Self-catering Tranquility...

Overview

Condo/Apartment -

1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom , Sleeps 2

Colombo, Western Province

Location of “Self-Catering Tranquility”

The space is located in a highly residential area of Colombo, surrounded by a number of foreign missions such as Japanese, British, Australian, Swiss, Canadian etc. Its uniquely convenient location ensures that guests can easily reach many local points of interest; while being surrounded by streets with lush greenery.

The city's numerous attractions such as the National Art Gallery, Museum, Independence Square, Viharamahadevi Park, The Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond) Theatre - fully equipped performance centre in Colombo, Sambodhi Vihara Temple, International Meditation Centre, Bandaranaike International Conference Hall etc. are within ten minute walk from the flat.

Despite the absence of the noise and pollution typical for a city center, it is only a 10-15 minutes ride to many key locations in tow... Read more

Location of “Self-Catering Tranquility”

The space is located in a highly residential area of Colombo, surrounded by a number of foreign missions such as Japanese, British, Australian, Swiss, Canadian etc. Its uniquely convenient location ensures that guests can easily reach many local points of interest; while being surrounded by streets with lush greenery.

The city's numerous attractions such as the National Art Gallery, Museum, Independence Square, Viharamahadevi Park, The Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond) Theatre - fully equipped performance centre in Colombo, Sambodhi Vihara Temple, International Meditation Centre, Bandaranaike International Conference Hall etc. are within ten minute walk from the flat.

Despite the absence of the noise and pollution typical for a city center, it is only a 10-15 minutes ride to many key locations in town. Many restaurants and fast food outlets are located in the neighborhood such as McDonald's, KFC, Coffee Bean, Coco Veranda, Odel food outlets, Urban Kitchen, Bread Talk and many more. Cargills, ARPICO and Laugfs super markets are within a ten minute ride. The latest high-end shopping malls: 'Racecourse Shopping Precinct' and 'Arcade Independence Square' are within a fifteen minute walk.

Several cycling tracks are around for you to enjoy riding, and two bicycles are provided, free of charge, to experience this pleasure; which is becoming increasingly popular among Colombo folks..!

This flat is a superb base to discover the many facets of the city, while living in self-catering tranquility.

About the property

A single air-conditioned large bed room with wooden furniture, artificial timbre flooring (in bedroom) and a separate bathroom with hot-water, offers travelers a quiet and comfortable haven to rest and recuperate. The bed-room has a large collection of books, including cookery books, and a reading table, to cater to different tastes. The bedroom opens, at the back, to our home garden and children's play area, but access will be provided once the pet dogs are locked up.

The living cum dining room is separately air-conditioned and has cable TV, Wi-Fi connectivity, refrigerator, water-cooler, leather chairs and dining table, and ironing board.

The kitchenette is fully equipped with gas and electric utensils and various other appliances, such as electric bread-toaster, rice-cooker, kettle, and microwave-oven are available and these could be supplemented, on request, with special appliances such as barbecue oven, bread-maker, electric deep-oil fryer etc.

The flat has a separate gate and an entrance. The guests will be given the keys to enable them to can move about freely. The open space at the entrance to the flat has an exercise machine “Total-Gym” for the guests' exclusive use.

Guest Access

Meals

Meals are not provided but provisions are made available, free of charge, for two days to prepare breakfast such as milk, coffee, sugar, eggs, butter, yogurt, cereal and tropical fruits.

House Keeping

Linen and towels are provided and an extra set is provided for long term visitors.

A fully automatic washing machine and washing powder are available for the guests to do their own washing.
A cloth-rack for drying washed clothes is available in the open-yard in front.

Toiletries including soap, bath liquid, shampoo, toothpaste, shaving cream, cologne, air-freshener and toilet paper are provided.

Dust pans are provided in the kitchen and bathroom with a large garbage can outside which will be collected daily.

Airport pick up

Airport pick up can be arranged. But it is more convenient to get an Air Port taxi which will cost Sri Lanka Rupees
2500 and extra 300 for the highway toll. The ride will take around 20 minutes on a typical day.

Check-in and check-out times

Check in time is flexible subject to the previous days booking. Very late checking-in is not encouraged.

Check out time is 12 noon but could be made flexible depending on the next booking.

Interaction with Guests

Depending on the interests, the guests could discuss Eastern philosophy and Tai Chi Qigong practice.

The Neighborhood

It is the most expensive residential area in Colombo with large houses in the neighborhood.

The Canadian, Swiss, Japanese and Australian embassies are all on Gregory's Road.

Several restaurants are within walking distance from the house.

Getting around

The main public roads namely, Buller's Road and Horton Place, are just a five minute walk from the flat.

Other Things to Note

If the guests are interested Eastern cooking could be demonstrated using modern kitchen equipment.

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Reviews from our community

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Sherpa695541

1

Reviewed 5 November 2017

Centrally-located-flat-with-all-the-accommodations

This is hands down the best place to stay in all of Colombo! Beautiful neighborhood with easy access to restaurants, shops, banks/ATM. The flat is outfitted with everything you could possibly need for a home away from home--full kitchen, washer/dryer, full bath, AC/ceiling fans, walk-in...More

Thank Sherpa695541

It was a pleasure to host Crystal who was very appreciative of that we could offer. gamini

Araliya13

Oxford, United Kingdom

2813

Reviewed 10 August 2017

Tranquillity, it was!

My son of 10 and I stayed at Gamini's Self Catering Tranquillity for 5 days; then my Husband joined us and three of us stayed for further 3 days. Gamini, from the beginning had been so helpful and kind and he is one of the...More

2 Thank Araliya13

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northoftheborder2013

Glasgow, United Kingdom

1712

Reviewed 16 March 2016

Location was great for us

Right from the day I booked this apartment Gamini was very helpful sending details of events in and around Colombo, a map of the immediate area and directions to the apartment for the taxi dropping us from the airport. Our flight arrived early in the...More

4 Thank northoftheborder2013

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Amenities

Air Conditioning
Books
Cable/satellite TV
Ceiling Fans
Cooker
Dining Seats (4)
Double Beds:(1)
DVD Player
Freezer
Full Baths (1)

Garage
Internet Access
Kettle
Linens Provided
Living Room Seats (4)
Microwave
Paper Towels Provided
Refrigerator
Secure Parking
Shared Garden

Single Beds:(1)
Soap/Shampoo Provided
Toaster
Towels Provided
TV
Washer
Wheelchair Accessible
Wi-Fi

House rules

Kid-friendly

Pets not allowed

Smoking allowed

Bathrooms

1 Full bath

Bedrooms

1 Full

1 Twin

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Access

Car not needed

How to get there

Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake: 33.0 km

Railway: Maradana Railway Station: 4.6 km

Activities nearby

Golf Course Is On Site Or Within 15 Mins Walk, There Are Tennis Courts Nearby, Watersports Nearby, Nearest Beach: 4.1 km.

Nearby cities

Colombo Holiday Rentals (205)

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Shared Garden, Wi-Fi - Colombo, Sri Lanka