Taru Villas The Long House - Bentota is a low-slung beachfront retreat arranged around lawns, mature palms and a long swimming pool. The design uses polished concrete, dark timber and broad openings to connect its rooms with the garden, while art and sculptural furniture add a more individual layer. Bedrooms are generous and quiet, and meals can be taken in the open dining pavilion or closer to the sea. Bentota’s water sports and river excursions are nearby, though the property remains screened from the town by planting. The pool, shaded verandas and sandy path to the beach define its linear layout.