Back of beyond - Wellness Retreat, Tangalle

Debara Villa

The larger of the two villas, Debara sleeps upto 7 adults in two spacious rooms and loft. The loft is a absolute favourite with children! . Keeping in mind the needs of our elderly guests, we have added air conditioning to this cottage. We are thrilled that we can keep all our guests comfortable while not deviating from our environmental policy. It runs totally on solar energy! The verandah faces the setting sun and the Urubokka Oya…perfect place for a sun downer.

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Bulu Villa

This villas has two bedrooms(one double and one triple),a living space, dining room and kitchenette on the ground floor, and a lovely upper level for relaxation, work or as an extra sleeping space. On to one side, the estuary can been seen through the coconut trees, and on to the other the Urubokka Oya flowing down to the sea. But the real treat is to star gaze on a clear night.

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Kohomba Cottage

We had a lot of fun building this cottage and it seems the vibes have been retained! The unit consists of one large bedroom, open format dining and living space, along with a rooftop area with a fabulous view of the surroundings . The unique feature of the Kohomba cottage is the plunge pool we have experimented with…a new dimension to our pre-occupation with fun bathing spaces.

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About Back of beyond - Wellness Retreat, Tangalle

Kahandamodara, turning off just after Ranna on Galle - Hambantota main road. Closest main town is Tangalle (15 km). Named after the flocks of peacocks that strut across the land, this 10 acre retreat lies on the eastern bank of the Urubokka Oya. Open scrub land typical to the southern dry zone merges with river-side vegetation. They are gradually turning parts of the high ground back into a dry zone farm, whilst foresting other parts of the land.

Location of Back of beyond - Wellness Retreat, Tangalle

Kahandamodara, turning off just after Ranna on Galle - Hambantota main road. Closest main town is Tangalle (15 km)

Accommodation at Back of beyond - Wellness Retreat, Tangalle

One 4-bedroom bungalow, two 2-bedroom villas and one 1-bedroom cottage, have 9 rooms for around 25 adults. All rooms have attached toilets and hot and cold water. Separate driver's quarters are available at a nominal charge.

Facilities at Back of beyond - Wellness Retreat, Tangalle

Fitted with a fan, cottages are furnished with wooden flooring, a wardrobe and a desk. Private bathrooms offer a hairdryer as well as hot and cold shower facilities. Back of Beyond – Kahadamodara provides a tour desk and can assist guests with laundry, ironing and car rental services. Recreational activities for guests include fishing, hiking and cycling. A dining area is available for guests to enjoy Sri Lankan and Western meals prepared by the property. Complimentary tea, coffee and drinking water is also provided.

Excursions and Day Tours from Back of beyond - Wellness Retreat, Tangalle

Bird watching, nature rambles, helping out in the farm, learning to cook with Nelson and Mahesh, swimming in the pool, yoga in our custom built hall. Kayaking and boating with Wasantha in the Urubokka Oya to the estuary. Cycling, lagoon baths, beach walks, coastal trekking in the neighborhood.

Excursions to the nature reserves of Kalametiya, Rekawa and Ussangoda, Wildlife National Parks of Bundala and further down to Yala.

Historical temples and archeological site around Rambewa, Mulkirigala, Tissamaharamaya, etc.