Villa Dia

Villa Dia is a striking contemporary villa right on Wadduwa beach, about an hour south of Colombo on Sri Lanka’s west coast, where a wide, quiet stretch of sand runs for miles and fishermen still bring in their catch. Built of brick, concrete and glass with real attention to detail, it is one of a pair of villas on the same beachfront plot, and it suits families and friends looking for a stylish, peaceful seaside base.

Outside, a manicured lawn runs from the house towards the beach, with loungers and umbrellas looking out to sea. The long private pool sits alongside the lawn and is lit by garden lights after dark, so an evening swim is part of the routine, and an outdoor dining table between the garden and the pool is ideal for breakfasts in the sea air.

Inside, the living, dining and kitchen spaces are all on the ground floor, with a spacious lounge, a ten-seat dining table facing the pool and a well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast counter. All four bedrooms have king beds, air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms, two with bathtubs and two with open-air showers, and the two upstairs open onto private balconies with sea views. A villa manager and daily housekeeping look after you, breakfast is included, and the chef can cook other meals.