An opportunity to stay at a unique ancestral manor house providing seclusion and serenity for its guests in a lush, tropical garden setting close to Kandy. In 1804, the last Chief Minister of the Kandyan kingdom built a palatial villa touching local, moorish and dutch styles in the beautiful countryside near the former capital. 200 years later, it was converted into a designer boutique hotel in Kandy, retaining the charisma of this captivating historical house while taking it to the luxury standard for 21st-century guests. We aim to give guests an experience of staying more in a private house than a conventional hotel. The restoration sensitively blends amenities with elegant antique furniture, and fresh touches of colour set off the traditional architecture In the gardens, a stunning infinity pool has been landscaped into the hillside overlooking the rice paddy fields, and an ambalama perches above the greenery to enjoy a massage or treatment. Delicious fusion and Sri Lankan cuisine can be enjoyed on your private terrace or the veranda restaurant. The Butterfly Bar or terraced garden is ideal for your pre-dinner drinks. Explore a broad selection of Sri Lanka’s primary attractions in and around Kandy, the Cultural Triangle and Tea Country, making the hotel a good base to experience the country’s heritage. The house can also be booked as a whole for important celebrations with friends, or just for the peace of mind of a group having total privacy.