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Amazing Private Boutique Villa

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Overview
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
6 guests
2 nights minimum 
Villa
Riverview House guarantees complete privacy and tranquility in a spectacular natural setting. with full AC and free wifi throughout. The three tiered garden provides arresting panoramic views of the river as does the 15m infinity pool that bisects the garden. Each of the three luxury bedroom suites has direct garden access while 2 of the rooms have private verandahs. Sit back and let the amazing scenery delight you. Recent guest comments; 'We had an amazing experience thanks to the hospitable and kind staff' Ben and Christina. USA '...we really enjoyed everything here. The view is amazing, staffs are super friendly, food is wonderful' Raphael and Lisa. Singapore 'This is quite simply the most fantastic villa we have ever stayed in. The three bedrooms are all superb and the situation by...Riverview House guarantees complete privacy and tranquility in a spectacular natural setting. with full AC and free wifi throughout. The three tiered garden provides arresting panoramic views of the river as does the 15m infinity pool that bisects the garden. Each of the three luxury bedroom suites has direct garden access while 2 of the rooms have private verandahs. Sit back and let the amazing scenery delight you. Recent guest comments; 'We had an amazing experience thanks to the hospitable and kind staff' Ben and Christina. USA '...we really enjoyed everything here. The view is amazing, staffs are super friendly, food is wonderful' Raphael and Lisa. Singapore 'This is quite simply the most fantastic villa we have ever stayed in. The three bedrooms are all superb and the situation by the river is ideal' Caroline. UK 'What a wonderful place, Thank you for everything.' Patrice, France 'A beautiful house in a beautiful location! we have enjoyed a wonderful holiday in this idyllic place. The service has been excellent and the food first class' Rebecca and John. UK 'A wonderful, quiet house to relax. Great pool, excellent food and great service' The Grigsons. Australia. 'Paradise found, literally, within the grounds of the Riverview House. Beautiful views, spacious and luxurious rooms, delicious food and excellent service' Brett, Karen, Joanna and Stephen. UK 'We felt at home the moment we arrived and were literally waited on hand and foot' Emma and Damien. UK and France. 'We a couple almost 80 years old have stayed here 14 days and are very satisfied with the premises and staff' Gunilla and Jorgen, Sweden. 'This is a superb villa in a beautiful setting' Henry, UK 'Our highlights included monkeys in our garden and bathing an elephant just along by the river. we will be back'. The Sullivans. Australia
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendly
Check with ownerSmoking allowed
Bedrooms
3 Super Kings
Bathrooms
3 Attached (ensuite)

Meet the host
Andrew D
Hosting since November 2012
Languages spoken: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian
Response Time: Within a few hours

