Hill Country Retreats

The Kandy House, Kandy

Set on a spice plantation amidst the verdant beauty of the ‘hill country’, this former ancestral home of a Kandyan family has recently been restored to its original splendour. Lying in landscaped gardens it is wonderfully peaceful - perfect after a day spent exploring Kandy.

Each of the en suite bedrooms has a distinctly colonial feel with beautiful Dutch antique furniture and large windows overlooking the atrium courtyard or garden. Other amenities include a sitting room opening onto a veranda, an intimate dining room serving delicious food and a swimming pool at the foot of the lush valley garden. The sights of Kandy are all within easy reach.

River House, Balapitiya

Nestling in a coconut plantation on the banks of the Madhu River near the quiet town of Balapitiya, River House is one of Sri Lanka’s most luxurious boutique hotels. Inspired by traditional south Asian design, this stylish villa is a haven of tranquillity, and an idyllic place to end any Sri Lankan journey.

There are just five spacious and beautifully furnished suites, each with private plunge pool and private balconies or terraces, offering magnificent views of the river. Amenities include comfortable guest areas, shady verandas and an infinity pool. There is much to see and do, with the hill country to the north and the coast nearby. The Madhu is also a haven for naturalists, ornithologists and anglers.