Amandhira - Talpe
Come to a place by the sea, where the constant sound of the waves frolicking and dancing to monsoon winds brings a song to your heart. Come to Amandhira – the graceful holiday home with warm open living spaces, dressed up in chic black and white. White walls and cool cement floors lit up by natural sunlight from the cleverly located sunroof atop the cute little middle garden pick up colour from the bright coloured crab claws in tall glass vases. Handpicked paintings, black and white prints of old world Ceylon and vivid handwoven tapestries mingle artfully to create a feeling that is warm and welcoming.

The living room and dining room open out into a cosy patio area complete with a lie low and two little coffee corners inviting you to relax and watch the sun set in muted tones over a ocean simply pulsating with life and momentum.

Complete with three spacious bedrooms with attached toilets, Amandhira is the perfect pick to spend a lovely long relaxing weekend with family or friends. Long walks along the beach could end with a hearty round of games in the lovely alcove set out as the tv room and games room. The little reef protected shallow pool (natural rock pool) is a constant attraction for little kids who love to splash around in the water. And just beyond either side of the reefed area are locations that would win the heart of any surfer. Free wifi and a cable tv connection means that you wont miss out on your favourite channels and social media hotspots. A basket full of magazines will give you the chance to relax a while with your favourite stars and celebrities.

The food at Amandhira is simply delicious. From Sri Lankan specialities to international favourites, each dish is full of flavor and cooked using fresh local produce. The BBQ can be easily fired up to grill meats of your choice or the succulent sea food fresh off the boats. You could take your own groceries or let the staff worry about the shopping list once you share with them your gastronomic preferences. The food will be costed to you at market price.

The service at Amandhira is discreetly attentive. With long years of service in the local hospitality industry Melwin and Bandula are gifted in the art of making you feel very much at home. Their natural warmth mingles with their professional expertise leaving you feeling pampered and well taken care of.

Located 10 minute drive away from the Southern Highway, on the coastal belt of Talpe, Amandhira provides the perfect base explore the 16th century Galle Fort Complex. Whale watching and surfing in Mirissa and the secluded Jungle beach in Unawatuna are other exploration options that come highly recommended.

Note: The pool at Amandhira will be constructed and ready for use by the month of October 2015. Guests can use the natural rock pool if their stay is before September.
Each of the rooms come with a glorious view of the ocean. You go to sleep at night and wake up in the morning to the calmingly relentless sound of waves. All come with sumptuous kingsized four poster beds delicately frothed in white net. The high ceilings with the timber finish give the rooms an old world charm. The walls complement the crisp white linen, a burst of colour radiates from the brightly coloured cushions and runners that give each room a distinctive colour theme.

The Tangerine Room is the largest – with its own little sitting area – and walk in closet.

The Aqua Roomopens out into a balcony that has a glorious view of the ocean and is just heavenly to while away the time.

The Sunny Saffron Roomopens out into the lawn and has the largest ensuite toilet. Each boasts a perfect view of the ocean and ensure that you are lulled to sleep to the lullaby of waves. Ample closet space is a feature in all the rooms. . Tasteful crafts, curios and paintings add a lot of personality to each personal space.

The toilets are large and well appointed, an artful mix of cement grey walls and floors and pristine white fittings and linen.
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