Lime House colonial heritage villa with pool in Thalpe, Sri Lanka

Welcome toLime House

UNAWATUNA, SRI LANKA

For over 200 years, Limehouse has been the former home to distinguished advocates and legal luminaries of the colonial era, offering guests a serene courtyard and an ambiance steeped in historical charm.

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Lime House villa exterior with colonial architecture
Lime House private pool area
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The Property

LUXURY AND COMFORT

Experience comfort and luxury at Limehouse, where you can unwind in four elegantly designed bedrooms. Each space is crafted to provide a unique and memorable stay. The master bedroom is a true sanctuary, featuring a king-sized bed, a spacious walk-in closet, and an outdoor shower area complete with a spa Jacuzzi for the ultimate relaxation experience.

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EXPLORE SOUTHERN SRI LANKA

Nestled in the serene coastal enclave of Dalawella, Limehouse offers a gateway to the storied city of Galle and its rich colonial history. Just moments away from Unawatuna Beach and a short drive from vibrant Unawatuna town.

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The Experience

AUTHENTIC HOSPITALITY

At Limehouse, we believe in providing an experience that goes beyond accommodation. Our dedicated staff ensures your stay is seamless, from arranging local excursions to preparing authentic Sri Lankan cuisine upon request.

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Our History

Limehouse stands as a testament to Galle's rich colonial heritage. Built over two centuries ago during the British colonial era, our historic residence embodies timeless elegance and architectural grandeur.

Originally home to distinguished advocates and legal luminaries of the time, Limehouse has been meticulously preserved, offering guests a glimpse into the opulent past of southern Sri Lanka.

Today, we invite you to experience the legacy of Limehouse, where history meets luxury in the heart of Galle.

Since 1820
200+Years of Heritage
1820Year Established
4Generations

Guest Reviews

Hear what our guests have to say about their stay at Limehouse Villa

My family and I spent a wonderful few days at this uniquely beautiful house. We primarily chose it because of its proximity to Turtle Beach and for its old-world charm. It did not disappoint. We felt as though we had stepped into a history book, but with all the modern comforts.The garden is filled with colourful plants, which attracted a variety of wildlife, including peacocks and kingfishers. The swimming pool is refreshing and our children used it often, when not at the beach. We spent much of our time relaxing and dining on the picturesque outdoor verandah. The al fresco bathrooms in flower-filled courtyards with rainfall showers were a real treat, while the air conditioned bedrooms ensured a very comfortable night's sleep.Uvin and Shehan were the consummate hosts. They organised our transport, provided helpful information about nearby restaurants and places of interest and went the extra mile to ensure that we had a fantastic stay. We hope to return soon.

Charnelle

Amazing Airbnb in Sri Lanka. The staff are so kind, and made the experience incredible for my group. They provided everything you could need - food, help with local transport, recs, and did everything to ensure that everything was perfect for us. They were extremely accommodating and made the check in and check out process extremely easy. The airbnb itself is beautiful and modern. Rooms have plenty of AC, facilities are clean and modern. WiFi is good. Location is close to all the main beaches in South West Sri Lanka. This was one of my favorite airbnb experiences ever, and I’d highly recommend to anyone in the area

Fangfei

Montgomery Village, Maryland

Loved it! We experienced living in a 200 year old bungalow with lot of modern amenities to keep you comfortable.Great location - you can just walk across the road to the beach. Turtle beach is also hardly 200-300 m away (we spotted 2-3 turtles while swimming there). A lot of eateries around which gave options to have our meals closeby. Unawatuna beach was about 2kms away and Galle fort was about 20-25 mins drive.Large, Spacious rooms with an open bathroom (which was unique). The pool was amazing as well, sorrounded by trees and chirping birds. Uvin and his friend were helpful and always available when we needed something. They helped us with our meals - delicious home cooked food. And we got fresh coconut water and fruits daily in the morning. The kitchen was also very well stocked for us to have tea, coffee at will. It felt like home right from the start and we were very relaxed during the whole stay - this property has that chill vibe. Totally recommended for a laidback vacation

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Experience Colonial
Luxury Living

Step into a world where historic elegance meets modern comfort. Reserve your private retreat at Limehouse and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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