Villa Karamoja - a haven of natural beauty

  We have been 3 times now to Karamoja and it has always been amazing for us as a family
It is restful, peaceful and we have always been so well... read more looked after and spoilt
We will always try and stop over here whatever the itinerary we have in Sri Lanka. In fact we tend to plot our route around the villa

  The beautiful villa is built in a quiet spot overlooking the lake and surrounded by different kinds of old trees. The place was clean and comfortable and we got to... read more catch a glimpse of the fireflies, monitor lizard and squirrels occasionally.

Its staff, Prasad, was excellent. Our unusual request to purchase live Sri Lankan crabs was met with enthusiasm and fulfilled promptly. He went out of his way to contact his friend and got us the live seafood, even though it meant staying behind way beyond his working hours. The impromptu ride on a  catamaran and king coconut drink at a roadside stall were a lot of fun too.

When my wife wanted to exchange the products she bought from the herbal shop, Prasad drove her there the next morning and even gave her a brief tour of the neighbourhood. My wife was simply overjoyed!

What's more, Prasad's cooking skills were amazing. We bought the food ourselves and he managed to whip up different delicious dishes with whatever we had bought.

The helper, Dimithu, was great too as he quietly and dutifully took care of our needs.

If there is anything that can be better, we would say that it would have been a even more pleasant stay if devices could be installed to stabilise the electricity and water supply. We have given Prasad a list of things that can be done to achieve that and hopefully, the next guests will get to enjoy the enhanced facilities.

It was a wonderful experience staying at the villa and we definitely would love to go back again!

  We cannot speak too highly of villa Karamoja. It is in a beautiful setting with a large garden and views from the infinity pool across the lake. The photos on... read more line do not do the tranquility and colonial elegance of the place justice.
We spent 5 days there over the Christmas period with the intention of using it as a base for exploring the area but in fact we didn't want to leave the peaceful site. The boat trip on the lake was very enjoyable and the outing to Galle very easy using the local train and bus back.
The housekeeper, Prasad couldn't have been more helpful. Providing super breakfasts and cooking for us when requested, including a bbq on Christmas Day. The letting company have also been very easy to deal with. We really really didn't want to leave and to find an excuse to come back again soon.

  We cannot speak too highly of villa Karamoja. It is in a beautiful setting with a large garden and views from the infinity pool across the lake. The photos on... read more line do not do the tranquility and colonial elegance of the place justice. We spent...More

  We stayed for the first two weeks in July. Villa comfortable, clean, high quality and plenty of space. View over the lake is stunning. Lots of local wildlife to see.... read more Prasad cooked us a fabulous breakfast each morning. Dinners were also great quality and delicious. Plenty to see and do locally. We enjoyed a boat trip around the lake from our own jetty. Pravda and Uncle happy to arrange trips for us. We travelled by tuk-tuk along the coast from Marrisa to Galle.
Sri Lankan people very welcoming and friendly. A wonderful holiday and a place I'd return to again.

  I've recently returned from a 10 day trip to Sri Lanka which included using Karamoja as a base. The layout, design and quality of the property is superb as is... read more the location. The experience was enhanced by the fantastic service and food provided by the two local guys who come as part of the package. Nothing was too much trouble for them an the food was delicious.
You'd be hard pressed to fault it.

  I've recently returned from a 10 day trip to Sri Lanka which included using Karamoja as a base. The layout, design and quality of the property is superb as is... read more the location. The experience was enhanced by the fantastic service and food provided by the...More

  We spent 10 weeks staying at Karamoja at the beginning of this year and it was an absolute delight. The villa is nicely done in the local vernacular with lovely... read more views over the lake and a nicely sized pool for a 3 bed villa. The Master Suite was huge and the other bedrooms more than adequate. The catering was the unexpected star. The chef and caretaker produced meal after meal of superb cooking, Sri Lankan and European inspired, and nothing was too much trouble for them. Can't wait to return later in the year!

  We spent 5 nights and 6 days at Villa Karamoja and I can certainly say that the villa is a perfect rejuvenation spot. The simple yet beautiful, elegant and classic... read more decor of the villa, coupled with the food cooked by the pleasant staff of Prasad and Dimithu, combined with their hospitality made the stay a rejuvenating vacation. The infinity pool overlooking the lake took one to a different level of calmness all together.

Located on the calm and serene lake of Koggala, this villa is a perfect get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Nearby attractions are the quaint Galle fort and the radiant Unawatuna beach that are accessible from the villa in under 20 minutes by Tuk-Tuk or Bus.
We also did a boat safari on the lake of Koggala which included a visit to the Cinnamon Island, Spice Gardens, Buddha Temple and a Fish massage in the lake which was a great experience. The convenience of the Boat safari was that we were picked up right at the foot of the villa by boat and dropped back right there.

To sum it up, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Karamoja and would highly recommend it to people looking to do a rejuvenating vacation away from the hustle and bustle of city life, but at the same time being able to enjoy the attractions of The Galle Fort, Unawatuna Beach and the Japanese Peace Pagoda in the vicinity.

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  Karamoja is a beautiful, elegant, secluded and pensive villa just outside the Village of Habaraduja in southern Sri Lanka.

The Villa itself is spacious and luxurious, with elegant... read more minimalist wooden adornment decorating a pristine white aesthetic. The rooms are marvellously maintained, with the bathrooms being especially well designed. The feeling one gets is of staying in a high end luxury hotel. Furthermore, there is a large seating area and a dining table overlooking the picturesque Koggalla Lake. For further relaxation, one may look to the modestly sized infinity pool just behind the house.

The Villa has great access to all the attractions of the south coast, most notable the Galle region, as well as Matara and Unawatuna beach. We found it easy to travel by bus or took took anywhere, as the prices were fairly reasonable (after, of course, some haggling) A train station is also very close for travel further up the country, Kandy or Colmbo for example. Also of note is a boat safari around the Koggala Lake adjacent to the Villa (theres a small pier in the villa itself that leads to it) with attractions including Cinnamon Island, Spice Island, a buddhist temple, fish massages, and so on...

Karamoja is taken care of by a staff of two _ Prasad and Dimity, who are simultaneously caretakers, chefs and managers. Should you choose to take your meals at the Villa, Prasad will treat you to a truly decadent selection of his culinary repertoire, from expertly cooked continual omelettes straight through to mouth watering Ceylon Curries. His expertise and versitality extends on to purely vegetarian meals and dishes as well.

All in all, the vacation we took was made very special by our stay in this lovely little abode away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The charm of the south coast combined with the elegance and classiness of the Villa definitely left us hungry for another visit.