Sentido Heritance is situated on Sri Lanka’s enchanting west coast near the Bandaranaike International Airport in Negombo. Accommodation options consist of comfortably furnished and well-appointed rooms and suites with tea/coffeemakers, private terraces/balconies, safes, hairdryers, ironing facilities, air conditioning, TVs, and toiletries. Facilities and services include restaurants, bars/lounges, a swimming pool, a gym, a spa, event spaces, and Wi-Fi.
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Located across the length of the Negombo resort on the ground and 1st floor, the Deluxe rooms are appointed with a private lanai for sunbathing or a spacious balcony. The rooms are all ocean facing, delightfully inspired by the vibrant tropical spirit of Negombo. The decor, a merry menage of blue, green and tan celebrates local village life tucked between the warm blue sea, sandy shores and the cool of the coconut plantations.
Set along the length of the third and fourth floors, the Superior Deluxe Rooms combine in-room style and sophistication with outdoor space and exhilaration, affording a relaxed getaway for those in search of beach hotels in Negombo. The decor complements the philosophy in a celebration of electric blue and champagne gold. All 48 rooms include lavish private balconies sprawling out, overlooking the Indian Ocean, complete with chic and cozy seating.
Set at the heart of the resort with ten rooms on the third floor and ten rooms on the fourth floor, the exclusive Premium Rooms are a favorite with couples wanting luxurious and inviting Sri Lanka honeymoon hotels. The lavish and elegant spaces are equipped with luxury bath amenities and a special love seat on the balcony.
Situated on the edge of the grounds, past the lagoon pool overlooking the sea, the four Junior Suites offer style and seclusion. The suite is ideal to share with family or friends, featuring a master bedroom with a king bed and a second parlor room with a SICO bed, a dining room to seat six along with an expansive private balcony. Other premium amenities include a luxurious collection of bath products.
Sprawling across the highest point of the Sri Lankan luxury resort on the fourth floor is Negombo’s most indulgent accommodation, the Presidential Suite, 200 meters squared of inspired sophistication. Combining stunning sea views and the finest quality interior fittings, the suite comprises of a deluxe bedroom with a king size bed, parlor room with SICO bed, as well as dining room with lounge and sofas. The balcony spreads across the entire length of the suite, a most indulgent way to experience the magical tropical sunsets.
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Bar, Zakencentrum, Internettoegang (Gratis voor gasten), Zwembad, Restaurant, Spa
Breakfast in the sun, and enjoy an endless array of flavorsome freshness for lunch or dinner under the stars. Seating is available indoors and on the terrace.
Brimming with charm and affording a mouth watering array of seafood in Sri Lanka, the rustic restaurant accommodates up to 20 people and is cosily tucked into the coconut grove on the beach
Heritance Kandalama overlooks the rock fortress of Sigiriya. The hotel sits at the heart of the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka, close to five UNESCO World Heritage Sites. All rooms are luxuriously designed and feature free Wi-Fi, coffee/tea-making facilities, air conditioning, and TVs. Offering a wide selection of dining options, guests can enjoy delicious cuisine from the on-site restaurants. Other amenities include three swimming pools, a library, a business centre, and a gym. Guests can also make use of the on-site spa and experience a range of relaxing treatments.
Adigar's Manor is located in Kandy, Sri Lanka, close to attractions like the National Museum. The accommodation features comfortably furnished guest rooms that are equipped with modern amenities, including air conditioning, Wi-Fi access, and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy authentic Sri Lankan cuisine at the onsite restaurant. Additional facilities and services include a bar, a swimming pool, a spa and wellness centre, and parking facilities.
Guests can enjoy many cultural and heritage tours the area has to offer including the Botanical Peradeniya Gardens, the University of Paradeniya, the British Garrison Cemetery where a guide will bring history to life through stories, the Kandyan Arts Association’s renowned Cultural Show for dance and drumming, and the Ceylon Tea Museum.
Guests can visit The Temple of the Tooth to view ceremonies presided over by resident monks and wander to the Devales Shrines, discover the glass murals in the serene hill-top Trinity College Chapel, or venture a little further to the Dambulla Caves and Temple that date back to the first century BC.
