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Aerial view of the Villa 1740 facade and rooftop terrace
Aerial view of the Galle Fort peninsula and coastline
Aerial view of Galle Fort rooftops and spires at dusk
Aerial view of the Villa 1740 facade and rooftop terrace
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Villa 1740 GALLE

Starting from $550
6 guests
3 rooms
3 bathrooms

Galle Fort has plenty of old houses, but very few that have been renovated with this much restraint. Villa 1740 sits on Pedlar Street, inside the UNESCO walls, behind a whitewashed facade and a small brass plaque that gives away only the year and the address. Step through the arched entrance and the Fort’s noise falls away: a colonnaded courtyard opens onto a frangipani tree, the ceilings climb to full Dutch height, and the light does what it has done in these rooms for nearly three centuries, moving slowly across lime plaster and teak.

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Location

Pedlar Street, Galle Fort, Southern Province

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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

Dharmapala Park
Galle
5 min
Galle Lighthouse
Galle
8 min
Galle Railway Station
Galle
5 min
Colombo City
Colombo
1 hr 45 min

Points of interest

Unawatuna Beach
Unawatuna
15 min
Koggala Lake
Koggala
25 min
Hikkaduwa Beach
Hikkaduwa
30 min
Mirissa Beach
Mirissa
55 min

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  • No Surprises. What you see is what you get.
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Booking policies

House Rules

  • Minimum age for primary guest: 18 years
  • Children of all ages welcome
  • No smoking inside the villa
  • No events or functions without prior approval
  • No pets permitted

Good to Know

  • Check-in from 2:00 PM
  • Check-out by 12:00 PM
  • Fully staffed, including a private chef, housekeeper and butler
  • Meals prepared to order, local and international cuisine

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

Frequently asked questions

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Does the villa have a pool?
No. Villa 1740 is a heritage house built for walking the Fort, and the nearest swimming beach at Unawatuna is about 15 minutes away by car.
Where exactly is it?
On Pedlar Street, inside the UNESCO World Heritage walls of Galle Fort, a five minute walk from Dharmapala Park.
Is there air conditioning?
Yes, air conditioning is available in the villa.
Can breakfast be arranged?
Yes, breakfast is available on site on request.
Is there a rooftop?
Yes, a rooftop guest lounge looks out over the Fort’s terracotta roofs and, beyond them, the ocean.
Can airport transfers and tours be arranged?
Yes, airport transfers, bicycle tours and walking tours can all be arranged through the villa team.
Is laundry available?
Yes, laundry and dry cleaning are offered.

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