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YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

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WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

Through Air BnB: you can cancel your booking within 48hrs of making it and receive a full refund as long as it is not within 14 days of the start date. After 48hrs period the booking is non-refundable.

Directly via the website: 50% non-refundable deposit is needed to secure your booking and then final 50% is due 30 days before your stay begins. 

IS THIS HOME SAFE FOR BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN?

Tamba PraNa has a swimming pool that does not have a fence closing it off from the rest of the villa and so can be accessed at all times. If you are travelling with non-swimmers we ask you to exercise caution. Those who wish to stay with young children will be asked to sign a disclaimer upon booking stating that they take full responsibility for the safety of all guests and that they will not hold the owners of the villa liable for any accidents.

 

In addition, there are 2 dogs at the property: Soudi and Unabala; both have been vaccinated and castrated and are very pleasant but dog and child interactions always come with some level of risk. The dogs live outdoors are taken care of by the housekeeper.

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Dogs are very much part of Sri Lankan life - there are 2 million street dogs in Sri Lanka and so most responsible home owners have adopted at least one in order to give them a better life.

HOW FAR IS THE VILLA FROM COLOMBO AIRPORT

Tamba PraNa is a 2hr drive from Colombo's International Airport. We can arrange a trusted taxi service to come and collect you for 23,000 rupees.

DOES THE VILLA HAVE AIR CONDITIONING

All 3 of the bedrooms have brand new, powerful air conditioning units. All other rooms and the veranda have ceiling fans

DOES THE VILLA HAVE INTERNET / WIFI

Yes, fast fibre broadband was installed in the villa in April and can accommodate streaming and video calls.

WHAT ARE THE INTERESTING SITES NEAR TO THE VILLA

Sri Lanka's south coast is known as the crown jewel of Sri Lanka with stunning tropical beaches, forts, temples and tea plantations. A few highlights are:

  • Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with beautiful shops and sophisticated restaurants - 18 minutes from the villa

  • Unawatuna, a bustling beach and backpacker style highstreet with boutique shops and restaurants - 10 minutes from the villa

  • Wijaya Beach, famous for its lagoon with turtles visiting daily and a great restaurant with cocktails and pizza - 10 minutes from the villa

  • Mirissa Bay, one of the only places in the world to watch Blue Wales - 40 minutes from the villa

  • Ahangama & Midigama, surfer towns with cafes and hostels - great for a fun day out and to get surf lessons - 25 minutes from the villa

  • Udawalawe, a National Park teaming with elephants and a sanctuary for orphaned elephants. Watch them being fed twice a day - 2hrs from the villa

Farther away from the villa we would also recommend visiting: Ella, Sigirya, Dambulla Caves and Polonnaruwa

WHAT DOES "TAMBA PRANA" MEAN?

Tamba is part of the original name for Sri Lanka. When one of the first Indian kings stepped foot onto the soil of Sri Lanka he was startled at its red colour and called the island "Tambapanni" which means literally "Copper Earth".

PraNa is the Buddhist word for the vital energy (sometimes described as "life giving breath") that nourishes us all.

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"Tamba PraNa" translates as "Copper Soul" and honours the cultural roots of Sri Lanka whilst also conveying the beauty and relaxed, calming position of the villa and the feeling that envelopes you when there.

WHAT FOOD IS INCLUDED IN THE BOOKING?

Each day you will asked by our lovely housekeeper what you would like for breakfast the next morning. There is a choice of tea, coffee, eggs, toast, fruit plate, Sri Lankan breakfast (strong hoppers and daal). You can pick and choose what you would like.

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Bottled drinking water is supplied at the house but all other food and drinks for lunches and dinners must be purchased by guests for their stay. There is a fully equipped kitchen with all utensils that you will need and an induction cooker.

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