Built with heritage and love, the bungalow has been passed down through generations of the Abenayake family. Now cared for by Mrs. Jayani Nadeesha Kumarasinghe, the Village Headman’s first grandchild, it welcomes guests to experience history, culture, and timeless tranquility.
The bungalow about hundred years old, owned by a respectable person who rendered a good service during a period of 1926-1956, as a selected Senior Village Headman who was medaled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 1954. Originally a land of extent 175 perches called “Maha Okanda kele” situated in the village of Gonagala pura in Bentota of Bentota Walallawita Korale in the District of Galle, Southern Province. The Bungalow build, according to the Sinhalese traditional architecture with a collection of antique furniture’s, is on a high land surrounded by cinnamon and coconut plantation stands out its royal grandness and with its majesty, located close to the historic town of Bentota where in the Entrance of the Southern coasts (2kms/10minutes drive to the beach), attracted by tourist all over the world. This can be a haven for the modern traveler as the region is blessed with meditative environment providing ample opportunities for the weary to practice peace and tranquility
The Village headman Mr. Johannas Abenayake and his wife, a school teacher Mrs. Piyalatha Abenayake and two daughters, Jinadari Dammika Abenayake and Sunethra Nalini Abenayaka, continued into the 19th century in this bungalow. The elder daughter Mrs. Jinadari Dammika Abeynayake and son-in-law Mr. K. W. A. Kumarasinghe received this property as a dowry on their marriage on 1978 and now inherited by Mrs. Jayani Nadeesha Kumarasingha (the first grandchild of the Village Headman). Now She is ready to introduce her bungalow for those who like to feel the Royalty, Sinhalese traditional culture and tranquility. The Bungalow is named “Village Headman’s Bungalow (VHB)” as a respect to her grandfather.
The bungalow is located at the middle point of the land. The Shrine room of Load Buddha which increases the serenity lies close by. The bungalow consists of a veranda, office room, a large living room, four bedrooms with bathrooms attached to them, an open veranda, an open courtyard, fully ventilated dining room, a modern kitchen with a service pantry, a traditional Sinhalese kitchen with the collection of utensils, a store room, a servant room with a servant’s bathroom. A well with natural spring water to quench the thirst and a well open to sky to have a natural bath under the sun and moon, The well maintained beautiful garden with Palm trees such as Coconut, Thambili (king coconut), Arecanut, Kithul; and Jak, Breadfruit trees which are favorites dishes in southern area and fruits such as Sour sop, Rambutan, Rose apple, Jackfruit, Guava, Beli, Bilin, Papaya, Madan, Banana make the bungalow a green heaven. The cinnamon plantation around the bungalow brings new experience to the visitors and they can study the process of making cinnamon. The old Sinhalese bungalow and its surround will provide serene tranquility to scores of visitors. We invite you to share a unique experience with us.
Experience the dignity and tradition of a bygone era with authentic Sinhalese architecture and royal grandeur.
Surrounded by tropical gardens with coconut, cinnamon, and fruit trees. Learn about cinnamon cultivation right on the property.
Traditional Sinhalese kitchen, Buddhist shrine, heritage décor, and spring-fed wells for an authentic cultural immersion.
Just 2km (10 minutes' drive) from the pristine golden beaches of Bentota
Surrounded by aromatic cinnamon groves and coconut plantations
Authentic Sinhalese kitchen with antique utensils and traditional cooking methods
Peaceful Buddhist shrine nearby for meditation and spiritual reflection
Spring-fed wells for drinking water and traditional open-sky bathing
Four bedrooms with attached bathrooms, grand living areas, and heritage décor
