The Jayaweeras
Nimal and Indrani Jayaweera are the loving parents of three wonderful children - two daughters, Dulhari and Nirmani, and their son, Neranga. The Jayaweera Family grew up in Bentota, a beautiful coastal village they've been lucky to call home.
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Nimal, the fourth of nine children, inherited the house from his late father Austin Jayaweera in 1985 - the same year he married his lovely wife Indrani. It was in this house that they raised their three children.
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The Villa has been a symbol of strength and pride for the family. It has hosted many people and events as well as given them unforgettable memories. The building itself has weathered many rainy days and some storms.
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After residing in their family home for 20 years, the Jayaweeras built another to live in.
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In 2018, the Jayaweera's came up with the idea to renovate the old house while preserving its unique, historic value. They have since invested a considerable portion of their time and savings to convert their home into a boutique Villa. The family are pleased that you can now also enjoy its stunning combination of class, history and comfort, situated in the lush, tropical surroundings of Sri Lanka.
Meet the Family
Nimal Jayaweera
A loving husband and father of three, Nimal is the joint owner of the Villa with his wife, Indrani.
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Nimal has spent most of his years in government service, working in administration and management. In his late forties, he retired to spend more time with his family.
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A cricket enthusiast and an outstanding cook, nowadays he loves to spend his spare time with his grandchildren.
Indrani Kommala Jayaweera
A loving wife and mother of three, Indrani is the joint owner of the Villa with her husband.
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Recently retired, she has 40 years of experience as an educationist and a teacher. Indrani served as the director of Education (English) for the Kalutara Zone at the peak of her career. She also runs an English Institute in Bentota.
Indrani is the main architect behind the Villa, keeping her busy since retirement. In her spare time, she is an avid reader. Indrani is a caring person who equally loves spending time with her grandchildren.
Dulhari Jayaweera
The eldest sibling in the family, Dulhari supports the day-to-day operations of the Villa.
Based in Galle, she helps her husband run a telecommunications company.
Dulhari is a mother who values time spent with family. She loves visiting her parents frequently in Bentota and always appreciates a good cup of tea.
Nirmani Jayaweera
The second daughter and middle child, Nirmani provides marketing support for Fortress de Jayaweera.
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She is a specialist in communications, marketing and international relations having worked in corporate Sri Lanka.
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Nirmani has taken a break from the corporate world as she is now spending most of her time raising two beautiful babies. She is passionate about travelling and enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.
Neranga Jayaweera
The youngest in the family, Neranga is the person behind delivering the vision for the Villa.
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Currently residing in New Zealand after the completion of his tertiary education, he works as a Systems Accountant for the New Zealand Defence Force.
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Neranga plays a crucial part in implementing the strategy for the Villa - such as the quality of service, the value, and planning the Villa's offering for guests.
Like his father, he loves cricket.
He can also teach you a thing or two about Salsa dancing - a true passion of his. He will be in and out of Sri Lanka, so if you do catch him, why don't you ask him for a dance?
We welcome you wholeheartedly
and hope you enjoy your stay at
Fortress de Jayaweera
In loving memory and dedication to our grandparents who left us a proud legacy
Austin Dionysius Jayaweera
Dona Karunawathi Jayarathna