Why House is an exceptional villa in Galle for extended families, large gatherings and groups of friends looking for a tranquil rural setting near picture postcard beaches. The villa has 10 well-equipped rooms spread between three elegant buildings and a pair of cabanas, amidst a lush three-acre tropical garden. Facilities include an open-sided dining pavilion, a spacious lounge, furnished verandas and a large swimming pool.
As an exclusive private retreat, Why House is excellent for celebrating a special event, such as a wedding, milestone birthday or anniversary. The villa is fully staffed by an attentive team including managers and chefs who warmly contribute to the villa’s home-from-home ambiance.
Rooms in the villa may be booked individually. Please see here for more details.
Key Facts
- 10 A/C bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
- Sleeps up to 24 guests
- High service standards & superb food
- Massage room & yoga shala
- Private garden with huge swimming pool & jacuzzi jets
- Fan-cooled lounge, furnished verandas & a dining pavilion
- Personable staff team
- Free tuk tuks to the beach
- Venue for small weddings and events
Experiences
- Learn how to make hoppers and curries with the villa chefs
- Head to the beach to swim and relax or go surfing/bodyboarding
- Take a guided bicycle ride through Galle’s rural hinterland
- Visit a lowland tea factory for tasting sessions and tours
- Embark on coastal cruises or whale/dolphin watching in season
- Tour the atmospheric streets of the history-laden Galle Fort
- Relax with an in-villa massage or beauty treatment
- Go shopping and eat out – ask us for recommendations
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More Information
- Mihiripenna is 10km from Galle
- The air taxi landing spot is 7km away in Koggala
- Distance to Colombo is 132km (via the Southern Expressway)
- Distance to the Bandaranaike International Airport is 160km
