Kumbura Villa is an extremely special Villa to stay at. Cecile and her team helped to make my fathers birthday trip an incredible experience for the whole multi generational family... read more group. Nothing was too much trouble and we were made to feel that our relaxation was the most important thing on the agenda for the week.
The Villa and it’s surrounding area are truly a tropical paradise.
Thank you ‘team Kumbura’ for an unforgettable stay - we will definitely be back!

  What a place , felt so welcome the minute we arrive with the whole team waiting for you . And MaNgela cooking was so nice that we did not feel... read more like going out for dinner. House is extreme beautiful with all the modern touches. And of course love the pool ! Will have to stay longer next time.

  We had a wonderful time at the villa. Everything was great, quiet location, good food.
A great place to relax, worth seeing

  Simply divine.
First words must go to Manjula. Even though she was praised in many of the reviews, I was still blown away by her kindness, engagement... read more and her proactiveness to make sure we had a wonderful stay. She is also an amazing cook. Our family spanned in age from a 2 years old to 65 year old and some had American sensibilities towards food and others Indian. And everyone was thrilled with the food.

Cecile is a very good communicator and has built and designed the house beautifully. The view/nature outside the house is stunning.

Not far from Galle and having access to her Tuk Tuk driver made things a breeze.

It was a wonderful stay. A perfect place for our extended family to gather from different parts of the world to spend time together.
Highly recommend.

  Je ne sais pas par quoi commencer pour dire à quel point nous avons aimé, adoré notre séjour à Kumbura House…
Tout, absolument TOUT a été parfait (et nous sommes... read more habitués à séjourner dans de très beaux lieux), des premiers échanges avec Cécile à l’accueil merveilleux de Manjula et son équipe, en passant par les conseils et l’assistance de Jack. C’est vraiment rare de se sentir à ce point-là accueilli, avec professionnalisme et gentillesse.
Et bien sûr, la maison !!!! Les photos parlent d’elles-mêmes : elle est magnifique, située dans un cadre de sublime, et une atmosphère extrêmement sereine s’en dégage.
J’oubliais la délicieuse cuisine de Manjula, toujours à l’écoute de nos goûts et nos désirs…
Nous avons hâte de pouvoir revenir, merci à tous du fond du cœur de la part de Josselin, Héloïse, Armand et Arsène

  We had a wonderful stay at Kumbura Villa. The property is absolutely beautiful and the photos are a good representation of the property's current condition. The sheets and towels are... read more top quality; there are robes provided, and safes in the bedrooms.

Cecile is a highly responsive and friendly host. She provided lots of very helpful and reassuring information ahead of our arrival and was contactable throughout our stay for local tips.

The villa staff were amazing - always on hand when we needed them, but never obtrusive. Manjula and her team prepared fantastic meals (do try the passionfruit mousse) and organised tuk-tuk rides when we needed them. They were delightful with our 6-year-old son.

We were in Sri Lanka for a special anniversary celebration and our stay at Kumbura Villa was just what we hoped for.

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  Our stay at Kumbura was magical, Cecile and Jack were always at hand if we needed any help or advice. Manjula was what made the villa truly special, she made... read more the most amazing food and always made sure our two fussy boys had something to eat. The best airbnb we have ever stayed in, will be recommending to anyone we know who is travelling to Sri Lanka. Thank you Cecile for a wonderful stay.

  Cecile’s place is stunning. Our family had the most relaxing and enjoyable stay. Manjula cooked us the most delicious meals. We explored galle and the beach by Tuk... read more Tuk and spent the rest of our time and the pool. We will definitely be back! Thank you for hosting us.

  Un grand merci à l’hôtel Cécile, elle répond à vos demandes et interrogations. Elle connaît très bien les lieux à visiter, à découvrir et la culture du pays.
Sur... read more place l’équipe sri lankaise vous accueille chaleureusement et avec de grands sourires.
L’équipe est discrète et s’adapte à la demande des voyageurs.
Les repas cuisinés sur place sont un mixte entre sri lankais et continentales. Ils sont délicieux. Vous pouvez proposer des idées aux cuisiniers. Ils sont à l’écoute et inventifs.
Le cadre est magnifique.
On se sent bien dans cette villa qui est comme un cocon ouvert sur l’extérieur.
Des ouvertures partout sur la nature luxuriante.
Nous avons apprécié le calme et le chant des oiseaux.
La piscine est spacieuse et nous permet de nager devant la jungle luxuriante.
Les enfants sont heureux entre piscine, jeux extérieur et jeux de société.
Nous sommes seulement à 10 minutes de d’océan et nous pouvons profiter de la campagne entre rizières et cocotiers.
Je recommande vivement ce lieu.

