Merchant House
It's a house built to hold space to relax and enjoy. We focus on the quality of the service in order for you to unfold and land in a place with exquisite design run with passion and professionalism.
Meeting Spaces
Distinctive spaces for connection
Outdoor Dining
The verandah also has a dining table that seats 8 if you wanted to have breakfast, lunch or dinner al fresco during your stay, it is a great place to watch the activities in the pool garden and volleyball court, as well as to take in the flora and fauna.
Features & equipment
Chairs
Covered Area
Open Air
Tables
Dining Hall
There are several shady spaces around the house to escape and relax, parallel to the large living and dining room there is a 40ft. long covered verandah that overlooks the pool.
Features & equipment
Candle Holders
Chairs
Sound System
Tables
Pool Area
At about 5pm settle down with a cocktail to watch the various tribes of monkeys come out and feed, a bright blue kingfisher who has taken a liking to the pool also takes his nightly wash and dive in the pool( regardless of people being in the pool) at about 4pm and there is any amount of bird life to behold.
Features & equipment
Cottages
Sunbeds
Accommodation
Rest in luxurious comfort
Cinammon - The Master Bedroom
1 bedroom(s) • 1 bed(s) • 1 bath(s)
KING-SIZED BED WITH PRIVATE VERANDAH AND EN-SUITE BATHROOM
The Master Bedroom is some 500 square feet and has its own large secluded verandah, which is completely secluded, with a large day bed for 2, as well as indoor and outdoor showers double sinks, and a bathtub. Shower under the stars or inside the bathroom or both; it is your choice in this sumptuous master bathroom.
Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Balcony - Private
Bathtub
Private Bathroom(s)
Private Lounge Area(s)
Wifi
Lily
1 bedroom(s) • 1 bed(s) • 1 bath(s)
A beautiful light filled room with direct garden access, private patio and indoor/ outdoor bathroom with double sinks and double showers.
Lily is about 350 square feet, and has an indoor and an outdoor shower, and a private seating area in the front garden for guests to enjoy, have drinks or dinner or just read a book.
Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Patio
Private Bathroom(s)
Private Lounge Area(s)
Wifi
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Food & dining
Indulge in culinary delights
Venue Organized Catering
Food ingredients and produce are sourced from fresh markets within the village and surrounding areas, we aspire to source our own chickens and eggs from a local farmer very soon and it will all be very free-range and with sustainable and well-being farming methods at the forefront of our sourcing decisions.
All boys help out in all spheres of the running the house, if you need anything at all, please ask them.
Type
Venue Organized Catering
Activities
Craft and cherish unforgettable experiences
Fun things to do nearby
Less than 8 mins walk from Merchant House, there are two beach coves to choose from, the first can get quite choppy and is surf-able with great snorkeling, the second a shaded swimmable cove protected by a natural breakwater making it safe to swim and you can also snorkel at. You will be able to see Angelfish, Damsels, Parrotfish, Sergent’s, Bannerfish and a lot more sea life, at dusk, starting from about 5 pm to sundown, you can see turtles popping their head up while they are feeding. It is a great spot to have a cold beer and watch the sun set.
Ahangama is known for its surfing, there are many surfing beaches along the coast all with amazing breaks. Midigama village is about 1 I’m from us and has surf shops, and cafes catering for the surfing community, if you ever needed to ask any advice on where to go and where to avoid there are plenty of surfers there to ask. You can also rent surfboards here for your stay or by the day
Weligama bay which is 15 mins tuk-tuk is a great surfing beach for beginners and small kid’s, plus you can watch them with their surf instructors from the comfort of a Beach side cafe! W15 on the beach in Welligama, the sister hotel of W15 Escape a few meters down the lane from us, is our favorite here.
Less than 10 minutes tuk-tuk ride from Merchant House you can indulge in some kayaking and Stand up Paddle Board around the backwaters, take in the stunning birdlife and nature. Ask our house manager Jazmin for booking recommendations.
If you prefer to dive, then head to Unawatuna beach which is a 25-minute drive from Merchant House – there a numerous diving school’s all PADI certified.
Feeling even more adventurous head to Mirissa Beach and take in a whale watching tour, spotting humpbacks, blue whales and many more, the whale watching season is from November to April. The drive is to Mirissa Harbour is less than 25 mins away.
Less than 15 mins tuk-tuk ride there are a few turtle sanctuaries and hatcheries which are always really interesting for a visit.
Nearby activities
Restaurants
Swimming
Watersports
Educational Tours
Zipline
Beach
Location & how to get here
We are between 15-20 minutes to Thalpe, Wijaya and Unawatuna.
There are increasingly more holiday villas and boutique hotels popping up in the area, such as W15 Escape which is 100 meters down the same lane as us in the immediate neighborhood.
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