South Point Villa is a cozy and comfortable modern villa situated by the beachside in a small fishing hamlet called Kathaluwa near Koggala. The idyllic location of this villa, just a few feet away from the beach, lends itself naturally for a perfect beach holiday. The sea with its beautiful coral formations and white sandy beaches provides safe swimming, snorkeling and diving.  The hospitality here is like in a typical Sri Lankan home – caring, warm and gentle with your comfort and needs always a priority.  Just relax on the lawn with a good book, have an afternoon siesta in the shade of some mangroves, or dine by candlelight on the wooden-decked terrace – a romantic escape for couples as well. The picture-postcard views, including stilt fisherman on the distant horizon, make this place inspirational for artists and writers alike. The owners also have a neighbouring property, called South Point Abbey, which is a colonial beach house. A connecting door gives direct access making the two properties ideal for two families traveling together.

Accommodation
The three large airconditioned bedrooms have comfortable and inviting four-poster beds with overhead canopies fitted tastefully with mosquito nets. The master bedroom has two four-poster beds with a direct sea view. An antique Almairah, a bureau to do your writing, satellite television and DVD player, Internet access point for workaholics, are all part of the luxurious furnishings in each of the bedrooms. Teak and Asian oak floors adds to the warmth of this house. All the rooms have ensuite bathrooms with ‘his and her’ washbasins, hot water showers and a range of herbal soaps.

Facilities
The main living area includes a combined sitting and dining room, tastefully furnished with an Indonesian flourish, and a wooden-decked terrace that provides for wonderful alfresco meals.  There is a freshwater swimming pool in a side garden with its own ‘Jacuzzi bench’ at one end with views of the sea, perfect for the blood-red sunsets. The grassed frontage is ideal for sunbathing and snoozing. Western dishes and Sri Lakan rice and curry using locally available ingredients are served. Fresh seafood dishes prepared from the catch of the day are a specialty here. If you wish, you are welcome in the spacious and modern kitchen to do your own cooking with the in-house chef giving you a helping hand.  The villa is fully staffed inclusive of an English speaking Public Relations manager, Vasanthi, who is on duty from 7am to 6.30pm daily. The staff is helpful, courteous and eager to please, whilst also sensitive to the need for privacy. For families traveling with children, a nanny can be organized to supervise whilst the parents take a break.

Excursions
There is good snorkeling in unspoilt coral pools just in front of the Villa. Boats can be arranged from Mirissa further ahead, for day or night fishing, accompanied by experienced fishermen. Surfing is ideal at Unawatuna, laden with small and rustic beach bar shacks; just a few minutes walk away. A boat ride on Koggala Lake with its many islands is another wonderful experience just walking distance inland from the villa. Eagle Island with about 100 nesting Eagles, and other small islands with nesting parrots, and a variety of bird species makes Koggala Lake a bird watchers delight. The historical town of Galle, with its Dutch Fort, a UNESCO-protected World Heritage site and a melting pot of cultural influences, is just a 15-minute drive from South Point Villa. With its well-preserved ramparts overlooking the cricket stadium, lighthouse staring into the Indian Ocean, narrow streets, interesting restaurants and boutique hotels full of character, Galle Fort deserves hours of exploration. The Hadunagoda tea factory, Yala wildlife sanctuary, Sihnaraja’s magical rainforest are all interesting excursions from South Point Villa.