The Villa Verner panoramic padel court beneath the coconut palms

At the villa and beyond

Services & Activities

Padel, the pool and the restaurant are here at the villa. Surfing, snorkelling and day trips inland begin at the gate.

At the Villa, steps from your room.

The padel court, the courtyard pool and the table tennis table belong to the villa. The third floor holds the restaurant, which serves as a lounge and party space between meals.

The glass-walled padel court at Villa Verner, palms behind it

Padel Court

A panoramic padel court beside the house — with its own shower, WC, shaded seating, WiFi and free bottled water in the fridge. Open to guests for an additional fee.

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The table tennis table on the restaurant floor

Table Tennis

A table on the restaurant floor — open through the day and evening, bats and balls at hand.

Nearby Attractions, half a day or a whole one.

Mirissa and Weligama are half an hour along the coast, Galle Fort and Hiriketiya under an hour; Sinharaja rainforest and Yala National Park make a full day.

Hiriketiya Beach

50 min

A pleasant surf beach surrounded by a lively little seaside village with its cafés, restaurants, bars and small shops.

The coconut palms of Coconut Tree Hill above Mirissa bay

Mirissa

30 min

Famous for whale watching, stunning beaches, and vibrant nightlife.

Two elephants grazing in the shade in Yala National Park

Yala National Park

2,5 hours

Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife park, home to leopards, elephants, and diverse birdlife.

Activities, along the coast and inland.

Surfing and snorkelling begin a short drive away; the tea and cinnamon factories, the elephants and Sigiriya make a full day inland. We arrange the ride.

A surfer carrying a longboard through the shallows at Weligama Bay

Surfing

A short drive away, Weligama Bay offers long, forgiving waves for beginners, while the reef breaks of Mirissa and Hiriketiya provide consistent waves for more experienced surfers. Local surf schools based along the beaches offer board rentals and lessons, as well as private instruction for beginners.

A green sea turtle swimming in clear shallow water above a sandy bottom, a snorkeller near the surface behind it

Snorkelling & Diving

The reefs of Unawatuna, a short trip from the villa, are home to reef fish, sea turtles and coral gardens in warm, clear water. PADI-certified dive centres nearby offer courses and guided dives to wrecks and deeper sites.

Yellow parasols and turquoise tables in the garden of The Doctor's House beach bar, palms and string lights behind

The Doctor's House

About 900 metres from the villa, right at the water’s edge, stands The Doctor’s House — the best-known beach bar on this stretch of coast. Good food, cocktails and live music above the ocean; it is a few minutes on foot.

The entrance to Badora Spa in Mirissa — a red sign on the brick wall and an arched doorway hung with marigolds

Badora Spa

Badora Spa in Mirissa offers Ayurvedic massage — an old Sri Lankan practice built on local herbs and oils. A good place to go after a day of surfing, or a long flight. We arrange the appointment for you.

A cobra with its hood raised on the sandy yard of the farm, a keeper standing behind

Thelijjawila Snake Farm

The snake farm at Thelijjawila is a short drive from the villa. A keeper shows Sri Lanka’s snakes and explains how people here live alongside them. More than one visitor has faced down their fear of snakes here. Ask at the house and we will arrange the ride.

The white tea factory building among the Sri Lankan hills, a covered gatehouse and clipped hedges in front

Tsara Tea Factory

At the Tsara tea factory you can follow Ceylon tea from bush to cup — picking, withering, rolling and sorting, each step in the open. The visit ends with a tasting of the teas made in that same building. We arrange the drive and book the visit ahead.

Peeling cinnamon bark by hand in Sri Lanka

Rathna Ceylon Cinnamon Factory

True Ceylon cinnamon grows along this southern coast. At the Rathna cinnamon factory the whole craft happens in front of you — peeling the bark, drying it, rolling it into quills — and you can buy straight from the makers. We arrange the visit.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

The orphanage at Pinnawala cares for elephants left without a herd or injured in the wild. Visitors watch the herd at close range — the feeding, and the daily bathing in the river. It is a full day’s drive from Matara, so we plan it together with you.

The Sigiriya rock fortress above the plain, the lion's paws and the stairway with visitors climbing at its foot

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Sigiriya, the Lion Rock, is a fifth-century royal citadel on a rock some 180 metres high. More than a thousand steps lead up past the lion’s paws, the famous frescoes and the mirror wall. It is a full day’s drive from Matara, so we plan it together with you.

Two elephants lying in the river at bath time, two keepers standing beside them in the water

Millennium Elephant Foundation

This sanctuary in Sabaragamuwa Province cares for elderly and rescued elephants. Visitors walk alongside the animals and watch them bathe in the river. It is a full day’s drive from Matara, so we plan it together with you.

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