The Beach Hut is close to Unawatuna Bay and about 10 minutes from the historic town of Galle with two of Sri Lankan's famous sites: The World Heritage 300 year-old Galle Fort largely built by the Dutch, and the Galle International Cricket Pitch.

The Fort, one of the largest living Forts in the world, is a fascinating look at how life can be in Sri Lanka. A Buddhist Temple; a Mosque housed in a converted Church; an Anglican Church; and a Dutch Reform Church all lying within a bell, or chant, of each other proving that peace is the desired and easily possible course for this island.

The Muslim community have passed their jewellery manufacturing skills from generation to generation and the Fort, and indeed the whole of Galle, contains an abundance of Gem stores that like their 'tailor' cousins of HK will help you select, design, and manufacture a suitable 'rock' for your finger in a matter of days.

Several other shops inside Fort ranging from the magical asian fusion fashion world of Mimimango to the books of Barefoot and interior of Elephant Walk amongst them ensure you will have ample opportunity to shop. Restaurants too have evolved in the Fort and you will find details of the best in the villa on your arrival.

When an international cricket match is being played the Fort Ramparts provide you with as close to a bird's eye view as possible, played against a backdrop of tropical scenery.

Several scuba diving schools in the area will take you to wrecks and reefs and there are fabulous temples amidst paddy fields.