Title: Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 home # Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields Villa in Unawatuna with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31859700/31859616/a35f51bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31859700/31859616/52c45ec1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, video games, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31859700/31859616/0f7a63e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31859700/31859616/ae747f99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31859700/31859616/a3b9b824.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At The Rice House, experience authentic Sri Lankan charm surrounded by lush paddy fields and a serene village atmosphere. Unwind in the infinity pool overlooking the greenery, lounge on comfortable design couches or bean bag pillows inside, and enjoy private bathrooms with each of the four separate bedrooms. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 144306 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields The Rice House is tucked away in a 1 acre plot of land next to a small village with a very authentic Sri Lankan Bakery. It overlooks the paddy fields and the only noises that you hear are the sounds of the birds (blue kingfishers, peacocks, etc), the water buffaloes, cows, the black monkeys that occasionally pay a visit to our jack fruit trees and the chanting of monks of the temple a kilometre away. The house has 4 separate bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. Each bedroom has an antique king size bed and a daybed, that can be changed into an extra bed. All beds have mosquito nets. All rooms have overhead fans and air-conditioning and high wooden ceilings with king trusses. The floor consists of hand made terra cotta tiles that have been sealed by natural wax. Three of the four bed rooms are entered via the front court yard with frangipani trees and a covered verandah with a big dining table overlooking the garden. The fourth bed room is entered via the paddy field verandah (80 sqm big). The house is furnished with a mix of antique and design pieces. It oozes charm and personality. Each guest should feel at home. Young and old should therefore choose their spot where they feel the most comfortable, sink onto the big bean bag pillows in front of the television, sit on the two 3 meter design couches in the living room, cocoon in one of the 3 rattan hanging chairs or hanging wooden benches on the verandahs or just plunge onto the butterfly chairs; once you are seated in these, you do not want to get up. The 6 meter high-ceilinged (45 sqm) living room has a television and a lounge area with design couches, chairs and poufs. Children and adults can watch television as well as play some WII games. In the garden you will find an infinity pool alongside the paddy field with a terrace with sun beds. Soccer or cricket can be played on the lawn in the garden. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limo/town car service - Car available - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Chef service ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,306 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91600000/91590300/91590261/7e2a72e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Satori Villa - Exceptional Sri Lankan Colonial villa with pool and full staff Heenatigala, Galle - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=91590261&PinnedHotelID=91590261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87140000/87138700/87138680/3c360500.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Divine Villa and Pavilion Heenatigala - Sea view - Pool - Breakfast included - Kitchen [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=87138680&PinnedHotelID=87138680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19210000/19208400/19208326/0c392e7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Villa - perfect pool - great garden - superb staff. 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 A car is not required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![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%7C6.00783%2C80.28744&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yPVDkgnCaMBo4QWABPw12DZBLNY=) Pitiduwa in Talpe Pattuwa, Galle district Southern Province of Sri Lanka #### What's nearby - Mihiripenna Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles - Dalawella Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles - Unawatuna Beach - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles - Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya - 12 min drive - 3.2 miles - Jungle Beach - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles #### Getting around - Midigama Railway Station - 26 min drive - Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 125 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kabala Sunset Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Angel Beach Club - ‬7 min drive - ‪Shanthi Beach Resort - ‬6 min drive - ‪Wijaya Beach - ‬6 min drive - ‪Sunset Colony Restaurant - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields located? > Situated by the sea, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Talpe Natural Pool, Koggala Lake and Dalawella Beach. Mihiripenna Beach is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful Staffed 5 Bedroom Villa, Very Personal Touch Overlooking Paddy Fields Reviews 10 ### 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 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keshan S. 26 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic place perfect for us Great staff So very peaceful Host and staff were very accomodating and tolerated our every whim Will be back again ##### Keshan S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nathalie N. 7 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Un accueil , un personnel et une villa au top Nous reviendrons au Sri Lanka pour cette villa placée au calme , 2km dans la campagne , mais avec un service au top qui nous a permis de profiter un max de notre séjour. ##### nathalie N. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefan L. 23 Aug 2018 #### Great staff, property, location, service, comfort, f&b Everything great, very much enjoyed our stay and would deft recommend it ##### Stefan L. