Shower under a Frangipani tree, luxuriate in a cinnamon-walled spa or stroll down the hill to the beach. Kadju House is serene, relaxed and intimate. Overlooking a pristine crescent-shaped beach, the house offers five bedrooms (four of them en-suite), an Ayurveda spa and an infinity pool with sweeping sea views. The design blends a simple tropical aesthetic with modern luxury. The four full-time staff include a gourmet chef. The house is located in a cashew grove just outside the fishing village of Tangalle and close to nature reserves and temples.

Enjoy great sea and garden views from any of the five bedroom, four with their own bathrooms and the fifth with access to the spa bathroom. The elegant minimalist design–understated elegance, subtle luxuries and an uncluttered attention to detail.

Kadju House provides endless opportunity for relaxation, pampering and rejuvenation. Organic food from the sea and garden is available for those seeking a detox; affiliated therapists can provide massages and Ayurvedic treatments in the spa and visiting and local yoga instructors offer private lessons at the house as well as group sessions at a nearby studio.

Kadju House is about 190 km from Colombo. The drive from Colombo takes approximately three and a half hours using the new expressway connecting Colombo to Galle (this is dependent on the time of day – evenings and early mornings are best when traffic is less). There are interesting spots and diversions along the way. We particularly recommend a stop in Galle – a World Heritage site.