Nisala, meaning ‘peace’ in Sinhalese, might have fewer bedrooms than its neighbouring Sri Villa properties (four-bedroomed Araliya and three-bedroomed Sagara ), but it has the most expansive living areas. From Nisala, the large shared pool is easily accessed via a central shallow section making this villa especially suitable for families with young kids. From the comfort of the cosily furnished front terrace mere footsteps from the shimmering water, parents can also watch their little paddlers with ease as they splash about in the pool or chase each other around a garden that’s separated from the beach by a rickety wooden fence.

As the middle of the three Sri Villa properties, Nisala has the widest ocean frontage and this results in it having the best sea views from either of its two identical top floor suites or the spacious living and dining areas below. If all three villas are booked together this one has the most potential for entertaining; three dining tables could easily be fitted end to end in its elongated living room whilst the open kitchen behind has a concrete top that would work well as a bar.

Sri Villas is more sociable than serene and designed for conviviality rather than solitude. Even if you don’t know your neighbours before you arrive the chances are you’ll know a little more about them by the end of your trip; a quick discussion in the pool might turn into something long lasting as you push tables together for dinner and share a beach BBQ under the stars. Of course, the three owners of Sri Villas – themselves lifelong friends who have enjoyed the sociability of communal holidays - created the property with this in mind.
Renting these three fully-staffed villas together and having them exclusively to yourselves is an excellent option for big groups; it’s economical too since the villas operate a grocery system for food so all you pay for is the cost of the ingredients. With direct access onto a beautifully wide stretch of beach, Sri Villas is also a wonderful place to host events such as birthdays, weddings and family reunions.

Nisala is located to the south of Induruwa, and only a ten minute drive to the famous resort of Bentota. Situated between the main Galle Road and the extensive golden sandy beach, Nisala is neighboured by the other two Sri Villas properties Araliya and Sagara. Village homes in Induruwa are generally strung out along this stretch of coastline with small boutique hotels and bigger resorts scattered in between. Because of the southwest monsoon, it’s best to visit between December and April as the sea can be rough and the winds strong at other times of the year.

Map (see Google Map)

 

Places of Interest(KMs)
Bentota	6.0
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery	7.0
Lunuganga	12.0
Madhu Ganga River	15.0
Brief	18.0
Ambalangoda	19.0
Hikkaduwa	30.0
Galle	47.0
Colombo	69.0
International airport	99.0

 

About Bentota
Bentota's sandy beaches, extensive lagoon and exciting water sports have made this resort town famous. Located on Sri Lanka's west coast, its palm-fringed beach stretches along a dramatic sandbar washed on both sides by water; that of the Indian Ocean and the Bentota Lagoon. Jet skis whizz atop the tranquil waters of the lagoon dodging windsurfers and kayakers as well as speed boats pulling jet skiers, wakeboarders and inflatables topped with soaked sun-seekers. Many diving companies also operate from Bentota during the west coast season (November to April) whilst boatmen offer eco-adventures further upriver.

What many do not know though, is that its best beaches can be found towards the south, near Induruwa. The crowds rarely head this way and the food is incredible in every aspect. Inland from Bentota, the scene is engulfed by rice fields, palm jungles, waterways and the odd hillock, often topped by a bright white Buddhist dagoba. Things to do in Bentota include visits to two very special gardens, both of which belong to the late Bawa brothers; Bevis, the artist and Geoffrey, the architect extraordinaire. Bevis' Brief Garden is at Kalowila and comprises intimate walled gardens plus a very special collection of art, whilst Geoffrey's Lunuganga is a bigger Italianate garden with views to die for.

Connections to Colombo and Galle can be made from Aluthgama train station, which is just a couple of kilometres north of Bentota. Here banks with ATMs, bakeries and pharmacies can also be found. A holiday in Bentota is sure to tick all the right boxes.

About West Coast
The west coast of Sri Lanka is the island’s original tourist hotspot, blessed with numerous picture-perfect gold sandy beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see. These wide beaches are fringed with hotels and restaurants often hidden below the tall, swaying palms. Sandy tracks lead to water-sport facilities, signs point towards intimate spa and Ayurveda centres whilst stone pathways take you to bijou shopping malls where a whole range of island memorabilia can be found.

Local residents are friendly and never fail to offer their services; whether it is to take visitors bird watching inland, to a marine turtle hatchery such as Kosgoda, for a special temple tour, on a surfing safari in Hikkaduwa or on a scenic adventure up the Madhu Ganga River for a glimpse into Sri Lanka’s lush interior.

Between the bigger resort towns, the beaches (Balapitiya to Kosgoda for example) are more unspoilt and often deserted except for a handful of sarong-clad fishermen and their multi-coloured boats. But no beach is ever too far from the main road. Look up to the skies and you will see that the coconut palms in this western region, especially around Bentota, are often connected by tightropes used by toddy tappers - men who climb into the trees to obtain the sweet, milky sap of the coconut blossom that is distilled into the local alcoholic brew, arrack, which you must try at least once!

Just a short distance inland the scenery bursts with different shades of green as paddy fields, coconut and rubber plantations, verdant hills, lush valleys, mangroves, lagoons and foliage-covered buildings represent an authentic Sri Lankan village scene.

Since Nisala is situated in the middle of the Sri Villas trio, there are two entrances into the villa; one to either side of the living room. Using plenty of local materials in its construction, the villa has a contemporary tropical design reminiscent of Bali, with features such as tall louvered doors, stone floors, modern timber furnishings, calming pebbles and earthy colour schemes.

The ground floor of Nisala comprises a huge open-plan living and dining area plus a fully-equipped open kitchen to the back with concrete half-wall that could be used as a bar. To the front, numerous tall louvered doors open across pebbles onto a front terrace that’s only a few footsteps from the pool and furnished with easy chairs. To one end of the ground floor is a lounge area with a few books and magazines and plenty of comfortable chairs, whilst to the other end is a dining table seating up to eight. Among the contemporary furnishings are a few antique pieces such as a painted cabinet and an aged temple door that’s used as a coffee table.

Steps lead up from the ground floor at the back of the villa (where there’s also a washroom) to the two suites above, both of which are identical in design. Each has excellent views over the pool, garden and sea from inside as well as from their shared front balcony. Both suites have air conditioning and ceiling fans, and feature double beds with suspended mosquito nets, built-in storage space, a safe and an ensuite concrete-finished bathroom to the back with shower and unusual trough-shaped stone sink.

 

Bedroom 1 Double 4.8m x 4.8m Bedroom 2 Double 4.8m x 4.8m

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Double Master Bedroom

Double Bedroom 2

Key Amenities

• Internet (WiFi)

Other Amenities

• Air-con (Bedrooms)
• Baby Cot
• BBQ (On Request)
• Bed Linen
• Bicycles (On Request)
• Book Selection
• Car Parking
• Ceiling Fans
• DVD Player
• Equipped Kitchen
• Extra Bed (Roll away/mattress)
• Food Menu
• Hairdryers (On Request)
• Iron/Board
• Laundry Service (Extra)
• Main Dining (6 persons)
• Oven/Hotplates
• Safe
• Swimming Pool (Shared)
• Swimming Pool Toys (On Request)
• Towels
• TV (Local channels)

Villa Staff

• Babysitter (Extra)
• Chef/Cook (All meals)
• Housekeeping (Full time)
• Masseuse/Spa Therapist (Extra)
• Security
• Service Staff
• Shopper