Farmstay vacation rentals in Southern Province

Lovely, quiet, tranquil and beautiful place. Situated right next to a huge beautiful mangrove lagoon which is amazing for kayaking. A 10minute walk from the best beach I saw whilst in Sri Lanka, very wide, sandy and clean, 2ith very few people on it and just a few bars. The water here is wonderful, soft waves and great for swimming. Not great for kids to swim in as there isn't much shallow water. The vibe at the accommodation is super chilled and informal and we were made to feel extremely welcome and at home. We would most definitely come back here, one of the highlights of our trip for sure. .

Really cool place to stay. The view from the room is incredibely beautiful! It is little bit far from beach, but not so bad. The breakfast was really delicious and for a reasonoble price - not included. I really recommend to stay here, because the place and the room is so cool.

What a special place. We travelled with three young children and felt so at home here. It is one of the most beautiful patches of land I’ve ever seen in terms of wildlife and the immediate setting. It’s so wild and pretty and yet the staff keep everything pristine like the pool area etc. The food was wonderful too. The safari was excellent and even my 3.5 year old managed it and loved it! We booked a transfer onwards and the van was great with a really good baby seat for our 9 month old. We met Madu several times and he was so lovely, just a very special home environment but suitably high end enough too. Thank you Madu and Kristin!

My family had 5 nights in this delightful house which was a perfect antidote to 10 days of rushing around the island of Sri Lanka. It was so relaxing and greatly benefited from having private staff who dealt with everything we could possible have wanted. There is a private chef who went out of his way to prepare whatever we asked for, 3 meals a day if needed. He only charged us for the ingredients required to prepare those meals which included a range of seafoods (e.g. huge prawns and seer fish), fresh fruit and very tasty Sri Lankan main dishes and deserts - nothing was too much trouble and he should be justly proud of his cooking skills, some of the best meals we tasted on our trip. They happily took us out on the tuk-tuk to local shops and will arrange local tours but we were "toured out" by the time we got there. The pool is fantastic (and huge!) and the grounds are constantly maintained by "Uncle". I cannot say anything but positive things, but do bring the bug sprays!

The owner and his wife helped us with any questions, were always in touch. Good internet, fast, but there are restrictions on gigabytes, check with the owner before entering if you need it for work. Air conditioning greatly saves from the heat. The place is 7 minutes by scooter from the beach, quieter than the main streets, we like it.

Absolutely magical place. If you are a nature lover, this is a dream come true. Me and my husband stayed in Ganguli for 10 nights and we loved every second of it. Gonapinuwala is close enough to the beach and nearest bigger town - Hikkaduwa, but at the same time it is far enough to be in a calm place, away from other tourists. The garden that surrounds the house is natural, so it feels like living in a beautiful jungle, with monkeys jumping on the trees and endemic birds sitting on the branches (Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill visited us!). But you shouldn't worry, it never feels unsafe, we've never seen any dangerous animals or anything like that. Chandana and Krishna are unbelievably helpful and kind, they just made us feel like home. They are always ready to give advice or organize transport. I hope they will read it, so Chandana and Krishna, let me thank you again! You made our trip even more exceptional. You are the best!

There were 5 of us at Sheeta's place and we felt right at home. Since Sheeta is from Europe, the furnishings and cleanliness are the best we have experienced in Sri Lanka. The place is a bit outside. You walk about 40 minutes to the center, or order a Pick Me for little money (about 270 rupees with a tuktuk). But you have your peace and quiet and are right next to the jungle! 😁 We had a great time and I would book it again anytime. 💯 Thanks for the wonderful time 🔥

We really enjoyed our time here, in fact the couple of times we went to the beach we soon headed back! We missed the peace and view! And the food was better! :) Such a treat to be so well looked after by Upul and Jagath, without them at all getting in the way. Lots of places in the garden to relax, lovely furniture, and great pool. Highly recommend!

Nice, quiet place to stay. The host is super nice and helpful. A little outside, but no problem with Pickme. The kitchen does not meet European standards. But you don't need it, as breakfast is offered. We would recommend eating out anyway. There are countless possibilities in Galle and surroundings. Secret tip: Koggalla Beach. Fantastically beautiful and empty. No risk of encountering tourists from a country that is currently rather unpopular in Europe.

