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The hideaway named Kumbuk started off as as a simple fisherman’s house. It was fully renovated some years ago and now recently updated by its English owners in a contemporary style using local Sri Lankan finishes; remaining simple and minimal while providing spacious and contemporary living spaces for couples and families alike.  

Kumbuk has its own private pool (12metre x 4 metre), a pool house with outdoor kitchen, dining area and shower. The main house has a double bedroom and twin bedroom (both with AC) with a large family bathroom, a comfortable living room and kitchen and a direct short (40 metre) sandy path to the beach. All our bedlinen is 100% white cotton.   The bathroom is finished in traditional Sri Lankan polished plaster providing a large shower, loo and basin.

The hideaway also has a staff house for the team, so they are on hand but located just behind the house and pool.

The hideaway is located within the breakwater at the western end of Mawella Beach on Sri Lanka’s beautiful south coast. The breakwater provides calm seas and protected swimming. Its a 200 metre walk to the main crescent beach which stretches for some 1.3 kilometres.

The prevailing onshore sea breeze varies in strength but generally provides the hideaway with a cool and airy atmosphere augmented by ceiling fans in all rooms as well as air conditioning in both bedrooms.

The hideaway is fully equipped for self-catering with china, glasses and cookware.  It has a fridge, gas hob, kettle & toaster.  There are no dishwashers or microwaves.  We can provide a cook for two meals a day at no extra expense.  The team are happy to shop for you in the local markets and town, sourcing your ingredients at retail cost plus transport.

Alternatively, guests can book and eat at local restaurants at the nearby hotels including the Halcyon Hotel, Tangalle Beach Club, 5 star Amanwella or Buckingham Place. Hiriketiya also has several restaurants, including RAA for Sri Lankan food, Bacuzzi for pizzas and Smoke & Bitters which serves excellent cocktails and food. 

The first and last three photos show the breakwater that now provides a calm sea for leisurely swimming. It was built to allow the fishermen an easier place to land their boats.

Beyond the breakwater lies the crescent curve of sand, some 1.3 kilometers long. Great for walking, running, swimming and surfing.