The Last House

Colourful, understated and filled with Bawa charm - you'll feel right at home.

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About The Last House

If you were wondering where its name comes from, The Last House was the final project of Geoffrey Bawa, one of Sri Lanka's most famous architects. His classic style shines through in the artistic decor, seamless design and colourful hues that fill every space. It also happens to be at the very end of Mawella Beach, one of the island's most secluded beaches and you'd be forgiven for thinking you were the first person to stroll along its golden sand. In the tangle of trees behind the house, you may even spot iguanas, monkeys or a strutting peacocks. Spend your days lazing by the pool, snorkelling in nearby bays or joining the staff for a spot of cricket - they're always game.

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From $160 person/night

Hotel

6 Rooms

Tangalle, The South Coast, Sri Lanka

What you'll love

Bawa is a national treasure in Sri Lanka and a stay at his final work feels pretty special.

Insiders tip

Depending on whether you fancy complete privacy or meeting a few other travellers, you can book the house exclusively or by the room.

Something to think about

As is sometimes the case in Sri Lanka, The Last House doesn't serve alcohol - so remember to bring a selection of your own.

The property

In its mustard-coloured shell, the boundaries between inside and outside seem to dissolve at The Last House. Pergola-roofed walkways lead between spacious living areas with shabby-chic furnishings and secret gardens complete with bubbling water features. Set in a tropical garden, you'll find a small but inviting pool and beyond a wall of greenery is the beach. Dining is anything but conventional - enjoy private meals in your room, barbecue on the beach or al fresco seafood dinners on the veranda including the famous Sri Lankan crab curry.

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The rooms

Sleeping 14 people in total, the house has just six bedrooms, each with a view of the sea or lagoon. Opening onto an airy corridors or the garden, the rooms come in various shades from magenta to bright orange including turquoise shutters. Most rooms have four-poster beds with trusty mosquito nets and a fans or two. The Moonamal room has a king-size bed, outdoor bathtub and lounge area while the Cinnamon Hill room has a two bedrooms (plus an extra small room for the kids) and a private balcony.

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Activities

From its seaside home, there's plenty to do at The Last House. Although the waves can be little rough, you can enjoy bodyboarding or surfing at the beach or putter by boat to a nearby bay for a snorkelling session. Play croquet on the lawns, cycle down the quaint streets of Tangalle or indulge in relaxing Ayurvedic treatments at a local spa. A little further away, visit the stunning rock temples at Mulkirigala or go wildlife-spotting at Yala National Park.

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About Tangalle

Tangalle

The South Coast

A sexy southern getaway for barefoot strolls and beautiful, breezy beach pads to lay your head.

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