A beachside boutique for luxury getaways in Sri Lanka
Tucked away on Sri Lanka’s western shore, Taru Villas The Long House unveils itself slowly. Occupying a sliver of land leading to the Indian Ocean, it offers tropical luxury in linear form. Contemporary style, fine dining and attentive service mark this villa as a must-do destination for Bentota beach-goers.
Shady colonnades and sea-framing views entice you into the hotel, beckoning towards a row of elegant, spacious rooms. Arrayed over two floors, ground floor rooms are chic and modern, with abstract art and rugs adding a bold splash of colour. Upstairs, exposed beams, four-poster beds and colonial-style touches set a more traditional tone. While rooms offer a cool sanctuary from balmy days, continue seaward to uncover the hotel’s next gem – a blissful blue pool, ideal for a refreshing lap or two when the sun is high. Parasols, loungers and more swaying palms make this the relaxing heart of the villa, but there are ample quiet nooks and comfy chairs throughout for moments of calm. Trundling gently past a few times a day, local trains create a fun diversion at the bottom of the garden, where railway tracks mark the divide between villa and the glorious Bentota beach.
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Here, golden sand stretches for miles in both directions. A true paradise for swimming, water sports, or simply lazing about with a good book. If you’re feeling adventurous, paddleboarding, kite surfing and Benthara River cruises through wildlife-rich mangroves promise to entertain. Keep up your fitness in the fully equipped gym. Or, if you prefer the leisurely to the high-octane, simply ask the butler team to rustle up a fresh cocktail and deliver it beachside.
Shady colonnades and sea-framing views entice you into the hotel, beckoning towards a row of elegant, spacious rooms. Arrayed over two floors, ground floor rooms are chic and modern, with abstract art and rugs adding a bold splash of colour. Upstairs, exposed beams, four-poster beds and colonial-style touches set a more traditional tone. While rooms offer a cool sanctuary from balmy days, continue seaward to uncover the hotel’s next gem – a blissful blue pool, ideal for a refreshing lap or two when the sun is high. Parasols, loungers and more swaying palms make this the relaxing heart of the villa, but there are ample quiet nooks and comfy chairs throughout for moments of calm. Trundling gently past a few times a day, local trains create a fun diversion at the bottom of the garden, where railway tracks mark the divide between villa and the glorious Bentota beach.
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Here, golden sand stretches for miles in both directions. A true paradise for swimming, water sports, or simply lazing about with a good book. If you’re feeling adventurous, paddleboarding, kite surfing and Benthara River cruises through wildlife-rich mangroves promise to entertain. Keep up your fitness in the fully equipped gym. Or, if you prefer the leisurely to the high-octane, simply ask the butler team to rustle up a fresh cocktail and deliver it beachside.
Enjoy your stay!
