Description
Taprobane was built in the 1920s by Count de Mauny-Talyande in a neo Palladian style and played host to numerous royal guests, writers and politicians over the years. It is set just 100m from the shores of Weligama Bay and is only accessible to guests by wading through the knee-deep water or on an elephant or sedan chair!
It consists of 2.5 acres and has five en-suite bedrooms, spacious living areas and verandas and a beautiful infinity pool. Guests have a staff of six who will cook and tend to their every need, so there is no need to leave the island unless curiosity tells them otherwise. Taprobane offers the ultimate in luxury and privacy and is the perfect place to unwind and relax.
There are some beautiful living spaces with stunning views overlooking the Indian ocean and the tropical gardens are a scene of total peace and tranquillity. The infinity edge pool provides the perfect place to cool off. Nearby beaches provide a wealth of watersports and white water rafting, trekking and mountain biking can be arranged through local companies. There are plenty of cultural activities too. Visit the nearby Kataluwa Temple to see ancient murals or the enormous Buddha statue at the Wewurukannala Temple, near Dikwella. You can also take a trip to the nearby lowland tea country and visit Koggala Lake and the Martin Wickramasinghe Museum of Folk Art & Culture, one of Sri Lanka's most acclaimed museums.
Guide price
£5,145 Per person
£5,145 per person for 7 nights, based on 2 people sharing Taprobane Island, on a villa only basis, including international flights and transfers.
Accommodation
Taprobane Island offers 5 en-suite bedrooms. Each bedroom is filled with colonial style furniture and features four poster beds draped with a mosquito net, overhead fans and spacious ensuite bathrooms.
All double rooms open onto their own private terraces with panoramic views out to the Indian Ocean.
Childcare
Children are welcome but there are no specific facilities. Children will love the beachside location and the many watersports on offer nearby.
Facilities
Facilities at the hotel include an infinity edge swimming pool and inviting living areas to relax in and unwind. Although there is no restaurant as such, the six staff will cook whatever you like for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Expect fresh fish from the local fishing village of Weligama, spicy Sri Lankan curries and fusion dishes with a Western twist.
Activities
Nearby beaches provide a wealth of watersports and white water rafting, trekking and mountain biking can be arranged through local companies. There are plenty of cultural activities too. Visit the nearby Kataluwa Temple to see ancient murals or the enormous Buddha statue at the Wewurukannala Temple, near Dikwella. You can also take a trip to the nearby lowland tea country and visit Koggala Lake and the Martin Wickramasinghe Museum of Folk Art & Culture, one of Sri Lanka's most acclaimed museums.
Services
Services at the hotel include room service and private staff of 6.
When to travel
From May to August the Yala monsoon brings rain to the island’s southwestern half. The southwest has the highest rainfall – up to 4000mm a year. There is also an inter-monsoonal period in October and November when rain can occur in many parts of the island.
Colombo and the low-lying coastal regions have an average temperature of 27°C. The sea stays at around 27°C all year.
Climatically speaking, the driest (and best) seasons in Sri Lanka are from December to March for the west and south coasts.
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Location and directions
Weligama, Sri Lanka
Weligama, Sri Lanka
How to get there
10.5hr direct flight then 3.5hr drive
