The Frangipani Lodge was built as a private holiday retreat for its owners, their friends and those who value simple living, privacy and nature. It is therefore first and foremost a home that also tries to capture the feeling of being close to nature.
A SPECIAL REQUEST - Frangipani is special and we want you to enjoy your experiences there as much as we have. But when you do, please be mindful to leave the lodge and its surroundings as you found them. Please also keep the peace of the place intact for others to enjoy after you.
 The Lodge – The lodge is a long airy building sited on four acres of land adjoining the Kalametiya bird sanctuary. It consists of three cozy bedrooms, each with a queen sized double bed. One has an attached shower plus toilet while the other two rooms have a shared, separate toilet and shower. There is also an out door shower. The rooms are themed on the birds commonly found in our compound, namely Peacock, Forest owl, and Oriole and are decorated accordingly.
A long verandah runs the length of the house. This is where friends and family gather to chat, laugh and share stories. It also used to sleep in when room-space is inadequate and a futon is available for such occasions. Maximum occupancy is limited to 10 adults, or a total of 12 people including all children. However, additional bedding will need to be brought in when numbers exceed 8.
Electricity - Power is supplied from a low noise generator to run fans and lights. However, this supply is inadequate to run a refrigerator full time. Crushed ice for iceboxes is readily available in the area and our caretaker will provide you with some if you require it.
Linen and utensils - All linen, crockery and cutlery is provided.
Food – The lodge has basic self-catering facilities. However we encourage guests to obtain meals from the lodge, using the kitchen facilities for preparing “specials” and beverages. The caretaker’s Mum, who prepares them in her home, provides our meals. These honest, wholesome village meals are infused with the great taste of rural Sri Lankan cooking done on a fire wood stove, the likes of which you will never experience in the city. Try them. You will not regret it!!
Provisions – Provisions, fuel and basic medicines are readily available at the Hungama bazaar. Additionally, an early morning visit to the beach, when the fishing boats return, is always an experience and will enable you to obtain your stocks of fresh fish, crabs and lobsters. Our caretaker will assist you in obtaining your goods as required.
BBQs – An open air BBQ spit is built at the lodge. It’s a great way to spend a moonlight night, out in the open air with the sounds of the night in the background.
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