Stunning Beachfront Property in Thalpe near Galle

Entire villa in Talpe, Sri Lanka

  1. 15 guests
  2. 7 bedrooms
  3. 11 beds
  4. 5 baths
Rated 4.81 out of 5 stars.83 reviews
Hosted by Richard
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

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

Peace and quiet

Guests say this home is in a quiet area.

Richard is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated Hosts.
Our lovingly restored beach house offers stylish yet relaxed coastal living. It has six bedrooms, extended living areas, a large pool, five wonderful staff to attend to your every need and the beach at the end of the garden.

The space
One of the original grande dames of the South Coast, Thalpe House has been lovingly restored to offer a contemporary home away from home for our young family and friends.

Furnished throughout with a blend of antiques and modern art and furniture sourced from across Asia, the house is designed to offer stylish yet relaxed beach living.

The property consists of three double bedrooms and a twin bedroom, all with spacious en-suite bathrooms, elegant four-poster beds and either pool or panoramic ocean views.

In the family wing there is a further double bedroom, a children’s bedroom with two double bunk beds, and a large shared family bathroom featuring a freestanding bath.

All bedrooms have A/C and overhead fans. There is wifi throughout the house.

The downstairs living area opens on to the tropical garden to make the most of the spectacular ocean views and warm Sri Lankan climate, while the expansive upstairs sitting and games area is the perfect place to retreat and watch a movie, play cards or immerse yourself in a great book.

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire house.

Thalpe House is a fully staffed home comprising of a house manager, accomplished chef and three additional houseboys to attend to your every need.

Thalpe House’s resident chef, Isuru, is on hand to cook all of your meals. An amazing cook, his repertoire includes everything from delicious Sri Lankan curries to an extensive selection of pan-Asian and Western recipes.

Manoj, the House Manager, buys all ingredients fresh from the local markets on a daily basis and all meals are served family style.*

With the comfort and safety of our own family in mind, the house has been carefully designed and equipped for those travelling with young children.

Key family friendly features include:

• Children’s room with two bunk beds
• Large family bathroom complete with freestanding bath
• Spacious TV and games area upstairs
• Selection of children’s books, games and DVDs
• High chairs / toddler chairs
• Children’s tableware and cutlery
• Stair gates


*Please note that meals are not included within your rental and you will be responsible for purchasing all ingredients, as well as beverages and alcohol.

Other things to note
We pride ourselves in producing some of the best food on the South Coast. Isuru, our chef, is an accomplished chef and will excel in producing freshly made local curries, pan-Asian cuisine and excellent sea food. He has had plenty of practice making food for our children and will cater for even the fussiest of eaters.

Discuss with the team what you would like to eat at the start of the day and they will purchase fresh from the market and prepare for you. All food and drinks are charged separately at cost price. We are not licensed to sell alcohol.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Private pool
Pets allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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4.81 out of 5 stars from 83 reviews

Overall rating

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Talpe, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

In addition to Thalpe House’s large pool and garden, the reef protected beach outside offers a fascinating world for small children and those who wish to explore the rock pools for tropical fish, crabs and shells. A short stroll takes you to a protected swimming lagoon or a five-minute tuk-tuk ride finds you at the main Thalpe Beach offering year round swimming – perfect for children.

For those wanting to venture out to explore, there is plenty to discover. You can hire a bike and cycle through the local paddy fields and rainforest, visiting temples and tea plantations along the way. A visit to the local turtle sanctuary is a must for children and there are boat trips on Koggala Lake to visit small islands and secret coves, the ideal place to enjoy a picnic prepared by Chandika and the Thalpe House team.

For the more adventurous, there is whale watching, fishing trips, surfing and scuba diving all in close proximity.

Galle Town and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Fort are a twenty minutes tuk-tuk ride away. With an expanding selection of boutiques, cafes and galleries, coupled with its stunning architecture, losing yourself in the Fort’s labyrinth of old streets is a wonderful way to spend a day.

Further details on excursions available are contained within the House’ guest book and Sathish will organize all of your bookings and transportation needs.

Meet your host

Superhost
83 reviews
4.81 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Lives in Bath, United Kingdom

Richard is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
15 guests maximum
Safety & property
No smoke alarm
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Pet(s) live on property