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The Muse, Bentota

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Hotel overview

Recently refurbished and newly branded, The Muse is going to become one of Bentota's best hotels in no time. It's next door to it's sister property Rock Villa, which has long been a favourite of ours. All of the Taru Villas properties are small, tastefully decorated and perfectly formed with outstanding service. The Muse has just 9 stylish rooms, beach access and a lovely pool area. The property is located at the quiet end of Bentota Beach away from the large hotels and crowded beach further north.

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Bevis Bawa's Brief Garden

Sitting just 10km inland from Bentota, Brief Garden is a glorious garden with a villa at its centre, once owned by Bevis Bawa. Bevis was the hedonistic artist and older brother of Geoffrey Bawa, who lived in the villa for many years during which time he designed and landscaped the gardens, which we now see today. Many influential people stayed with him during his time, including Lawrence Olivier and Donald Friend, an Australian artist. The villa is brimming with art, artefacts and sculptures, and despite the gardens being absolutely divine; we feel the house is the most fascinating part of the grounds. The gardens are exotic and beautifully landscaped: think frangipani, iron gates, and elaborate water features. The paths lead you to hidden spaces filled with oversized pots and sculptures. The caretaker guides the tour, providing a fantastic insight into the life of Bevis and his wonderful creations. The tour normally lasts 1-2 hours.

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Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project

This short tour explores Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project, a pioneering project that started in 1988. The local staff and volunteers here collect vulnerable eggs (or purchase them from local people!) and hatch them back at their headquarters in Kosgoda. This is with the aim of releasing them back to the ocean within three days.  Five species of marine turtle are found in Sri Lanka: the ridgeback, hawksbill, green turtle, olive ridley and loggerhead. With any luck you will be able to see one or more of these being looked after. Kosgoda sits just 15 minutes from Bentota and one hour from Galle along the coastal road.

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