CLAUGHTON HOUSE

11 customer reviews

US $1,340

Dickwella, Sri Lanka – 5 Bedrooms

Embrace heavenly views and exclusive private beach at Claughton House, a luxurious modern colonial estate perched on a hilltop in southern Sri Lanka.

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Description

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Claughton House Overview

The regal Claughton House boasts an ideal location on the picturesque southern shores of Sri Lanka, and is a perfect five-bedroom holiday escape treating guests to absolute privacy and enthralling ocean views. You can even make your way down through the lush gardens to discover a private stretch of pristine beach right on your doorstep.

The property doesn’t merely rest on its stunning surroundings: designed by the well-renowned Geoffrey Bawa, the villa boasts an impressive modern-come-colonial décor with plenty of room for lavish entertaining and inviting utter relaxation for your stay. The icing on the cake? The beautiful blue pool perched between the villa and the ocean right into the manicured hillside lawns.

Sleeps: 12 guests (14 max)
Size: 17,160m²

Features

  • Air conditioned bedrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Private pool
  • Table tennis
  • Satellite TV
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • In-room safe
  • Baby cot
  • Baby highchair

Inclusions

  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • Villa manager
  • Housekeepers
  • Butlers
  • Chef
  • Security guards

Extras

  • Extra bed USD $38 per night
  • Groceries at cost + cost of transport
  • Airport transfer
  • Spa services

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Claughton House Living

Claughton House offers an idyllic blend of traditional tropical ease with impeccable modern design. The hilltop property is shaded by sky-high palm trees, which together with the turquoise shimmer of the pool and the salty waves of the ocean, set the scene for a divine summertime getaway. The interior spaces offer a breath of fresh air having a chic use of monochrome tones and exposed concrete beautifully juxtaposed with elements of rich natural wood, and all complemented with dreamy views of the green gardens visible through all of the vast windows.

Living Room

The open-plan living room is the epitome of contemporary elegance. The room’s built-in sofas are piled high with plump pillows, while the colour scheme focuses on carefully chosen black, white and grey tones. The furniture gives modern comfort while a wall of exposed natural stone introduces a touch of rustic chic. The expansive living room opens out to stunning views reaching all the way out into the ocean.

Dining Room

The formal dining table is strategically located to offer guests the ultimate experience in alfresco dining. The open-plan design of the dining space allows for a fresh sea breeze while also opening out to jaw-dropping views of the ocean. For a lazy summertime brunch, set the table outside on the terrace, where a chic round table enjoys the delicious shade of leafy palm trees. The villa also features a fully-equipped kitchen, where guests can realise all their culinary ambitions.

Garden & Pool

Claughton House boasts a stunning free-form pool thoughtfully located between the villa and the ocean, thus allowing guests to enjoy beautiful seaside views while cooling off in the crystal clear waters of the pool. The pool is surrounded by deckchairs where you can get lost in a great holiday read while working on your tan. The poolside gazebo offers a perfect setting for an indulgent afternoon nap and also doubles as an alternative dining venue complete with barbeque facilities.

The villa’s extensive garden leads down to the beach, which has everything you could wish for from a paradise island: talcum white sand and crystal clear waters with a few palm trees swaying gently in the breeze.

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Claughton House Bedrooms

Claughton House offers five elegant bedrooms. The rooms are divided into two separate buildings with three rooms located in the main house and two rooms housed in a separate annexe. The rooms all echo the timeless colonial design of the rest of the property. Each bedroom has tranquil natural hues creating a well-matched backdrop for the vintage travel posters framed on the walls, and the luscious green gardens are always peeking in through the generous windows.

Bedroom 1

The master bedroom features a king-sized bed and features large windows looking out to the garden and beach. The views are best taken in from the private terraced seating area. The room has an ensuite bathroom with an indoor/outdoor shower.

2 Guests
1 King Bed
Bathroom (Shower)

Bedroom 2

The second bedroom features a king-sized bed and a sofa bed. The room has an ensuite bathroom with an indoor/outdoor shower.

2 Guests
1 King Bed
Bathroom (Shower)

Bedroom 3

The third bedroom also comes with two single beds. The room is adjoined by an ensuite bathroom with a bathtub.

2 Guests
2 Single Beds
Bathroom (Bath + Shower)

Bedroom 4

The fourth room has a queen-sized bed and an ensuite bathroom with a bathtub.

