<h2>Historic Setting</h2> 15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon is located in Batticaloa, housed in a recently renovated historic building. The property offers a garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi throughout. <h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> The villa features family rooms with private bathrooms, including bidets and free toiletries. Each room offers lake and garden views, ensuring a pleasant stay. <h2>Dining Experience</h2> Guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving Asian cuisine with halal, vegetarian, and vegan options. Breakfast includes continental and Asian selections. <h2>Convenient Location</h2> Located 1.9 mi from Batticaloa International Airport, the villa is a short walk from Dutch Fort Batticaloa and close to Batticaloa Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Kallady Beach and Batticaloa Lighthouse.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Asian

    • Free Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Bicycle rental


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
5.0
Low score for Batticaloa

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Suba
    Canada Canada
    Charming traditional home; the owner has gone to great lengths to preserve the history
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a nice stay, the room was comfortable, the house was lovely, our hosts were very hospitable and helpful, we chose to eat at the house and had the crab curry and had a lot of fun watching the cooking with Malar and Ranjan. We only had one...
  • Karu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was run by a charming couple who could not be more helpful. The view was breathtaking. The cooking was excellent as they obliged us with other meals to order. The service was first class. It was the best value accommodation of my...
  • S
    Suriyakumaran
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    probably the only place in Batticaloa with a traditional open house and veranda with the classic view of Batticaloa lagoon with net fishing catamarans and fort a home stay rather than a nobody in a mega hotel complex and unnecessary...
  • Den
    Russia Russia
    a magnificent colonial-style house, every detail conveys the era. good care, delicious food. highly recommend staying here!
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice old colonial building with lots of character. Close to the centre of town. Exceptionally friendly and helpful hosts with tasty home cooking.
  • Marwil
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Prachtig huis in de oude staat, alsof eeuwen terug in de tijd gaat. Buitengewoon mooi gelegen met uitzicht op de lagune. Lieve en zeer behulpzame mensen die het huishouden bestieren.
  • Elcorari
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Wunderschön restauriertes holländisches Kolonialhaus. Alles sehr geschmackvoll und das Essen war sehr gut und vielseitig. Ganz liebevoller Empfang, wir haben uns von der ersten Minute an sehr willkommen gefühlt. Wir können diesen schöne Villa...
  • Federica
    Italy Italy
    Ho trascorso alla villa una delle giornate più piacevoli del mio soggiorno in Sri Lanka. L'edificio è curato e pulito, molto caratteristico, in una bella posizione di fronte alla laguna con una veranda arredata in cui trascorrere i momenti di...
  • Saskia
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Prachtig oud en sfeervol huis met zeer vriendelijke huisbewaarders. Voortreffelijk eten en aandacht voor de gasten zonder opdrinerig te zijn

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Property info

15LMD is a heritage property dating from the late 18th century. It was originally built during the Dutch period as an administrator's house. It has been subsequently re-built/renovated during the British period. The house retains all original features and has minimal renovation to maintain the historic character. The verandah has the best view of the Dutch fort overlooking the lagoon. In the late 16th and early 17th Century, the Danes, as well as the Dutch started coming to Ceylon. This made the Portuguese nervous and it was then that they built a fort in Batticaloa - not the stone construction that is there now but more sandbanks and clay mounds. In 1638, the Portuguese were displaced by the Dutch and Batticaloa was the first fort to be taken over by the Dutch. The view you see from the verandah of the Dutch fort is unchanged from the 17th century (you may have to ignore a cellphone transmission tower in the distance though). At that time there would have been a couple of sloops (single-masted) rather than the three-mast VOC sailing ships plus any number of "thonis" (the canoes) which were used for transporting goods as well as used for protection carrying 2-3 small cannons.

Neighborhood info

The area is central and very close to the market and Batticaloa town. The market is very lively and is well worth a visit. You could go there with Ranjan and choose your own fish to be cooked for your dinner if you wish! The historic Dutch Fort dating from 1704 is just opposite and a short walk away. Right next door to 15LMD, is a bright green building that looks like a mosque. This is not a mosque but an auliya or resting place of a Sufi saint. There is an annual festival. Further South, when you go towards Gal Oya, Dighavapi is a Buddhist shrine dating from around 3BC and was probably part of the Ruhuna Kingdom. You can see other ruins further south at Magul Maha Vihara, close to Pottuvil.

Languages Spoken

English,Tamil

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of 15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Bedroom

  • Linens

Bathroom

  • Towels

Living Area

  • Desk

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Common Areas

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Food & Drink

  • Room service
  • Restaurant

Transportation

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Miscellaneous

  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Tamil

House rules
15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform 15LMD Villa in Front of the Lagoon of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

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