Enclavada en lo alto de una colina en Tangalle, Sri Lanka, Claughton House es una propiedad frente al mar con cinco dormitorios diseñada con un estilo colonial europeo que presenta una fachada blanca, columnas, adornos negros y grandes espacios abiertos. La villa privada ofrece un espacio para relajarse y disfrutar con amigos y familiares, donde todos pueden reunirse para pasar un rato divertido. Lo mejor de la villa es que ofrece acceso directo a la playa de arena blanca y unas impresionantes vistas al océano.
El dormitorio principal es el más espacioso de las cinco habitaciones, con una distribución abstracta en consonancia con el tema de la villa. La cama de tamaño king se encuentra cómodamente en el centro con vistas al océano desde las puertas del suelo al techo. Los interiores blancos reflejan la estética colonial de la villa y el dormitorio con aire acondicionado pronto se sentirá como un hogar lejos de casa. El cuarto de baño está equipado con una bañera de piedra natural para disfrutar de baños tranquilos.
Los cuatro dormitorios de invitados están amueblados con camas individuales o una cama doble, con un diseño similar encalado y puertas abiertas para permitir que la brisa fresca y la iluminación inunden las habitaciones. Las habitaciones tienen aire acondicionado y baño privado.
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Los exuberantes jardines de la casa se complementan con el entorno de colinas y el deslumbrante océano. La piscina de forma libre, junto con el diseño abstracto del suelo, es como si formara parte de la propia colina, ya que un borde está sumergido en ella. El magnífico panorama se puede contemplar y disfrutar desde las tumbonas junto a la piscina o el cenador, que ha sido amueblado con un sofá cama para relajarse y estar cómodo.
Puede tumbarse o dormir a su antojo con el sol a su alrededor y los árboles meciéndose con el viento para disfrutar de una experiencia maravillosa y desenfadada. Bajo otro cenador, junto a la piscina, se encuentra una zona de comedor al aire libre para disfrutar de comidas frescas y calientes al aire libre.
Claughton House celebró la vida al aire libre con una zona de estar abierta a la entrada de los pabellones de la villa. El hermoso espacio está rodeado de jardines y una espléndida vista del océano en la distancia. Hay sillas de mimbre y un lujoso sofá gris para que todo el mundo pueda sentarse cómodamente. Las largas veladas en la villa son una forma segura de pasar momentos memorables con los amigos y la familia mientras se observa la puesta de sol y el juego de colores en el cielo nocturno.
Hay varias opciones para comer en Claughton House y todas ellas están parcial o totalmente al aire libre para que pueda aprovechar al máximo su magnífico entorno. Hay una zona de comedor al aire libre junto a la piscina, una zona de desayuno más pequeña en los jardines y otra zona de comedor en el piso superior con amplias vistas de la región. La cocina es un espacio moderno con instalaciones y servicios de última generación para los huéspedes. Puede optar por cocinar usted mismo o pedir al chef que le prepare la comida.
El amable personal de Claughton House es servicial y le ayudará a instalarse con facilidad. El chef puede preparar deliciosas comidas para usted, si lo requiere, por un costo adicional, y el personal puede recomendar restaurantes locales y lugares para visitar también!
The villa is situated beachside, so you have the luxury of a private stretch of white sand and the ocean all to yourself! Enjoy basking in the sun, or dipping your toes in the cool water of the ocean for a tropical experience. Explore the town on foot or bike and you might come across the cosy café you've been searching for all your life!
10/10Claughton house is another master piece of Geoffrey Bawa, that situated in Dikwella towards most southern part of Sri Lanka. We were given the master room and it was very comfortable. The room additionally offers a private small garden which you could have a cooling shower. Room amenities look bit ware-out but still comfortable. The huge garden was well maintained and the pool also clean. Since the house could accommodate few few number of guests, some times you may be lucky to have the pool and garden to your self only. The food is tasty but can be good with few more dishes. But they were kind enough to prepare a special mead for our kid. From the location you could see the very scenic Dikwella bay and very close proximity to the world famous Hummane "blow hole". The stay is worth the money you spent.
10/10The refurbished villa (Nov 2014) is spectacular. The staff are attentive albeit maybe a bit Colonial in their style and the setting is paradise. The food prepared by the chef was excellent. On the negative side, the car hired for us for a trip to Yala from the Chefs friend had mechanical problems and we were not sure if it would complete the entire journey! The pool is a good size and the beach at the bottom of the garden is great for body surfing and swimming. The villa is on a hill so the villa would not suited for anyone with mobility problems. A definite recommend.
10/10We recently (April 2014) stayed at Claughton House and were treated to an amazing stay at this beautiful property - we only wished we could have stayed longer. We were greeted on arrival by Ajith (who serves as the chef and front of house) and his very attentive staff after a long drive in sweltering conditions. Within minutes of walking through the door we each had cold coconut juices in our hands and our bags tucked away in our rooms, leaving us to admire the amazing views from the front balcony of the house. We we're a bit nervous about the state of the rooms at Claughton as several of the reviews we had read on Tripadvisor suggested the property was getting a bit tired, but upon arrival we were greeted by newly refurbished rooms and outdoor areas - the refurbishment has been done really well and is sympathetic to this Bawa designed villa. The grounds of the house are huge and very private, with a palm dotted lawn running down to a swimming pool and pool house (where drinks and/or dinner can be taken) perched on a low cliff overlooking a long expanse of sandy beach with a fishing harbour in the far distance - pretty breathtaking stuff and a great backdrop for meals, drinks, etc. The property runs down to the beach if you ever get tired of swimming in the pool, and on several mornings we saw a number of learner surfers from a local surf camp out on the waves below us. Ajith gave us recommendations for our dinner each night (and was open to our suggestions for variations to his proposed menu), and never failed to impress with what arrived on the dinner table each meal time - he has spent many years working as a chef in the Middle East and his experience shows. His food was a highlight of our stay and I can only assume he has started working at Claughton since the poor reviews below (I have heard the villa has changed hands fairly recently, with this possibly being the catalyst for the refurbishment and new kitchen staff?). Our friends and ourselves were travelling with 2 young children it was always easy to arrange something suitable for them to eat at an early hour which was handy. Ajith buys all of the groceries you need for your stay, and the cost for food for our stay worked out as USD$33/day for two adults and one 2.5 year old for breakfast, lunch and dinner - about $12 each adult. Will hopefully be back to Claughton in the not too distant future.
10/10We spent three nights here from 2nd March 2015 to 5th March. The location and design, layout, decor, upkeep are all outstanding. We have long been fans of Geoffrey Bawa after staying at the Villa Mohotti in Bentota and each room in Claughton is built in a way that natural ventilation is enough to keep you comfortable. The food and service are also great, we were particularly touched by the flexibility shown by the management. We occupied four of the five rooms and each one was equally comfortable, will be going back soon! We would highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for peace and quiet.
10/10Stayed at claughton house in may first week with friends and family.we had the time of our lives there and enjoyed the hospitality and food immensely.The view of the sea from the property is mind blowing.The staff of the property was very helpful and gave us excellent service.The food,especially the breakfast was delicious.The swimming pool was well maintained and we enjoyed there thoroughly.
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