Guests can choose from a variety of wildlife and nature experiences including ambling around Udawattakelle Sanctuary, 270 acres filled with flora and forest birds, porcupines and monkeys, hike or bike The Knuckles Range, with peaks of 1500m and varieties of wildlife in its midst, or wash some elephants at the Pinnawella Elephant Orphanage.
Guests can organise a round of Golf at the world class Victoria Golf Course, 12 miles from Kandy with the Knuckles range as a backdrop, catch a game at Muttiah Muralitharan International Cricket Stadium, recently renamed to commemorate Sri Lanka’s famous bowler, cycle around the countryside, or take a walk through the local village and lush paddy fields and have chat with a chief monk in the local temple.
Ons stijlvol gerenoveerde theebungalowhotel met vijf slaapkamers biedt een weids uitzicht op het heuvellandschap en is majestueus gelegen op een met thee omzoomde heuvel in de buurt van Ella. De bungalow dateert uit het koloniale tijdperk en belichaamt zijn nalatenschap, maar verwent veeleisende gasten met moderne faciliteiten en hoogwaardige persoonlijke service - laat u verwennen door onze butlers, geniet van gastronomisch eten en duik in een zwembad in de tuin met een prachtig uitzicht over de vallei en de beroemde Demodera-lus.
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Nine Arches is our only twin bedroom, and its pair of single beds, dressed in soft cotton duvets, is a snug retreat for sleep. Ideal for two friends travelling together or two children when their parents book an interconnecting Demodera Bedroom. The bedroom directly accesses a private furnished garden terrace and the ensuite bathroom is equipped with a rain shower and bathtub. An affordable yet luxurious room for exploring the Ella countryside.
We have three Demodara Bedrooms, with views into our upcountry garden, and beyond, to the tea fields and verdant south eastern mountains. These bedrooms are furnished with a king-sized bed, a cosy sitting area, private veranda and an ensuite bathroom with a bathtub. Handpicked antique furnishings and custom-made pieces marry eclectic style with contemporary comfort.
Welimada is a warm, cosy bedroom bathed in light and is unique for its twin aspect valley-side and garden facing views. The private veranda gazes west, offering vistas of the working tea factory and Demodara Loop. Badulla, to the front of the bungalow, is private and indulgent, and opens directly onto the garden and swimming pool through a set of French windows. Tucked off the central hallway, Hali-Ela bears similarities to the Badulla Bedroom yet has the option of being connected with its neighbouring twin bedroom, Nine Arches, to make a Family Suite.
Our Suite promises privacy, indulgence and nostalgia, with a light-bathed open plan layout and French windows affording exotic garden views. Furnished with a king-sized bed and plush sofas in a separate sitting area, it has a private garden terrace and an ensuite bathroom with rain shower and bathtub. It’s perfect for couples but is also an ideal suite for families as the sitting room can be converted into a kids’ bedroom.
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Bar, Internettoegang (Gratis voor gasten), Wasserette, Mobiele Connectie, Zwembad, Restaurant, Televisiekamer
Faciliteiten in de Kamer
Bad, Badjassen, Stopcontacten, Ventilator, Haardroger, Internettoegang (Gratis voor gasten), Strijkijzer / Strijkplank, Minibar, Mini Bar (Gratis), Muskietennet, Kluis, Douche, Thee / Koffie, Veranda
Location: Local tea factory Duration: 90 minutes Host: Factory manager Group size: 1+ What to wear: Trainers or other comfortable shoes (preferably closed toe). Other: No photographs are allowed inside the factories
Nine Skies is surrounded by acres of verdant neatly plucked tea bushes that have been flourishing here for close to a century. This region of Sri Lanka is home to some of the island’s finest upcountry teas.
During this experience, you’ll learn all about the tea production process by visiting one of our local tea factories. The factories themselves are icons of the Hill Country; vast, atmospheric and filled with heavy machinery, some dating back over a century, these multi-windowed warehouses are where the magic process of tea production happens. The leaves are brought in from the tea gardens, dried, withered and rolled, before being fired to remove as much moisture as possible. Finally, they’re sorted into fragrant particle sizes ranging from the finest dust to the most prized variety, orange pekoe.