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Melissa T
Melissa T
Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates36 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Tranquil Villa and pleasant staff but dont trust the local manager
While the setting is very tranquil , the villa spacious with lovely furniture, the local manager can not be trusted as he charges double for any additional transport requests you may have including the river safari and the transfer from the airport in spite of the assurance in the description: Other things to note: A highlight is often a river safari. We make sure it is very fairly priced (no markups or commission) and it starts right from our own riverbank We only found out after the fact that we charged double the price according to local sources. We also requested the local manager for transport to the National park which was an overnight stay this was also over charged (nearly double) for and we found out via the hotel we had booked at for the night that the local manager of Riverview made the driver pay for his own accommodation. The whole experience at Riverview left a very sour taste and we constantly felt we were been taking advantage of in terms of 1. Being first time visitors to Sri Lanka. 2. Wanting to enjoy our holiday but being overcharged for EVERYTHING. We organised our own transport back to the airport at 40USD cheaper ( the reason given for the difference is parking needs to be arranged when collecting which is nonsense) So be warned that the description of this property is not accurate as you will not being paying reasonable or fair prices however inflated prices. The local manager can not be trusted to ensure, as a tourist/AIRBNBer, you are not taken advantage of. On the positives. The setting is very tranquil and rural . The villa is spacious which is great for kids. Must be careful with small kids who cant swim as there is no fence around the pool(correctly depicted in the pics). Villa does need some TLC. The chef being available to cook all your meals is a nice experience. I would suggest going into to town to buy your own groceries so you are able to choose the price and brands or types of foods you will like. There are two lovely helpers on the property Chitra and Mithila who are always on hand to help you with making a pot of tea/coffee(can buy at the local cargills) or other questions. There is a washing machine on site however it did not do a great job of cleaning our clothes. Not sure why. If you need to use the shower make sure the water pump is on Mithila will quickly arrange. Otherwise the pump is located in the hallway behind the kitchen which you can easily find and switch on yourself. The AIRCON works ok in the main bedroom but this could be much better. TUK TUK rides are easily arranged by Chitra and cost about 250 LKR into town or 350 to the beach further distances are obviously more. Jungle beach restaurant was a good place for lunch and kids to swim
Visited December 2017
Written 31 December 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Pimxaja
Pimxaja
Vienna, Austria26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Amazing villa - wonderful view - friendly and helpfull staff - delicious cooking
We, two couples of the Netherlands, had a fantastic stay at the Riverview House at the Laguna in Ambalangoda ( 1 1/2 hour drive south from Colombo). A very friendly and helpfull staff and delicious Sri Lankan food. Thank you to Dudley, Chintha and Mithila. We liked the beautiful sunset and the thousands of bat flying over the villa. Swimming in the pool is amazing with wonderful views over the Laguna and the jungle. It is a little paradise!
Visited May 2016
Written 4 May 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Lou_Ann_Trips
Lou_Ann_Trips
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Just the place we were looking for!
What a find, everybody's first instinct is to head to the coast but just 10 minutes inland we found perfect tranquility on the banks of the river. Peace and quiet, perfect service, what more could you ask for!
Visited February 2014
Written 2 June 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Liam Newman -:- Melbourne, Australia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Such a warm welcome on our first trip to Sri Lanka - we're hooke
Like most first time visitors to Sri Lanka our immediate priority was to find beach locations. However, in an island of contrasts we are very glad we took the advice to also experience a luxury secluded villa in unspoiled countryside - albeit one only 10 minutes from the beach. We received an incredibly warm welcome from the team and revelled in the space and comfort. The dining far exceeded our expectations, meals taken at a leisurely pace with such attention to detail (my wife has allergies which were very well catered for). Having a drink on the terrace overlooking the river was so tranquil, no better way to pass the time. We wish our stay at The Riverview house could have been longer and plan to return for longer next time so that we can use the villa as a base to do some touring - the team had some brilliant ideas for things to do in the area, all incredibly accessible after the completion of the new road from Columbo. My wife and I would highly recommend a trip to The River House either as a couple or for a larger family group.
Visited March 2012
Written 25 November 2012. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Dr. Petra Hollmann -:- Austria
5.0 of 5 bubbles
perfect relaxing weekend
This beautiful Villa in ambalangoda is located very nice. You can see the river and around are old big trees and so quiet that you can hear the birds. There are three luxury rooms in old Colonial Style with separate bathrooms. The rooms are big with very nice antique furniture and very clean. The living and dinning room are situated with an open courtyard. You feel very comfortable and like at home. The staff is extraordinary friendly and they gave us always a welcome feeling. We stayed there for a weekend with our two little kids. They enjoyed the big swimming pool and the garden. We loved to stay there and we are sure we will come back.
Visited October 2012
Written 23 November 2012. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

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What this rental offers
Kitchen and dining
  • Grill
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Kettle
  • Microwave
  • Cooker
  • Toaster
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Outdoor amenities
  • Balcony
  • Garage
  • Patio
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Terrace
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Television
Additional amenities
  • Boat available
Parking
  • Secure parking available
Things to do
  • Fishing spots available
  • Watersports
Scenic views
  • Waterfront views
Property features
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Staff on property
Indoor amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Cable television
Bathroom and laundry
  • Dryer
  • Linens provided
  • Towels provided
  • Washer
Location features
  • Waterfront location
Services
  • Housekeeping included
Location info
  • Beachfront/Lakeside

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About the neighbourhood
Riverview House is quietly situated on the banks of the Madu Ganga River amongst possibly one of the last remaining tracts of pristine mangrove forest in Sri Lanka yet within an hour of Colombo courtesy of the new Expressway. Secluded yet safe, the loudest sounds you hear will be from the wide variety of birdlife. Recent expressway developments now mean that unspoilt destinations such as these are for the first time within 60 minutes of the capital Colombo. Now you can escape to the country with convenience. This property is a get away from it all luxury residence on the river and delta known as the Madu Ganga. Despite the rapid development in the country most people living in and around the Madu Ganga still engage in traditional methods of catching fish such as floating rods and small nets, often from single paddled canoes.. Shrimp farming also employs the traditional use of separators made from bamboo.
Access
Car not needed
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableWatersports

Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 2 pm Check out by 0 pm
Cancellation policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • 50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
  • 25% refund* if you cancel at least 2 weeks before check-in
  • No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
Rates given for exclusive use of whole property. Riverviewhouse can sleep 6 adults + 2 children under 12 sharing rooms with parents. Please email to check rates for one couple. Riverviewhouse is fully equipped and staffed - a staff of 4 excluding a manager on call. + driver available with vehicle.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amazing Private Boutique Villa

Amazing Private Boutique Villa is able to accommodate up to 6 guests. See all property details.

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