Description
The location of Villa Ruby is wonderful, sitting at the water’s edge with far-reaching sea views and direct access to the beach. Inside the villa is chic and minimal, with wonderful high vaulted ceilings, whitewashed walls and pretty Farrow & Ball green shutters welcoming the outdoors in. There’s a huge open plan living space furnished with comfortable seating and a pool table. Step outside on to the spacious terrace, which is perfect for al fresco dining – the villa’s chef is excellent and can cook a range of western and Sri Lankan cuisine, so guests can sit back and relax.
There are four bedrooms in the main house including the master suite with a king size four-poster bed and a sleek, spacious bathroom. Three further bedrooms – made up of one double. one twin and one double bunk room are also all en suite and housed in the main building’s inner courtyard. The fifth bedroom is the garden suite just a few metres from the main house and can be made up as a twin or a double.
Outside, is split into three levels of gorgeous tiered gardens, with the house at the top level. Steps lead down to the next level, which is home to a fabulous pool looking out to sea, while the third leads via the garden gate directly to the beach below, which has a small bay with a surf break for experienced surfers in season – there’s also a beginner’s bay within short driving distance. Meanwhile, restaurants and bars of Weligama are less than 10 minutes away by car and Galle is just 30km away.