A wondrous place for groups/couples to settle/enjoy for weeks of the quiet life in Sri Lanka’s most gorgeous lagoon towns. The house it's self is overlooking the lagoon with an ancient Dutch fort/ fishing in the background, makes Neverbeen to Lagoon Town an unique never been escaping spot to chill out in the main heart of Batticaloa.
A wondrous place for families/groups to settle & enjoy for a few weeks of the quiet life in Sri Lanka’s most gorgeous lagoon towns. The house it's self is overlooking the lagoon inspired by local fisherman with an ancient Dutch fort in the background, makes Neverbeen to Lagoon Town an unique never been escaping spot to chill out in the main heart of Batticaloa. Lagoon Town is a well-furnished spacious and serviced apartment for our loving guests to chill, work and relax peacefully. Neverbeen to Lagoon Town offers big living room with TV, space for laptop working, two Air conditioned double rooms and fully equipped Kitchen. Both rooms shares 1 private bathroom welcoming for your showers and last very special standing on a balcony sipping a coffee you will be blessed to feel this moment. You will feel the fresh air in your face and wind blowing through your hair. We know you will be going where the wind blows. Lagoon Town is ideal for 4 people. Living hall offers 2 sofa beds and 2 futon beds can be added to the double rooms for extra 4 people to stay. Neverbeen Team is available in the down stairs for safety and next service like meals, refreshments, tour services, etc.
Guest access
Shared house: This house feels like real never been home as we loved it very much. It is very well kept and has lots of character, much of it derived from its neverbeen experience. With many spacious living hall but intimate rooms, the living hall place is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. Many of the original features are designed by Neverbeen team, including the little garden and the traditional, private and workplace friendly. Even the little garden next to the living hall is full of surprises. You'll see... One Bedroom: You are booking one of two rooms available in the villa. Room offers a calm lightings with air conditioning, and with ceiling fans. Beds are King Size and have double bed with bed size cubboards, cloth hangers and spacious cubboards. High quality hotel standard bed linen with soft Egyptian cotton made, ensure a comfortable and serene sleep while staying at our villas. Our Neverbeen team prides itself on the highest standards of room cleanliness and guest servicing. Shared Bathroom: Two bedrooms shares one bathroom. Shared bathroom offers basic bathroom essentials including clean white towel, soaps, shampoos and body lotions, tooth brush/paste all provided. Other items can be arranged upon request. All showers with raindrop shower heads giving the sensation of bathing under the falling rain, making a special bathing experience. With many Serene Villas to choose from you can be sure to find a villa to suit every taste! Shared Kitchen: Two rooms shares one kitchen - The facilities our guests enjoy include fully furnished apartments with well-appointed kitchens. All crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are available. Added facilities are Cooker, oven, Fridge/freezer, Dishwasher, Toaster, Pans, Kettle, Microwave and welcome tray with tea/coffee, milk, sugar and biscuits. Your host Neverbeen Team would be surprising you with every mornings with delicious breakfast to make your mornings positive vibes around. Next Services: Washing machine/ dryer, meals, refreshments, bicycles, transfers and tour services are available as optional to service you upon guest request on extra cost. Whatelse you would wish, we would be happy to make your stay comfort.
Guest interaction
We are Neverbeen, a Sri Lankan company that offers a wide variety of authentic travel experiences from staying at homes off the beaten track, from fisherman's huts to tea estates, and everything in between and unique handcrafted activities run by our inclusive local host community. Our team does most of the (online) communication for our hosts, because many of them don’t have access to the Internet or don’t speak English, so feel free to ask us anything you want. We can answer most of your questions on behalf of hosts and, when we can’t, we ask the host first. For more about us, please search "Neverbeen to Sri Lanka" - As such, we work for a social mission, NEVERBEEN to Lagoon Town is our own home managed and hosted by Neverbeen Team that we come to experience hosting valuable guest like you.– We are thankful for the opportunity being able to host you. For us it means passion and hopefully steady income! Neverbeen Team will be your host in Lagoon Town and will make sure that you have a positive and memorable stay in the Lagoon Town of Batticaloa. If there is anything else we can do for you, please drop us a message - we will get back to you instantly as possible. Have a great day!
Neighborhood overview
Neverbeen to Lagoon Town is situated right in front of Batticaloa lagoon, overlooking the Puliyanthivu island. It is easy to take a quick walk to see the city across the river and a little longer walk to see fishermen selling the catch along the next causeway - On the same way you will find shops, restaurants and everything a city has to offer, in just 5 minutes walk. The city boasts rich historical Dutch and British built colonials - 1960's built Dutch fort, Kallady bridge, lighthouse, schools, government buildings and houses - in 3km distance. Long spacious sandy beach of Batticaloa is just 3km away to chill, swim. A day excursion to world famous Passikudah beach is in 35km away, where you can walk into calm beach up-to 2km though you don't swim. Visiting colorful and historical Sri Mamangeswarar hindu temple is in just 3km - you would find the temple most popular and peace to sit sometimes alongside the little pond located in the same temple garden. A tuk-tuk tour to Kattankudy, next town located in 5km away is a must do - the most densely populated city in the south Aisa. - you would find best Kottu & Buriyani - the world famous Kottu was originally invented by that community.
Getting around
The bus station is walking distance away from the location. Train station is 5 minutes travel away by tuk tuk. The market is 5 minutes walking distance from the location. Lady Manning drive, Fort road, Lake road, Munich Victoria Friendship road are the best lagoon view roads. Passikudah beach is 35km away from the villa. Batticaloa beach is 10 minutes travel by tuk tuk.
Other things to note
Getting there Batticaloa, or 'Batti' as the locals call it, is like travelling back in time. Batticaloa's past has been tumultuous to say the least. They say Batti has been inhabited for thousands of years. The Portuguese arrived back in the 17th century, they got kicked out by the Dutch, who, in turn, got booted out by the English, but not before leaving Batticaloa with its sturdy old Fort and the lagoon front house where you will stay. It's really a special place to roam about and we love coming here for the combination of culture, natural beauty and the people.
