Arhimser Villa, in Ranna, Tangalle has direct access to the beach 20 meters away. Built on an acre of prime beachfront land, all four 42 sqm bedrooms have AC and WIFI. The villa comfortably accommodates 8 and 2 extra beds at USD 40 each if requested, can be added. The gardens are beautifully landscaped with a lovely pool, manicured lawns, fragrant frangipani, water lilies, mango and coconut trees and the rare natural fauna and vegetation makes it a hidden gem ensconced midst the serenity of nature. The beautiful sunrises and sunsets make your day. The lounge and dining area and each of the bedrooms provide a magnificent view of the ocean and pool. Meals can be taken indoors or outside near the wood fired BBQ or in the cabana or rear open deck overlooking the pool and sea. The furniture is traditional carved teak wood and the walls adorned with original paintings of budding local artists promoted by the villa. The staff live on the premises in the staff quarters 20 meters away. The boundaries of the premises are fenced in and CCTV installed externally to cover the area outside the boundary. For electricity back up, a 30 kva auto switchover generator is installed though barely used. Guests staying 7 nights or more get: (a) free pick up OR drop off travelling together on request (b) free wash only laundry service with guest doing their ironing (c) 10% discount on all meals and drinks ordered. For guests staying less than a week transport can be arranged in a van or car at a discounted rate. Half or one day tours and excursions to the many attractive places in the Southern Coast including the Yala and Udawalawe game parks and the hill town of Ella are arranged. We recommend that guests carry some local or USD cash notes to buy the entry tickets to some of these places. We accept USD, Euro dollar and LKR cash notes as well as Mastercard and Visa credit cards. Driver accommodation can be arranged with outside providers at approximately USD 5-8 per night.

The meaning of Arhimser is kindness and care to all things living, plant, animal or human. Our staff and management are committed to ensuring that guests are treated with respect, kindness and care during their stay with us. Staff at all times tirelessly give their best to ensure that guests needs and requirements are catered to. We assist with arranging road transportation to places of interest, excursions, and special meal requests. We do not get a commission from any of our transport service providers and you can negotiate prices directly with those listed with the villa. We are a fully serviced beach villa with daily cleaning services and licensed by the Sri Lanka Tourism Authority ( Tourism Board). We do not sell liquor or wines but guests are welcome to bring their own supplies for consumption at the villa at no extra cost. For those who enjoy a wine or a tot of liquor we recommend the local Rockland Gin or the local beers which are really popular and world class and relatively inexpensive. The villa is exclusively for the use of the residents and we do not allow outsiders to use our facilities including tour guides and drivers. The Southern coastline where the villa is located is the most popular tourist belt in the country. The largest two game parks Yala and Udawalawe, surfing, snorkeling, diving and swimming beaches, the UNESCO listed Heritage City of Galle, the whale and dolphin beaches, the turtle hatcheries and the blow hole, the hill town of Ella with its cool climate, the famous Ravana waterfall, the 9 arches railway bridge and the tea plantations are all within easy access. There are a number of beautiful beaches in the neighborhood, The beach outside the villa is very pristine with clear waters and a wide, unspoilt shoreline. During the high season and other times when the sea is calm, the sea is swimmable. We are committed to look after our guests, being aware that as a stranger to Sri Lanka, it is our duty to take care of you.

The largest game reserves in Sri Lanka, Uda Walawe, Lunugamvehera and Yala are roughly a 90-120 minute drive. The International Golf Resort is a 20 minutes drive. There are plenty of surf, snorkeling and swimming beaches in the neighborhood where sea bathing is safe during most of the year. The popular and well known Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary is a 10 minute drive where a boat ride in the lake you will sight a variety of bird life. The Bundala Bird Sanctuary a 70 minute drive. A visit to the local markets, participate with the fishermen drawing their nets with the day's catch using traditional fishing techniques, watch the fishermen catching prawns at dusk in the lagoon 100 meters away. Fresh lagoon prawns, crabs and lobster dishes can be prepared if advance notice is given. We have secured special rates for vehicles from outside service suppliers for day trips to the UNESCO listed Heritage City of Galle, the game reserves Yala and Udawalawe, the elephant orphanage, Mirissa and Dikwella for whale and dolphin sightings and the surf and snorkeling and diving beaches in the neighborhood. Walking tours, visit a rice field, see turtles come ashore at dusk at Turtle beach 4 kilometres away. On a full moon night enjoy a BBQ of fresh sea food or a meat grill gazing at the stars sipping a cocktail. The popular hill town of Ella with its nine arches railway bridge, cool climate, the Ravana waterfalls, the tea plantations and the walking treks through the rolling mountains and valleys with its magnificent fauna and flora is a day trip. Turtle beach is a short distance away from the villa and there are other beaches within close access like Hiriketiya and Unawathune where one can swim with the turtles. The famous Katharagama religious festival is held in August where devotees from all over the island participate in amazing rituals including fire walking, dancing to the rhythm of the drums and invoking the blessings of the Gods. A cultural experience like no other.