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No. 39 Galle Fort, Galle, South Coast
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No. 39 Galle Fort

No.39 Galle Fort, an atmospheric three-bedroom Dutch colonial townhouse, sits at the heart of Galle’s magnificent 17th century colonial fortress, on Sri Lanka’s south-western coast.  Redolent of the colonial era, the villa’s capacious size, graceful period features and striking custom-made furnishings paint a picture of the past whilst its well-appointed bedrooms, comfortable lounges and modern facilities lavish it with every essential mod con.  Ideal for families and groups of friends looking to stay right in the heart of this historic site, this staffed heritage house is mere footsteps away from the fort’s landmarks, eateries and boutiques.

No. 39’s villa manager has a wealth of information about nearby places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required. In the meantime, here is a taste of the many and varied activities on offer within reach of the house:

  1. Explore! Galle Fort is on your doorstep and a wander along her atmospheric lanes and grass-topped ramparts is very rewarding. On your hit list should be the Amangalla Hotel, the Maritime Museum and old spice warehouses, the Law Court Square, the slender white lighthouse and Flag Rock to see kamikaze sea-jumpers in action. The western-facing ramparts are the place to be at sunset. For more insights, take a guided tour.
  2. Look for the Colin-Thome gravestones in the famous Dutch Reformed Church – the owners of No. 39 are part of an original Dutch Burgher family from Galle and their great uncle and aunt are buried in the graveyard of the church (hint: look to the right of the entrance).
  3. Aside from sightseeing, Galle Fort is gaining increasing notoriety as a place to shop and dine. Popular shops include Mimimango for exotic clothing, Stick No Bills for nostalgic vintage posters, Barefoot for vibrant handlooms and Sithulvili for painted timber boxes. Barista is a popular coffee stop and Living Room a boutique-cum-bar, which feels like an Aladdin’s Cave. Pedlar’s Inn Café is a reliable, sociable spot, as is Fortaleza and Amangalla, both with bars. Don’t forget to stop off at the Pedlar’s Inn Gelataria for Galle’s best ice creams! 
  4. Pamper yourself in one of Galle Fort’s relaxing spas; favourites include the serene Galle Fort Spa for contemporary treatments, and Amangalla’s The Baths, for hydrotherapy and traditional yet luxurious Ayurvedic treatments. There are one or two fish spas in the fort too!
  5. If you’re lucky enough to be in town for an international cricket fixture, make for the test stadium, or for a more unique view, sit on the front ramparts and watch from on high.
  6. To explore Galle’s hinterland in more depth, take off on two wheels on a guided bicycle adventure with Idle Tours; trips take you along the quietest back lanes and paddy bunds, and through villages, farmland and forests, ending up at the beach for sunset.
  7. If you’re after some beach time, head to Wijeya Beach (8km), a popular expat hangout with a lovely beach and tranquil lagoon that’s great for swimming (and for families). Alternatively, make for Talpe Beach Club (11km), which serves up delicious food and drinks beside the sea, and has a swimming pool if you don’t feel like braving the ocean.
  8. Galle is also home to lowland tea estates – at the Handunugoda Tea Factory (21.5km) you can tour the estate (which also makes expensive white tea) and enjoy a tea tasting session.
  9. Koggala Lake (16km) is a meandering waterway fringed by cinnamon plantations, village communities and thick jungle where you can take a boat ride or visit a spice garden.
  10. If you’re in town between November and April, it’s whale and dolphin watching season; boats depart either from Galle Harbour or the pretty harbour in Mirissa itself (34km). Out of season, take the youngest family members to the turtle hatchery at Habaraduwa (13.5km).
Period Price per night (USD) 10+ Nights (USD) Min stay Inclusions
11 Feb 2019 to 11 Apr 2019 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Welcome drink
  • Taxes and service charges are included in the rate
  • Personal service by the villa staff including full time manager, housekeeper, cooks, security
  • Exclusive use of the whole villa and listed facilities
  • 12 Apr 2019 to 21 Apr 2019 600 ++ 30 ++ 1 night(s)
    22 Apr 2019 to 30 Apr 2019 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 May 2019 to 30 Jun 2019 360 ++ 36 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 Jul 2019 to 31 Aug 2019 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 Sep 2019 to 30 Nov 2019 360 ++ 36 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 Dec 2019 to 19 Dec 2019 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
    20 Dec 2019 to 11 Jan 2020 600 ++ 30 ++ 1 night(s)
    Inclusion
  • Daily breakfast
  • Welcome drink
  • Taxes and service charges are included in the rate
  • Personal service by the villa staff including full time manager, housekeeper, cooks, security
  • Exclusive use of the whole villa and listed facilities
  • ++ villa rates are subject to 15.5% service
    Period Price per night (USD) 10+ Nights (USD) Min stay Inclusions
    12 Jan 2020 to 19 Jan 2020 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Welcome drink
  • Taxes and service charges are included in the rate
  • Personal service by the villa staff including full time manager, housekeeper, cooks, security
  • Exclusive use of the whole villa and listed facilities
  • 20 Jan 2020 to 31 Jan 2020 600 ++ 30 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 Feb 2020 to 02 Apr 2020 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
    03 Apr 2020 to 12 Apr 2020 600 ++ 30 ++ 1 night(s)
    13 Apr 2020 to 30 Apr 2020 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 May 2020 to 30 Jun 2020 360 ++ 36 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 Jul 2020 to 31 Aug 2020 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 Sep 2020 to 30 Nov 2020 360 ++ 36 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 Dec 2020 to 19 Dec 2020 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
    Inclusion
  • Daily breakfast
  • Welcome drink
  • Taxes and service charges are included in the rate
  • Personal service by the villa staff including full time manager, housekeeper, cooks, security
  • Exclusive use of the whole villa and listed facilities
  • ++ villa rates are subject to 15.5% service
    Period Price per night (USD) 10+ Nights (USD) Min stay Inclusions
    11 Feb 2019 to 11 Apr 2019 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Welcome drink
  • Taxes and service charges are included in the rate
  • Personal service by the villa staff including full time manager, housekeeper, cooks, security
  • Exclusive use of the whole villa and listed facilities
  • 12 Apr 2019 to 21 Apr 2019 600 ++ 30 ++ 1 night(s)
    22 Apr 2019 to 30 Apr 2019 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 May 2019 to 30 Jun 2019 280 ++ 28 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 Jul 2019 to 31 Aug 2019 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 Sep 2019 to 30 Nov 2019 280 ++ 28 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 Dec 2019 to 19 Dec 2019 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
    20 Dec 2019 to 11 Jan 2020 600 ++ 30 ++ 1 night(s)
    Inclusion
  • Daily breakfast
  • Welcome drink
  • Taxes and service charges are included in the rate
  • Personal service by the villa staff including full time manager, housekeeper, cooks, security
  • Exclusive use of the whole villa and listed facilities
  • ++ villa rates are subject to 15.5% service
    Period Price per night (USD) 10+ Nights (USD) Min stay Inclusions
    12 Jan 2020 to 19 Jan 2020 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Welcome drink
  • Taxes and service charges are included in the rate
  • Personal service by the villa staff including full time manager, housekeeper, cooks, security
  • Exclusive use of the whole villa and listed facilities
  • 20 Jan 2020 to 31 Jan 2020 600 ++ 30 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 Feb 2020 to 02 Apr 2020 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
    03 Apr 2020 to 12 Apr 2020 600 ++ 30 ++ 1 night(s)
    13 Apr 2020 to 30 Apr 2020 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 May 2020 to 30 Jun 2020 280 ++ 28 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 Jul 2020 to 31 Aug 2020 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 Sep 2020 to 30 Nov 2020 280 ++ 28 ++ 1 night(s)
    01 Dec 2020 to 19 Dec 2020 425 ++ 42 ++ 1 night(s)
    Inclusion
  • Daily breakfast
  • Welcome drink
  • Taxes and service charges are included in the rate
  • Personal service by the villa staff including full time manager, housekeeper, cooks, security
  • Exclusive use of the whole villa and listed facilities
  • ++ villa rates are subject to 15.5% service

