Kandy

Clingendael

Name: Clingendael
Address: Kandy

An elegant hilltop retreat

Stately colonial grandeur meets modern luxury at this elegant hilltop hotel in the grounds of Victoria Golf and Country Resort. Clingendael’s prime positioning offers expansive views of the lush Sri Lankan countryside, the Victoria reservoir, golf course and the Knuckles mountain range.

Travel back to days gone by as you relax in one of the five spacious suites. Each has its own colour scheme and design accents. Artworks, antiques, polished wood floors and carefully-chosen furniture all contribute to the feel of old world extravagance. En-suite bathrooms are modern and feature double, overhead showers. Covered verandas with superb views offer the perfect private space for intimate dining.

Meals are served according to guests’ preferences. Whether you would prefer to dine outside in the cool shade of the trees, at the pool side or in the dining room, you can sample Sri Lankan classics or enjoy gourmet Oriental and Western dishes.

A tranquil garden oasis, the spa offers a variety of treatments designed to relax and wash away tension. Choose from holistic, energising and detox massages. Thoroughly pampered, spend some time on the golf course, or venture out onto the nearby jungle pathways, keeping a lookout for the vibrant bird life of the region. And at the end of the day, enjoy a refreshing cocktail above the water reservoir as you gaze out over the hills.

Highlights

Golf

Yoga

Horse riding

Five rooms

Dining

Bar

Jacuzzi

Pool

Gym

Spa

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Stone House

Just a few minutes drive from Kandy, this private retreat transports you back to a time when life was slower. The colonial mansion, built in the 1940s, is set in a large garden with the Hungasgiriya Mountain Range in the distance.

The service here is warm and efficient ensuring that your visit will be a memorable one. The inviting rooms and suites are individually designed, featuring work by prominent local artists. Western decor influences blend with elements of the region’s culture.

You can choose to dine indoors or outdoors and the menu features a variety of rice-based fusion dishes, even some of the desserts include rice.

Make the most of the gardens and surround with early morning or evening strolls, or borrow a mountain bike and explore the countryside. For an extra indulgent experience, you can also arrange professional spa treatments ahead of time.

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Kings Pavilion

Kings Pavilion is situated just outside the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, Kandy. The hotel sits within misty mountains where lush green foliage frames stunning views of these beautiful surroundings. This location, along with the natural materials used in construction, brings a sense of calm, peace, tranquillity and connection with nature.

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Bougainvillea Retreat

Located in the countryside an hour outside of Kandy Kandy, the boutique Bougainvillea Retreat enjoys wonderful views of the stunning Knuckles Mountain Range and the Victoria Reservoir.

There are four airy bedrooms in the main house with five Tuscan style garden rooms which enjoy their own private terrace.

Enjoy regional Sri Lankan dishes with fresh produce sourced from the local market in the main house’s dining room, enjoy wonderful lake views from the pool, or relax with a range of spa treatments, yoga or meditation. Bougainvillea Retreat also has a number of bicycles for cycling around the local nature reserve as well as two canoes for trips on the reservoir. We are also situated in the perfect location for light trekking around the reservoir and beyond in The Knuckles.

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Taylors Hill

Style and modernised comfort blend effortlessly with the sense of the important history and legacy of tea in Ceylon at Taylors Hill.

The house, built by a British planter over 100 years ago, features sumptuous decor, with each of the five rooms displaying its own unique character.

Set on a picturesque estate, the hotel is named for James Taylor who introduced commercial tea production to Ceylon. Visit the nearby tea factory at Loolecondera estate.

Dine on cuisine inspired by the culture and history of the surrounding region. The menu boasts Asian fresh fusion, using local ingredients and traditional Tamil recipes.