Why House, Talpe
Set amid two acres of lush tropical gardens, Why House is a family friendly boutique hotel that offers privacy and seclusion, yet is just minutes away from the golden beaches of Talpe, Unawatuna and Wijaya. Eight colonial styled en-suite bedrooms are spread across the main house and two cabanas that seamlessly combine European and Sri Lankan designs to offer a uniquely elegant tropical ambience. Guests can take in calming views of neighbouring paddy fields from the wide verandas of the main house, home to peacocks, monkeys and kingfishers – as they make their way to the inviting teal coloured pool flanked by a pavilion where delicious meals are served, whuch vary from traditional Sri Lankan rice and curries to eclectic Asian Fusion cuisine. The gardens are large and secure enough for children to play freely, while adults lounge on comfortable sunbeds. A short bike ride away from the hotel is the beautiful Dalawella Beach, Unawatuna Beach, and the UNESCO world heritage site of Galle Fort. The property is overseen by the charismatic Henrietta and her beloved dachshund, Nigella.