Kumbura family villa, pool, cook, lovely views

Entire villa in Galle, Sri Lanka

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 4 baths
Hosted by Cecile
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 1% of homes

This home is one of the highest ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Self check-in

You can check in with the building staff.
Some info has been automatically translated.
Tropical boutique villa , fully staffed, nested among paddy fields and jungle with large outdoor sittings overlooking infinity pool. Listed once again as one of the best villa in Sri Lanka by Conde Nast Traveler. Rest and Tranquility guarantee and just a few minutes tuk tuk drive away to the beach. Sleeps 8 among 4 bedroom with all AC and ensuite bathroom ( including family room with interconnecting room).

The space
Kumbura means rice paddy fields in Sinhala, and this lovely peaceful haven, perfectly perched on a small elevation, enjoys lovely views across an extensive field.

Access to the house is via small village paved track that invites you to feel you are entering a new world. One where the stresses and hassles of the world you are leaving do not exist. As you meander through a small village you arrive at the white washed columns that whisper a gentle welcome. You are arriving somewhere special.

The stone drive curves through the trees to a circular parking area with steps leading up to the house on one side. The garden stretches out on two of the other side with the rice fields emerging on 3 sides.

Once on the top step your gaze is drawn through the double doors to the pool glistening the far side of the house reflecting the coconut palm and merging with the rice fields beyond. Walking in you will immediately appreciate there has been lots of attention to the design. This is a beautiful home.

The furniture is all beautifully designed & hand made using local craftsmen. A sleek timber desk and chair framed by an Alter table and floor lamps on one side whilst on the other are two extra long sofas facing each other & a hidden TV.

There are four ensuite bedrooms in all. Three bedrooms are in the main house with the 4th bedroom, a garden suite, set slightly apart.

Carry on thorough the hall, with gorgeous tiles, onto the covered verandah & the pool.
On one side of the pool is the kitchen and covered dining veranda whilst on the other is the 3rd bedroom - a guest double - and a covered sitting area. The idea of the design is that the parents can be relaxing & still have a clear line of sight to the pool.

One of the bedrooms has an interconnecting bathroom with the twin bedroom making it perfect for families with small children.

Kumbura is surrounded by beautiful cultivated rice fields & there are sun loungers, garden chairs as well as a hammock to choose from where you wish to relax, enjoy the breeze, marvel at the birds & watch the farmers work their magic.

In all Kumbura is an oasis. Heavily influenced by Sri Lankan heritage, the house design appreciates that the real beauty is nature & you are invited to relax in her warm and safe embrace.

Guest access
The whole complex included the near by tea island, connected with a small road over the paddy fields, is your to explore during your stay.

Other things to note
Kumbura comes with a fully staffed Villa , a house keeper, a house cleaner , gardener and security staff . Manjula, the house keeper can prepare breakfast/ lunch dinner. Her local cuisine has been praised by previous guests and our family always love it ( even our fussy children) . You just pay for the ingredients and their transportation ( the food preparation / service/ cleaning up) is included in the daily rate. You are welcome to use the kitchen and to cook your own meals if you prefer .

If you want a Chef with a wider repertoire of international dishes / BBQs we can arrange for one at the time of booking for an extra charge.

Where you’ll sleep

1 of 2 pages

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi – 12 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Outdoor pool

Accessibility features

This info was provided by the Host and reviewed by Airbnb.

Select check-in date

Add your travel dates for exact pricing

Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 81 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 1% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability
0 of 0 items showing

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 100% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 0% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Cinnamon Estate - 15 km
Galle Fort - 13 km
Nearest beach - 5 km
Nearest surf break - 8 km
Tea Plantation - 10 km
Whale watching boats - 12 km
Yala National Park - 158 km
Yatagala Temple - 10 km

Meet your host

Superhost
112 reviews
4.87 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
Where I went to school: France
After working and living overseas for many years, we wanted to continue to expose our children to a world of new experiences. When working overseas, we discovered Sri Lanka and decided to establish part of our life on the island. By opening the house, we hope to share Sri Lanka with others and to support the local economy.
Show more. Open host profile.

Cecile is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.
Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

Things to know

House rules

Check-in: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
8 guests maximum

Safety & property

Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

Cancellation policy