Villa Colombo, Colombo, sri lanka

 

villa colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka

A tropical colonial oasis in the city

  • SLEEPS 8-10

  • 4 BEDROOMS

  • POOL, GARDEN & ROOF TERRACE

  • FAMILY-FRIENDLY

  • FULLY STAFFED (housekeeping keep, chefs, butlers, security guard)

Originally the home of owner Hanif Yusoof and his family, the villa was born out of a passion to share the epitome of luxury, the warmth of a family home and a destination that evokes a feeling of home and a sanctuary in one of the most historic cities. The name, ‘Ishq’ stems from the Arabic word for love and passion. This serves as our inspiration to continually bring you experiences that leave lasting impressions. Designed by Channa Daswatta, a protégé of one of the most famous architect’s Geoffrey Bawa, the villa pays homage to Sri Lanka’s rich history, with balanced auras of Dutch and English heritage From the luxurious brushed brass fittings to the elegantly landscaped garden, our attention to detail is evident in the design of the villa, which takes you back to the old-world charm of the island’s colonial heritage and offers you the most unique luxury experience in Colombo.

Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka, offers a great, high energy contrast to the villas serene setting and manicured gardens. Colombo’s origins date back to the 16thcentury, and its port serves as an important harbour in Asia due to its strategic location in the Indian Ocean. The city’s ageing colonial-era buildings combine wonderfully with the rapidly increasing shiny-new high rises.

The villa is centrally located in a quiet neighbourhood, offering easy access to the city’s upscale restaurants, lively bars, healthy food cafes, excellent contemporary art galleries, and shopping centres. Within a 5-kilometer radius of the villa are ancient temples, museums, a golf course, the bustling fort, and the vibrant Pettah bazaar. One of the most enjoyable ways to discover this city is on foot, either by yourself, or with a knowledgeable guide.

 

Accommodation:

The villa can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests (including children).

4 Suites all with en-suite bathrooms.

  • Master Suite: is a generous and indulgent suite, boasting a separate living area, an expansive bathroom, and an adjoining wardrobe and changing room. The bedroom is equipped with a king-size bed and overlooks the pool downstairs. The suite offers direct access to the garden terrace. Size: 131sqm

  • Master Suite 2: is a generous and indulgent suite, boasting a separate living area, an expansive bathroom, and an adjoining wardrobe and changing room. The bedroom is equipped with a king-size bed and overlooks the pool downstairs. The suite offers direct access to the garden terrace. Size: 136sqm

  • Guest Corner Suite: Our Guest Corner Suite is a cosy, spacious suite

    featuring a king-size bed, armchair, and ensuite

    bathroom with rain shower. Size 60 sqm

  • Guest Pool Suite: Located on the ground floor, the Guest Pool Suite is equipped with a king-size bed, armchair, and overlooks the outdoor pool. The suite has alarge ensuite bathroom with rain shower. Size 50sqm

Location:

Ishq Colombo is a 40-minute drive (35km) from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and a 2-hour drive (120km) from the historic port city of Galle.

Dining:

Villa reservations include daily breakfast. All other meals will be served and charged for separately. Lunch will be served from the villa's ã la carte menu, while dinner will be personally curated by the Chef. The menus offer an array of options from Sri Lankan to International cuisines. They also offer specialty Memoni cuisine.All dietary requirements can be catered to - including gluten and vegan meals - and our in-house chefs are flexible with creating dishes off the menu. BBQs can be arranged in the garden overlooking the ocean, and will be charged separately. Packed or picnic meals can be provided to guests when venturing out during the day.The villa does not have a liquor license; however, guests are welcome to bring their own liquor which our staff will chill, store and serve. No corkage will be charged.

Facilities:

  • Private swimming pool

  • 24-hour on-site staff assistance

  • Doctor on call

  • Refrigerator

  • Iron & ironing board

  • Complementary luggage storage

  • Outsourced laundry service (chargeable)

  • Library with a collection of rare books

  • Dedicated workstation

  • Jacuzzi

  • Steam room

  • 2-bed spa room

  • Terrace Garden

  • Netflix

  • Bose sound system

  • Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi

  • Universal wall sockets

  • Private functions for up to 40 guests

Staff:

The villa has 9 dedicated staff led by a Villa Manager and includes Chefs, Butlers and Villa Attendants. An additional outsourced security guard will be present on site

Experiences:

  • Hosted city walks

  • Hosted art walk

  • Sailing trips

  • Hosted cooking lesson

  • Massages & Wellness