Journey time slashed by an hour and a half
On 27 November 2011, the long awaited Southern Lanka Express Highway opened from Colombo to Galle. Construction started in 2006 and the toll road has reduced the journey time from Colombo to Tangalle by one and a half hours! The Matara section is expected to be completed in 2013.
2nd Dec 2011
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The Fishermen are back!
Whilst we are unable to visit, we are thrilled to 'see' that the itinerant fishermen are back on our beach.
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The Southern Expressway is now open to within 15 minutes of The Teak House
After a wait of 17 years, we are delighted to let you know that the final section of the Southern Expressway was vested a week ago! It will now take between 2 and 2 and a half hours to travel the 234km from Colombo Airport to The Teak House. It is expressway all the way but the last 15 minutes.
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Extending our low season pricing
In light of the terrible impact on tourism since the horrific attacks of Easter Sunday, we have extended our low season pricing across the summer months. There will never be a more affordable time to visit this enchanted isle.
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The Tangalle Riviera
Tangalle Riviera is written up in The Sunday Times
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Special offer for Stays in May and June!
Book and pay for four nights and get one night's free stay. Offer applies to stays up to and including 30 June 2016. Enjoy five nights for the price of four and really experience this 'rare piece of heaven on earth....complete with a fabulous chef!'
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