A beautiful location, attentive staff, and an amazing house.
Our group of seven stayed at this beautiful villa near Galle Fort for five nights at the end of September 2015. We made a late booking through ownersdirect.com and found the owner, Mark, to be nothing but helpful with quick replies to our questions and an honest representation of what to expect at Villa Olu.
We were helped to arrange an airport transfer which was waiting for us on arrival and was both air-conditioned and comfortable (a must-have in the Sri Lankan humidity). On arrival at the villa, we were delighted to realise that it was exactly as gorgeous as the photos on this website made it seem. The four bedrooms were equally lovely with plenty of room to unpack for our short stay, water provided, and exceptionally clean.
After being brought fresh juice while enjoying the view from the cabana near the beach, the wonderful housekeeper Indra asked us what we would like to eat for the duration of our stay. The two members of staff were excellent during our stay; breakfast, lunch, and dinner were prepared by the staff to our wishes and were delicious every day. A particular highlight for us was the traditional Sri Lankan breakfast that Indra prepared and the Sri Lankan prawn curry which we loved so much we had twice! While the staff were attentive and we barely had to ask for anything we wanted before they brought it, they were also discreet and we felt like we were left alone to enjoy ourselves. A big plus for our group was that Indra was happy to do all the shopping for us including a quick trip for more beer on the first afternoon.
Our favourite area was the outdoor seating area where we were able to play our music through the inbuilt speaker while enjoying the sunset and the wonderful view.
Overall, highly recommended for couples, families, and groups of friends for a relaxing getaway. We enjoyed ourselves immensely and are already planning our next visit.