Aliya Resort & Spa is situated in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, near the Thalkote Lake View Point Sigiriya, the Archaeological Museum Sigiriya, the Sigiri Art Gallery and Pidurangala Rock. Units feature air-conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen television, a minibar, a desk, a safety deposit box and ironing equipment. There are on-site dining options available for guests. Additional amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, an airport shuttle, parking and complimentary Wi-Fi.
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
1x Deluxe
The 1926 Colonial planter’s bungalow set in a 62 acre private tea and rubber estate offers excellent accommodation, exceptional food and an extraordinary experience. The Rosyth Estate House provides guests with the opportunity to experience the beauty and culture of rural Sri Lanka. Guests can explore the estate, visit the artisan tea factory or relax by the pool and take in the stunning views. The boutique hotel offers a spectacular accommodation choice in Sri Lanka.
3 Nights
Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
1x Classic Room
Amba Estate is a farm house, organic estate and social enterprise in the Uva Highlands of Sri Lanka. With excellent accommodation, offering stunning views over the valley, Amba has an abundance of unique experiences in one of the most beautiful spots in Sri Lanka, surrounded by 130 acres of mountains, waterfalls, caves, forests and tea fields.
Amba's old estate farmhouse, the original estate line-rooms (tea-workers’ quarters) and 2 neighbouring bungalow are operated as a full-service guest-house, offering guests the opportunity to learn more about organic farming and artisanal tea-making.
Built 100 years ago by one of the first local families to develop their own tea estate, Amba’s original Farmhouse exudes rustic charm and cosy character. The farmhouse has 4 double or twin rooms, 1 single room, and two shared bathrooms.
The Amba Linerooms, next door to the Farmhouse, have 3 double or twin rooms, each with ensuite bathrooms. Clove Tree House, a 1930s planter’s bungalow about 200 metres from the Amba farmhouse, has 1 family suite, 1 double room and 1 twin room, all with ensuite bathrooms. Clove Tree Cottage, a newer annex next to Clove Tree House, has 1 family suite and 1 triple room, both with ensuite bathrooms.
All the houses have their own kitchens, living and dining areas, and spectacular views across the valley. Full-time staff prepare delicious vegetarian meals in each house, using much of the farms organic produce and provide daily house-keeping.
There are a number of beautiful walking trails available for guests in addition to farm tours and abundance of wildlife. We highly recommend the fascinating tea tasting experience with one of their estate managers. Their expertise gives you the opportunity to learn about how their artisanal tea is grown and how the different methods of hand production produce each of the unique flavours.
Among the walking trails, a 2-hour hike climbs more than 400 meters to the top of Ella Rock. From there you can return to the farm or hike down to Ella town on the other side. A 30-minute round trip walk leads down to the abandoned hydro-powered tea factory and the secluded swimming pools and spectacular rock shelves you can bathe in at the top of the Ravana-Ella Waterfalls – a truly magical experience.
A Travel Gallery special recommendation is wake up before dawn to take a short walk to mountain top 15 minutes away from the main house where you can watch the sun rise over the vast plains that emerge from the edge of the Uva mountains towards the Indian Ocean.
Amba Estate’s goal is to maximise local employment and incomes, while preserving and restoring the natural environment. They work with the local community to produce and export a range of artisanal products, and they offer guests the opportunity to relax and recharge.
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
1x Clove Room
Koragaha Lodge is located in the small village of Koragaha Ulpatha in Tissamaharama, Southern Sri Lanka. Set amidst a typical dry zone village, guests can experience the simplicity of village life, visit the historic Situlpawwa Temple or drive to the popular Yala National Park.
Koragaha Lodge comprises of 4 identical chalets designed to maintain the ambience of village life while providing guests with the comforts and conveniences of modern day life.
The lodge has its own cook who prepares Sri Lankan as well as Western dishes for guests, who are encouraged to visit the onsite vegetable garden to pick vegetables they would like prepared at meal times. Guests can enjoy activities such as game drives, cycling, a lake tour or even a candlelit dinner in the forest during their stay.
1 Night
Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
1x Chalet Room
Twenty-Two Weligama Bay is a boutique hotel situated in Weligama Bay. Within metres of the hotel are golden sandy beaches and crystal blue waters. This represents a good budget option o nthe South Coast.
With a variety of rooms and suites, the accommodation at the hotel is simple yet comfortable. All rooms and suites have breathtaking views of the ocean and feature modern amenities such as high-speed Wi-Fi, minibar, digital safe, flat screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a fully equipped bathroom. Housekeeping is done twice a day, and breakfast is also available.
The restaurant serves a range of meals, seafood, tropical fruits, and vegetables in a variety of cuisines such as Sri Lankan, Asian, Fusion, and Continental. The poolside @ Twenty Two offers refreshing cocktails next to the hotel's infinity pool as well as casual meals, light lunches, and snacks.
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
1x Standard Room