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Lavanya Cottage

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Relaxing front area.
Early Morning Side View
Morning front view with sun shine

Overview
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
4 guests
3 nights minimum 
House Rental
Lavanya Cottage is a beautiful, traditional Sri Lankan cottage in a quiet street a few minutes walk from the fishing port, amazing Hikkaduwa beach, and heady nightlife of Hikkaduwa Tourist City.The villa has two bedrooms, a large living & dining room, kitchen and Bathroom, and beautiful canopied where you will want to spend most of the time.and unlimited internet connection (WI FI) . It's surrounded by its own lovely garden. There's a further loo (Sri Lankan Style!) in a corner of the garden. you will be happy to enjoy with sun shine...we would like to rent this house for who are very enjoying with nature , kindly, people who friendly. Apart from those benefits we would love to provide breakfast on your request. Additionaly We would like to offer below extra facilities as per your inter...Lavanya Cottage is a beautiful, traditional Sri Lankan cottage in a quiet street a few minutes walk from the fishing port, amazing Hikkaduwa beach, and heady nightlife of Hikkaduwa Tourist City.The villa has two bedrooms, a large living & dining room, kitchen and Bathroom, and beautiful canopied where you will want to spend most of the time.and unlimited internet connection (WI FI) . It's surrounded by its own lovely garden. There's a further loo (Sri Lankan Style!) in a corner of the garden. you will be happy to enjoy with sun shine...we would like to rent this house for who are very enjoying with nature , kindly, people who friendly. Apart from those benefits we would love to provide breakfast on your request. Additionaly We would like to offer below extra facilities as per your interest and for an affordable price, Airport pickup Tour arrangements (Wild Safari/Whales watching/Archaeological places etc) Scuba Diving Moonstone factory visit Turtle farms visit River Safari Motor bike / bicycle rent Tuk tuk etc.
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlySmoking allowed
Not allowed to bring out side people.
Bedrooms
1 Super King1 Double
Bathrooms
1 Unknown type

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hben31946
hben31946
London, United Kingdom1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Very nice and calm place
If you want to spend your holiday as relaxing this is the place highly recommend. Very kind family Sri Lankan food was awesome Very friendly family owners
Visited January 2018
Written 19 January 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lachintha
Lachintha
Dear sir, That is our pleasure to make our guest happy during the stay at lavanya. Hope to see you soon near future. Lavanya family
Written 24 January 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