One of the factory managers will host you on this experience and take you on a guided tour, showing you the processes, introducing you to the machines and demonstrating how each of them works. At the end, you’ll have the opportunity to taste a few varieties of tea in an insightful tea tasting session. The factories have a few varieties of tea for sale so if you wish you can purchase some to take back home.
Location: Nine Skies’ garden Duration: 1 hour and half (plus lunch) Host: The Chef Group size: 2 guests What to wear: Comfortable clothing Other: Your camera if you want to take pictures
Meet with Chef Danushka or one of the other chefs at 11 am for an in-depth demonstration of how to make some of the stunning rice and curry dishes served in our restaurant. You’ll learn about the spices used to flavour the dishes and the different methods of preparing each of the delicious curries. The chef will select some fresh vegetables from the local markets prior to the demonstration to use in the cook; you are very welcome to join him on his visit to the fresh produce market if you like so please let our staff know at the time of booking if you’d like to visit the market too.
In the demonstration the chef will use clay pots to cook each curry; these clay chatties impart an authentic and distinctive flavour to Sri Lankan cuisine and have been used across the island for centuries. Villagers in rural areas still use them for cooking on an open hearth. You can choose from one fish, chicken or seafood curry, along with a dhal (red lentil) curry and a selection of vegetable curries depending upon what is fresh and in season. The chef will also share with you his secrets for making the perfect rice accompaniment. You may get involved as much or as little as you wish and you’ll have many opportunities to taste the curries during the cooking process. Feel free to ask as many questions as you like – our chefs will be happy to indulge you!
After the demonstration, enjoy a lunchtime feast of the delicious curries you’ve seen prepared followed by a traditional Sri Lankan dessert.
Location: Ella Duration: 1 to 2 hours Host: Self-guided or with a butler/Nine Skies tuk tuk Group size: 1+
What to wear: Comfortable and light clothing, comfortable footwear and sunscreen. During the monsoon season, a rain jacket/umbrella is recommended.
Other: Your camera if you want to take pictures. The earlier you leave, the cooler and less crowded it will be. Ask the butlers for the train scheduled to pass over the bridge. It is a lot busier at this time, but you can get some great pictures of the famous Yakada Yaka or ‘Iron Devil’.
Optional: Walking on this railway track is a timeless experience and it will take you about 30 minutes to walk to the Nine Arch Bridge from Ella town and 1 hour and half from the Bungalow. The distance is approximately 4.5km from the bungalow. We recommend to wear leech socks, particularly during the monsoon period. Please discuss with your butler to arrange a takeaway meal if needed. A printed map can be provided. The Nine Arch Bridge, also known as The Bridge in the Sky, is a man-made masterpiece ideally located a few kilometers from the bungalow, and to a certain extent is the reason why Ella has become a tourist hotspot in the past couple of years.
Built 1,100m above sea level, among the peaks of the Central Highlands, the Nine Arch viaduct forms a crossing between the Demodara and Ella Railway stations. The bridge, which is almost 100 years old and spans 91 meters, was built by the British era with blocks of stone and cement without using any strengthening iron or concrete. The giant arches, 24 meters in height, take the bridge on a curved path to link between two mountains. According to history, the bridge was built by the locals using such materials; when the construction came to a standstill from the lack of steel caused by World War I. But, in addition to this history; lore abounds the creation of the bridge.
The train tracks on this bridge are the same tracks that lead up to the ‘Demodera Loop’ which you can see from the comfort of the pool deck at Nine Skies. The bungalow’s name is a nod to the nine-arch viaduct, through which it is possible to see ‘nine skies’ when looking up through the arches.
