The Kandy House

The Kandy House has just nine bedrooms – all named after Butterflies which are found in Sri Lanka. There are four spacious Ultra Rooms (Red Spot Duke, Peacock Royal, Indian Admiral and Black Rajah), which have access to a veranda where you can enjoy afternoon tea whilst watching the colourful birds and butterflies, and five Deluxe Rooms (Sunbeam, Cornelian, Monkey Puzzle, Pioneer and Lime Butterfly), which are set around the two-storey central courtyard. (Note: The Black Rajah Garden Suite and the adjoining Monkey Puzzle room are the best options for families with children – who must be over 12 years).

The hotel has a beautiful infinity swimming pool which borders a tropical jungle with views over the lush rice fields, a small library and a massage room. Bicycles are available for guest use, and the hotel can arrange yoga sessions on request. Breakfast is served either on the front veranda or at the rear of the house overlooking the lawn and pool. In the evenings, you can enjoy a cocktail in the Butterfly Bar and then dine in style in the colonial dining room, or if you prefer, you can sit on the veranda, or for a more romantic dining experience, you can enjoy a private candlelit dinner beside the pool, serenaded by bullfrogs and crickets.

Restaurant, bar, pool, library, massage room and masseur with 25 years of experience as an Ayurvedic therapist, plus each room is designated a personal butler to cater to all your requirements.  

Every evening there’s a daily set menu which features dishes such as crab ravioli and fresh prawn, coriander and chilli pasta, plus there’s a 10-course curry feast twice a week.