Description
Historically this beautiful property has been the home of many a chieftain whose area of rule extended from Ulagalla in Rajarata to Padaviya in the northern province. The Walawwa has been lovingly restored to its original stature, developed and furnished to retain its own distinctive character to relive the gracious lifestyle of the colonial era of the ancient capital.
Bordering two ancient reservoirs, the property comprises 25 private and serene villas inspired by historic architecture, over 58 acres (electric cars are available to shuttle guests within the area), overlooking either the reservoir or working paddy fields. Each chalet consists of a floor area of 800 sq. feet, which includes a separate living area. The chalets are furnished with elegance and comfort while combining state-of-the-art amenities and each chalet offers a tranquil courtyard with its own private plunge pool.
With a strong eco concept 50% of the energy requirement here is generated through solar power, which makes this resort the largest solar farm in the country! The majority of the resort has been constructed using Durra, a green building material and during its creation not one tree was removed, in fact they even planted 1000 root balled trees on the property during the project.
When it comes to dining, in keeping with the resorts green ethos, fine dining is available including fresh organic fruits and vegetables. The resort's team of highly qualified chefs are on hand to create gourmet cuisine to suit individual needs of each and every guest.
To keep busy during your stay there are not only plenty of fabulous local sites to explore, on site there are all myriad of facilities and activities to keep all members of the family busy, such as a 30 metre fresh water swimming pool, an Ayurvedic spa, extensive fitness center, horse riding, archery, billiards, canoe rides and many more.
The only serious problem here is fitting everything in!
Accommodation
Ulagalla offers 25 detached chalets with private plunge pools, scattered over 58 acres of Sri Lanka’s finest rural landscape. Rooms provide complementary amenities such as shampoo, conditioner and bath soap, air conditioning, an electronic safe, IDD activated telephone, tea and coffee making facilities, TV with satellite channels, writing table, minibar and 24 hr room service.
Childcare
Children are welcome and there are plenty of activities for older children.
Facilities
Facilities at Ulagalla include a fully equipped gym, pool, sauna, archery stations, canoeing, kayaking and horseback riding.
Activities
Complimentary activities at the hotel include use of the pool table, board games, carrom and playing cards. Activities at an additional cost include kayaking, horse riding, nature trails, flora and fauna tours with a naturalist and archery.
When to travel
The Maha monsoon blows from October to January, bringing rain to the North and East, while the dry season is from May to September. The North and East are comparatively dry, with around 1000mm of rain annually. There is also an inter-monsoonal period in October and November when rain can occur in many parts of the island. Out-of-season travel has its advantages – not only do the crowds go away but many airfares and accommodation prices drop right down. Nor does it rain all the time during the low season.
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Location and directions
Ancient Cities, Sri Lanka
Ulagalla Resort is ideally located in the hamlet of Tirappane, 40 km north of the Dambulla- Anuradhapura road. Anuradhapura is 20 km from the property and it is extremely convenient to access a wide range of historic sites from Ulagalla.
How to get there
10.5hr direct flight then 4hr by road
