Description
An exceptional example of an ancestral home, dating back 200 years, The Kandy House is set in glorious jungle gardens 15 minutes outside of the town of Kandy, the cultural capital of the island. The restoration has been undertaken with great care and the result mixes colonial charm and elegance with modern design touches. With only nine rooms the house retains an atmosphere of a private home and makes for the perfect retreat after a day out and about in the hill country and town.
Dining takes place outside on a sheltered verandah and the menu is different every day offering a fusion of traditional Sri Lankan delicacies with modern international dishes and flavours, using the freshest ingredients to be found in local markets. The fantastic cocktail list, leaves you wanting to stay one more night just to try one more.
In the gardens you will find a yoga pavilion and an infinity pool with a view to die for. You can relax with a delicious cup of green tea while enjoying the company of 59 different species of birds or the hotel will be happy to help you organize a trip to one of the many attractions within easy reach.
Accommodation
The Kandy House offers guests 1 Standard room, 2 Verandah rooms, 4 Gallery rooms and 1 Garden Suite. For the ultimate in luxury book yourself into the Black Rajah; arched doors in the living area open out onto the “secret” garden below. Other features include a king size bed with mosquito net and fan a luxury octagonal bath and massage area, shower and double basins in the attached bathroom. There's a double swing-hammock in the secret garden where you can relax and unwind.
Childcare
Children under 12 yrs are not accepted and there are no specific facilities but there is plenty for them to do in and around the hotel.
Facilities
Facilities at the hotel include a swimming pool and a restaurant serving a mouthwatering fusion of traditional Sri Lankan delicacies and ingredients with modern international dishes and flavours.
Activities
The Kandy House offers complimentary hiking, use of the swimming pool and you can spot 59 species of birds in and around the hotel. Activities at an additional cost include cultural visits, yoga, Ayurveda and there is golf at Victoria Golf Club. Local attractions include the historic Temple of the Tooth, the Peradeniya Gardens – the Botanical "Kew" of Kandy, the glass murals in the serene, open-air, hill-top Trinity Chapel and the beautiful sanctuary forest of Uddawattakale.
When to travel
Year round destination. Because the Hill Country it so high up it rarely gets unbearably hot. The months of December to April are probably the best time to visit, as temperatures rise to around 28C during the day but cool down at night. During the monsoon season from October to December you can expect heavy downpours. June to September are the driest months here, when there’s almost no rain at all.
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Location and directions
Kandy, Sri Lanka
The Kandy House is located 20-minutes outside Kandy's town centre, close to the geographic centre of Sri Lanka.
How to get there
The nearest airport is Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (10.5-hour direct flight), roughly 3-hours by car but you are more likely to arrive with a driver as part of a trip around Sri Lanka.
