Yachtman's House- Matara Fort is located in Matara, just a few steps from Matara Beach and 1.6 miles from Lakshawaththa Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Hummanaya Blow Hole is 17 miles away and Galle International Cricket Stadium is 28 miles from the vacation home. The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 1 bedroom, 2 living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the vacation home can enjoy fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Galle Fort is 28 miles from Yachtman's House- Matara Fort, while Dutch Church Galle is 28 miles away. The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, 20 miles from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
3 twin beds
and
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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The beach loft is built inside the historical Dutch Fort in Matara, on the beach front, to a contenporary style , open plan with floor to celing glass sliding doors, when opened can blend in with outside and vise versa. All the amenities, bedding,equipements are imported from Europe up to the highest standards. Open plan, 80 sq/m bedroom can host a couple with Queen size bed or could be shared with friends or family up to 7 guests in dorm style. If you wish, you can slide open the floor to celing glass doors to belnd inside with outdoors and let the sea breeze in or closed with comfort of Airconditioning. Roof top offer a 360 view of the ocean to surrounding fort's red tiled roofs and beyond. One of the last beach fronts of the Western Coast unspoilt by commercialisation, here lives a community of people surrounded by the remanents of the historic Dutch fort built by the colonial administration of 17th century. This is a place where you can sit and watch the daily life go by between sun rise and sun sets, both visible due to South facing beach. sea baths are warm and safe during "season", November to March. During monsoon season you may experience the tropical warm showers in the evenings. living here can be compared to living inside a post card sent from a tropical paradise
Yachtsman , living in Antibes, born in Sri Lanka. Love swimming, sea, montains,kayaking,paragliding,traveling. We are available on line for any questions regarding the property, there are 2 persons available 24/7 for any questions, assistance within 2 hours of the property. we speak English and French
One of the last beach fronts of the Western Coast unspoilt by commercialisation, here lives a community of people surrounded by the remanents of the historic Dutch fort built by the colonial administration of 17th century. This is a place where you can sit and watch the daily life go by between sun rise and sun sets, both visible due to South facing beach. sea baths are warm and safe during "season", November to March. During monsoon season you may experience the tropical warm showers in the evenings. living here can be compared to living inside a post card sent from a tropical paradise. 2h 20 mins drive from the airport to Matara. 1h20 from Makumbura highway bus stop. AC busses available every 0:30 mins from Makumbura highway bus stop , price is 1300 rupees . Walking distance from Matara town center. you can do day excursions to Yala National park and Udawalawa national park. Galle Fort 30 Kms, Mirissa , Weligama 15 minutes ride. our sister company Treklanka will be able to assist you in any matter related to your travel needs.
Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of Yachtman's House- Matara Fort

Most popular amenities
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Blu-ray player
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Interconnecting room(s) available
    • Fan
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Fishing
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • Landmark view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Baggage storage
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Yachtman's House- Matara Fort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Yachtman's House- Matara Fort

    • The prices at Yachtman's House- Matara Fort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yachtman's House- Matara Fort has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yachtman's House- Matara Fort is 2,150 feet from the center of Matara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Yachtman's House- Matara Fort on this page.

    • Yachtman's House- Matara Fort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
      • Beachfront
      • Beach

    • Check-in at Yachtman's House- Matara Fort is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Yachtman's House- Matara Fort on this page.

    • Yachtman's House- Matara Fort can accommodate this group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Yachtman's House- Matara Fort is popular with guests booking family stays.