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9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
4 helpful votes
This is a well presented , well equipped 3 bedroom house with a great private pool alongside it. The owner lives next door, is attentive and informative without being intrusive, and helps out with things like transport and restaurant recommendations.
The house is a good 10 minute tuk-tuk drive from the main beach and town areas, situated on a residential road on the edge of town. There are a few small shops within a a short walk for ice creams and small amounts of vegetables. There are larger supermarkets a short drive away.(Arpico/Cargills).
The area is relatively peaceful, with a small amount of road noise, and the airport, a 15 minute drive away did not impinge on our stay.
Fantatstic value, great host, well worth a stay at the beginning or end of your trip to Sri Lanka.
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6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
11 helpful votes
Our hosts Geoff and Sammy were most helpful in organising transport for us, making suggestions on places to visit, and were the masters of discretion ensuring we had the privacy we desired, although living just next door.
Wow, the pool is much better than in the photo's, a real gem. Apart from a few days exploring, we spent most of our month in Sri Lanka in and around their pool. In all our travels over the years, this must be the biggest pool we have ever had in a private villa. the water was also lovely and warm and meticulously cleaned by Geoff each morning.
The villa is situated in the outskirts of Negombo, but there is a good supermarket by St. Sebastian's Church, just a 20 minute walk away. For the bigger shopping trip Geoff can organise a reasonably priced tuktuk to take you to the Arpico supermarket and back, selling many European lines, as well as wine, beer and spirits. The nearest bus stops into Negombo, are a good mile walk away, but with tuktuks being fairy cheap they are a good alternative to those who are less adventurous.
Thank you Geoff and Sammy for a fantastic holiday.
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13 reviews
5 hotel reviews
4 helpful votes
Had a wonderful three week stay here. Geoff and Sammy were great hosts - helpful and friendly. Brilliant pool. Villa is comfortable, clean and well equipped, containing everything that you could need. Excellent location as a starting point for trips around Sri Lanka. Would recommend wholeheartedly.
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
What a Villa.. What a Pool..What a Country ..A Big Big Thank you To Geoff and Sammy for giving us the pleasure of renting this wonderful villa for 3 weeks. We have been coming to Sri Lanka for many years now and never had anything better. Cant get a nicer Couple than Geoff and Sammy always there when you need them. We cant rate this Villa highly enough and would recommend it for any length of stay you certainly wont be dissapointed
Lorraine and Mary xx
Geoff & Sammy
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
Spent first 4 nights in Sri Lanka here with wife and kids. It is a great place with a BIG pool. Owner lives next door and will help you with places to visit, transport, etc.
4 reviews
5 helpful votes
Hi there! I stayed at the Coconut Garden for 5 weeks (10 days with my partner & the last 2 weeks with my parents), so 4 adults in total. Geoff picked us up at the airport, which was truly appreciated, especially visiting Sri Lanka for the first time. He is a great host and is always there when you need him. Having been at the bungalow by myself for over a week, I felt very secure. The bungalow is well looked after, offers everything you need and is thus well equipped. The outside shower is amazing!! After having been out on tours for a few days, you would treasure coming back to a nice, comfortable, tidy and very clean place. Negombo is also a good location for a starting point for excursions no matter where around the island. The bungalow is approx. 5-10 minutes away from Negombo city by tuktuk. The four of us loved our stay and will surely recommend this warm-hearted home to everyone who plans a trip to Sri Lanka. We will definitely come back again. It is the perfect place to stay at, so don't think twice - it is a choice you will certainly not regret :O).
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3 reviews
Dear Geoffery,
We stayed at coconut garden in april 2015 for a week. Geoffery met us at the airport & drove us to the house. When we arrived no rush to go to the super market. Every thing is provided. water , milk, fruit juice , fresh fruits , tea , coffee etc...
Many thanks to Geoffery for giving the opportinuty to stay in this beautiful house with a amazing swimming pool.
The house perfectly kept with a well stocked kitchen for your own cooking.
We highly recommended this house & will happily go there again. Thanks Geoffery for a grate holiday . I love your swimming pool.
greetings,
Vilashini , Marcel , Raymond & Ruwan
The Netherlands, Landgraaf
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