James t
James t
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Perfect place to stay.
This was such a great place to relax with a small budget. beautiful garden, we loved the peaceful space. very clean & tidy house.highly recommended for everyone. Lachi (owner) who arranged everything as we requested. we spent there one week with my wife. we definitely will be back soon.
Visited January 2017
Written 14 March 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lachintha
Lachintha
That was very pleasure to make you comfortable. thank you for staying at my place. looking forward to see you near future. Thanks Lachi
Written 16 March 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Tiffy S
Tiffy S
34 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Holiday from Hell
We booked Lavinia cottage for 3 weeks over the Christmas period. We had flown from the UK & were looking forward to spending my birthday & our first Christmas & New year away from home. The owner had arranged for a Tuk Tuk driver to pick us up from the bus stop in Hikkaduwa. He didn't speak any English & when we pulled up to the cottage he opened the door and simply ran off. It was really odd. After we closed the door the realisation hit us of what a mistake we had made booking this property. It was damp, smelly, rotting infested and had not been cleaned for a long long time. There was so much wrong with this place I don't even know where to start. Bedroom 1. The mosquito net in the double bedroom had holes all over it. When I say holes, I'm talking at least 20cm wide, EVERYWHERE. The door had been punched many times & we found this distressing as evidently violence had taken place here. The lights were full of cobwebs & there were ear wigs on the ceiling. The towels in the wardrobe were damp & smelly. Bedroom 2. No mosquito net in either of the single beds, moldy plug sockets, rusting fan & live critters in the net curtains, air con fan on ceiling covered in black mold. Lounge. Rot coming down from the ceiling. Ceiling in places looked as if it was going to collapse. Stains on cushions, dirty sticky floor, dust everywhere. Bathroom. Damp & water stains on ceiling. Rotting rags left on the side Kitchen. Filthy fridge with mould. Oven had stains all over it. All cupboards were dirty including utensils. A rotting t shirt & rag was left on top of the washing machine, these rags left all over the cottage made me sick to my stomach, it was as if someone hadn't been in to the cottage for at least a year and the clothes were rotting with black holes in them. It was like walking into a nightmare. Obviously our first reaction was to phone the owner Lachintha. After speaking to him he told me he was in Colombo which was 3 hours away but he would send his brother round in ten minutes. After waiting for over an hour I phoned his brother who didn't have a clue what I was talking about. I told him we weren't prepared to stay in such filthy living conditions & for somebody to pick up the key immediately. Also I said we would be wanting a full refund as the listing obviously was not as advertised. In turn I had his brother shouting at me down the phone saying that they wouldn't give me a refund & that it was my decision not to stay. I tried to call the owner many times & he would not answer the phone. Eventually the Tuk Tuk driver came back & we gave him back the key. When we asked his brother if the Tuk Tuk driver could drop us 5 minutes away to find alternative accommodation we were told no and that they would not help us do this. Unbelievable!! The owner at this point cowardly still wasn't answering any of my calls so I sent him a message through the TripAdvisor app telling him my concerns & that under no circumstances would we be staying there. It was then I was met with messages saying 'he had met people like us before, spending $20 a night and expecting $100 room. I explained to him it doesn't matter if your paying $20 or $100 for a room, the accommodation has to be liveable, clean etc. In no way did he offer any solution apart from cleaning the house the next day & replacing the fan! The property was so bad it was beyond having a clean. When the ceiling has soil, earwigs & rot coming out of it it's simply not livable and I am certain we would have ended up in hospital if we had stayed there. Everything about this property was absolutely disgusting & the dishonest actions of the owner (by the way claiming he had it cleaned a week ago) ruined my birthday, christmas and new year as we were forced to find alternative accommodation 4 days before Christmas. How somebody could be so unethical & dishonest is beyond me. I am writing this review & adding all the photos I took to warn other people who are thinking of staying here, not to bother. The photos certainly are not a true reflection of the property.
Visited December 2016
Written 18 January 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Wander Z
Wander Z
Amsterdam, The Netherlands8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Gevoel thuis te zijn.
Voor het 2e jaar Lavinia Cottage geboekt en wel voor 3 maanden. Het was heerlijk en de mensen uit de buurt herkende je direct. Het is een lekkere, rustige plek en door de wandeling naar dorp of strand leer je de mensen kennen. Vriendelijk en altijd nieuwsgierig. Waar woon je? Hoeveel verdien je? Ben je getrouwd? Mocht je geen antwoord geven, dan even goede vrienden. Lachi, de eigenaar, had weer vervoer geregeld vanaf het vliegveld en het huis was schoon en zelfs Balla het hondje van vorig jaar kwam weer kijken of er iets te snaaien was. Dit jaar viel er weinig regen en maart was erg warm, maar zittend op de veranda brengt de wind altijd verkoeling en anders deed de fan wel zijn werk. Het Hikkaduwa Tranz Strand wordt nu dagelijks schoon gemaakt en is er door opgeknapt. Hoop Hikkaduwa gauw weer te zien.
Visited January 2016
Written 7 April 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lachintha
Lachintha
Dear Wander & Erik, You always welcome to Lavinia Cottage.... Hope to see you very very soon Kind Regards Lachintha
Written 9 April 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Clerc M
Clerc M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Perdu en pleine nature, au calme et proche d'Hikkaduwa
Si vous voulez éviter la foule et le bruit d'Hikkaduwa, cette maison sera parfaite pour vous. Très grande avec un grand jardin, vous allez pouvoir vous reposer en étant très proche de la ville. Lachintha a été très accueillant, à l'écoute et toujours disponible quand on avait besoin de lu fou de ses conseils. Pour organiser des déplacements aucun problème, il s'arrange toujours avec le même chauffeur qui était extra. Le fait d'être en pleine nature est génial, vous pourrez voir plein d'animaux et vivre loin des touristes. Seul petit défaut, il n'y a pas de climatisation, uniquement des ventilos, il fait donc parfois un peu chaud...
Visited January 2016 Travelled with friends
Written 17 January 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lachintha
Lachintha
Cher Clerc , tout d'abord vous remercier pour rester à mon chalet de lavinia . je suis toujours la bienvenue agréable , les personnes aimables comme vous .... il est plaisir de vous aider pour mon invité .. j'espère que vous avez eu un merveilleux moment à mon village .. pour la prochaine fois que vous venez , vous pouvez dormir dans le degré de froid ... je vais fixer une machine à air conditionné ... l'espoir de vous voir à l'avenir . sincères amitiés Lachintha
Written 9 April 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Erna M
Erna M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
wonderful place for your stay
I want to recommend this lovely cottage for everyone who is looking for a truly and typical place in Sri Lanka between the local people and the nice natural world! We enjoyed the house with all the pleasing manner of the owner who always cared for our comfort! Thank you Lachi!
Visited July 2015 Travelled with family
Written 11 August 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lachintha
Lachintha
It was my pleasure that your kind family stay at my simple house & i would love that you come again in the future.
Written 14 August 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