Location: Ella Duration: 1 to 2 hours Host: Alone or with a trekking porter Group size: 1+ What to wear: Comfortable and light clothing, comfortable footwear, a rain jacket/umbrella (during the monsoon season) and sunscreen. Please check with your butler for walking sticks, hats and leech socks in case in you need. Other: Your camera if you want to take pictures. Leave early to hike Little Adams Peak. The earlier you leave, the cooler and less crowded it will be. The tuktuk driver will be your porter for this journey. The porter has limited English but he carries a phone in case you need to get in touch with the Bungalow.
Optional: If you prefer a longer trek, you can start right off the Bungalow and from the Demodara station head on the railway track towards Ella station and after passing the Nine Arch Bridge, take a left turn up and from there head towards 98 Acres resort, where the Little Adams Peak trail starts. Ella is a hiking hotspot in Sri Lanka offering some of the most magnificent views in the world. The region is well known for its tea plantations, waterfalls and spectacular mountain ranges, so if you want to enjoy some phenomenal views without hiking for hours, Little Adams Peak is the perfect trek for you. Little Adams Peak is named after its big brother, the holy mountain ‘Adams Peak’, near Hatton, because of their similarities in shape.
Hop in a tuktuk and head to 98 acres resort. From here, just follow the signs. The hike is fairly easy and the trail to the top takes approximately 30-50 minutes, depending on how fast you walk and how many pictures you stop to take. The trail begins with a moderate incline as it winds through beautiful lush green tea plantations. There are some great photo opportunities early in the hike so keep your eyes peeled. The path will lead you up to 1,141 metres above sea level (don’t worry, you already begin at a high elevation so you will only hike up a few hundred metres!). The trail is marked the whole way and the path is well-maintained, so you could choose to do this trek on your own. However, if you prefer the expertise of a local, we will help arrange a guide for you.
Location: Ella Duration: 2 to 3 hours Host: Self-guided or with a trekking porter Group size: 1+
What to wear: Comfortable and light clothing, hiking footwear, a rain jacket/umbrella (during the monsoon season) and sunscreen. Please check with your butler for walking sticks, hats and leech socks in case in you need.
Other: Your camera if you want to take pictures. Leave early to hike Ella rock. The earlier you leave, the cooler and less crowded it will be. The tuktuk driver will be your porter for this journey. The porter has limited English but he carries a phone in case you need to get in touch with the Bungalow.
Optional: If you prefer a longer trek, from the Bungalow, walk down to Demodara station and head on the railway track past Ella station, towards Kithal Ella station. From there, up to Ella Rock and back through the same route, will take you approximately 4 to 5 hours. The approximate distance from the bungalow to bottom of Ella Rock is 10 km.
The views from Ella Rock are absolutely breath-taking. If you love mountainous terrain, hiking Ella Rock should be on the top of your bucket list when visiting Ella. Although this is a more challenging hike when compared to the ‘Little Adams Peak’ hike, the views from the top are spectacular and getting there is half the fun.
The tuktuk will park the Kithal Ella and after a little walk on the railway track, the trail starts. From here, this hike will take you approximately 2 hours to reach the top and get back down, depending on how fast and fit you are, and can be quite strenuous at times. The trail starts our relatively flat passing local homes and tea plantations along the way. As you start to climb, the vegetation changes to forest and the trail begins to steepen.
The trail can be confusing and is not well marked, so we advise you to take a guide along.
Duration: 3 hours (Approx.) Host: You can explore by yourself or we can provide you with a butler Group size: 1+ What to wear: Comfortable clothes, hats, sun cream and camera
Adisham monastery is an attraction not to be missed. A short drive from Nine Skies will lead you to this absolutely gorgeous place.
Adisham Bungalow is a country house near Haputale, Sri Lanka. Later converted to a Adisham monastery of Saint Benedict. It has a relic (a chip of a bone) of St. Sylvester at the chapel.
The house was built in 1931 by an English aristocrat and planter Sir Thomas Villiers, He came to Sri Lanka as a young man via a ship which was used for tea transportation. Sir Thomas was a grandson of Lord John Russell and descendant of the Dukes of Bedford. Named after Adisham, it was designed by R. Booth and F. Webster in Tudor and Jacobean style, on 10 acres (40,000 m2) of land. Adisham Hall played host to many prominent personalities of the colony until the retirement of Sir Thomas, after which it was sold to Sedawatte Mills in 1949. In 1961 it was purchased by the Roman Catholic Church and was subsequently converted to a monastery. The house is well preserved along with its period fittings and furniture and is open to visitors.
