Ambassadors Villa
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Absolute Luxury and Privacy in Sri Lanka
Outstanding luxury for a group stay
ideal for a group stay
Exceptional. You wouldn’t believe you can stay in a villa like this within the Galle Fort!
Stunning house in the heart of Galle
Facilities
Available for longterm | |
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Available for weddings | |
Suitable for children | |
Suitable for elderly | |
Suitable for wheelchairs | |
Smoking allowed | |
Pets allowed | |
Security | |
Maid | |
Chef | |
Swimming pool | |
Internet/Wifi |
Bedroom facilities
- Personal safe
- TV
- Sound system
- Baby cot
- Air conditioning
- iPod dock
- King Size bed
- Twin bed
- DVD player
- Satellite TV
Bathroom facilities
- Bath tub
- En-suite bathroom
Business facilities
- Telephone
- Local mobile phone or card available
Dining facilities
- Microwave
- Oven
- Juicer
- Coffee machine
- Blender
Living facilities
- Sofabed
- Lounge seating
- Ceiling fans
Outdoor facilities
- Garden
- Parking available
- Terrace
- Sun beds / chairs
- BBQ / Bar area
- Gazebo or pergola
Child friendly facilities
- Baby bath
- Baby stairgate
- Babysitting
- Changing mat
- Highchair
- Children toys
Location
Seemingly timeless, a stay within Galle Fort's richly historic walls is an honour as you join the glittering ranks of merchants, traders, colonialists and foreign nationals, who have all left their indelible mark on this seventeenth century Dutch fortress. Narrow streets bearing English and Dutch names lead past an astounding concentration of colonial properties whose delicate fretwork, magnificent columns and ornate plasterwork are a constant source of amazement.
Walks atop the grassy western ramparts at sunset are a highlight for many; watch cricket matches, couples stealing private moments together and kamikaze jumpers launching themselves into the sea below. Museums showcasing the fort's rich history plus a number of restaurants and boutiques are all less than a ten minute walk from Ambassador House's front door.
Rates
Include all taxes - No booking fees
Rates Include
* Rates include all taxes and service charge
* Discounted rates for stays of 14+ nights
* Electricity, mains water
* Complimentary Wifi
* Daily breakfast
* Daily maid service
* Gardener
* Pool attendant
Rates Exclude
* Provisioning costs
* Tour & activity reservations & coordination
* Spa treatments
* Laundry
Cancellation Policy
If the Guest wishes to cancel a confirmed booking, written notice of cancellation must be sent to the manager. All cancellation notices received by the manager will be acknowledged in writing. It is strongly recommended that the Guest and all members of the Guest's party purchase trip cancellation insurance.
Cancellation of a booking includes but is not limited to:
* Cancellation of one or more days of a booking.
* An amendment of a booking so that none of the dates of the booking once amended fall within the same dates that originally constituted the booking.
* Failure of all Guests to provide the required documentation on arrival (eg. Passports or suitable identification).
* Attempt by the Guest, their party or visitors to hold an event at the Property in breach of these Terms and Conditions or breach of any rules applicable to the Guest's chosen Property.
In the event that the Guest cancels a confirmed booking, the following cancellation fees will generally apply:
* 20% of the total rental amount will be forfeited if the cancellation is made more than 60 days before the start of the rental period.
* 50% of the total rental amount will be forfeited if the cancellation is made between 30 and 60 days before the start of the rental period.
* 100% of the total rental amount will be forfeited if the cancellation is made between 1 and 29 days before the start of the rental period.
The applicable amount will be deducted from the deposit and moneys paid, and the manager will refund any remaining balance to the Guest.
Please note that these cancellation terms apply for regular booking periods. Special cancellation terms may apply for peak/high seasons and will be stated in the Property description, booking confirmation or reservation voucher. If the information in any of these is inconsistent, the most recently issued terms will prevail.
Payment Terms
Payment:
When the Guest makes a booking request, the Guest must make the appropriate deposit payment to EH within 5 working days of availability confirmation. If the required deposit payment is not received within the 5 working day period, EH reserves the right to void the Guest’s booking request. The following deposit payment applicable to most villas (see individual villa terms for full details) must be received by EH:
For villas in Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka:
For rentals beginning more than 75 days after the date of the booking request – a deposit of 20% of the total rental amount is payable For rentals beginning 75 days or less after the date of the booking request – the total rental amount is payable as a deposit
Where a 20% deposit applies to the booking, the Guest must pay the remaining 80% balance not less than 75 days before the scheduled arrival date.
For all other countries:
For rentals beginning more than 60 days after the date of the booking request – a deposit of 50% of the total rental amount is payable For rentals beginning 60 days or less after the date of the booking request – the total rental amount is payable as a deposit
Where a 50% deposit applies to the booking, the Guest must pay the remaining 50% balance not less than 60 days before the scheduled arrival date.
The essence of what makes a tropical house special
Atmospherically tucked within Galle's historic seventeenth century fortress on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, Ambassador's House is a magnificently proportioned five-bedroom property bursting with colonial charm.
Once the residence of the Bangladeshi Ambassador, this majestic house boasts an abundance of living space, including a spacious roof terrace and a cavernous lounge, which make it an exceptional place for entertaining.
Families and groups of friends will cherish time spent in these elegant surroundings soaking up the nostalgia. The house is fully-staffed and comes with an elongated plunge pool, wireless internet and a satellite-enabled TV and DVD player.
Houses in Galle's historic seventeenth century fortress tend to hide their expansive interiors behind deceptively modest facades as carefully as secrets remain hidden for hundreds of years, and Ambassador's House is no exception. Although the property's pillared frontage and arched doorways are strikingly elegant, they are not particularly large. Step across the threshold however and be amazed at the generous proportions of the living room alone; and this awe-inspiring combination of magnificence and grace, ambiance and charm offer a tantalising taste of what's to come as you surrender to your curiosity and step further inside.
Ambassador's House dates back 300 years and significant remnants of its eminent past remain; soaring ceilings, pillared verandas and graceful archways combine with a contemporary-colonial interior design that harks back to the Dutch, under whose authority this magnificent property (and indeed the fortress in which the house stands) was built. Until recently, the building was the much-admired residence of the Bangladeshi ambassador, hence its name, and its spacious interiors were quite aptly used for the entertainment of visiting dignitaries. Today, it is with traditional Sri Lankan hospitality that our staff team welcome you; keen to cater to your every requirement we're sure their warm welcome will make you feel immediately at home.
All five ensuite bedrooms at Ambassador's House come with both air conditioning and ceiling fans, whilst beds are dressed in the crispest cotton sheets and shrouded in soft linen mosquito nets. Bathrooms are brand new and have been beautifully finished in smooth terrazzo. Each comes with a hot water rain shower and single sink except that of the master bedroom who's ensuite features a moulded tub, twin sinks and his-and-hers showers.
Ambassador's House is well suited to group gatherings and large families as the amount and variety of sumptuous living space on offer - from the expansive living room and roof terrace to the intimate TV room and master bedroom lounge - allows everyone either to find their own quiet and peaceful corner or to enjoy the spacious rooms together. The house comes with a gorgeous courtyard plunge pool enhanced by a cascading wall of water that gushes quietly in the background and echoes softly amongst the petite pockets of tropical gardens.