bloedheet
bloedheet
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Recommended!!!
Lavinia cottage is a nice place to stay with a great garden to relax in a guiet area! We enjoyed staying here. It was easy to walk to the center en the beach. Lachinta is a really helpfull and friendly guy. Thank you for staying in your house! Ilse and Anna
Visited July 2015
Written 6 August 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lachintha
Lachintha
I would love that you stay my house & hope to see you again & again in the future..
Written 14 August 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Wander Z
Wander Z
Amsterdam, The Netherlands8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
lavinia Cottage, the place to be
If you like to meet local people and also near to beach and Hikkaduwa,  Lavinia Cottage is the place to be. It has a lovely veranda and during  the month we stayed here we did not sit inside. Lachi, the house owner,  was very helpfull. He is also tuktuk driver and guide. He arranged the transfer from Colombo airport and later we had beautifull tours in his tuktuk to the Madu River, the Waterfalls and Galle Fort.  If you with more persons he also can provide a small bus, which was very comfortable when our family came over. Your first impression of Hikkaduwa is, do I have to spend my holidays here with the busy Galle Road crossing the Village.  But take after you saw the sunset a strawl over the beach and see all the possibilties where you can have a nice lunch or dinner. Also try the small restaurants, even if it is not looking attractive. The food is often delicious. Lachi showed us also a temple, offered by Japan, in Galle, where you can watch a beautifull sun set. Perhaps later dinner at the Rampart Hotel in Fort Galle. Also nice for lunch with a nice sea view.
Visited February 2015 Travelled as a couple
Written 14 March 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lachintha
Lachintha
Wander & Erik Thank you for your comments. I was really happy to meet persons like you. I hope you guys enjoy a lot at my house. Looking forward to see you next year again & again...
Written 18 March 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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What this rental offers
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Television
Outdoor amenities
  • Private yard
  • Patio
Things to do
  • Fishing spots available
Indoor amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Nearby
  • Hiking areas
  • Countryside area
Kitchen and dining
  • Cooker
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kettle
Bathroom and laundry
  • Washer
  • Towels provided
  • Iron
  • Linens provided
Parking
  • Parking available
  • Secure parking available
Property features
  • Ceiling Fans
Location info
  • Kid friendly
  • City getaway

Map
Getting there
Bandaranayake Intl Airport
116.8 km

Koggala Airport
31.4 km
Restaurants
Canal View, Hikkaduwa
12 min

Your Choice Hikkaduwa
11 min

Friends Indeed
13 min

Sudha's Eatery
12 min
Attractions
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
14 minBoat Tours

Sanjana Handicraft
11 minSpeciality & Gift Shops

Hikkaduwa Harbour
10 minMarinas

Southern Star Tattoo
10 minSpeciality & Gift Shops
About the neighbourhood
Lavanya cottage is very close to wonderful Hikkaduwa beach, railway station, bus station, super market (including fruits and vegetable), fresh fish market & different kinds of restaurants within 5 - 10 minutes walk.
Getting around
Nearest railway station and the bus station would be the Hikkaduwa where you can get any train to travel around the country.
Access
Car not needed
How to get there
Convenient way of come my house would be by bus / train or a taxi once you arrived to Bandaranayake international airport of Sri Lanka. If you need further details don't hesitate to contact me.
Activities nearby
Fishing spots available

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lavanya Cottage

Lavanya Cottage is able to accommodate up to 4 guests. See all property details.

Lavanya Cottage has one bathroom available. See all property details.

Lavanya Cottage has 2 bedrooms available. See all property details.

Stays at Lavanya Cottage must last at least 3 nights. See all property details.

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