charming 130-year-old colonial house with two bedrooms, a living room and kitchen plus a five-year-old annexe to the back with two more bedrooms. This set up is good for the extended family with the two pairs of rooms providing privacy from each other although they are only footsteps away. The floors are polished concrete throughout and many of the original shuttered window and door frames in the main house are of teak wood.

At the front of the house is a high-roofed verandah, a new addition to the property, which offers a shady place to admire the natural beauty of the garden and visiting wildlife. With a cluster of antique planter’s chairs to one side and a dining table for eight on the other, this very deep verandah has been designed for living; we guarantee you’ll spend much of your time here.

Entering through the ornately framed wooden doorway of the house you arrive in a living space with built-in cushioned sofas, a TV, DVD player and stereo system and a cabinet with a small collection of books and movies. Bedrooms lead off from both sides of the living area. On the right the master bedroom features a king-size four-poster bed with mosquito net, a cushioned day bed, a wardrobe and luggage rack. The ensuite bathroom is tiled and has a hot water shower (as do the other three bathrooms). Opposite the master is the slightly smaller second bedroom which is similar in design with a double four-poster bed, rattan seat, wardrobe and ensuite bathroom.

To the rear of the house is a galley-style equipped kitchen whilst the back verandah forms part of the closely-built annexe with bedrooms on either side. The bedroom to the left has a double four-poster bed, wardrobe and luggage rack; its bathroom is just across the corridor rather than en-suite. The bedroom to the right is a triple room, with a double and a single bed, and ensuite with stone detail. All bedrooms have a ceiling fan and are air conditioned.

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