More Photos
More Photos

The Notary's House

Get a Quote
Get a Quote

Hotel overview

Notary's House is a luxury 6 bedroom boutique hotel only a 45 minute drive from Colombo Airport and 30 minutes from the fishing town of Negombo. It has a swimming pool, tropical gardens and a coconut grove, and all of the air conditioned rooms have a spacious balcony overlooking the nearby lake. We think it is an ideal place to relax at the start or end of your tour.

Holiday ideas

All Holidays in Sri-lanka
Holiday

Ultimate Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Our most in-depth adventure around Sri Lanka.

21 days
Ultimate Beach + 3 more + 3 more
from £5,490 pp
Holiday

Ancient Cultures & Coasts

Sri Lanka

From ancient temples to untouched beaches.

12 days
Off-the-beaten-track Winter sun + 1 more + 2 more
from £3,595 pp
Holiday

Luxury Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Experience the best of Sri Lanka, with plenty of indulgence along the way.

14 days
Romantic Luxury + 1 more + 2 more
from £8,430 pp
Holiday

Sri Lanka & the Maldives

Sri Lanka, The Maldives

The perfect balance of adventure and indulgence.

14 days
Romantic Classic + 2 more + 3 more
from £4,885 pp
Holiday

Sri Lanka Express

Sri Lanka

A taste of Sri Lanka’s culture, wildlife, and beaches over just 11 days.

11 days
Express Beach + 2 more + 3 more
from £3,610 pp
Holiday

Sri Lanka Family Holiday

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, designed with families in mind.

14 days
Family Beach + 2 more + 3 more
from £4,060 pp

Quirky excursions

View all excursions in Sri Lanka
Excursion

Backwaters of Negombo Boat Trip

Cruise along the historic Hamilton Canal through the heart of old Negombo town and observe the day to day life of the local folk. You will get a close up view of local fishing life as we pass by the fish markets and thousands of fishing boats of all sizes. Your guide will share the stories of our traditional lifestyle and explain the natural environment as we drift along past a wilderness of coconut palms, mangrove forests, all sorts of birds and marine life. If you take the sunset cruise you may be able to catch the traditional prawn fishermen setting their nets for the night’s work ahead.

Excursion

Negombo Fish Market

Negombo has grown up around its lively fish market, which is a captivating and spirited place filled with local fishermen and their families selling seafood caught that morning. Your short guided tour will help explain the different varieties of fish and how much they are sold for. This is an interesting insight into an integral and very local way of life in Sri Lanka!

Ready to
pack your bags?

Speak to one of our travel specialists today.

Get a Quote 01242 253 073

Open Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm

Image

We'd love to keep in touch.

Sign up to get our latest team news, travel tips and holiday inspiration straight to your inbox.

© 2025 Holiday Architects ltd. All Rights Reserved.