  This villa is always a fantastic haven of peace and relaxation. From the moment your arrive. We always love sitting by the pool or the outdoor seating and watch the... read more birds / monkeys/ peacocks go by. The whole team is always so smiley and friendly and do everything possible to help and accommodate us. We needed gluten-free and they were able to adapt.

It's just 10’ away from the beach, a great mix of jungle / greenery and then beach if you want it. The attention to detail in the rooms, the house in general and the gardens is fantastic. Always so sad to leave, but we will be back!

  A homely and elegant hideaway surrounded by vibrant greenery and peaceful vibes. Cecile’s place is an excellent getaway from the usual hustle bustle, a luxurious villa in a tranquil setting.... read more

The cherry on top is the staff especially Manjula (the cook). You can forget about eating out once you taste her speciality dishes.

Highly recommended from our family! You will not regret booking this amazing place. Cannot wait to visit again.

  A true heaven on earth !! What a BEAUTIFUL place !! We literally enjoyed every single moment in this place. The staff are amazing and very helpful, and the place?... read more Indescribable .. My wife and two kids really loved watching all the different types of animals in the surroundings. Definitely recommended to everyone !!

  Excellent Villa. Highly recommended. 5 Star plus, plus, plus.

  This was easily the best Airbnb we have ever stayed in. The location, the pool and most importantly the amazing Manjula. She was such an amazing presence and her food... read more was out of this world! I’ve already bought my hopper pan to make my own egg hoppers at home. We all had such a lovely relaxing stay, it was great as we were two families with small children. Cecile was so friendly and helpful with recommendation of places to visit too. We are already looking forward to coming back next year. Sinead, Barry and Kitty Newman 🙂

  It’s hard to know where to start when reviewing Kumbura – it’s just one of the most magical places we’ve ever stayed. You are surrounded by beautiful Sri Lankan countryside... read more which is literally teeming with life (kingfishers, peacocks, monkeys, hummingbirds, etc etc). And you will leave wishing Manjula could cook for you forever, and so sad to have to say goodbye to her and this very special place. We hope to come back many times more

  Not sure if I've ever left a review for any place I've stayed at, good or not so good, but Ceciles beautiful home stands head and shoulders above all the... read more others.
Its stunning and exactly how I wanted to start this tour of Sri Lanka. The only downside is that I can't imagine that the other places we have booked will be half as good so we should have booked it again for our last few days on the island.
Manchula, the cook, and her team were fantastic. Amazing food and always there if we needed any help, they made us feel super comfortable and at home.
we were sad to leave but definitely plan on coming back one day.
Thank you so much for sharing your home with us Cecile!

  Ceciles fully serviced villa has the best of both worlds - the functionality and personality of a private villa but also the staff support and service level of a... read more top hotel.

From booking the Ceciles team were helpful providing travel instructions and booking, menus and local activities. The arrival was smooth and the actual property is attractive, considered and in immaculate running order. the outdoor areas, including an infinity pool overlooking Paddy fields with wild peacocks, were a highlight.

The cleaner, cook and security guard were very considerate going the extra mile to support the 2 families staying who has a 6 month old, 2 year old and 4 year old between us. Manjula deserves a special mention as she was truly fantastic and even looked after our children so we could enjoy our meals.

The perfect setting for a relaxing or adventurous holiday with plenty to do nearby! Nothing whatsoever to complain about!

  Ceciles place is not another air bnb property. its a home. carefully curated and done up by the host and gracious enough to let guests use the facilities. ... read more />
Kumbura means paddy fields in Sinhala and it sits plonk 360 degrees amongst luscious green fields.
Wake up to the diversity of birds mouthing good morning every day and peacocks preening themselves every evening.

Gods own villa types

  Was so lovely to spend a week at this glorious villa . We loved spending time by the pool just looking at the amazing scenery and listening to the temple... read more chanting. The food prepared daily by Mangela was excellent using lovely fresh ingredients . The house is stylish and tastefully furnished. Everything was super clean . We treated ourselves to a fantastic massage looking out across the paddy fields which was super relaxing . I would 100 percent go back and 100percent recommend for a fabulous holiday .

  Can't begin to express how much I enjoyed staying at this airbnb. It is exactly as described and more. Mangela deserves her own review. The sweetest woman greeted us at... read more our 2am arrival and made the group feel loved and cared for every second of the day. Coffee and tea orders greeted us every morning and the most delicious meals made with love throughout the day are all magic touches that we will remember about Kumbura villa.