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikita S. 31 Dec 2016 #### Amazing I stayed at the Rice House from 19-24th December with my family of 13 people. We had the most incredible time there, and if you can believe it, it's more beautiful in real life than the photos! I booked about 3 months before we arrived, and the communication with the owner was efficient and clear from the start. The property hosts 12 people, but they accommodated one extra adult on a mattress on the floor as it was only for a few days, which we found perfectly acceptable for us. Gayan the houseboy/chef cooked us the most amazing meals that everyone was happy with - a difficult task considering we are a family of meat eaters, pescetarians, vegetarians and vegans! The surroundings are beautiful, tranquil and relaxing. We spent days enjoying all the exotic fruits offered for breakfast, playing in the infinity pool and spending time with each other. In the late afternoon we would head out to nearby beaches/towns. It's in a great location to visit lots of south and west coast places as day trips, such as Galle, Mirissa beach and Unawatuna to name a few. The house itself can be tricky to find, but the staff were on hand to direct our driver and met us on the main road. My only warning would be that the road leading up to the house is very narrow - we had a 29 seater Toyota coaster which struggled to fit, but it's less than a 5 minute walk from the main road to the property, which was fine for us. The rooms are kept to a high standard, and the staff were always on hand to help us. We can't wait to go back and stay again someday, it's honestly stunning! ##### Nikita S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### francois h. 11 Mar 2015 #### superbe maison avec une belle vue sur les rizières Nous avons passé une semaine de rêve avec 6 adultes et 3 enfants dans cette maison de 4 chambres avec une piscine à débordement qui possède tout le confort moderne, et mélange astucieusement la construction traditionnelle avec le confort moderne et possède une jolie décoration avec quelques objets design.La maison est ouverte sur l'extérieure avec une très grande véranda donnant sur une magnifique rizière et sur sa faune ( buffle, oiseaux, singes...) où sont pris les petits déjeuners et les excellents repas préparés par le personnel inclus dans la location. Cette maison est dans un environnement calme et à environ 25 minutes à pied de la mer ou 5 min en tuk tuk. ##### francois h. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cinnamon Citadel Kandy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kandy-Hotels-Cinnamon-Citadel-Kandy.h4031542.Hotel-Information) > > [Habarana Village by Cinnamon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Habarana-Hotels-Habarana-Village-By-Cinnamon.h4031747.Hotel-Information) > > [Shinagawa Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Balapitiya-Hotels-Shinagawa-Beach.h7672790.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritance Ahungalla](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla-Hotels-Heritance-Ahungalla.h1526822.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sun House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-The-Sun-House.h15677263.Hotel-Information) > > [W15 Weligama](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-W15.h11560777.Hotel-Information) > > [Talalla Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Talalla-Hotels-Talalla-Retreat.h7088443.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Bey Beruwala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Beruwala-Hotels-Cinnamon-Bey-Beruwala.h8256226.Hotel-Information) > > [Avani Kalutara Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kalutara-Hotels-Avani-Kalutara-Resort.h4031708.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bentota-Hotels-Cinnamon-Bentota-Beach.h36466861.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun Siyam Pasikudah](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pasikuda-Hotels-Sun-Siyam-Pasikudah.h9272270.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Sigiriya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sigiriya-Hotels-Hotel-Sigiriya.h1609730.Hotel-Information) > > [Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tangalle-Hotels-Anantara-Peace-Haven-Tangalle-Resort.h11229814.Hotel-Information) > > [Vivanta Colombo, Airport Garden](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Seeduwa-Katunayake-Hotels-Vivanta-Colombo.h526350.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kosgoda-Hotels-Sheraton-Kosgoda-Turtle-Beach-Resort.h48743974.Hotel-Information) > > [Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-Cape-Weligama-Relais-And-Chateaux.h11470023.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Grand Galle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels-Le-Grand-Galle-By-Asia-Leisure.h24010679.Hotel-Information) > > [The Fortress Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Koggala-Hotels-The-Fortress-Resort-Spa.h7821441.Hotel-Information) > > [Kahanda Kanda](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Angulugaha-Hotels-Kahanda-Kanda.h11263998.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Sri Lanka - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahungalla-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Sri-Lanka-All-Inclusive.h14754284.Hotel-Information) > > [Pandanus Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Induruwa-Hotels-Pandanus-Beach-Resort-Spa.h11289546.Hotel-Information) > > [go camping](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Go-Camping.h23256271.Hotel-Information) > > [Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weligama-Hotels-Weligama-Bay-Marriott-Resort-Spa.h19413442.Hotel-Information) > > [Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwood-Hotels-Ceylon-Tea-Trails.h4045356.Hotel-Information) > > [98 Acres Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ella-Hotels-98-Acres-Resort-Spa.h15504051.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westbury Palace](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nuwara-Eliya-Hotels-The-Westbury-Palace.h48402950.Hotel-Information) > > [Shangri-La Hambantota](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hambantota-Hotels-Shangri-La-Hambantota.h15083331.Hotel-Information) > > [Taj Bentota Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bentota-Hotels-Taj-Bentota-Resort-Spa.h581365.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sandhya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahangama-Hotels-The-Sandhya.h18099343.Hotel-Information) > > [Cinnamon Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Habarana-Hotels-Cinnamon-Lodge.h1854476.Hotel-Information)