Welcome to the Don Diogu Villa home page. We will
make your stay with us a pleasant and memorable event. Our guests comments
are a testament to our service. We hope you will visit and enjoy
your stay with us.
Background
Don Diogu Villa was originally known as “Dimbulamure Walauwa”. It
was built by the Korale of Wellawaya, Don Diogu Samarakoon Wijesinghe over
one hundred years ago. Over the years, several changes were made to the
house and now, it has been renovated with all the modern comforts - to
make the guests feel at ease - while maintaining the old world charm. The
villa is approved by the Ceylon Tourist Board, under the Heritage Homes
Manner House project. Typical Sri Lankan food is available, prepared just the way village folk
do.
The Setting
The Villa consists of five guest rooms, with each having its own
attached bathroom. Three bedrooms are equipped with solar heated hot water
showers. Three of the rooms give a view of the outer garden,
while two rooms give a view of the “Meda Midula”, the inner garden
that is synonymous with old “Walauwas” or villas. Two rooms are
equipped with Air Conditioning whilst all rooms have ceiling fans. In addition,
two new triple room Cabanas (Village hut style) facing the Kirindi Oya
(river) on its banks are also available.
Attractions
Nature
& Archaeology
Those of you
who are keen on nature and Wild Life could also visit three of Sri
Lanka’s national parks, namely Lahugala, Uda Walawe and Yala and the
Bundala Bird Sanctuary where Wild life is abundant in these parks. Rich in
natural resources, the Uva Province boasts of several water
falls – Dunhinda, Diyaluma and Ravana Ella to name a few.
Whilst there are several interesting Historical and Archeological sites in
the area to be seen, Buduruwagala, now the largest ancient Buddha image in
the World carved into the rock, is just minutes’ drive from Don Diogu
Villa.
An indication of the position of some of the
interesting sites, in relation to the Villa is given in our list of Attractions.
News Article: Wellawaya:
A virgin wrapped in history.
