VILLA SERENDIPITY

17 customer reviews

US $837

Koggala, Sri Lanka – 5 Bedrooms

Villa Serendipity is a grand villa with a gorgeous tropical setting right on Koggala Lake, a 20-metre pool and 10 minutes to the beach.

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Description

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Villa Serendipity Overview

Discovering Villa Serendipity along the shores of Koggala Lake in Sri Lanka definitely feels like kismet. This five-bedroom villa is beautifully designed to combine colonial influences with lavish modern comfort and offers a uniquely beautiful setting on the peaceful Koggala Lake. There is plenty of room to relax and enjoy the villa’s vast living areas and gardens – not to mention the 20-metre swimming pool. Once you want to explore your surroundings, you’ll discover Sri Lanka’s best beaches within a 15-minute drive.

Sleeps: 10 guests (10 max)
Size: 7,942m²

Features

  • Air conditioned bedrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Private pool
  • Pool table
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Private boat
  • Bicycles
  • Baby cot
  • High chair

Inclusions

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

Extras

  • Extra bed (not available)
  • Groceries at cost + cost of transport
  • Airport transfer USD $118
  • Fuel for the boat
  • Spa services

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Villa Serendipity Living

Villa Serendipity offers abundant space both indoors and outside in the garden which is crowned by a vast zero-edge pool. The overall look is a contemporary take on colonial grandeur, with bedrooms and living areas divided over two floor.

Living Room

The living room opens out to views of the pool and garden through glass doors. The room is furnished with generous sofas and arm chairs. There is a TV lounge area adjoining the fifth bedroom where you’ll also find the villa’s pool table.

Dining Room

Villa Serendipity’s dining table is located in the grand living room and can seat up to 10 guests. There is a second dining area outside by the pool. Villa Serendipity includes a fully-equipped kitchen.

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Garden & Pool

Villa Serendipity has a gorgeous 20-metre swimming pool which is lined by sun loungers and parasols. There is also an alfresco dining table by the pool. The pool is followed by a generous stretch of lawn with a hammock suspended between palm trees. The lawn extends directly onto Koggala Lake where the villa has a boat that can take guests out to explore the lake at least once during your stay.

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Villa Serendipity Bedrooms

Villa Serendipity has five bedrooms. There are four master rooms with king-sized beds and one guest bedroom with a king-sized bed. There are four bedrooms on the first floor and one room on the ground floor.

Bedroom 1

The master bedroom has a king-sized four poster bed and a balcony with a view of the lake. The ensuite bathroom has an indoor/outdoor shower and an indoor bathtub.

2 Guests
1 King Bed
Bathroom (Bath + Shower)

Bedroom 2

The second master bedroom interconnects with bedroom 3. The room has a king-sized bed, a lake-view balcony and an ensuite bathroom with an indoor/outdoor shower and an indoor bathtub.

2 Guests
1 King Bed
Bathroom (Bath + Shower)

Bedroom 3

The third master bedroom interconnects with bedroom 2. The room has a king-sized bed, a lake-view balcony and an ensuite bathroom with an indoor/outdoor shower and an indoor bathtub.

2 Guests
1 King Bed
Bathroom (Bath + Shower)

Bedroom 4

The fourth master bedroom has a king-sized bed, a lake-view balcony and an ensuite bathroom with an indoor/outdoor shower and an indoor bathtub.

2 Guests
1 King Bed
Bathroom (Bath + Shower)

Bedroom 5

The fifth bedroom is the only bedroom on the ground floor. The room has a lake-view terrace, a king-sized bed and lounge area with a TV and pool table. The room has an ensuite bathroom with an indoor/outdoor shower.

2 Guests
1 King Bed
Bathroom (Shower)
Television

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Villa Serendipity Layout

Villa Serendipity is a five-bedroom villa that’s built over two floors. The villa includes a living and dining room which can be enclosed with glass doors. There is one bedroom on the ground floor and four bedrooms are housed upstairs. Villa Serendipity has a 20-metre swimming pool and large gardens.

