25 Jun 2015
The Sri Lanka Collection is pleased to announce the addition of its newest Collection member, The Last House. This Geoffrey Bawa-designed five-bedroom boutique property is set on a secluded stretch of beach on Sri Lanka's south coast. Rooms may be booked individually or the whole villa can be rented on an exclusive basis (sleeps up to 14). The Last House is also a perfect venue for weddings and special events for up to 40 people.
Renowned for its warm hospitality, individuality and fabulous food, The Last House makes an idyllic base for stays of a few days or more when travelling between Galle and Yala National Park or the Hill Country. The Last House was the last private commission by Sri Lanka's famed architect Geoffrey Bawa, and its simple yet thoughtful design greatly reflects his tropical modern aesthetic. There are two bedrooms on the upper floor of the main building and a further three located in an adjacent building beside a courtyard swimming pool. Space flows freely between indoor and outdoor areas offering many private places to relax and dine.
The Last House is staffed by an efficient team, and the chef is responsible for some of the region's best food – Asian-fusion cuisine starring ocean fresh fish and seafood. The open plan nature of the house, the palm-shaded lawns and the beaches make this a popular family option whilst the secluded sitting areas and in-room balconies and verandas ensure plenty of privacy for couples too. The first floor – comprising an expansive double and a twin room – are booked exclusively ensuring privacy irrespective of whether one or both rooms are occupied. Directly overlooking the sea, this indulgent first floor double is adored by honeymooners.
Tangalle is famed for its picture-postcard beaches and castaway charm. The Last House's beach is largely undeveloped and the preserve of local fishermen. By day you can swim or surf, or stroll and observe fishermen pulling in their nets methodically from the sea. You can explore the local area on foot or by bicycle, bird watch at the lagoon, go whale watching or visit Mulgirigala Rock Temple. Nesting marine turtles are often spotted on the beach at night.
A recent guest commented: "Just the best hotel that we've ever been to. We've talked long and hard about it since (and we've been to our fair share of places) and it is hands down the best. The service is brilliant, the food delicious and the room mesmerizing!”
Location information
The Last House is located 7km west of the south coast fishing town of Tangalle and just 2km east of the Air Taxi landing spot on the Mawella Lagoon. Matara, the southern terminus of the expressway and railway line from Colombo, is 30km away. Galle can be reached in 90-minutes. Yala and Udawalawe national parks are both two hours away by road. Travelling time to The Last House from Colombo is three hours by road or four hours drive from Colombo's international airport. Flight time from Colombo by Air Taxi is 80-minutes.
Who we are
The Sri Lanka Collection, a UK-based representation and marketing company, works on behalf of a distinguished collection of Sri Lankan boutique hotels, villas and safari camps. The company raises awareness of Sri Lanka's outstanding boutique travel products and helps them to maximize their visibility in the UK. The Sri Lanka Collection is the first representation company of its kind to focus on the high-end client and on Sri Lanka alone.
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