Nisala Arana
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South West Bentota |
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Ideal for a group or visitors looking for quiet charm in a village atmosphere Nisala Arana means 'quiet and peaceful place' which is surely the Doctor’s House, originally built 180 years ago The renovation has taken the couple on a tour of Sri Lanka collecting relic temple ceilings as art, Dutch furniture, four-poster antique beds and Jaffna temple balustrades. The thick kabook and mud brick walls, cement floors and high ceilings keep the villa very cool. The Pereira’s spend 75% of the year in this home hosting guests, but occasionally quietly slip away to their Mount Lavinia home, in order that you may enjoy this private villa and tranquil sanctuary alone. The gardens are immaculately maintained and home to an Kevin’s passion for vintage and classic cars is evident in the grounds and they will gladly take you on a village tour in the Morris Minor cabriolet if you so desire. Beyond the villa's 6 ft perimeter wall is the friendly family village in the heart of Bentota. Maintaining this tranquil setting is son Ben and his 3 staff. Trained at a well-known boutique hotel, Ben's staff attend to every detail yet allow you to dictate the level of formality. Nisala Arana also has a recently established yoga centre for guests wishing to brush up on techniques or become aquainted with the ancient art. If you simply want to relax at the end of the day you may request an in - suite massage. Take a 10 min tuk tuk to Bentota town, the beach or one of the many eateries. Tranquillity, charm and history are the essence this villa. Groups or solos will relax.
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and home to the village ayurvedic doctor. A classic Dutch colonial house which sits at the end of a long winding path surrounded by its 4-acre gardens of medicinal and fruit trees. Owners of 3 years, Kevin (born Sri Lankan) is a retired Australian businessman and his wife Jill a charming and artistic Aussie. 
original temple. The turquoise blue pool, pagoda for dining, and badminton courts are dotted around the gardens and the many hammocks are a tempting trap.
