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Why House

Honey, you’re home – at Why House, that is. This relaxed, friendly Sri Lankan villa set in three-acre tropical gardens is all yours to play with (and little ones will love it, too). Bed down in the family-friendly Main House or Garden House, or opt for the private cabanas – perfect for canoodling couples. Wherever you sleep, make the most of the hotel’s extensive lures: a vast, T-shaped swimming pool; a yoga shala and massage pavilion; delicious dining and those green, serene grounds. Henrietta and her sausage dog Jelly are the custodians of this tropical Eden. If you can tear yourselves away, Galle Fort is just a 15-minute drive...

Why House is a 20-minute drive from Galle Fort, along the scenic coastal road. The hotel is tucked away in lush tropical gardens.

Room Types

Main House Suite - Room One

The hotel has three rooms in the main house: two large suites with an anteroom and one double room, all with a private terrace. This suite has a split king-size bed and an anteroom that can accommodate two extra single beds – perfect if you want to be close to your children without bunking down in the same room. (The anteroom is suitable for children aged between three and 12; cots can be provided free of charge.) An over-sized bathroom with a large walk-in shower makes this a perfect option for families. This suite overlooks the swimming pool and gardens. It has a TV, desk, air conditioning, minibar and free bottled water and WiFi.

from £574

Main House Suite - Room Two

The hotel has three rooms in the main house: two large suites with an anteroom and one double room, all with a private terrace. This suite has a split king-size bed and an anteroom that can accommodate two extra single beds – perfect if you want to be close to your children without bunking down in the same room. (The anteroom is suitable for children aged between three and 12; cots can be provided free of charge.) An over-sized bathroom with a large walk-in shower makes this a perfect choice for families. This suite overlooks the swimming pool and gardens. It has a TV, desk, air conditioning, minibar and free bottled water and WiFi.

from £614

Main House Double - Room Three

The hotel has three rooms in the main house: two large suites with an anteroom and one double room, all with a private terrace. Room Three is the large double room; it also has an additional child’s bed/day bed. The private veranda looks out over the lush garden at the back of the house and allows for easy wheelchair access. The large bathroom has a rain shower and is suited to wheelchair-users. Room Three has views of the garden and its tropical plants and fruit trees. There’s a TV, desk, air conditioning, minibar and free bottled water and WiFi.

from £552

Garden Villa - Room Four

There are three rooms in the Garden Villa: two interconnect; the third has a mezzanine floor. Booked together, these rooms are perfect for groups or large families. Room Four has a large double bed and an additional child’s bed/day bed. The private veranda overlooks the lush garden at the back of the house and allows for easy wheelchair-access. The large bathroom has a rain shower and is also suited to wheelchair-users. Room Four has views of the rear garden and its tropical plants and fruit trees. There’s a TV, desk, air conditioning, minibar and free bottled water and WiFi.

from £550

Garden Villa - Room Five

There are three rooms in the Garden Villa: two of which interconnect; the third has a mezzanine floor. Booked together, these rooms are perfect for groups or large families. Room Five can sleep two adults and one child. This room has a double bed and a large bathroom with a rain shower. There’s also a TV, desk, air conditioning, minibar and free bottled water and WiFi.

from £552

Garden Villa - Room Six

There are three rooms in the Garden Villa: two interconnect; the third has a mezzanine floor. Booked together, these rooms are perfect for groups or large families. Room Six sleeps up to four guests: it has a double bed on the ground floor and a mezzanine with a split double (or two singles). The shared bathroom is on the ground floor, with a large walk-in shower. There’s also a TV, desk, air conditioning, minibar and free bottled water and WiFi.

from £552

Pool View - Room Seven

This is one of the hotel’s two private cabanas, which are tucked away in the gardens; Room Seven overlooks the pool. The fuss-free styling features soothing neutral hues and natural materials. Each room has a split king-size bed and a sheltered walkway that leads to the bathroom, which has a rain shower. There’s a TV, desk, air conditioning, minibar and free bottled water and WiFi.

from £552

Paddy View - Room Eight

This is one of the hotel’s two private cabanas, which are tucked away in the gardens; Room Eight overlooks the paddy fields. The fuss-free styling features soothing neutral hues and natural materials. Each room has a split king-size bed and a sheltered walkway that leads to the bathroom, which has a rain shower. There’s a TV, desk, air conditioning, minibar, free bottled water and WiFi.

from £512

Garden Bungalow - Room Nine

This spacious (230sq ft) room has a private terrace that looks over the shared tropical garden. Inside, there’s a king-size bed (or two queen-size beds on request) and a large ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower. This room can be connected with Garden Room 10 to form a family-friendly suite. Rooms also have free WiFi, a TV, minibar, air-conditioning and free bottled water.

from £552

Garden Bungalow - Room Ten

This spacious (230sq ft) room has a private terrace that looks over the shared tropical garden. Inside, there’s a king-size bed (or two queen-size beds on request) and a large ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower. This room can be connected with Garden Room 9 to form a family-friendly suite. Rooms also have free WiFi, a TV, minibar, air-conditioning and free bottled water.

from £552

Location

Mihiripenna, Talpe, Galle

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