Rock Villa is a wonderful private beach villa that was once an old wallawwa (manor house). After being caringly refurbished by Sri Lankan design guru, the property maintains its original architectural features of courtyards, veranda, and hand-carved ornate timber window frames. Interiors are contemporary and stylish, decorated with Dutch-period antiques, plush sofas, and colorful soft furnishings combined with contemporary art and sculptures, fresh lotus flowers and ethnic touches. The main wallawwa consists of two bedrooms and a living and dining area opening out to the gardens, whilst a newly-constructed set of rooms and a lounge area blend in seamlessly with the old wallawwa architecture. There is also a spacious dining pavilion overlooking the 50ft. swimming pool and gardens, which lead directly onto the beach (after taking a few strides across the simple, single-gauge railway line which runs at the bottom of the garden – most find the occasional trains interesting and unobtrusive). Rock Villa has six rooms in total – two Deluxe Rooms, two Superior Rooms and the Wallawwa Suite, which consists of two rooms and is booked in its entirity. Though it typically sleeps 12 people in total, two more can be accommodated with extra beds. Interiors are stylishly furnished with twin or king-sized beds and equipped with all modern facilities and ensuite showers. Other facilities include: a TV lounge with books and board games; laundry and room service and complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas. Relaxing massages can be arranged with prior notice. The beach here is relatively isolated, and safe for swimming and snorkeling during the season from December to April. Rock Villa must be booked as a whole and can comfortably accommodate 12 guests.