The Elysium boutique villa pension is for rent as a complete villa or on an individual room basis. The villa is established on Mihiripenna beach in Thalpe which is 6 kilometres east of Galle. Galle is grandly known for Galle Fort, a colonial town initially established by the Portuguese but later fortified by the Dutch. Galle Fort is a real, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after numberless than 423 years maintains a polished appearance and has been prized a UNESCO world heritage site.
Elysium boutique villa bed, is located directly on the Indian Ocean and is part of a collection of three grandeur boutique hotels in the Galle area. These hotels are amongst the exact best and most luxurious in Asia. The Elysium was designed by a eminent Australian architect, and has recently undergone extensive renovation and repair.
We arrived by train from Colombo at Thalpe station which was temperate an experience as we traveled for more than two hours in third form. The only first class wagon was not available anymore as it is secondary to going refurbishment. From the station it was a three minute trishaw excursion to get to the villa.
Gardens
The entrance of the villa is located next to the mere road. We entered through a gate and behind the wall we straight went into the garden close. This is an area of grass and palm trees from where you can go to the one room bungalows or enter the main double storey villa. Conduct to the main villa we passed a lovely lily pond with three small-scale islands.
Main Villa
The main villa has a very light and airy open feel to it and is very spacious. On the ground boarding there is the indoor dining and breakfast area which is a big annulus table which easily can sit 12. There are also two smaller defers which are ideal for couples. The main villa is furnished with a consequential contemporary art collection as well as antiques and furnishings from India, Sri Lanka and China. In points this art was found all around the villa and individual rooms.
On the man Friday floor there is a lovely seating area for guest to cool down and enjoy each others conversation. This floor also has a lake table for guest use. I absolutely loved the two cupboards on display here with the diverse individual drawers.
Pool Area
From the main villa we had an remarkable view of the pool area. On the left site there are two bungalows and on the revenge hand site is one more pool side bungalow and a shrouded seating area. The pool faces the Indian Ocean and has a sand bar end which is ideal for smaller children. At the end of the pool is a lovely garden breadth which goes towards the beach. I loved the friendly company, a giant lizard which frequents this garden.
Sea Terrace
At the end of the garden there are passages that open up to the beach. It is not recommended to swim in the ocean here as the seas are outline, however one kilometer away there is a much calmer sweep of beach. Next to the beach there is a lovely wooden terrace with copiousness of seating and umbrellas to enjoy the sounds and sight of the Indian Davy Joness locker. It is a great place to enjoy a cocktail.
Family Room
Elysium can be rented as a in the main or on an individual room basis. In total there are five stays available, one family room which can handle six, and four traitorous rooms. As I was travelling with the kids we had the family room. My sprogs loved the two sets of bunk beds with mosquito tangle and individual lights. The family room which has a size of 70m2 consisted of a sizeable double bed with mosquito netting and the two sets of bunk beds. A progenitors of six can easily stay here. There is plenty of storage, a triple sofa and two individual professorships. Two handle six guests the bathroom consists of two sinks, two toilets and two heaps. There is also an outdoor shower, but it can only be used with your swimwear on as it is not off the record. There is no TV in the room in fact there is no TV at all at Elysium villa, keep in mind this is holiday. The WiFi in the room and throughout the hotel was spotless, it was free, fast and reliable.
Breakfast
The breakfast we had was Western approach with a fresh mixed juice and a fruit platter tracked by baked croissants and pain au chocolat. The individual dishes that followed where separate types of eggs, french toast and pancakes. All was prepared intimately and it provided a perfect start to our day.
Conclusion
Although we had an individual office it almost felt we had the whole Elysium villa to ourselves and we endure treated like royalty. The building is so grand and the service so humane, and with the absence of other guest, as it was low season, gave us that perception of royalty with servants. This place is impeccable and composed, I would come back here in a heartbeat.
