Title: Beautiful sea facing Villa on Talpe beach, Galle Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Beautiful sea facing Villa on Talpe beach, Galle Family fun on the beach ## Photo gallery for Beautiful sea facing Villa on Talpe beach, Galle ![On the beach - Beautiful sea facing Villa on Talpe beach, Galle (Talpe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89660000/89650300/89650286/6595c311.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - Beautiful sea facing Villa on Talpe beach, Galle (Talpe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89660000/89650300/89650286/2e08d2f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful sea facing Villa on Talpe beach, Galle (Talpe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89660000/89650300/89650286/c05c7768.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Beautiful sea facing Villa on Talpe beach, Galle (Talpe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89660000/89650300/89650286/55c10310.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Beautiful sea facing Villa on Talpe beach, Galle (Talpe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89660000/89650300/89650286/0b97ed1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the Gold Coast of Sri Lanka, Podi Gedera offers a tranquil retreat with direct beach access and an outdoor patio where you can unwind while watching life go by against the Indian Ocean's picturesque backdrop. With a fully-equipped kitchen, private garden access, and fast WiFi throughout this tropical paradise is perfect for couples or solo travelers. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available £71 includes taxes & fees 22 Jan - 23 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful sea facing Villa on Talpe beach, Galle Podi Gedera, is a tropical paradise, ideal for a couple or single traveller located on the Gold Coast of Sri Lanka. Situated right on the beach and overlooking the famous rock pools of Talpe - the location differs from most in that due to the reef forms an natural ‘swimming pool’ which allows safe swimming over the majority of the year. The space Podi Gedura means little house in Sinhalese which describes the place very well. The smart lay out when shared by a couple or a single globetrotter gives a feeling of having everything you need in a holiday house, especially as it is located directly in front of the palm tree lined sea. From this perfect location the private outdoor patio allows you to watch life go by against the back ground of the beautiful Indian Ocean. A proper kitchen with a big stove, oven, fridge freezer, cooking utensils and crockery will allow you full independence if required. If you don’t fancy cooking street food is available 2 min walk from the front door - far enough not bother you but close enough for a quick supply of hoppers, string hoppers and simple curry. (If needed we can also arrange Sri Lankan food to be delivered cooked right to your door as well). The living room is well equipped with table and chairs for dealing with the emails which always need attention and should you want the air con to cool it further, leave the bedroom door slightly open and voila the apartment cools down quickly. The whole flat has the fastest WiFi possible in Sri Lanka as well. Guest access Guests have full access to the whole of the sea facing bottom apartment and all of the garden. Podi Gedara is one of a kind. It is rare to find a place where you can watch an azure blue kingfisher perched on a bough only two meters from the window, or a shoal of fish less than a metre away. The Podi Gedara kitchen shutters open directly onto this scene and the large adjoining stone paved terrace provides you with the perfect setting where you can watch these wonderful events.or alternatively take a more active role and swim in the sea itself. Other things to note If you do not enjoy cooking etc or simply need a holiday. Breakfast/lunch/dinners can be arranged. Should want to create a surprise for a loved one. Contact us and let’s discuss and let’s see what we can do! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - Outdoor shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - No lift - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100970000/100965300/100965213/w1025h603x0y80-b3dc58d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### K villa Vacation home with 2 private rooms Family friendly Near The beach AHUNGALLA - 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Galle District, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Unawatuna Beach and Mirissa Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider National Maritime Museum, or check out an event or a game at Galle International Cricket Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Talpe travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Unawatuna-Talpe.dx6348270) [View more Apartments in Talpe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Talpe-Apartments.d6348270-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C5.99551%2C80.28583&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bdJbMwWpsjWXq9t-9sL08kfB8C4=) Talpe, Southern Province ### What's nearby - Talpe Natural Pool \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Mihiripenna Beach \- 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Unawatuna Beach \- 5 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Jungle Beach \- 10 min drive \- 5.7 miles - Mirissa Beach \- 30 min drive \- 17.9 miles ### Getting around - Midigama Railway Station - 20 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Kabala Sunset Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Shanthi Beach Resort - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sunset Colony Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Summer Garden - ‬4 min drive - ‪Kk Beach Bar - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful sea facing Villa on Talpe beach, Galle pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful sea facing Villa on Talpe beach, Galle? ### How much is parking at Beautiful sea facing Villa on Talpe beach, Galle? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful sea facing Villa on Talpe beach, Galle? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful sea facing Villa on Talpe beach, Galle? ### Where is Beautiful sea facing Villa on Talpe beach, Galle located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful sea facing Villa on Talpe beach, Galle Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Birgit B. 23 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Was soll ich sagen, dass ist ein traumhafter Platz mit allem was das Herz begehrt, Garten, Terasse, Meer , Reef einfach paradiesisch. Danke Rebecca das wir hier seien durften und wir für weitere 5 Tage verlängern konnten. Wir können es nur wärmstens empfehlen Birgit und Mumu ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d65b43b5-61b7-4719-9e98-6f24e6f20c24-1763891517245.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a0159012-adef-4193-aa83-cbf9dd66cde2-1763891524734.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8b8e823b-91cf-4be8-9af6-38b7a8a79652-1763891520577.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8cf01fcb-fc1b-4b38-9602-cd457032cb3f-1763891523711.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Birgit B. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Birgit B. 23 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Danke für diesen traumhaften Platz mit diesem wunderschönen Garten. Die Terasse grenzt direkt am Meer und wir haben es sehr genossen hier seien zu dürfen. Wir haben am selben Tag für weitere 5 Tage verlängert. Vielen lieben Dank Rebecca, dass du es möglich gemacht hast. Und Danke Kalum das du dich um alles gekümmert hast. Wir können es nur wärmstens weiter empfehlen, Birgit und Mumu ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8d55acf1-2115-4a4e-9f39-ef025e0c40c5-1763886821770.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ec99d2f1-74e7-47a4-b479-f8115b975861-1763886823966.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/16f8340f-32cf-433a-91ce-41d67031ff05-1763886825931.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c48d0bfd-5827-47e6-a5d2-40a3fbf43557-1763886827057.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Birgit B. 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