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Elliot House Ebony Suite with four-poster bed and dark timber finishes in Galle
Elliot House Galle pool deck with timber sun loungers and tropical garden
Elliot House Galle dining room with brass chandelier, round table and original art
Elliot House Ebony Suite with four-poster bed and dark timber finishes in Galle
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Elliot House GALLE

Starting from $1150
7 guests
3 rooms
3 bathrooms

There is a type of colonial house that announces itself with a white-arched facade and then quietly delivers everything behind it. Elliot House is that house. Newly restored and set on Eliot Road in the heart of Galle, it is a three-suite private villa where the architecture does a great deal of the work - grand corridors with patterned vintage tiles, arched doorways framing tropical garden views, a Meda Midula courtyard at its centre, soaring ceilings hung with brass chandeliers and walls lined with antique maps, blue and white porcelain and original art. The house has been put back together with the kind of attention to detail that results in a library study you actually want to sit in and a croquet lawn that exists because someone wanted one.

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Amenities at Elliot House

Elliot House Galle sitting room with cream sofas and colonial arched openings

Arched doorways, vintage tiles and a brass chandelier in every room

Elliot House Galle exterior with private pool garden terrace and manicured lawn

A Meda Midula courtyard built around a private pool

Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Bathtub
Washing machine
Spa
BBQ Facilities
Staff Included
Crib
Private Pool
Garden
Generator
Hot Water
Hairdryer
Daily Cleaning
Outdoor Shower
Netflix / Smart TV
Gym
Parking
Fully Equipped Kitchen

Location

75 Eliot Road, Galle, Southern Province 80000, Sri Lanka

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Galle

Experience a luxury villa experience blended with heritage, colonial charm, and coastal beauty through our exclusive range of villas in Galle. Our exclusive villas reside beside the iconic coasts of Galle, beneath restored Dutch-era mansions, or overlooking the lush paddy fields of rural Galle areas. Enjoy bedroom suites, private pools, gardens, and high-end services with this collection.

Get around

Bandaranaike International Airport
Katunayake
2 hr 30 min
Colombo city centre
Colombo
2 hr 30 min
Galle Fort
Galle
5 min
Galle Railway Station
Galle
20 min
Mahamodara Beach
Galle
5 min
Unawatuna Beach
Unawatuna
15 min
Mirissa beach
Mirissa
40 min
Yala National Park
Yala
2 hr

Points of interest

Ahangama surf break
Ahangama
36 min
Midigama surf break
Midigama
45 min
Mirissa whale watching
Mirissa
40 min
Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation
Kosgoda
1 hr 15 min

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Tell us when and we'll take care of the rest.

The Ceylon Haven Promise

  • Handpicked Villas. Only the best make the cut.
  • No Surprises. What you see is what you get.
  • Passport Included. Exclusive island experiences, on us.

Booking policies

House Rules

  • Children of all ages welcome;
  • No parties or events allowed
  • No smoking indoors
  • Pets not allowed

Good to Know

  • Check-in from 2:00 PM
  • Check-out by 11:00 AM
  • Breakfast included
  • In-house chef available for lunch and dinner
  • Sri Lankan cooking classes available on request
  • Bar area stocked on request
  • TV lounge with board games and poker sets available
  • Daily housekeeping included
  • Airport and island-wide transfers available on request

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund
  • Cancel within 30 days of your check-in date and the booking is non-refundable

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Frequently asked questions

Check our FAQ for details on villa

What are the three suites at Elliot House?
The Travellers Suite is the most classical - airy, timber-finished, with garden views and natural light. The Ebony Suite is the most dramatic, built around a four-poster bed with loft access and richly textured finishes. The Neem Suite offers high ceilings, vintage wooden furnishings and warm lighting in a room that manages to feel both grand and genuinely restful. All three have en-suite bathrooms and direct access to the courtyard and gardens.
What is the Meda Midula?
Meda Midula is the Sinhala term for a central courtyard; the heart of a traditional Sri Lankan house. At Elliot House, it refers to the lush courtyard garden that connects the villa's interior spaces to the private pool, sun deck and gardens beyond. The courtyard is the pivot around which the whole house orients itself.
Is cooking class really available at the villa?
Yes. The in-house chef offers guided Sri Lankan cooking sessions for guests - learning to prepare curries, hoppers, sambols and fresh seafood dishes using local produce. It can be arranged as a morning or afternoon session and is one of the most requested experiences at the villa.
How close is Elliot House to Galle Fort?
Five minutes by car or tuk-tuk. The villa is in the residential heart of Galle, set back from the fort's visitor traffic but close enough that a morning walk along the ramparts and back for breakfast is entirely achievable.
Is the Galle Literary Festival a good reason to plan a trip?
It is an excellent reason. Held annually in January or February, the festival takes place inside Galle Fort and draws international authors, Booker Prize winners, journalists and a culturally engaged crowd from around the world. Elliot House is ideally positioned as a private villa base for festival attendance. Accommodation during festival week books up months in advance - early planning is strongly recommended.
Can Elliot House be booked exclusively for a group?
Yes. The villa is always an exclusive booking - all three suites and all villa facilities are for the sole use of your group. There are no other guests, no shared spaces with strangers and no hotel-style common areas. It functions as a private home.

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