2 Guests
1 Queen Bed
Bathroom (Bath + Shower)

Bedroom 5

The fifth bedroom features two single beds and doubles as a fun entertainment space as the room features a relaxed seating area with a TV and a separate room with table tennis. The room has an ensuite bathroom with a shower.

4 Guests
4 Single Beds
Bathroom (Shower)

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Claughton House Layout

Claughton House Floor Plan | Dickwella, Sri Lanka
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Claughton House Staff

Your stay in Claughton House is made enjoyable by the professional staff. Claughton House’s staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.

Villa Manager

Claughton House’s experienced and knowledgeable manager is responsible for the overall operation of the villa. The villa manager will oversee and coordinate the staff and property and assist you during your stay.

Housekeeping

You didn’t think you would be expected to clean while enjoying time off did you? All of our villas include housekeeping to tidy up the villa, arrange the laundry services, wash up and simply make sure you don’t lift a finger whilst on holiday with the family.

Butlers

Butlers are on hand daily to assist with serving during meal times and attend to other guest requirements throughout the day.

Chef

The villa’s skilled private chef will happily prepare anything from the Western, Asian, vegetarian and children’s suggestion menus, as well as discuss special requests and dietary requirements.

Security

It’s nice to know you have security and many villas will have full-time guards or night time security available. Additional security can also be arranged if the villa doesn’t include any in the daily rate.

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Location

Claughton House sits perched on a hilltop in Tangalle on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The villa offers guests direct access to a private beach boasting pure white sands and clear blue waters. The villa neighbours the beautiful Kudewalla Beach, while the UNESCO protected Galle Fort is about 1.5 hours away by car.

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Bookings

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Need to Know

  • Minimum stay: Low Season: 3 nights, High Season: 7 nights, Peak Season: 7 nights
  • Our rates include Government tax and services. Other websites add this on at the end of the booking!
  • We offer the best rates online and offer a price guarantee to prove it!
  • A deposit of 50% of the total amount must be paid at the time of booking
  • Final payment is required 60 days prior to arrival
  • Refundable security deposit (equal to one night’s rental charge) required to be paid prior to arrival
  • Check-in time: 2pm – check-out time: 11am
  • Late check out until 6pm can be arranged at half the rental rate (subject to availability)
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  1. Avatar for Sara

    Sara

    This property is in one of the most stunning locations in the world! The gardens are incredible, huge pool, spic views, spacious bedrooms and the are staff amazing.

  2. Avatar for Colin R

    Colin R

    The most amazing location, villa, and people!
    There are no words to describe how much we loved our stay at Claughton House. Everything was perfect and we can fault absolutely nothing. The villa was fantastic, the staff was so kind and helpful, and the location and views were unforgettable. Happily would stay here forever!!! Thank you to all at Claughton House for having our family.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed September 1, 2022
    Stayed in August 2022

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    John Vasatka

    Thank you – Claughton House
    We spent 2 glorious days at this stunning villa close to Tangalle and Dickwella. The pool is huge and so Instagram worthy we just couldn’t stop taking photos! Claughton House is very private and situated on a promontory overlooking the ocean and a beautiful big beach (there is a path through the gardens down to the beach so you can easily access it for walking and boogie boarding.) The bedrooms are very spacious and tastefully decorated – 3 in the main house and 2 (with multiple beds, suitable for kids/teens) in the rear, and the living/dining areas are all open to the outdoors, which we loved. They even have a table tennis table with a view! The staff were fantastic and very attentive – Ajith, the house manager/chef and Anil, the butler, both spoke fluent English which made things very easy. Food was delicious and the barbecue we enjoyed down by the pool on our last night was the best we’ve ever had. Our only gripe was that we didn’t book a longer stay!

