My mother and I stayed at Taragala Place for 4 nights and had the most wonderful, relaxed and peaceful time. Becky and Saman were fantastic hosts and have created a lovely blend of village and boutique, it's not fancy and you wouldn't want it to be because its tasteful simplicity is its charm. Adding to this charm is the location... More

I and my wife (who are from Norway) stayed at Taragala Place for four nights in January 2012. Taragala Place is really a gem and a one-of-a-kind place if you seek something that is off the beaten track. We wanted to start our vacation in a laid back setting outside the traditional tourist area, a place to relax. And that’s... More

What can I say that has not yet been said by other reviewers? Did some-one mention the well stocked fridge with bottled water, beers and soft drinks, your laundry done - all at very reasonable prices? We greatly appreciate the family, their lovely garden -teeming with wildlife- and really nice and complete accomodation! Normally preferring to be more anonymous hotelguests,... More

Everything that's said in the other reviews is true. And the comments in the visitors book are equally enthusiastic. I suppose there's some people will hate this place. There's just a barbed wire fence separating the garden from the wetland, so you need the mosquito coils and nets. There's no souvenir shops, no supermarket, no shops at all. There's no... More

We stayed for five nights at Taragala Place and it was the real highlight of our Sri Lanka trip which lasted for four weeks. Why? - It was the perfect spot to really calm down. We experienced a lot by doing almost nothing. - It is situated next to (or better within) a bird sanctuary. You do not even have... More

Our 3 day cabana stay was like two weeks worth of rest. The cabana is artful and immaculate, the food caringly prepared and delightfully presented, the location was quiet with beautiful birds right off the porch and directly across the fence in the wetlands. Taragala Place would make a lovely family gathering site. Beckie and Saman are wonderful and gracious... More

The best decision we made on our trip to Sri Lanka was to stay at Taragala Place, hosted by Beckie, Saman and their little boy Ami in Taragala Place. We are a family with two small children (aged 2 and 4), and we stayed here 5 nights, but wish it had been much longer! Beckie and Saman's cottage was perfect... More

This place is absolutley lovely and I could not recommend it more. I stayed here with my boyfriend for three nights and I can quite happy say that it was the best and most memorable place that we stayed during our whole trip. Beckie and Saman have built and done up the two double bedroom cottage to such a high... More

It was a true delight to be hosted by Becky and Saman at Talagara place, and their cute son Ami. The clay cottages are absolutely lovely and comfortable - equipped with a kitchenette - and located in a very serene atmosphere right by the Kalametiya Bay Bird sanctuary. When you have had enough of watching the kingfishers, ducks, storks and... More