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Villa Serendipity Staff

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

Villa Manager

Villa Serendipity’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 24 hours a day 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

Villa Serendipity includes 24-hour security.

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Location

Villa Serendipity is located in Koggala, Sri Lanka. The villa has a stunning location right on Koggala Lake where you can enjoy peaceful boat rides. The beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka’s southern coast line, including Habaraduwa and Mihiripenna, are within a 15-minute drive from the villa. The famous Virgin White Tea Plantation is also within 15 minutes by car. The UNESCO-protected Galle Fort can be reached in about 35 minutes by car.

Koggala Travel Guide

Koggala is a tiny coastal town stretching along a picturesque lagoon edge on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Koggala draws travellers of all ages with its pristine golden sand beaches, fantastic snorkelling and amazing surfing.

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Need to Know

  • Minimum stay: Low Season: 3 nights, High Season: 5 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 Karin K

    Karin K

    Fantastic

    Visited Serendipity Villa together with a group from Sweden in feb 2020. Fantastic villa, service and food. Can really recommend a stay here. We Will definitely come back again.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed February 2020
    Stayed in January 2020

  2. Avatar for Deon Joshua

    Deon Joshua

    Amazing Stay at Villa Serendipity

    We had a perfect stay at the luxurious and comfortable villa Serendipity. Hospitable Staff, delicious food, intricately designed bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces in a gorgeous house sitting on the edge of a breathtaking lake. The excellent staff even climbed up the coconut trees to pluck fresh king coconuts for us to drink after a long, serene boat ride on the lake.
    6 star service!
    The photographs of the property do not do the location or house justice!

    TripAdvisor Reviewed February 2020
    Stayed in January 2020

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    Maps58045690760

    The Most Stunning Villa in All of Southern Sri Lanka!

    We stayed at Villa Serendipity for 4 days in January 2020. Celebrated my daughter’s first birthday there. We had the most amazing time thanks to the brilliant staff at the villa. Himal and his team took great care of us.

    The villa itself is stunning and beautifully maintained. We had planned on going and checking out many of the nearby tourist attractions but barely went out of the villa as it was so beautiful and relaxing. I didn’t miss the beach at all thanks to the beautiful and serene Koggalla lake. The rooms are beautiful and spacious, but I doubt you would be spending much time in there thanks to the very comfortable living room downstairs. We spent much of our time by the pool.

    The best part about the villa is the Chef. Chef Asanka cooked us some delicious local food and we abandoned all our plans to go eat out as the food at home was way better than any restaurant food. Special props to Chamith, who was ever present and helpful. He served us excellent tea/coffee and always had a smile on his face. Himal the house manager made us some great cocktails!

    I would totally recommend this gem of a Villa to anyone who is looking for a relaxing vacation with some excellent food & stunning sunsets. I cant wait to go back again soon!

    TripAdvisor Reviewed January 2020
    Stayed in January 2020

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    FarAway18040269104

    Nothing Short of Extraordinary

    If you’re looking for a villa nearby Galle – look no more. Book it before it’s unavailable!

    We were five couples that spent New Years Eve in the villa (5 nights in total).

    My first concern when booking was that it was not located on the beach. Not to worry! The location is much better. The Koggala lake scenery is much prettier and you are only a 5 minute drive from the closest beach. It felt wonderful being surrounded by the “Sri Lanka” jungle without any neighbours in eyesight.

    My second concern was the distance to Galle. In my opinion, there is no good reason to have a villa close to Galle. A drive to Galle is only 40 min ($10) away and we spent as much time travelling east towards Marissa and Weligama. Villa Serendipity is therefore located close to every place we wanted to experience.

    In additon, the staff is amazing! We could not have asked for a better house Manager in Himal. There was not a single request he couldn’t help us with. The Villa chef, Asanka, served us the Sri Lankan of the highest quality. We ended up eating in more days than we had planned because his dinners were better than what any restaurant could offer (+ cheap. You only pay for the ingredients). I am still dreaming of his morning smoothies…

    The villa is stunning. The pictures doesn’t do the place justice. The rooms are beautiful and the outdoor area is perfect for socializing. The mix of modern design and older beautiful furnitures works perfect. If I were to build my dream home, this is what it would look like!