  Amazing property, surrounded by lush tropical gardens and jungle nestling in the historic town of Galle. Incredibly peaceful and away from the crowds and touristy pockets. The view from the... read more pool is exactly how you see it in the photographs.

The team at Kumbura are attentive and immensely helpful. Cecile's home is an ideal place for a quiet yet exotic vacation!

  Schwer zu toppen. Das Haus, die Anlage, die Umgebung, die Natur rundum, das Team vor Ort. Einfach sensationell. Superruhig gelegen am Rande eines großen Reisfelds, sehr gepflegtes Ambiente, im Grunde... read more ein Privathotel. Wir waren drei Tage da und haben die Villa nur einmal für einen kurzen Ausflug verlassen. Man sollte jede Minute dort verbringen, was einem nicht schwer fallen wird. Hervorragend ist auch das Essen, das die Hausköchin zubereitet. Es gibt eine Speisekarte, aber man kann auch alles nach Wunsch bestellen und sich darauf verlassen, dass es gut ist. Also absolut empfehlenswert.

  This place is paradise on earth. We arrived amidst a thunderstorm and wondered where on earth the driver was taking us, as there are no street signs and it's... read more endless twists and turns. When we arrived we were greeted by staff and two very friendly dogs and walked into the most wonderful setting. We didn't get to fully appreciate this till the following morning when we woke up to see we were in the middle of a beautiful tropical garden surrounded by rice paddies. The rooms and bathrooms were amazing, the pool large and clean and so inviting, and the living areas comfortable. The staff were incredible. We were catered for with most meals as the food was so good we decided to eat at the house. It was so easy to arrange trips and transport through the staff and through texts. I can't recommend this place enough. our 6 nights were magical and one's we will never forget.

  Kumbura Villa is the sort of place you will want to go back to time and time again. The location amid the rice paddies and towering tropical forest is so... read more calming and private. I loved the wildlife, too - monkeys, peacocks and a huge variety of birds. You can also hear Buddhist chanting in the distance at 5pm everyday which gave a wonderful sense of place. The Colonial style of the villa sits seamlessly into the surroundings and the decor is very well done. Housekeeper Manjula is a darling. She is also a talented chef who makes delicious and interesting Sri Lankan food - so much so that we hardly ever had meals out. Her team Lakshman and Acini are so hospitable and friendly. We visited lots of nearby beaches, the tea estate, a rock temple at full moon and Galle - using tuk tuks recommended by Cecile and the team. The driver Chamara, like everyone else felt like family after a few days. I’ve been to Sri Lanka a few times but this stay at Kumbura was extra special. We will be back!

  We loved our stay at Kumbura Villa. It was very clean, comfortable and an ideal place to unwind. Manjula was a great cook and nothing was too much trouble. The... read more rest of the team were extremely hospitable. Cecile was in touch direct with us and with the team to make sure all was well. Standing in the pool looking out onto the paddy fields is a special memory. A great place for families (we were 5 with 3 teenagers) or small groups wanting to get away from it all. Beach and towns easily accessible by tuk tuk and the villa has a dedicated driver so there’s never an issue with waiting etc. A well deserved 5 star review - we are all keen to come back.

  We had a fantastic stay! The villa was outstanding: beautiful scenery, spotlessly clean and Mangela would always go the extra mile. We loved her cooking - 10/10!
Thank you... read more for the flexibility with our late check in and for looking after us so well during our stay.
We would love to return at some point and would highly recommend to friends and family! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  Cecile designed a heaven in heaven. Absolutely fantastic stay. The Villa is a treasure. It is really like the fotos picture it and exceeded all expectations. The nearest beach is... read more Kabalana beach - wonderful for swimming with clear blue water and great waves and far less crowded by the masses than Mirissa and Unawatuna. Drive by car / Tuktuk is 30 minutes one way. For a lovely pasta lunch try the sandhya right at the beach (adults only).

  Everything was perfect and glad to have chosen Kumbura Villa again. The gardens are beautiful and the area is so peaceful and quiet, a nice break from Galle and the... read more busy beach areas. As before the food is so delicious you hardly see the point of eating out. The house dogs are sweet and loves chasing (always unsuccessfully) the monkeys and peacocks.
We tried the bikes this time and this was a nice way to discover the nearby Koggala lake.

  We stayed 5 nights and absolutely loved it. Cecile has an amazing eye for beautiful decor and interesting artefacts. The house feels like a luxury home and the location of... read more everything from the bedrooms to the pool and outdoor seating areas - all so well thought out and so perfect. It’s an oasis. We could have easily stayed another week. The staff and dog were also great help and company and we loved the fresh, delicious food that Manjula made for us every day. There is absolutely nothing we would change. Can’t wait to come back.