15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon

15 Lady Manning Drive, 30000 Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
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15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon

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Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
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16 reviews
  • Houses
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated 15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. The property has lake and garden views, and is 2.7 km from Kallady Beach. Parking on-site is available and the villa also features bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. At the villa complex, each unit has a desk. At the villa complex, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the villa can enjoy a continental or an Asian breakfast. Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in Asian cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and halal options. 15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon features a terrace and a barbecue. Dutch Fort Batticaloa is 1.3 km from the accommodation, while Batticaloa Railway Station is 1.4 km from the property. Batticaloa International Airport is 3 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Asian

Free parking available on-site

Activities:

Fishing

Canoeing

Bicycle rental

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
3 single beds
2 single beds
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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
5.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The property was run by a charming couple who could not be more helpful. The view was breathtaking. The cooking was excellent as they obliged us with other meals to order. The service was first class. It was the best value accommodation of my...”
  • S
    Suriyakumaran
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “probably the only place in Batticaloa with a traditional open house and veranda with the classic view of Batticaloa lagoon with net fishing catamarans and fort a home stay rather than a nobody in a mega hotel complex and unnecessary...”
  • Den
    Russia Russia
    “a magnificent colonial-style house, every detail conveys the era. good care, delicious food. highly recommend staying here!”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Nice old colonial building with lots of character. Close to the centre of town. Exceptionally friendly and helpful hosts with tasty home cooking.”
  • Marwil
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Prachtig huis in de oude staat, alsof eeuwen terug in de tijd gaat. Buitengewoon mooi gelegen met uitzicht op de lagune. Lieve en zeer behulpzame mensen die het huishouden bestieren.”
  • Suba
    Canada Canada
    “Charming traditional home; the owner has gone to great lengths to preserve the history”
  • Elcorari
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “Wunderschön restauriertes holländisches Kolonialhaus. Alles sehr geschmackvoll und das Essen war sehr gut und vielseitig. Ganz liebevoller Empfang, wir haben uns von der ersten Minute an sehr willkommen gefühlt. Wir können diesen schöne Villa...”
  • Federica
    Italy Italy
    “Ho trascorso alla villa una delle giornate più piacevoli del mio soggiorno in Sri Lanka. L'edificio è curato e pulito, molto caratteristico, in una bella posizione di fronte alla laguna con una veranda arredata in cui trascorrere i momenti di...”
  • Saskia
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “Prachtig oud en sfeervol huis met zeer vriendelijke huisbewaarders. Voortreffelijk eten en aandacht voor de gasten zonder opdrinerig te zijn”
  • Walter
    Germany Germany
    “Die Gastgeber waren extrem freundlich, hilfsbereit und umsichtig. Das Frühstück war hervorragend und am Vorabend wurden wir wegen des Regens mit dem Tuktuk zum Restaurant gefahren und später auch wieder abgeholt. Das Haus ist ein interessantes...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Mannankulam (pvt) Ltd

Company review score: 10Based on 18 reviews from 3 properties
3 managed properties

Property information

15LMD is a heritage property dating from the late 18th century. It was originally built during the Dutch period as an administrator's house. It has been subsequently re-built/renovated during the British period. The house retains all original features and has minimal renovation to maintain the historic character. The verandah has the best view of the Dutch fort overlooking the lagoon. In the late 16th and early 17th Century, the Danes, as well as the Dutch started coming to Ceylon. This made the Portuguese nervous and it was then that they built a fort in Batticaloa - not the stone construction that is there now but more sandbanks and clay mounds. In 1638, the Portuguese were displaced by the Dutch and Batticaloa was the first fort to be taken over by the Dutch. The view you see from the verandah of the Dutch fort is unchanged from the 17th century (you may have to ignore a cellphone transmission tower in the distance though). At that time there would have been a couple of sloops (single-masted) rather than the three-mast VOC sailing ships plus any number of "thonis" (the canoes) which were used for transporting goods as well as used for protection carrying 2-3 small cannons.

Neighbourhood information

The area is central and very close to the market and Batticaloa town. The market is very lively and is well worth a visit. You could go there with Ranjan and choose your own fish to be cooked for your dinner if you wish! The historic Dutch Fort dating from 1704 is just opposite and a short walk away. Right next door to 15LMD, is a bright green building that looks like a mosque. This is not a mosque but an auliya or resting place of a Sufi saint. There is an annual festival. Further South, when you go towards Gal Oya, Dighavapi is a Buddhist shrine dating from around 3BC and was probably part of the Ruhuna Kingdom. You can see other ruins further south at Magul Maha Vihara, close to Pottuvil.

Languages spoken

English,Tamil

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of 15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Bedroom

  • Linen

Bathroom

  • Towels

Living Area

  • Desk

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Common areas

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Food & Drink

  • Room service
  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Canoeing
  • Fishing

Transport

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Miscellaneous

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Tamil

House rules
15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform 15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about 15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon

  • 15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon is 1.6 miles from the centre of Batticaloa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, 15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at 15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Asian

  • Check-in at 15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • 15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at 15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • 15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Bicycle rental