The original beachcomber Edmund Banfield would have been delighted to make his home at the Beach House at Seenimodera in Tangalle.
With direct access onto one of the finest beaches in the Indian Ocean, a large tropical garden and a stunning infinity pool, this is definitely barefoot luxury at its best.
Once the tropical retreat of American artist Douglas Johnson, The Beach House has been upgraded to meet the needs of the most demanding modern beachcomber. Five en-suite bedrooms, many with outdoor bathrooms offer dreamy nights for guests, while a full time staff of four provide discreetly for your every need. For those wishing to venture than the ocean on your doorstep; day trips can easily be made to the game reserve at Uda Walawe, neighbouring rock temples, turtle hatcheries, bird sanctuaries and vibrant local markets.
“This is a shining example of barefoot luxury.” Tatler
“Its memory will be everlasting.”
“Perfectly peaceful and idyllic, a dream holiday…the house over flows with love & laughter…”
“Thank you for exceeding all holiday expectations.”
Once on Taprobane many guests find it hard to leave this dream like island except to swim around it. The area however does have some interesting sites most of which can be done as day trips.
Tea Plantations - the area around Galle has quite a few lowland plantations and excursions can be arranged.
Taprobane Island is located on Sri Lanka’s exotic south coast which is quietly becoming the Riviera of choice for the world’s most discerning and inquisitive travellers. Centrally located to the UN World Heritage site of Galle Fort, Buddhist temples, rainforests, lowland tea plantations, wildlife reserves and some of the most fabulous beaches in the Indian Ocean.
Taprobane Island sits just 200 yards off the Southern Coast in the centre of Weligama Bay - a 4 ½ hour drive south of Colombo’s International Airport or, for guests wishing to come by helicopter, a journey that takes less than one hour.
Dicks bar is the meeting point of choice for the people who know, in its first year it was nominated by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the best new cocktail bars of the world with its famous Arak sours and watermelon martinis. It holds regular events, wine tastings and its pies have a wide following for those who are sick of curries.
Taprobane Island is located on Sri Lanka’s exotic south coast which is quietly becoming the Riviera of choice for the world’s most discerning and inquisitive travellers. Centrally located to the UN World Heritage site of Galle Fort, Buddhist temples, rainforests, lowland tea plantations, wildlife reserves and some of the most fabulous beaches in the Indian Ocean.
Taprobane Island sits just 200 yards off the Southern Coast in the centre of Weligama Bay - a 4 ½ hour drive south of Colombo’s International Airport or, for guests wishing to come by helicopter, a journey that takes less than one hour.
At the Sun House our staff will assist you plan your days so that you get the most out of your stay in Galle.
