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Claughton House

Galahena Watte | Kemagoda, Dikwella 81200, Sri Lanka
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Claughton House
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Ranked #2 of 3 Speciality lodging in Dikwella
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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“Peaceful Experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Claughton house is another master piece of Geoffrey Bawa, that situated in Dikwella towards most southern part of Sri Lanka. We were given the master room and it was very comfortable. The room additionally offers a private small garden which you could have a cooling shower. Room amenities look bit ware-out but still comfortable. The huge garden was well maintained... More

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“Terrible experience”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

We had been researching our trip to Sri Lanka for months and were so excited at the thought of staying in a hotel like Claughton. It was the third hotel we were staying at and we eagerly arrived for a three night trip. We were greeted by an attentive member of staff and made our way to the Master Bedroom... More

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“An Idyllic retreat to relax and chill out”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

Claughton is a private house designed by Geoffrey Bawa, and situated in it's own lawns dotted with palm trees on a rocky mound overlooking the beach. There is a pool below the house, and the views from our bedroom were magnificent, probably some of the best I have ever had. There are only 3 rooms (make sure you have the... More

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“Villa avec vue splendide mais installations vieillissantes”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012 via mobile
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“un hôtel presque parfait”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
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Additional Information about Claughton House

Address: Galahena Watte | Kemagoda, Dikwella 81200, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka > Southern Province > Matara District > Dikwella
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 3 Speciality lodging in Dikwella
Price range (per night): RM547
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located inbetween Dikwella and Tangalle, Claughton Villa, a masterpiece of the late great Geoffry Bawa, was once a vacation home of a British National, who named it after his Mansion in Leicestershire. Claughton has been rented out since his passing and has built a name on its privacy, beauty, service and serenity. Overlookng the fabulous Nilwella Bay, Claughton consists of 4 rooms, a relaxing lounge and dining area and a fabulous pool thats built into a rock, right at the edge of the bay. ... more   less 

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