The Estate House is set in a 62 acre private working tea and rubber estate. Having been built in 1926, this tea planter’s bungalow is a unique chance to experience a bygone era. It was completely refurbished in 2010 to become a beautiful peaceful boutique hotel. It is located on a hillside at 1,100ft and so has outstanding views of the surrounding hills. Kandy is less than an hour away whilst Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage is 25 mins away.
This charming eco-lodge is a real treat if you want to experience nature close to and where there is a real feeling of peace and tranquillity. Built on 5 acres, the accommodation has a number of dwellings built using local products – mud, wood and thatch. There is even a treehouse from where you can watch the local wildlife. The food which is very good indeed, can either be served in the restaurant or your own verandah.
The Lakeside hotel in Anuradhapura was formerly known as Tissa Wewa Grand Rest House (it looks over Tissa Wewa- this is a lake) and was originally built by the British in 1907. It then became a former Dutch governor’s residence.
More recently it has undergone a total renovation bringing it into the 21st-century so it now offers very comfortable accommodation at an affordable price in the historic city of Anuradhapura.
There four types of room available at The Lakeside hotel; the Superior room, Semi deluxe room, Deluxe room and Suite room. The Superior room is equipped with adjoining bathroom with shower, air conditioning, safe, tea and coffee maker, hair dryer, widescreen TV with satellite, mini bar, room service and free Wi-Fi.
The Lake Hotel in Polonnaruwa is situated right by the side of the ancient and huge Parakarama reservoir close to the heart of Polonnaruwa (the second capital city of Sri Lanka).
All the hotel rooms have great views over the reservoir and are comfortably furnished, having being refurbished in 2012.
Rangala House is on the edge of the Knuckles Mountains about 75mins drive from Kandy- being a bit higher than Kandy, it feels a little cooler. Formerly a tea planters bungalow, it has been beautifully converted into a small boutique hotel. There is a large comfortable lounge but the piece de resistance is the amazing 50ft verandah where there are exquisite views of the mountains, paddyfields and tea plantations – most people decide to have their meals here, to take in these views. Down below, in the stunning terraced gardens, is a fantastic pool which also enjoys these views. Would certainly recommend a minimum of a 2 night stay to take in the beautiful scenery and enjoy the fantastic hospitality here.
