YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME, IN SOUTHERN SRI LANKA
A fully staffed luxury villa near Galle, Sri Lanka
A refined retreat of heritage, privacy and quiet luxury, thoughtfully restored for modern island living.
WELCOME TO
THE SAGE HOUSE
The Sage House is a private, fully staffed luxury villa near Galle on Sri Lanka's southern coast. Set within two acres of tropical gardens, this beautifully restored heritage home offers space to relax, reconnect, and experience island life at its best. Thoughtfully designed for families and friends, it combines nearly 150 years of history with modern comfort and warm Sri Lankan hospitality.
THE VILLA AT A GLANCESpace, Comfort & Quiet Luxury
The Sage House sleeps up to eight guests across four spacious en-suite bedrooms, with a 12-metre private pool, two garden terraces, a games room and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout.
Four en-suite bedrooms
Sleeping up to eight in cool, beautiful comfort.
12-metre
private pool
For morning laps and long, sunlit afternoons.
Games room & gym
Easy afternoons, whatever the weather.
Office & fast Wi-Fi
Stay connected when you need to.
High ceilings, deep sofas
A living room made to sink into with a book.
Two garden terraces
For breakfasts, long lunches and sundowners.
A warm
resident team
Looking after everything, quietly.
Daily breakfast included
Fresh Sri Lankan mornings, served your way.
Across the house and gardens you'll find quiet nooks to settle into with a book and a cup of tea, or a chilled gin and tonic as the afternoon softens. Every modern comfort, tucked inside a secret garden.
The Experience
Days that unfold slowly.
Start with breakfast on the terrace overlooking the garden. Spend the morning by the pool, at the beach, or exploring nearby highlights such as Galle Fort, local tea estates, and animal sanctuaries. Return for tea in the afternoon, a quiet read on the veranda, or a coffee at the kitchen bar.
As evening arrives, gather for drinks on the terrace before sitting down to dinner together. Life moves at a slower pace here, creating space for rest, connection, and time well spent with family and friends.
EFFORTLESS LIVINGFully staffed, Warmly Sri Lankan
Every stay at The Sage House is fully staffed. A house manager, housekeeping team, grounds and facilities manager, and night security will take care of the details while respecting your privacy.
Daily breakfast is included, while lunch and dinner can be prepared by your private cook on request. Menus feature Sri Lankan favourites alongside international dishes.
Before you arrive, we'll help with the details, from stocking the house to sharing local recommendations, so you can make the most of your stay.
THE VILLAA first look at your home away from home
More photos coming soon
THE NEIGHBOURHOODGalle, Beaches & the Southern Coast
The Sage House sits on Heenitagala Road, in a small village among the paddy fields near Galle, away from the bustle of the main road — yet close to everything. Wander the UNESCO World Heritage streets of Galle Fort (about 20 minutes away), learn the art of tea-picking at the Handunugoda Tea Estate, the only tea estate on Sri Lanka's coastal belt or spend the day on the beaches of Unawatuna and Dalawella, watching turtles, boating on Koggala Lake and surfing at Ahangama.
Galle Fort · 20 min
Beaches · 10–15 min
Handunugoda Tea Estate · 25 min
Koggala Lake · Ahangama
RESERVE YOUR STAY
Find the magic of being together.
A whole house, a private garden, and a team who look after the details.
We’ve built the house we'd want to come home to & can’t wait to share the experience with you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSA few things guests often ask
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The villa sleeps up to eight guests across four en-suite bedrooms, with generous shared living spaces, making it ideal for a family or a group of friends taking the whole house.
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Yes. Every stay includes a resident house manager, housekeeping, grounds team and night security, plus a fresh Sri Lankan breakfast each day.
Lunch and dinner can be arranged and tailored to you.
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We're happy to arrange a trusted driver for airport transfers and day trips, so you can explore Galle and the coast at your own pace and return home whenever you please.