A stunning colonial property built during the Dutch colonisation of Sri Lanka, Villa Velmarie underwent a refurbishment in 2014. While the villa now features a full range of modern amenities, it still retains its colonial charm.
Spread out across a sprawling compound, the living spaces in the villa blend in seamlessly with its surroundings, and are tastefully furnished with antiques handed down through the generations. Guests at Villa Velmarie will enjoy impeccable hospitality and excellent in-villa dining experiences featuring a wide array of cuisines.
In addition to accommodation, the daily rates for Velmarie Ayurveda Retreat includes three meals, consultation with an Ayurveda doctor, Ayurveda massages, and therapies.
Containing six double bedrooms, Villa Velmarie is ideally kitted out for housing groups of 12. All rooms offer air conditioned comfort, en suite bathrooms and modern amenities and furnishing. Three of the rooms offer views out to the pool. The villa also can be booked as a whole or on individual room basis.
shared (not private)
A sparkling pool, flanked by swaying palms takes center stage outdoors. Recliners set along the edge of the pool invite vacationers to bask under the sun, and the spacious pool deck offers ample space for outdoor yoga sessions. Taking leisurely strolls through the well-maintained garden is a great way to unwind in the evening.
Villa Velmarie’s living spaces are spread out across a vast compound. The main living area features an expansive lounge equipped with a flat screen TV, sofas and armchairs, along with an adjoining dining area. The highlights of the property are its array of ayurveda and spa amenities; nestled away within the expansive grounds are a massage room, outdoor bath facility (for herbal or flower bath treatments), an ayurvedic herbal steam bath facility and a room for shirodhara treatments.
Ayurveda Package
Board games, a DVD movie collection and baby cot are available at request, as are yoga, meditation and spa sessions. In-villa dining experiences are prepared by a chef who’s well-versed in whipping up an array of cuisines - from local Sri Lankan fare, to Western or Asian dishes.
Guests may opt for an ayurveda package. Tailored to your individual needs, the package includes a consultation with an Ayurvedic specialist, along with a treatment plan and guided yoga and meditation practices. Your treatment will include a variety of massages and therapies, such as head massages (the resident head masseur, Rohan Guruthilaka is a qualified therapist well versed in traditional and modern massage techniques), facial massages, full-body massages, foot massages, herbal steam baths, herbal inhalation, shirodhara, flower baths and nasal cleansing. Nutrition is a priority, so each and every meal is carefully planned for your body type and constitution. The villa also offer special 7, 14, 21, and 28 day packages for weight loss, relax and rejuvenate, motivation boost, anxiety, and de-stress.
Villa Velmarie is located in the coastal town of Beruwala. Guests will enjoy being within close proximity to the beach; Maggona Beach is just five minutes’ walk away, while Beruwala Beach is located within an easy drive from your villa.
Tours to attractions like Richmond Castle, Brief Garden, Galle Fort, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, Lunuganga Estate, Bentota and Kalutara Temple are easily arranged with the assistance of your villa manager.
Start off your holiday with a visit to the fortified town of Galle Fort; its charming streets are lined with striking Dutch colonial buildings and beautifully restored churches. Walking tours are a great way to explore the town, which also boasts a wide variety of restaurants, cafes and boutiques.
Culture and history buffs will appreciate visits to sites like Richmond Castle. Its immaculate architecture and extensive garden are a feast for the eyes, and a guided tour will provide illuminating insights into the sad history behind the once-splendid facade of the mansion and its owners. Brief Garden and Lunuganga Estate are worth a visit for its atmospheric setting and picture-perfect grounds, and the pristine, all-white exterior of the Kalutara Temple is a sight not to be missed.
Bentota and the Sea Turtle Farm & Hatchery at Habaraduwa are must-sees on any nature or outdoor lover’s itinerary. The former boasts an array of facilities for exciting watersports like water scooter rides, wind surfing, parasailing, water skiing, while the latter is a not-for-profit organisation that carefully carries out turtle conservation activities.
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