a unique ancestral manor house
Situated near Kandy lies the historic ancestral retreat of Adigar’s Manor. More akin to a private home where personal service and attention to detail are of the highest order, this palatial Sri Lankan villa indulges every modern luxury.
Originally built for the last chief minister of Kandy, this 200-year-old manor still retains all of its former grandeur and captivating historical charm. With the treasures of the Cultural Triangle and Tea Country at your feet, it is a great base from which to discover Sri Lanka.
The house is comprised of nine individually designed double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Furnished with local fabrics, elegant furniture and modern amenities, each room has been named after a different type of butterfly, as these species thrive in Sri Lanka. Some rooms also have access to a private veranda furnished with chaise lounges and reading chairs.
In the gardens, you will find a hillside swimming pool with mesmerising views across the rice paddy fields. An Ambalama above the greenery provides a serene space for a massage or spa treatment. When it comes to dining, you will choose from a menu that includes both traditional ten-dish Sri Lankan curries and mouth-watering fusion dishes. Ingredients are sourced fresh from local markets.
Adigar’s Manor, Kandy
At a glance
- A restored manor house set in five acres of lush tropical gardens
- Within easy reach of the bustling city of Kandy
- Just nine exquisite rooms set within an original, Kandyan nobleman’s home built in 1804
- Features include wide verandas, luxury bathrooms and separate showers, king-size four poster beds and enchanting views
- Some rooms offer access to the inner courtyard
- Individually styled with local fabrics and elegant furniture
- Restaurant serving the best of Sri Lankan cuisine, fused with modern international dishes
For leisure and pleasure
- Stunning infinity pool overlooking tiered rice paddies
- Wonderful walks nearby
- Spa offering a range of original Ayurvedic treatments and restorative rituals
- Enjoy massage or yoga sessions in the breezy Ambalama
- Excursions into Kandy to visit the sacred lake, the Temple of the Tooth, the Devales Shrines, Udawattakelle Sanctuary and Peradeniya’s astonishing Botanical Gardens
- Tours to nearby tea plantations and historic factories
- Trips to the Dambulla cave temples and mighty Sigiriya fortress
The Ultimate Travel Company created a completely bespoke trip for us. Every detail was carefully thought through. From handpicked hotels and seamless flights to unforgettable tours and local experiences, nothing was off the shelf. Just excellent, personalised service from start to finish.
