Three kilometres inland from Tangalle, the road narrows through paddy fields and a scatter of ancient palm and teak before it reaches Wagegoda, the village where Don Hendrick Wickramarathne raised the district's first stone house in the early twentieth century. What was a neglected plot when it was found in 2010 is now Villa Don Hendrick, an adults-only bed and breakfast of two bungalows set in four acres of tropical garden. For anyone who wants a week with nothing scheduled beyond the paddy fields outside the window.
The garden came first: jackfruit, lime, and ancient palm and teak left standing long before anyone thought to build here, four acres of it around the old stone house. An outdoor kitchen, added only recently, sits open to that garden so guests can cook for themselves or watch someone else do it under the same trees. There are two bungalows, which is why breakfast can be carried to whichever table you choose and the infinity pool rarely holds more than one other couple. Nights are quiet enough that the paddy fields outside carry further than the road does. Raf and Harold, who found the place neglected in 2010 and have kept it running for fourteen years since, still do much of the cooking themselves.
Villa Don Hendrick sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, read on 11 August 2026. A house whose rule drops below eighteen, or stops naming an age, is taken off HUSH — how every house is checked.
The infinity pool is the heart of the garden: sixteen metres of green-tiled water surrounded by palms and looking out over the pond, deep enough for a proper swim and calm enough for a long float. Two carved stone heads keep watch from the far edge, and an L-shaped terrace of sun-beds, umbrellas and towels runs alongside it for the drying-off hours.
Each of the three bungalows sits apart in the greenery, private behind its own veranda with a ceiling fan turning overhead. Beds are four-posters draped in mosquito netting and dressed with bold botanical prints against calm white walls; a secretaire, a minibar and a personal safe round out the room. With little between you and the garden's sounds, mornings here arrive gently and unhurried.
Diving (off-site)Hiking (off-site)Kayak or canoe (off-site)Windsurfing (off-site)
3 nights · 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-26 · 2 adults
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Everything! This is the second time we have stayed at this accommodation. Bungalow is clean and well furnished with so much attention to detail, and situated in beautiful well maintained grounds overlooking the...
What more can be added about these fantastic hosts Raf & Harold.............well not much really, they are gifted when it comes to hosting and making your holiday a memorable experience. Villa Don Hendrick is also...
It's a paradise concerning everything. Garden, pool, buildings, comfort, breakfast. In my opinion a private hosted accommodation can not be better. Harold and Raff (in alphabetical order) are so charming, warm...
A beautiful property with just 3 bungalows in the well manicured grounds. Peacocks, monkeys and monitor lizards all roam the garden. Everything at Villa DH was so well thought out, down to the timer on the fridge so...
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Surrounded by Nature: Nestled in the serene village of Wagegoda, Boutique B&B Villa Don Hendrick offers a tranquil escape surrounded by lush paddy fields.
Luxurious Amenities: Each villa boasts a safety deposit box, complimentary minibar, and a Nespresso coffee machine. The en-suite bathrooms feature a walk-in shower, bidet, and premium toiletries for a pampering experience.
Exclusive Facilities: Spanning 4 acres, the property includes an old colonial house, one-bedroom villas, an infinity pool with a sundeck, a massage pavilion, and an outdoor kitchen. Guests can also indulge in airport transfers and curated day trips for a seamless stay.
Experience a harmonious blend of luxury and nature at Boutique B&B Villa Don Hendrick. Book now for an unforgettable retreat.
Please note that the property is an adult only property, and will only accept adults above the age of 18 years old.
Guests are required to show a photo identification upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform 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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.
The house lists these as things to do from here. Where a line is marked off-site it is not on the property — a dive site, a trail, a stable. That mark is ours, not theirs.
Added only in the past few years, at the edge of the four-acre garden, it's shared cooking space among whoever else is staying. Or hand the evening over to Harold, who still does much of the cooking himself.
Have it carried to the bungalow instead of to the garden tables, and eat it on your own terrace among the jackfruit and lime trees.
Arranged on request, built around whatever the garden and the morning market turned up. Ask a day ahead so there's time to plan it properly.
Canoeing is arranged from the property itself, out into the water around Wagegoda's paddy fields, then back to the pool and a chair in the shade of the garden.
Answered from what the house itself publishes.
Yes. Villa Don Hendrick, a boutique bed & breakfast in Tangalle, Sri Lanka, sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, so every guest on site is 18 or older. We last read the rule on 11 August 2026.
No. The minimum age at Villa Don Hendrick is 18, and it is the house's own rule rather than a preference — anyone younger cannot book or stay. This page quotes where the rule is written.
Villa Don Hendrick is a boutique bed & breakfast in Tangalle, Sri Lanka. Its own site is https://www.villadonhendrick.com/.
Check-in at Villa Don Hendrick is from 02 PM and check-out is by 11 AM, as the house lists them.
No — Villa Don Hendrick lists itself as not accepting pets. Ask the house before you book if it matters to your trip.
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Every house here is adults only: the property's own rules set a minimum age of eighteen. Whether a dog may come is on each page.