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    280sqm (villa); 325sqm (land).

    Indoor Living

    • Expansive, open-plan, fan-cooled living space with lounge area and elegant teak dining table for 10
    • Fan-cooled mezzanine snug with daybeds, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and DVD player
    • Refined reading room with twin rattan loungers and a ceiling fan

    Outdoor Living

    • Courtyard garden laid to lawn and edged by palms, torch ginger and floral vines
    • Semi-alfresco veranda with daybed and planters chairs overlooking the garden

    Facilities & Amenities (managed & marketed by Afini)

    TV (Satellite/Cable)

    Internet (WiFi)

    Location & Distances

    No. 39 is located mid-way along Lighthouse Street, in historic Galle Fort, just 150 metres from the grass-topped western-facing ramparts and a further 200 metres from the town’s famous international test cricket stadium. The fort is a world heritage site and dates back over 400 years; a walk along its narrow cobbled streets reveals the fascinating hybrid architecture of three colonial eras – fretwork-fringed and pillarred Dutch abodes, British-era monuments, ochre-hued spice warehouses and interesting museums showcasing the fort’s rich history. There are many restaurants and cafes, as well as boutiques selling handicrafts, delicate lacework, glittering gems and other evocative souvenirs. Within 15 kilometres are a selection of mesmerising beaches, tranquil lagoons and historic temples.

    Places of interest:

    • Colombo Airport 150 km
    • Unawatuna Beach 6 km
    • Weligama Beach (surf schools) 28 km
    • Mirissa (whale and dolphin wat 34 km
    • Galle Fort 0.1 km
    • Lunuganga Estate 55 km
    • Habaraduwa Turtle Hatchery 13 km
    • Sinharaja Rainforest 93 km
    • Yala National Park 160 km
    • Yatagala Temple 5 km

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