House of Erskine

12 Pirivena Road Apartment, 10370 Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>55</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
55 reviews
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House of Erskine

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  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Offering a garden and garden view, House of Erskine is set in Mount Lavinia, 1.7 km from Mount Lavinia Beach and 8.3 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. When staying at the apartment, guests can use private entrance. All units comprise a seating area, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a dishwasher, a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. Guests can have fruits and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the apartment complex, units come with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop on-site. Car hire and free use of bicycles are available at this apartment and the area is popular for cycling. Khan Clock Tower is 14 km from House of Erskine, while R Premadasa Stadium is 16 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Mount Lavinia
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The service alone gives this stay an 11/10, excellent value for money and the personal assistance is top notch they can’t do enough for you!”
  • J
    Jan
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “This was by far the best homestay I have ever used The hosts are absolutely amazing people, super helpful and even made me some delicious local food. Absolutely superb experience. Will definitely be back!”
  • Roshan
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “Special thanks to the owner and his wife for their incredible support during our stay. My parents stayed here, and the owner was exceptionally kind and helpful when they faced an emergency health situation. The care and assistance they provided...”
  • Dinesh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The host, Suren, makes all the difference. While this is a very chilled out place, and overall stay was comfortable and worthy of the money you pay, Suren's customer service transcends that of 5 star hotel. He makes you feel like a VIP and always...”
  • Shaun
    Germany Germany
    “The owner is a very humble person. Always obliged to help us when we need it.This place is naturally beautiful.The owner does his duty well.”
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Suren, the owner, went out of his way to ensure I had the best stay. Nothing was too much. The room was great. Comfortable bed. Shared kitchen and little balcony area. It was a really lovely place to stay.”
  • Maria
    Spain Spain
    “Cossy and very comfortable. Property owners are wonderful, they make you feel like very well and like your are at home”
  • Katharina
    Germany Germany
    “The host is incredibly helpful and friendly. You really felt at home. Everything was perfect, we would like to give 11 out of 10 points ☺️🙌 The location of the accommodation is very central and yet pleasantly quiet. The rooms were clean and...”
  • Braulio
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Perfect place for practice Yoga and Meditation. Very friendly and helpful host..”
  • Helarisi
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “This homestay is good value for money. The room was spacious and clean. There was parking space and the owner was very helpful. There is a common kitchen and a water dispenser which is a very good feature to have. The location is convenient and...”

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Surendra kumara

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
Surendra kumara
House of Erskine is located on Mt.lavinia, walking distance to the beautiful and exclusive Mount Lavinia Beach, giving you expansive views of the coast and horizon. Our house has 1-Double bedroom and 1-Singel bedroom with two bathrooms. You can enjoy the beautiful views of the beautiful Mt. Beach as well as the delicious food unique to our country We are ready to provide the facilitie Relax with the fully freedom, this is peaceful place to stay. Come and enjoy the beautiful mount beach with us
Studied at Science College Mt.Lavinia up to A Level" After two years of training in tourism and hospitality management.. Engaged in this business with my wife. we can give transportation , pick from Airport
Being a completely private and free peaceful environment. Good understanding of all the facilities and the area and has all the connections
Languages spoken: English,Tamil

Property surroundings

Facilities of House of Erskine
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Shared kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Room Amenities
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Balcony
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Coffee house on site
    • Fruits
      Additional charge
    • Kid meals
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Special diet menus (on request)
    • Breakfast in the room
    • Room service
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Cooking class
      Additional charge
    • Bike tours
      Additional charge
    • Walking tours
      Additional charge
    • Diving
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Services & Extras
    • Wake-up service
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Transport
    • Bicycle rental
    • Car hire
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    Cleaning services
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Shops
    • Barber/beauty shop
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Tamil

    House rules
    House of Erskine takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 02:30 to 23:30
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 11:00 to 00:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Adult (18+ years)
    Extra bed upon request
    US$10 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform House of Erskine in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about House of Erskine

    • The nearest beach is just 0.8 miles from House of Erskine. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at House of Erskine on this page.

    • House of Erskine is 1,000 yards from the centre of Mount Lavinia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at House of Erskine is from 02:30, and check-out is until 00:00.

    • House of Erskine has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • House of Erskine can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Guests staying at House of Erskine can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Asian

    • House of Erskine offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Bike tours
      • Walking tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Cooking class

    • The prices at House of Erskine may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.