    I looked at 50+ homes before we ended up with Villa Serendipity. I could not have been more happy with my selection. My only regret was that I didn’t book the villa for longer.

    Some final tips: We ordered wine in advance. Wine is expensive in Sri Lanka (european prices) as it’s imported into the country. If you would like wine I suggest to do the same. Additionally, we bought beers prior to arriving the villa. beer is cheap, but due to local rules it is difficult for the staff to buy it on your behalf. Alochol was probably the only food/beverage we acquired on our own. Living in Sri Lanka is very cheap compared to Europe, so do not hesitate spending most of your budget on a beautiful villa like Villa Serendipity. I believe we spent around USD 300 euro per person for 10 days, and that includes transportation, restaurant etc.

    Thanks to all the staff in the villa, and to Stephanie for attending all the details prior to our arrival.

    We really hope to come back in the near future!

    TripAdvisor Reviewed January 2020
    Stayed in December 2019

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    Siri

    Perfect Stay!

    Beautiful location, super clean and really lovely staff. The food was excellent too! Looking forward to our next stay.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed December 2019
    Stayed in December 2019

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    Sara

    One of the very best villas in Sri Lanka. It’s a stunning 5 bedroom villa on the water with a boat to take you out at least once during the stay. The villa comes with a team of staff to look after you. Each of the bedrooms are very similar in style and size so it’s great for couples travelling together. I highly recommend the villa if you are looking for a stay in Sri Lanka that makes you feel like you are a celebrity.

  7. Avatar for Tarang A

    Tarang A

    Wow Experience

    Highly recommend this villa. Great guys running the place. Very accommodating and very prompt with everything. We got a bit unlucky with rains on certain days but we had a pool table which kept some people busy and the villa staff booked very nice massages too which took place in the villa. Traveled with a 4 month old baby and they had a baby cot and helped in whatever we demanded.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed September 2019
    Stayed in September 2019

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    Nimalie D

    Holiday at Villa Serendipity

    We had a wonderful stay at villa Serendipity. It is a beautiful and peaceful place with really nice and kind people all the ingredients to have great holidays !
    We stayed nearly 2 weeks there and everything was perfect the food, the attention of the staff, the pool and the rooms. We warmly recommend this beautiful place !
    Thank you so much !

    TripAdvisor Reviewed August 2019
    Stayed in August 2019

  9. Avatar for Door1987

    Door1987

    Perfect Vacation at Villa Serendipity

    Our vacation in Sri Lanka and more specific our stay at Villa Serendipity was a success from beginning to end. The hospitality of the complete staff, the excellent cooking art of chef Asanka, Himal’s cocktails, the thoughtful attention for our kids, the beautiful house itself with lovely garden and stunning view … this all made us think back with warm memories at Villa Serendipity.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed August 2019
    Stayed in July 2019

  10. Avatar for ThibautT_13

    ThibautT_13

    What An Experience!

    It is difficult to start writing a review of the beautiful place as everything is worth mentioning and good.

    Let us start with the house: a breathtaking house that offers all necessary comfort for a group of 10. The rooms are huge, the pool is great and the decoration makes it perfect.But believe it or not, but the house is not the best thing, it is the staff. Himal and his team make sure that you enjoy your holidays and feel like a king/queen.

    The service and food is at the highest level possible. This combined with the great extra services of Udeshika of Eden Villas and the great transport services of Manjula made our holidays unbelievable. A big thank you to everybody at Villa Serendipity!

