The Malabar House
The latest new addition for luxury living within the the magnificent Galle Dutch Fort
The
Malabar House The Malabar House', is located in the historic capital and
port city of Galle, 125 km from Colombo, a four hour drive, situated within
the precincts of the Galle Dutch Fort,.
A unique experience of living within a magnificent Dutch Fortress, declared a world heritage site by the UNESCO, still alive, retaining the romantic old world charm, a perfect romantic hideaway for small family groups with children or even honeymooners.
This British owned townhouse was recently restored to a luxury private villa with a charming courtyard and a large swimming pool.
The Villa is well equipped with a modern kitchen with all amenities and you will have the rare opportunity to purchase your own food items from the fish and fruits market nearby- just outside the gates of the Fort and cook your own food. The concept of ‘a home away from home ‘. A cook could be arranged if required for an additional payment and the maid will do the rest of the household chores.
You will also have the option of providing the funds to the maid to purchase all food items like fresh sea food, fresh fruits and vegetables, juice, toast, butter, jams, eggs, tea and coffee etc. The cook will cook whatever the guest suggests.
Things to see and do
- You could simply relax and unwind, watch the spectacular sunset from the roof terrace
- Take a dip in the villa swimming pool or the nearby sandy beach.
- You could explore the magnificent Galle Dutch fort with its rows of old Dutch styled houses along narrow alley ways, the streets with the same old Dutch names, the Dutch Reformed church, the Dutch museum, the rows of antique shops are among the highlights.
- You could take a stroll in the Galle city outside the Fort, visit the Fish market and the bazaar area, watch the local life style, shop for gems, jewellery, local batiks and handicraft
- Do a tour of Unawatuna which is just 6 km away, voted as ‘ the prettiest bay in the world ’ with safe swimming, surfing, great restaurants and snorkeling . Diving also could be arranged from here.
- Take a boat ride in the Koggala lake with its many islands and is a popular spot for bird watching
- A visit to a Turtle hatchery and many more…
