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    Review of Old Clove House

    Fully renovated and modernised for modern living. Perfect base to explore the beaches and Galle Fort
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    Fully renovated and modernised for modern living. Perfect base to explore the beaches and Galle Fort
    Very comfortable sitting/ lounging daybed. Light, airy and bright central reception with fresh flowers for all guests.
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    Excellent
    9 reviews
    Fully renovated and modernised for modern living. Perfect base to explore the beaches and Galle Fort
    Very comfortable sitting/ lounging daybed.
    Light, airy and bright central reception with fresh flowers for all guests.
    Light, airy and bright central reception with fresh flowers for all guests.
    Light, airy and bright central reception with fresh flowers for all guests.
    Poolside/ TV Room sitting area.
    Poolside dining pavillion that seats 8 comfortably, but up to 12 with extra table and chairs.
    Poolside dining pavillion that seats 8 comfortably, but up to 12 with extra table and chairs.
    Poolside dining pavillion that seats 8 comfortably, but up to 12 with extra table and chairs.
    Upper Level Master Suite, with King-sized bed and extra thick spring mattress.
    Upper Level Master Suite private sitting area.
    Upper Level Master Suite dressing area.
    Upper Level Master Suite en-suite shower and toilet.
    Upper Level Master Suite.
    Poolside Double Bedroom with direct pool access and private sitting area.
    Shower and bathroom that's attached to the poolside double bedroom.
    Children's Room with a double bed and a single bed. Perfect for a family or group of kids.
    Single bed in Nanny's room that's attached to Children's Room. Perfect for the nanny
    Bathroom that's attached to Children's and Nanny's Room.
    33 feet long wet-edge pool that's perfect to cool down on hot balmy days.
    Bathroom that's attached to Children's and Nanny's Room.
    33 feet long wet-edge pool that's perfect to cool down on hot balmy days.
    Lush, green verdant grounds and expansive lawns.
    Lush, green verdant grounds and expansive grounds.
    Thalpe Beach, an easy 2 minute tuk tuk ride or 15 minute stroll from the house.
    Unawatuna Bay, an easy 5 minute tuk tuk ride from the house.
    An example of the cuisine served at Old Clove House.
    An example of the cuisine served at Old Clove House.
    An example of the cuisine served at Old Clove House.
    Fresh flowers from the garden for the house.
    Our guests go through a lot of fresh tropical fruit at Old Clove House.
    A typical tropical fresh fruit platter of pineapples, watermelon, mangoes, papaya and passionfruit.
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    4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sleeps 10
    Talpe, Galle District, Southern Province
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    PJCotton
    Shanghai
    2 reviews
    common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 2 helpful votes
    “Beautiful House and Wonderful Staff - perfect family villa”
    Reviewed February 16, 2014 for a stay in December 2013
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    We had booked to stay at the Old Clove House over the Christmas and New Year period, but we were so happy there we extended our stay. It was the perfect place for us to base ourselves with our young children (aged 2 and 4), plus visiting family and friends. While only 3 bedrooms, all are very spacious and offer flexible accommodation to allow for additional guests to stay. It has a huge garden, which is very safe for the children, and comes complete with visiting monkeys. The staff were all exceptionally professional, helpful and very lovely with our children and other young guests - even when we caused a lot of mess. The food was excellent throughout the stay and again they were very accommodating in catering for our fussy eaters. The location is great too - very quiet and private yet a two minute tuk-tuk ride to the most child friendly beach and beach bar. All in all an excellent house - and we have stayed at many in Sri Lanka - and one of our best holidays.

    Date of stay: December 2013
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    Liked best: Lovely quiet, safe garden, the staff and convenient location.
    Liked least: The pool is quite deep.
    Traveling group: Young Children
    Your age range 35-49
    Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
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    Jane B
    Leicester, United Kingdom
    1 review
    “Marvellous Holiday”
    Reviewed January 20, 2014 for a stay in January 2014

    My Husband, children, and grandchildren have just spent a fabulous holiday at Clove House, Sri Lanka, where everything from beginning to end was top quality. The service provided at the house was first rate, and the food was nothing short of excellent so much so that we did not bother eating out as we were so happy with what was served at the house. Everyone concerned couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. It was a pleasure to stay there.

    Date of stay: January 2014
    Traveling group: Extended Family
    Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
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    Management Response
    Jan 22, 2014
    Thank you very much for your very kind words and we're very happy that you've had an enjoyable stay at Old Clove House. We're extremely pleased that you've found the food and service to be good and the staff are very appreciative of the very generous gratuity that you have given them. A big thank you once again and look forward to welcoming you back to Old Clove House.
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    VIRGINIE6...
    Saint-Maur-des-Fosses, France
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    13 reviews
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    common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 7 helpful votes
    Reviewed September 2, 2014 for a stay in August 2014
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    Date of stay: August 2014
    Traveling group: En famille avec adolescent(s)
    Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
    Was this review helpful? Yes
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    Management Response
    Sep 6, 2014
    Thank you very much for your review and it was a pleasure having you and your family stay. The team at Old Clove House looks forward to welcoming you and your family and friends back to Old Clove House.
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