Duration: 3 hours (Approx.) Host: You can explore by yourself or we can provide you with a butler Group size: 1+ What to wear: Comfortable clothes (which cover your elbows and knees), hats (remove foot-ware & caps when entering the temple), sun cream and camera
The Bogoda Wooden Bridge was built in the 16th century during the Dambadeniya era. It is considered by many experts to be the oldest still standing wooden bridge in Sri Lanka and it is constructed entirely of wood using wooden nails and fixing material. The bridge is situated about 25 kilometres from Nine Skies.
It was built to assist Buddhist pilgrims crossing the rock-strewn Gallanda river on their way to Kandy to worship at the Temple of the Tooth. The Gallanda river is a fast-flowing small river which eventually empties into the Mahaweli Ganga, the longest and largest river in Sri Lanka.
King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe, of the Kandyan period, ordered the bridge to be built since crossing this river in the rainy season was both difficult and dangerous. He later ordered a roof to be built over the bridge so that pilgrims, after weeks of hard walking, would have a place to rest and sleep during inclement weather as well as protection from the wilderness.
Location: Bandarawela Duration: 2 hours (Approx.) Host: You can explore by yourself or we can provide you with a butler Group size: 1+ What to wear: Comfortable clothes and camera.
Geoffrey Bawa was Sri Lanka's most prolific and influential architect. His work has had tremendous impact upon architecture throughout Asia and is unanimously acclaimed by connoisseurs of architecture worldwide. Highly personal in his approach, evoking the pleasures of the senses that go hand in hand with the climate, landscape, and culture of ancient Ceylon, Bawa brought together an appreciation of the Western humanist tradition in architecture with needs and lifestyles of his own country. The chapel is one of the most impressive spaces for Christian worship to be found in Sri Lanka. The overall effect is one of focused calm and sanctity achieved through careful manipulation of space, juxtaposition of simple materials, and the careful control of light and shade. While it makes oblique references to the Romanesque ¬ Gothic traditions of Western church building, the chapel has no direct precedents. It was built almost entirely from materials found nearby or manufactured in the vicinity, and seems to grow out of the ground, a building that has been “unearthed” rather than designed.
Buduruvagala is recommend if you are driving down to the south coast from Nine Skies or you can do a day trip.
What to wear: Comfortable clothes (which cover your elbows and knees), hats (remove foot-ware & caps when entering the temple), sun cream and camera
The beautiful, 1000-year-old, rock-cut Buddha figures of Buduruwagala are the region's biggest attraction. The complex consists of seven statues and belongs to the Mahayana school of thought dating back to the 10th century.
The gigantic standing Buddha (at 15m, it is the tallest on the island) here still bears traces of its original stuccoed robe, and a long streak of orange suggests it was once brightly painted. It's surrounded by smaller carved figures. This site is located 55km from Nine Skies, accessed by a scenic side road.
Location: Demodara Tea Estate Duration: 1 to 3 hours Host: Self-guided or with a butler Group size: Any Price: Complimentary
What to wear: A good pair of walking shoes or trainers and a raincoat if it looks showery
Other: After rainy weather you are highly likely to encounter leeches, especially when walking ‘off road’. Leeches aren’t harmful, and are more of an annoyance than anything else. If one attaches to you, try to resist the urge to pull it off. The best thing to do is to apply salt, which will encourage the leech to fall off by itself.
A combination of jaw-dropping views, spectacular landscapes and a temperate climate makes Nine Skies a superb place to get active. We have researched a number of trails from our bungalow that take you through some of the region’s most inspiring hill country scenery. Whether you’re looking for a short one-hour amble or a longer hike, we have a few trails of varying difficulties designed to suit all.
In the immediate vicinity of the bungalow are acres of tea bushes, and most of our trails navigate tea estate paths, roads and tracks that look down upon the picturesque mountains. The views from the spring valley are stunning. There’s also a little lake along the way. We can arrange surprise picnics and refreshments along some of these routes, in secluded spots chosen for their views.
