Special people and wonderful hidden away places contribute an indefinable uniqueness that inspires many of Sri Lanka's visitors to return - year after year. Our simple aim is that by what we offer and who we are, you too will be inspired to return one day.
Located deep south, Sri Lanka's Buckingham Place puts the fisher and farmer village of Rekawa firmly on the 'must visit' list, whether for an entire vacation or for those passing through.
Expect something different. Contemporary in design but not sterile or soulless, stylish though not slave to it, sociable and interactive but in the old fashioned sense of the word.
This sleepy, out of the ordinary out of the way place lacks only the madding crowds and a rapid laundry service!
Overlooking Rekawa's tranquil lagoon, eleven special bedrooms and suites are just moments from a long stretch of deserted Indian Ocean beach. By day – explore our environs by canoe and bicycle or take a stroll or early morning jog along the beach; why not just laze with a good book and a picnic by the Turtle Point rock-pool? At the end of a hectic day in paradise return to your sanctuary – to enjoy sundowners, great local cuisine or something unusual - from an ever changing eclectic menu!
When the day is finally done, relax into the ambient comfort of a great room or make plans for your next day in paradise – as you gaze from your veranda over calming still waters of Rekawa Lagoon.
Combining superb levels of comfort with imaginative hospitality, Buckingham Place has become the south coast solution for affordable hideaway sanctuary, and, for weary discerning travellers in search of something unique and modestly special.
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Where it all Began.
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1998 saw the birth of my enchantment with Sri Lanka, specifically with the magical corners of the island tourists rarely see and the good-hearted people who populate its rural villages.
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Many of my great life experiences have taken place in Sri Lanka - my adopted country after emigrating from the UK in 2002. Family and friends whom have known me a long while understand the degree to which I have repositioned my life. They know better than to ask when are you coming home? They know that I’m already here!
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Many people dream of radically changing their lifestyle so I guess I’m incredibly lucky - lucky to be living the dream and doing so on an island this beautiful.
