River House near Bundala, Yala Uda Walawe Parks

A one acre hideaway is bordered on two sides by two small rivers (streams). Many Birds and wild life and at times an elephant may cross the stream on moonlit night. Next to Bundala National Park, 45 minutes to Yala and 1 hour to Uda Walawe. The Chalet is open plan sleeping and seating area, two modern bathrooms, large veranda by the stream. steps to the stream a bath. The Chalet will be given to one family at a time, so even if you are only 2 people you will have it only to yourself. Basic and beautiful. This is a place for true nature lovers. This one acre hideaway is bordered on two sides by small rivers (streams). The dry zone scrub that surrounds the house is not landscaped but we do plant native jungle trees that are a haven for birds. It is called River House, because it is very secluded and feels like being in a place best described in story books, due to the two waterways. Yet, it is in close proximity to the Tissamaharama Road [also called the Colombo Galle Highway - CGH], 10 minutes by tuk tuk. And if you are truly blessed, on a moonlit night you may see an elephant cross the stream for a wander in your garden. The wattle and daub architecture is characteristic of a typical village house but it is lockable. The house consists of an open plan sleeping and seating area, two modern bathrooms and a large veranda for relaxing by the stream. steps built into the bank takes you down for a quick bath before lunch. As this is our holiday home we are not available on site all the time. However there is a caretaker and cook on the property and I am contactable on my mobile 24/7 . There is a menu you could choose from made by our cook who makes delicious local food at very reasonable rates. Hambantota, also has a large supermarket and a few restaurants. Safari jeeps and Kalametiya lagoon boat safaris can be organised. Attractions nearby Yala National Park 45 minutes Bundala bird sanctuary 20 minutes Udawalawe National Park 1 hour Kalametiya bird sanctuary 30 minutes Lunugamvehera National Park 1 hour Kataragama (holy site/temples) 1 hour Usangoda beach. 45 minutes Galle (world heritage listed fort) 2 hours