What will you see? You might see groups of ladies methodically plucking tea leaves and pause to watch them at work. The trails also pass tea weighing stations where the ladies congregate to get their sacks of leaves weighed a few times a day. In the villages, you may suddenly find yourself surrounded by a gaggle of children, eager to practise their English skills with you and say hello. Many species of birds reside in the forests fringing the tea fields, as do wild cats, wild boar and leopards.
Location: Ella - Uva Greenlands Estate Duration: 2 to 3 hours (Approx.) Host: Adventure Park Guides (Nine Skies Tuk Tuk) Group size: 1+ What to wear: Comfortable and light clothing, hiking footwear and sunscreen.
Flying Ravana Adventure park is one of a kind experience available in Sri Lanka, located amidst the luscious green estates of Ella. Completed with its pride, the Sri Lanka’s first ever Mega zip-line. The two-wire zip-line stretches for more than half a kilometer, slides at 80kmph and offers a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful hills of the island.
The adventure park is exclusively designed for adventure enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies who prefer a not so ordinary hillside experience, offering ATV/quad bike rides, Abseiling, Archery and Air rifling for a gripping outdoor experience.
Location: Demodara Tea Estate Duration: 1 to 3 hours Host: Butler Group size: 1+
What to wear: Your best smile.
Other: Your camera if you want to take pictures.
There are some wonderful walking trails around the bungalow, many of which present stunning views of the surrounding landscape. If you would like to enjoy a delicious meal or sip sundowners whilst taking in these magnificent panoramic vistas, please speak with a butler who will assist in organising it for you.
The trip to the viewpoint will entail a short 15-minute walk along the tea-lined estate where you will pass through beautifully manicured gardens, lush flora and perhaps witness some exquisite birdlife.
At the viewpoint, a butler will be ready to spoil you with delectable food and/or cocktails, whilst you stare in awe at the beauty and tranquility of the mountainous terrain in front of you.
Set amongst the golden dunes and the lush greenery in Yala Sri Lanka, Uga Chena Huts blends Sri Lanka’s most celebrated features – its tropical beaches and exotic wildlife. The accommodation offers easy access to the Yala National Park. All cabins are luxuriously designed and feature TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Select cabins feature private swimming pools. Other amenities include an on-site restaurant and a spa.
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Chena Huts offers access to Sri Lanka’s largest and oldest national park which has the highest leopard population density in the world. Yala stuns visitors with its variety of biomes –monsoon, semi-deciduous and thorn forests, grasslands, freshwater, marine wetlands and sandy beaches where the only footprints you will see belong to foraging birds and animals. Broadcasting 44 different resident mammal species and dozens of reptile species including turtles, crocodiles, flying snakes and elegant fan-throated lizards. Yala has no less than 215 resident and migrant birds, of which the flamboyant peacock is one of the most common. Excursions throughout the region can be arranged based on request. Explore Sri Lankan wildlife and nature at Chena Huts, making the most of your escape even more rewarding!
Basses
Taking its name from the nearby reefs and lighthouse, famed in seafaring history and lore, the Basses restaurant is decorated to an appropriately nautical theme and features urbane fine dining in a spectacularly out-of-the-way location. Should you wish to take your meals under the stars of by the beach near a bonfire these options are also available. With a captivating beach front and an enchanting lagoon bordering the property, Chena Huts, being amongst the most unique Yala boutique hotels, has plenty of unique locations to dine in private.
Situated in Tangalle, the Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort rests along a secluded stretch of Sri Lanka’s southernmost coastline. Set amidst a coconut plantation and golden crescent shores with glorious Indian Ocean views, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort offers a naturally exclusive hideaway for exotic beach life in a peaceful world. The resort offers 152 rooms, including pool villas with Nespresso machines, Wi-Fi access, separate showers and bathtubs, and private terraces. Guests can enjoy delicious Sri Lankan and international cuisine at several on-site dining facilities. Additional amenities include a spa and a tennis court.
