Zeylans.colombo
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zeylan.colombo has two separate single room units available for occupation on short or long term bas The self-contained unit is attached to the main house.
Zeylans.colombo has two units available for occupation in a quiet & safe neighborhood. The ground floor unit is a self-contained unit with a separate entrance and a small private garden. It includes a bathroom and a pantry and is equipped with 2 beds, fan, air-conditioning, mosquito net, hot water, micro-wave, mini-fridge, linen, iron, crockery & cutlery for 4 pax, electric jug kettle, microwave d
28/03/2026
Our guest Weiping ,was thrilled discover “The Book Thief” and “Cleopatra” in the shelves in our unit - two books she had read in Chinese when back home.
27/03/2026
Our guest Weiping ,was thrilled discover “The Book Thief” and “Cleopatra” in the shelves in our unit - two books she had read in Chinese when back home.
We had a long conversation about the books online, using google translate. A few excerpts:
W: Took a look at some of the books on your bookshelf. There is translated versions in China of “The Book Thief” and “Cleopatra”, and I really enjoy reading them!
A: I have read “The Book Thief” but yet to read “Cleopatra”.
“Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan and “Wild Swans” by Jung Chang are also two books I really loved. Right now I have “Bone-setter’s daughter” by my bed.
W: “The Collection of Jack London’s Short Stories” - This is the book I usually keep by my bedside; I never tire of reading it!
A: I have read “Call of the Wild” by him.
W: I especially like the characters in the book and the clever Buck. His short stories, such as “Under the Deck Awnings” and “Love of Life,” are also deeply moving.
A: Will look out for a copy when I next go to a bookshop.
W: “Sea Wolf” and “Marty Eden” are also fantastic! If you can also browse “Sailor on Horseback,” a book about Jack London written by the renowned biographer O. Henry, you will gain a deeper understanding of Jack London.
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25/03/2026
It’s all about colour at Zeylans – the greys, the blues, the blacks of thunderstorms with sudden silver steaks of lightening.
24/03/2026
It’s all about colour at Zeylans – colour that mirror our land, the many-hued petals, the forest, the waterways and sunshine.
23/03/2026
It’s all about colour and handloom at Zeylans : handloom bed spreads, handloom table cloths, handloom bedrunners.
20/03/2026
15/03/2026
Our pets make your stay extra-special.
13/03/2026
For animal lovers - its a lovely home to stay in.
06/03/2026
For those who live in apartments and rarely have the joy of playing with animals - we have three very friendly dogs and one friendly cat, and two others who take their time getting to know you!
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Our Story
Zeylans.colombo has two units available for occupation in a quiet & safe neighborhood. The ground floor unit is a self-contained unit with a separate entrance and a small private garden. It includes a bathroom and a pantry and is equipped with 2 beds, fan, air-conditioning, mosquito net, hot water, micro-wave, mini-fridge, linen, iron, crockery & cutlery for 4 pax, electric jug kettle, microwave dishes, books for reference and reading, wi-fi.
The walls are full of artworks and the strip of garden is visited by babblers, sunbirds and munias.
The self-contained unit is attached to the main house.
The other unit is on the 1st floor & is accessed through a stairway & a short corridor. It too is air-conditioned with an en suite washroom. Equipped with a mini fridge, microwave, crockery & cutlery for 2 pax, electric jug kettle, iron, etc., it has books for reading & an antique couch to stretch out in & read.
Guests have access to the garden – a place to relax in, get a dose of vitamin D, read, sit and sip an evening sundowner or play with the dogs!
Zeylan is a home with the comforts and simplicities of home. The bed has pillows - no cushions, the bookshelf has well thumbed editions – not displays and when the national grid electricity fails – there is no generator.
Within walking distance are Restaurants, Supermarkets & Pharmacies including Sensal, Perera & Sons, Klassy, Havelock Bungalow, Dolce Italia, Amrita Indian Restaurant, Matura Vegetarian Restaurant, Calorie Counter, Keells & Laughs Supermarkets, Embark & Cool Planet, TFO & Commercial Bank, NDB, Bank of Ceylon & People's Bank.
Both units have free wifi and a set of book shelves lined with a selection of well-thumbed editions and books produced by the owners.
The owners live on the premises and while respecting your privacy, are able to assist you and give you a feel of the real Sri Lanka.
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Skelton Road, Colombo 05
Colombo