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Drawing from the local, rural traditions, the buildings architecture is designed to flow into the landscape. Local flora and fauna created the timelessness of a healthy ecosystem providing the setting for peace and tranquillity. With the first man-made lakes since King Parakramabahu’s era in the 11th Century, this exciting feature allows for the first time in Sri Lanka dwellings to be built over water.
A section of land has been used to re-grow paddy using traditional harvesting methods, providing a new and exciting feature, dwellings within the paddy field, yet another first in Sri Lanka! The transformation of the land into patches of forested areas will create the feeling of ultimate privacy and will feature the Forest dwellings, the largest of the rooms. A haven for those who wish to escape the gruelling city life and nature lovers who wish to indulge in their hobbies whilst pampering themselves in luxurious comfort. With dwellings tastefully designed boasting space as its prime characteristic of luxury. Dine in the privacy of your dwelling or ‘under the stars’ or simply relax and pamper yourself at the Island Spa offering a range of treatments to choose from.
Facilities
Teak floors, individualized air conditioning, telephone and IDD facility, email & internet access, mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities, large scenic private balcony or terrace, safety locker, cable TV with BOSE entertainment system, In –room dining, shower and bath, private pool / plunge pool in certain dwellings, slippers and sarongs.
The Romantic Paddy Field Dining serving a set menu
Parker’s Peak Dining – Set menu
The Spa and Dining Experience for a couple The Kamatha Dining serving a selection of Sri Lankan delicacies
The Apsara – teak furnished, naturally cool with a spectacular view for all day dining.
The Sulang for light bites and drinks – watch the variety of birds dip in the man made lake and enjoy the breeze.
The Graffiti Bar – the air conditioned bar, with a selection of cigars and light reading material.
Accommodation
25 spacious dwellings on four habitats.
10 within the forest, 6 over the paddy field, 6 over marsh lands and 3 in water
Excursions
Learn to Cook spicy Sri Lankan, Tea tasting ceremony of Jetwing Teas, Signature Dining, Spa treatments, shopping,
and bird watching from Parker’s Peak.
Climb the renowned Sigiriya Rock Fortress located 5 km away, visit Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s cultural cities, one of the few arboretum’s in Sri Lanka is also located just 15kms away, visit the village temple and get an insight into Buddhism from the head monk of the temple, visit the craft village and learn about traditional Sri Lankan crafts. You could also enjoy a picturesque cycling or walking trail. The Loris watching tour is definitely a must see
