Retreat Venue
Merchant House
Sri Lanka > Southern Province > Ahangama
- 4 BR
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- Sleeps 10
Retreat Venue
Merchant House
- Sri Lanka > Southern Province > Ahangama
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- 4 BR
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- Sleeps 10
Closest Airports: CMB (~1.5 hours)
Manager:
Jazmin Martin
About 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.
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.
Retreat & Meeting Spaces
Outdoor Dining
Dining Area - Outdoor 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....
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
Dining Area - IndoorMulti-Functional - Indoors 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....
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
Swimming Pool 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 a...
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
Additional amenities to enhance your retreat experience
- Surf Board Rentals
- Air Conditioning in Rooms
- Ceiling Fan
- Daily Housekeeping
- Hot Showers
- Towels
- Chairs & Tables
- Garden Onsite
- Kitchen Onsite
- Pool
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Airport PickUp
- Coffee/Tea
- Massages
- Parking on Site
- Wifi
- Yoga Teachers For Hire
Food & Dietary Options
Available Food Options: Venue Organized Catering, Private Chef For Hire, Grocery Pick Up Service
Venue Organized Catering
Type: 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 forefron...
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.
All boys help out in all spheres of the running the house, if you need anything at all, please ask them.
Surrounding Area & Activities
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...
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
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
Sri Lanka > Southern Province > Ahangama
Environment: Beach (near), Urban
Closest Airports: CMB (~1.5 hours)
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 t...
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 t...
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.
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.
How to get to Merchant House
Merchant House is located on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, is approximately 2 hours’ drive, 143 km from Colombo via the Southern Highway. Going directly from the house to the airport can be done in a range of 2 and 1/4 hours- 3 hour’s drive depending on traffic and time of day.
We are directly located off the Galle Road that connects Colombo to the southern coast. 20-25 minutes from Galle, Minutes to the beaches and bars of Weligama and 25 km from Matara.
We are directly located off the Galle Road that connects Colombo to the southern coast. 20-25 minutes from Galle, Minutes to the beaches and bars of Weligama and 25 km from Matara.
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