    TripAdvisor Reviewed August 2019
    Stayed in August 2019

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    Travel36571402742

    Lake Retreat

    On the shore of Lake Koggala. Chef cooked great meals! Buddist Monastery across Lake. Could hear chants and drums at certain times of day across Lake. Bats fill sky on dusk over Lake which was quite amazing to see. You cannot swim in this Lake but pool beautiful to relax in. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Totally recommend this very spacious place for quiet and relaxation. Ten minute Tuk Tuk ride to beaches and Tea Plantation.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed July 2019
    Stayed in July 2019

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    EJohnsonLondon

    Super Stylish Villa With Excellent Service And Brilliant Value

    Our time at Villa Serendipity was outstanding. Not only is the villa beautifully designed, with stunning views over Lake Koggala, the staff and food are also excellent. Everything had been thought of to make our stay as easy and enjoyable as possible.

    Chef Asanka’s food was delicious, and the villa staff kept the place spotless and made us cocktails throughout the day. Absolute bliss. We also used the Villa Concierge service a lot, with Udeshika booking us various activities and in-villa wellness (yoga, bootcamp and massages) and making some great restaurant recommendations when we decided to go out for lunch. We’ll definitely be returning and will be recommending the villa to our friends and family!

    TripAdvisor Reviewed June 2019
    Stayed in June 2019

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    Kathihon

    Stunning Villa and View. Nice Staff And Good Food

    This was our second stay at Villa Serendipity and we had a wonderful time again. The staff is very helpful, kind and professional. Asanka is a great chef and does a delicious seafood bbq, while Himal the Manager was very helpful with all our requests.

    The view and the pool are amazing, the rooms really spacious and nicely decorated.

    It’s the perfect location to have a relaxing time. We will be back for sure.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed May 2019
    Stayed in May 2019

  14. Avatar for Jon_E39

    Jon_E39

    A Beautiful Oasis On The Lake

    Everything about this place is great. The house is beautiful in and out. The staff are friendly, attentive and knowledgable. The concierge service was top-notch..helping us book everything from transport and activities to reservations at restaurants along the way. If you are looking for 5-star experience and accommodations, this is the place.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed March 2019
    Stayed in March 2019

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    Go812791

    Our Ten Day Stay at Villa Serendipity Was Wonderful!

    The serenity of the villa amidst the beautiful gardens of palms and lush greenery, enhanced our outlook across the tranquil Lake Koggala. There were eight of us and our two grandchildren aged four and two, enjoyed the meals prepared especially for them by the chef and we six adults were also delighted with each evening meal that was presented to us.

    The decor of the villa is most attractive and we loved the spacious living quarters and it goes without saying how the large infinity swimming pool provided great relief from the warm temperatures. The staff were most attentive at all times and they made our holiday very special to each one of us.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed March 2019
    Stayed in March 2019

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    Berengeredh

    Simply A Perfect Experience

    We stayed 9 days in this beautiful property, and we enjoyed every moment. Simply a perfect experience. The villa itself is amazing, with its beautiful and very peaceful view.

    The staff was great too and this is important for the atmosphere: Himal is always ready to organize whatever you need, Asanka does an amazing job for the food, and Chamith and Sanbun are very helpful. We prefer eating in the villa because the food is much better than restaurants: Asanka does an incredible job in the kitchen all day to surprise you and make you discover local food at its best.

    We also advice you the KK beach hotel (10 min from the villa) that has a superb and uncrowded beach and is a great place for lunch and enjoy the beach and sunbeds !

    TripAdvisor Reviewed February 2019
    Stayed in January 2019

  17. Avatar for Rashalfhd

    Rashalfhd

    Unforgettable Vacation, Dream Come True!

    If you are looking to go somewhere to relax, with beautiful people and beautiful views then I highly recommend Sri Lanka and most of all Villa Serendipity. A property that takes your breath away as soon as you walk in. It was one of the best vacations my friends and I had ever taken.

    The staff are amazing and very helpful, I personally wanted to pack the chef with us and take him home and woooow you must ask Himal to make you cocktails as we only found out the last day he used to be a bartender!

    We truly truly has one of the best vacations we ever took! I will definitely be going back and look forward to visiting again.

    TripAdvisor Reviewed February 2019
    Stayed in January 2019

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