Words cannot describe how magical our stay was at the very aptly named ‘Paradise Cove’.
Our excitement bubbled on the journey to the villa as we navigated in our tuk tuk through small palm tree lined streets, waving to locals and with the feeling we were getting closer to the sea.
We were warmly met by Sena and his team and welcomed into our gorgeous home from home, through the original part of the villa where some of the bedrooms are located, all boasting four poster beds and cool concrete bathrooms - one of which is an indoor outdoor style.
Coming on to the large covered lounge and patio area, you are met by the most amazing view of a beautiful palm tree lined garden that runs straight out to the beach and sea. It’s simply stunning!
Our room was situated above the outside living space, to get there you walked up the side stairs to a well-appointed bedroom with the same stunning with of the sea.
Our experience got better still when we tasted the chef’s food, it was a banquet of Sri Lankan delight every single time we sat down to eat. It was the best and tastiest food we ate in the three weeks we spent in Sri Lanka, so good that we only ate out on one evening during our stay! We can’t express how much we all enjoyed it and how much we miss it now back in England. We’ve been trying to re-create the dal ever since!
On top of all the paradise views and mouth wateringly good food, we were graced with the kindest and most thoughtful villa team you could ever wish for. They went out of their way to make our stay just perfect with every single detail catered for and they truly made our stay.
We shared our stay and special day with close friends, the amazing team and some friendly local fisherman watching from afar. Our wedding was very much do-it-yourself style and in two days we had dressed the venue with the excellent help of Sena and his team. Sena is an amazing kind-hearted man and we felt really grateful to have him there, it would not have been the same without Sena and his super crew who helped to create the perfect venue to tie the monk-blessed knot.
Our friends had as much of a magical time as we did. It is truly a day, week, villa, country and people we shall never forget. It is in our heart now and we will most definitely return to Sri Lanka and Paradise Cove for many years to come.
We would like to personally thank Jimi, Rebecca, Sena and the boys for helping us to create this life enriching and magical experience.
Stu