A cozy nest in the heart of Hikaduwa! We were incredibly lucky to stay in this wonderful house! From the first moment we felt a warm welcome: our hosts greeted us with a smile, explained all the details of our stay and even left a small welcome kit with local coconuts - it was so sweet! Quiet, green neighborhood, yet only a 10 minute walk to the ocean. Special thanks to the beautiful pool, kids and adults had fun in it 24/7. Stylish interior with thoughtful design and all the amenities you need. The kitchen is equipped - we cooked with pleasure! Near the house is a garden with monkeys, peacocks, birds and other exotic animals. The hosts showed real care: they were quick to answer questions, and solved issues related to a comfortable stay. If you are looking for a place that combines homeliness, convenience and attention to detail, this is the perfect choice. We leave with the feeling that we have visited old friends and will definitely come back again. Thank you for an unforg

Our recent family stay at the Barefoot Bungalow in Hikkaduwa was nothing short of wonderful. The house’s lovely layout provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our whole family, with several rooms accommodating us comfortably and ensuring privacy for everyone. The property itself is beautifully maintained, offering a good room with all the necessary amenities for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The serene and picturesque view added a special touch to our mornings and evenings, making it a perfect setting for family time. The chef did a good job of catering to our dining needs, it was the overall experience that truly made our stay memorable. The bungalow’s staff were incredibly helpful, going above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and that all our needs were met promptly. Their assistance and warm hospitality contributed greatly to the enjoyment of our stay. In summary, our time at the Barefoot Bungalow was excellent.

Thank you Sonja for the best accommodation in Sri Lanka! Very beautiful and peaceful place with amazing and friendly staff❤️ Hope to come back next year!

We were in the villa for 30 days. (March-April). A huge, green, beautiful area, every day it looks amazing, the real jungle with monkeys on the palm trees(people are not suitable for people), with peacocks who often flew in, a large lizard visited the villa a couple of times). Great pool, which is also cleaned every day, the kids are excited. The bedrooms are also great, with good mattresses, cleaned every other day when they left the keys. The staff of the villa is very staffed, always busy with work, cleans something that cleans, sweats well done. There is always hot water, air conditioning, everything works perfectly. Kitchen amenities are stocked with essentials, only dishwasher is not working. There was a big crisis in the country, problems with gas, gasoline, with fuel, turned off every day electricity for 5-10 hours a day, but there is a generator in the villa and you do not notice it, the host of the house always found the opportunity to buy both gas for the kitchen and diesel for the generator. The host is a very nice, friendly person, was always in touch and quickly solved any issues that arose, organized a transfer from and to the airport, even made us a gift at check-out, which we were very surprised, thank you for everything, we will definitely come back. The villa is quite far from the sea, you need a car or bike. We took a car for a month and drove around all the beaches of the Sri Lankee, it was unforgettable, the ocean is a force. See you soon.

Absolute paradise! This place had everything we were dreaming of and more. Beautiful surroundings, amazing pool, incredible beaches around, super nice and discreet staff and three adorable dogs, which is definitely a plus point to feel at home! CJ went out of her way to help us settle and feel comfortable, it was truly a memorable stay, thank you for everything!!

A great secluded villa with excellent cook (try the curries) and a very kind and helpful factotum. Great for 2 or 10 guests. Wild life everywhere- peacocks and pea hen, friendly dogs, cow to eat the grass, water buffalo and sun bathing lizard by sizeable pool. Bring alcohol and mixers and any other vital items for day 1. Or order in advance Would return without hesitation CJR

When planning my trip to the South Province of Sri Lanka I was looking for an authentic, calm, modern, clean and one of a kind accommodation. The BoBo's Cinnamon Estate Duwabedda met more then my expectations. I am still dreaming of the soft breeze, the shy smell of cinnamon, the peacocks who visited us before heading to the next lot (this time a rice field), the smooth awakening early in the morning (gentle prayers of the Buddhist monks from far away, early morning songs of the birds...), the lovely Ceylon tea, the host's topless tuk tuk that brought us to the sea side, Galle and other destinations, and so much more... Catrin and Bharatha were caring and loving hosts. They were present yet discreet. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Very nice place, great for relaxing. Sunset beers in the backyard was the best. Sudath was a legend, nice guy and great conversation. Highly recommend

WOW, This is the best accommodation we’ve ever stayed in. the moment the gates opened we was greeted by chandana, priyantha and malani. a much needed welcome after the long journey. A refreshment and cold towel, was given to us by malani. The villa itself made even more special by these three Amazing people. The gardens are just the most stunning scenery pure bliss, the sounds of the wildlife inside and the surroundings are just amazing. Priyantha attends every morning and evening to clean the pool and surrounding garden the month we went was when the leafs fell from the tree he worked tirelessly everyday am and pm to assure the lawns was clear “for the children to play” he also took us to hikkaduwa most evenings, we would what’s app him and he would come and collect us. Malani also worked tirelessly cleaning the villa everyday and on 3 occasions brining in breakfast for us. Chandana Went above and beyond we went on 3 excursions with him. One of the nicest people ever.

I spent 2 nights in this beautiful place with my big family of 13. We all had such a great time. Kids loved the pool and all the water activities they had. It is located only a few minutes from Galle Fort which gave us the opportunity to do sightseeing quite conveniently. Loved the simple Sri Lankan buffet breakfast we had on both days. All the staff was very friendly and helpful. Have to mention Amarasiri, who gave us the best customer service throughout our stay. We will definitely visit this place next time we are in Australia. Saranga

we spend 11 nights at this place and re absolutely happy with it regardless of the barking dogs in the night and friendly during the day.