Gileemale Walawwa & Estate

Gileemale walawwa, Gileemale, Ratnapura, 70000 Ratnapura, Sri Lanka – Show map

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Gileemale Walawwa & Estate

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Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
3 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 700 ft² size
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

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Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Gileemale Walawwa & Estate offers accommodation with an open-air bath and free WiFi. This villa features free bikes, a garden, as well as a terrace. The accommodation provides private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests. The property also has 3 bathrooms featuring a shower and free toiletries, and towels and bed linen are at guests' disposal. At the villa, the restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in American cuisine. Guests at Gileemale Walawwa & Estate can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. You can play darts at this 4-star villa, and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go walking tours nearby.

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Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Activities:

Darts

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Canoeing

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 single bed
Bedroom 5:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 6:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.5
Location
6.7
Low score for Ratnapura

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We stayed for 3 nights with our daughters (7 and 9 years old) and truly enjoyed the beauty of Gileemale Walawwa, the most delicious local food, playing a game or two of Carrom & cards on the stunning terrace of the upstairs rooms, meeting local...”
  • Juergen
    Germany Germany
    “It took us 45 minutes to get with a tuktuk on a bumpy road from Ratnapura to Gileemale and we had to call a couple of times the manager to give directions to the driver. The place is itself is wonderfull and we enjoyed every minute. The staff is...”
  • Lina
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    “Жить на старой вилле с антикварной мебелью - совершенно новые ощущения прикосновения к вечности. Удивительное место! если хотите перенестись во времени на сто лет назад - вам сюда - в дом постройки 1911 года.”

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi there, I am trying to book from April 11. to 14 for 2 adults and 2 kids but only get to rent the entire villa as an option. Can you please let me know availability and how much one room sleeping 4 would be (or 2 rooms)? How long does it take from deniyaya to you? Thanks! Moritz

    Hi Moritz Thank you for choosing us for your stay. Available on 11th - 14th April (Please add Two Adults and Two children and book since you will have to book two doubles with BB) Maximum 3.5 hours from Deniyaya Happy to Help more. Regards Management
    Answered on 17 March 2022

  • How far is your place from the udawalawe national park?

    Its 2 hours from the location.
    Answered on 19 January 2022

Hosted by Ishantha Dassanayake

9.2
9.2
Host review score
Host review score
Ishantha Dassanayake
A stunning piece of colonial architecture draped in 25 acres of lush greenery, and nestled in Ratnapura in close proximity to the Sri Pada mountain range, the Gileemale Retreat has been refurbished to cleverly combine the old classic charm with modern luxury. The more recent refurbishment had given this ancestral walawwa the ambience of an upmarket holiday home at a very minimalistic finish. Consists of two luxury suites on the upper floor, four standard bedrooms downstairs, Yoga and Relaxing Lounge in the open interior courtyard, a reading room, museum of antiques and plenty of relaxing areas decorated with archeological monuments and paintings, the property has been designed to evoke a sense of place for the guests.
The Gileemale Retreat is the brainchild of the sole owner of the Walawwa, Ishantha Avinda Dassanayake who is the 6th generation member of the lineage of Punchi Bandara. Ishantha has stamped his mark on his ancestral home with a history of 300 years with the vision to build a sustainable hospitality venture that rekindles the past glory of the Sabaragamuwa culture while giving back to the environment and village community.
Those seeking to unwind can undertake a wellness vacation at the Yoga Retreat and Ayurveda Spa to benefit from Sri Lanka’s indigenous treatments and wellness practices. Here, one can enjoy the array of authentic cuisine from the Sabaragamuwa region or detoxing juices and vegetarian dishes offered at the venue to treat the guests to a meal of natural goodness. The mansion also connects its visitors with a myriad of travel experiences steeped in the history and culture of the Sabaragamuwa Province as the famous Adam’s Peak, the historic Saman Devalaya, the Rankoth Viharaya known for its stone inscription, Bopath Ella and Udawalawa. While tea, rubber, cinnamon, bamboo estates and the herb/ organic garden surrounding the Gileemale Retreat take the guests through an incredible agro tourism experience, the abundant birdlife at the property makes this holiday home tailor-made for bird lovers and ornithologists. The lush natural habitat surrounding the retreat is home to 75 species of land birds out of which 15 are endemic to Sri Lanka.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Gileemale Walawwa & Estate
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Desk
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Fan
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Restaurant
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardUnionPay credit cardCash
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

Please inform Gileemale Walawwa & Estate 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.

FAQs about Gileemale Walawwa & Estate

  • Gileemale Walawwa & Estate has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Gileemale Walawwa & Estate can accommodate the following group size:

    • 10 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Gileemale Walawwa & Estate is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gileemale Walawwa & Estate on this page.

  • Gileemale Walawwa & Estate offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Full body massage
    • Cooking class
    • Yoga classes
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Open-air bath

  • The prices at Gileemale Walawwa & Estate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Gileemale Walawwa & Estate has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 6 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Gileemale Walawwa & Estate is 5 miles from the centre of Ratnapura. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Gileemale Walawwa & Estate is popular with guests booking family stays.