The Teak House - boutique style luxury, Tangalle. Barefoot simplicity is the key to The Teak House. Nestled on a hilltop in the midst of a lush, tropical garden and immaculately kept coconut plantation, The Teak House is one of Sri Lanka's South Coast’s most romantic and serene villa hideaways. If you are seeking complete privacy or even solitude within moments of an unspoilt Indian Ocean beach, The Teak House offers luxury and privacy in equal measure.

From its elevated position overlooking Seenimodera beach, the villa’s vast bedrooms and open plan living benefit from the constant breezes coming from the Indian Ocean below. Hidden from view, the villa, constructed entirely of teak - one of Sri Lanka’s sustainable hardwoods - is relaxed and incredibly comfortable. Lying in one of the seven foot, four poster beds, wreathed in fine white mosquito nets, you can see and hear the constant rhythm of the Indian Ocean.

Planted with an exotic collection of wonderful tropical flora, The Teak House garden has become a haven for a stunning collection of tropical birds. Woodpecker, peacocks, birds of paradise, kingfisher and the busy ‘chit chat’ birds luxuriate in its lush profusion. Sea eagles hover above and, as dusk falls and a dark tropical night descends, fireflies light up the sky.

Relax in the inside/outside living room. Plug your favourite tunes into the MP3 speaker system. Swing in a hammock beneath the coconut palms or take a cocktail on the bespoke teak sun loungers.

As the heat of the day turns to dusk, take an evening swim in the Indian Ocean below, join a game of cricket on the beach, stroll beneath the cool canopy of the coconut plantation or enjoy a cup of delicious Ceylon tea on the verandah. Nothing is too much trouble for their staff. After a while, you won’t even have to ask – a refreshing drink will simply appear.

Early mornings are very special at The Teak House. As the sun rises and the hibiscus flowers open, the garden is a truly special place. Planted with a breathtaking variety of hibiscus, bougainvillea, flowering ginger, frangipani, it never ceases to delight. With over two hundred coconut palms on the plantation surrounding the house, a fresh coconut is not a luxury but a daily necessity.

Renowned as one of the Sri Lanka’s most picturesque and unspoilt sandy beaches, Seenimodera offers safe swimming all year round and incomparable walking. Stroll across to neighbouring Mahawella beach, a horseshoe shaped bay of over 3 km, long celebrated by CN Traveller magazine.

Whilst tempting to do little other than swing in a hammock or lounge on a sun chair, you are ideally placed to explore Tangalle’s wild stretch of coastline and visit a selection of wildlife parks, historical towns and temples.

Let romance be rekindled...

Location
The Teak House is located in Tangalle, some 190 km south from Colombo. Moments before the 191km marker on the Galle Road and directly opposite the gates to Seenimodera temple, take a right turn onto a dirt road on the sea side. At the end of the road on the right hand side, you will find The Teak House.