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Sister hotel to the hugely popular Abode Bombay in Mumbai, Abode Ahangama is a beautifully restored 1950s bungalow. Set in the hip beach town of Ahangama, the south coast's surf-and-yoga hotspot, Abode is a fabulous boutique hotel for couples or groups of friends, who can book out the whole house as a private hideaway.
White-painted walls, a red-tiled roof and Art Deco-inspired touches characterise this very attractive property, which sits in leafy gardens within walking distance of the coast. Expect peacocks strutting through the garden, monkeys swinging between the palm trees, and the occasional kingfisher skimming the surface of the swimming pool. Inside, you'll find four bedrooms, each with a draped wrought-iron four-poster, the polished red floors typical of Sri Lanka houses, and carefully chosen antiques and curios. Maps detailing the owner's favourite Ahangama spots are a very nice touch — as are the slippers and bathrobes. Cool off with rain showers in indoor-outdoor bathrooms — the best of which is undoubtedly the semi-circular shower space in Room 4 — or kick back on the terrace with a pot of tea and a good book.
Generous breakfasts of fresh fruit and Sri Lankan specialities — such as fabulous egg hoppers — are served each morning, and lunches or dinners can be arranged on request. The group have recently opened their own seaside eatery, Abode by the Beach, which also has rooms and a more modern vibe. Head across there for sea swims and sunset cocktails after days of surfing, yoga or sunbathing by the pool. A brilliant boutique bolthole.
Groups
Romantic Break
Learning
Close to nightlife
Antiques
Yoga
Surfing
Cycling
Historic
No restaurant
Less £
Quiet
Rooms with balcony/terrace
Eco
Trekking
Birdwatching
Barefoot Luxury
Sit-out Terrace
Full of character
House party feel
Local markets
Great walks
Boutique
Chic
Quirky
Child friendly
Retro/Vintage
Safari
Beach nearby
Disabled access
Wellbeing
Wildlife Area
Contemporary
Exclusive use
Charming
Luxury
Intimate
Romantic
Secluded setting
Rooms
4 rooms in this hotelMassage
Speak to the team about arranging rejuvenating massagesNo restaurant
Breakfasts are served in the house's dining roomSwimming Pool
Outdoor poolCommunal Dining
Rooms with balcony/terrace
Airport transfer
Walking distance restaurants
Outdoor dining
Parking
Cots available
No pets
Sit-out Terrace
Laundry
Garden
Child friendly
Sitting Room
Disabled access
Suites
Bath robes
Air conditioning
Wifi
Safe
Learning
Close to nightlife
Yoga
Surfing
Cycling
Trekking
Birdwatching
Local markets
Great walks
Safari
Wildlife Area
"Unlike the well-trodden resort towns farther down the coast, this fishing village east of Galle still feels unhurried, with fruit stands outnumbering souvenir stores and a conspicuous lack of large-scale hotel developments. Over the past five years, surfers and yogis from Colombo and abroad have trickled in, transforming the area's terra-cotta-roofed villas into wellness retreats and cool-kid hangouts... Abode Ahangama occupies a 1950s Art Deco villa with four quirky bedrooms and a shaded pool."
Originally published by Condé Nast Traveler
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