    TripAdvisor Reviewed August 18, 2022
    Stayed in August 2022

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    Malhardesai

    Fantastic getaway
    Stayed at Claughton’s house in May’s first week with friends and family. we had the time of our lives there and enjoyed the hospitality and food immensely. The view of the sea from the property is mind-blowing. The staff of the property was very helpful and gave us excellent service. The food, especially the breakfast was delicious. The swimming pool was well maintained and we enjoyed ourselves there thoroughly.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed May 19, 2022
    Stayed in May 2022

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    ess0

    Outstanding
    We spent three nights here from 2nd March 2022 to 5th March. The location and design, layout, decor, and upkeep are all outstanding. We have long been fans of Geoffrey Bawa after staying at the Villa Mohotti in Bentota and each room in Claughton is built in a way that natural ventilation is enough to keep you comfortable.
    The food and service are also great, we were particularly touched by the flexibility shown by the management. We occupied four of the five rooms and each one was equally comfortable, will be going back soon!
    We would highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for peace and quiet.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed March 15, 2022
    Stayed in March 2022

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    cosmobrockway

    A privilege and an unforgettable memory
    Occasionally a house or place is stumbled across that you just know will keep flashing before your eyes for the rest of your life. Claughton House, A Geoffrey Bawa masterpiece perched on its own 8-acre estate headland, is one of those. The sense of natural grandeur, the enormous open space laying out the ocean beyond for the eye’s delight, is both splendid and unaffected at the same time. The team make the experience all the more memorable, led by the agile and capable Ajit, who also doubles as a star chef and his understudy Anil, nothing is too much trouble. I suspect this is the most impressive villa and setting on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. This is the place for a landmark celebration or holiday of a lifetime. Rare, refined and deeply welcoming. Thank you for showing us the soul of Sri Lanka.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed March 15, 2022
    Stayed in March 2022

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    MelaniePauline

    Such an Awesome Magical Stay
    We are an Australian family who travelled from Hong Kong in July to meet another Australian family in Sri Lanka for a 2 week gorgeous holiday together which culminated in a divine stay at Claughton House in July 2019. We were 10 in total with 4 adults and 6 children aged between 4-8 years old and we had a ball!! From the amazing staff to the beautiful and incredible food to the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, fabulous grounds and pool, lovely rustic shabby chic but modern rooms – I can not fault our stay here. I would highly recommend staying at Claughton for a truly magical experience along a quiet stretch of the southern coastline. Not close to many attractions though which was fine by us as we made our own fun, so if you are looking for bars/restaurants nearby this is not your place. But take your phones to hook up the music, buy up a few bottles of vino from the local bottle shop, indulge in some amazing local curries and GnT’s whilst swimming in the pool and you will be in seventh heaven!!

    TripAdvisor Reviewed May 17, 2019
    Stayed in May 2019

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    Harris377

    Great Experience

    we were 4 couples staying at the resort. The rooms are set our perfectly, the pool area is great and access right next to the beach (boogie boards provided) Have to say the staff and chef are amazing and we didnt have to lift a finger for a week. Thanks again for making our stay a memorable one.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed April 2019
    Stayed in April 2019

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    Luna393

    “This is Paradise!”

    We rent Claughton House through Villas in Sri Laka agency and spent there the new year holiday with some friends. We had the most beautiful time, the house is super comfortable, the staff amazing , food excellent, direct access to the beach. Udeshika organized all facilities for us, from yoga lessons to ayurvedic massages, everything just perfect! We will be back!!

    TripAdvisor Reviewed January 2018
    Stayed in January 2018

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    Happy_wW_traveller

    “Magical Holiday”

    Travel with a group of friends and loved our stay here. The staff were sensational. The food, delicious. Local fish and salad.

    Relaxing by the pool, wandering along the beach, walking along to the local fishing village, a massage or just relaxing in the surrounding with the stunning view.

    Perfect holiday destination

    TripAdvisor Reviewed June 2017
    Stayed in March 2017, Travelled With Friends

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    Lilruddy

    “Unforgettable Claughton House!”

    I spent 4 nights at Claughton House with my friends to celebrate our 50th birthdays. It was such a privilege to stay in this special place and be waited on by the most generous and thoughtful staff.

    The meals were all delicious. I will be talking about the breakfasts, fruit and curd followed by freshly made hoppers, and the curries and salads for ever. Shiroma, a massage therapist visited daily. She massaged for 5 hours a day, two days in a row! A couple of my friends bought us all the most beautiful saris in the local village. Ajith cooked us a special celebratory dinner and Shiroma dressed all 8 women in the Saris.

    This was quite a feat! Nothing was too difficult for the staff. Ajith, Rumesh, Madushanka, Ishari, Gothami, and Sujeewa went out of their way to make our holiday the special event that it was. Parakum, Wilson, Sarath and Sudath kept the beautiful grounds and rooms pristine. Thank you all for your wonderful hospitality.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed March 2017
    Stayed in March 2017, Travelled With Friends

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