The Kandy House

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

Accommodation

Red Spot Duke

-For accommodation in Kandy, The Kandy House is ideal with all the rooms are named after Butterflies which thrive in Sri Lanka, and are styled individually incorporating local fabrics, elegant furniture of various generations and modernized amenities.

Peacock Royal

-Spacious double room opening onto a wide veranda and butler services
-Luxurious bathroom with a bath as well as a separate shower, WC, and twin vanities
-Four-poster king-size bed
-Private corridor for dining, large cupboards and other antique furnitur

Indian Admiral

-Spacious double room on the upper floor with views of luscious green paddy fields and the infinity pool and butler services
-Luxurious bathroom with an old fashioned cast- iron bathtub as well as a separate shower, WC, and twin vanities
-Four-poster king-size bed
-Private balcony for dining, sofa, large cupboard and other antique furniture

Black Rajah

-Distinctive double room with arched doors opening onto an outdoor veranda, with an octagonal stone bath feature and butler services
-Separate shower, WC, and twin vanities
-Four-poser king-size bed
-Outdoor veranda for dining, sofa, large cupboard and other antique furniture with a double swing-hammock in a “secret” garden nearby
-Can be booked with adjoining deluxe double bedroom, Monkey Puzzle

Sunbeam

-Double bedroom on the upper floor with a view over the stunning jungle-fringed infinity pool with butler services
-Luxurious bathroom with a cast- iron bathtub as well as separate shower, WC, and twin vanities
-Four-poster king-size bed
-Cupboard and other antique furniture

Cornelian

-Double room on the upper floor with with views to the jungle
-Luxurious bathroom with a bath as well as separate shower, WC, and twin vanities
-Four-poster queen-size bed
-Access to a veranda, cupboard and other antique furniture

Monkey Puzzle

-Twin room with arched doors leading to a small outdoor veranda
-Luxurious bathroom with a shower, WC, and twin vanities
-Two single beds
-Cupboard, sofa and other antique furniture.
-The room adjoins the Black Rajah room and is ideal for families travelling with teenage children to book both rooms.

Pioneer

-Twin room overlooking a private garden with a swing hammock and dining area
-Luxurious bathroom with a shower, WC, and twin vanities
-Two single beds
-Cupboard, sofa and other antique furniture

Lime Butterfly

-On the upper floor with access from the inner courtyard. Has a four-poster queen-size bed with mosquito net, cupboard and other antique furniture. A luxurious bathroom with an old-fashioned cast-iron bathtub as well as a separate shower, WC and double-basins.

Location

Countryside boutique base only 7km from Kandy city.

Nine individually designed air-conditioned double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.

Fresh and authentic cuisine, featuring local flavours and curries.

Large infinity pool overlooking paddy fields.

Complimentary fibre optic WIFI throughout property.

Massage and yoga available, indoor games provided.

Can be booked as a whole for groups. All ages from 12 years-old welcome.

Dining

The bedrooms are named after Butterflies which thrive in Sri Lanka, and are styled individually incorporating local fabrics, elegant furniture of various generations and modernized amenities.
Fresh fusion best describes our fare, stirring up traditional Sri Lankan delicacies and ingredients with modern international dishes and flavours. At least twice a week, we serve our highly acclaimed feast of ten traditional Sri Lankan curries.
Enjoy meals by the pool, on your private terrace or in the verandah restaurant.We use only the freshest of ingredients from the local markets, bought daily to convert into inspired cuisine.

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