Kurulu Bedde

Posted on: 3 July 2009 by (No Comments)

Every now and again a property takes you complexly by surprise. I had been aware of Kurulu Bedde’s existence for quite some time and it had been on my ‘to see’ list for a while.

The private pool beneath the stilted villa

Even knowing the concept didn’t prepare me for the romantic and tranquil heaven that lay hidden between the riverside foliage.

The private pool beneath the stilted villa

Just a ten minute boat ride from Galle and you arrive at the jetty to the property. Raised wooden walkways link a selection of immaculate huts through lush farmland to the two luxurious and modern villas where guests stay.

One of the 2 luxury eco villas

One of the 2 luxury eco villas

The ground floor is set aside for your private plunge pool, whilst upstairs are large wooden balconies with views across the farmland. The rooms themselves are encased by glass and extremely stylish, with retractable blinds. All mod cons are provided including a sound system which I found particularly nice as we had the place to ourselves.

There was a torrential storm when I stayed which was probably the highlight of the stay – rain flowing off every leaf and branch and through the rice fields and gardens.
Kurula Bedde is so romantic and peaceful – it’s difficult to believe you are just minutes away from Galle . This place has gone straight into my list of personal favourites in Sri Lanka!

Tom Armstrong

Tom Armstrong is one of the founding members of Experience Travel, having first fallen in love with Sri Lanka in 1999. He was in the country at the time of the 2004 tsunami, which prompted him to found the Aid Sri Lanka Foundation. Tom also spent time living in Thailand, and has travelled extensively throughout Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. He is one of several investors in The Mudhouse, Anamaduwa.

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