This self-contained, spacious 2 bedroom eco-villa sits on the large 14 acre property of a Wellness Retreat & Farm Stay bordering a lagoon, river and within a short walk from the quiet local beach. A nature lover's paradise! Enjoy the outdoor pool, kayaking, boat rides, practice yoga and indulge in Ayurveda treatments. The Wellness Retreat also features a 4-bedroom bungalow, another 2-bedroom villa and two single chalets. The units can be booked together or separately. The space This lovely two-bedroom villa can accommodate 6 people and features a large living area which opens out into the tropical back garden, dining room and kitchenette and attached bathrooms designed in the tropical style. On to one side, the estuary can be seen through the coconut trees, and on to the other the Urubokka Oya is flowing down to the sea. The real treat is to star gaze on a clear night. The Back of Beyond Wellness eco-retreat boarders the river Urubokka Oya, with the estuary (modara, which the village is named after) just a few minutes by boat or foot. The secluded beach is just a Short walk - a lovely place to start and end your day. We do not only share these beautiful 14 acres with peacocks but with countless other birds, as part of the land is reforested with over 100 trees planted to date. The rest of the land is reverted to a dry zone farm. Our orchard with nearly over 40 varieties provides most of the fruits and vegetables we serve our guests. We have also started a butterfly garden, creating a flower-, fragrance- and joy-filled patches around the land. Welcome to paradise! The eco lodge’s bungalow, cottage and villas are located to maximize interaction with the outdoors while maintaining individual privacy. In total there are 11 rooms for around 25 adults, all rooms have attached bathrooms with hot water and are equipped with mosquito nets. The units can be booked together or separately. We have our own open-air yoga hall, a sea-sand restaurant, a tropical outdoor swimming pool as well as our own Ayurveda centre where we provide Ayurveda consultants with a traditional Ayurveda doctor ( on call therapist/doctor), Ayurveda treatments and massages, thus making it an ideal retreat, also for yoga groups, meditation retreats, corporate training or family get-togethers. To meet the needs of guests who stay longer, we have created this villa with a pantry/kitchenette, close to the butterfly garden, swimming pool and sea-sand restaurant. This property is called Back of Beyond Wellness Retreat, Kahandamodara. Back of Beyond Sri Lanka are a family owned group of 8 eco-retreats around the island of Sri Lanka and we offer a loyalty discount for multiple bookings made in a single trip so do get in touch with me for more details. Guest access Guests will have access to the entire 14 acre property, the common lobby, living area and restaurant, the swimming pool, kayaks, bicycles etc. Guests can also walk around and enjoy our farm with an organic fruit and vegetable garden and butterfly garden. You are welcome to do a bit of farming yourself with the help of our committed local farmer Siripala who tents to his vege patches daily. Peacocks roam freely around the property and our garden is a haven for many species of birds and butterflies. Other things to note * Please note this is a no-plastic zone and we do not encourage the use of single-use plastics. Please be kind enough to take back any disposable plastic you bring with you, as we do not have easy access to a plastic recycling centre. Fresh filtered water is provided in your cottage as well as in the common areas for you to fill up your reusable water bottles. * Preserving the natural environment is important to us. We have retained the natural topography and vegetation that is unique to each property, and have avoided clearing land when building our lodges. We have tried to use modern methods of environmental construction and consistently practice sustainable energy use. * Back of Beyond properties leave a major proportion of the land untouched, or rejuvenated as a wild habitat where needed. We are discovering how critical these ‘wild pockets’ are as refuges for wildlife, as man increasingly takes control of the natural landscape - even in the most remote areas. Please note that it is best to observe any wildlife silently with minimal disturbance to their natural activities. * By making the reservation, guests have acknowledged and accepted that they are entering a wildlife area, staying in an unfenced property, and that their stay / tours conducted might take or bring them into contact or vicinity of wild animals (including snakes, spiders, etc.). Back of Beyond staff members, associates and/or agents cannot be held liable for any encounters involving the behavior of wild animals. We also have three pet dogs on the property. Thus, the stay and entry into the wildlife area and Back of Beyond property is at your own risk and responsibility.