Kahanda Kanda
Kahanda Kanda, one of Southern Sri Lanka's newest boutique hotels, offers the indulgent luxuries of a private villa with the service of a five star hotel, and is situated near the southern coast not far from Galle. Five air conditioned suites with breathtaking panoramic views of palm fringed jungle and Koggala Lake promise stylish, spacious interiors, ideal in which to unwind - the perfect example of getaway boutique hotels.
Overlooking Koggala Lake and surrounded by the lush greenery of a working tea estate, my home turned award winning boutique hotel offers discerning travellers a unique wellness escape with quick access by charming tuk tuk to timeless treasures inside Galle Fort as well as some of the world's best... [MORE]
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Peaceful, tropical ambience, world class heartfelt service and fresh fusion cuisine that lures guests from surrounding hotels in and around Galle, Kahanda Kanda is an idyllic environment for a wedding, a honeymoon or a holiday of absolute relaxation, all on a working tea plantation.
LOCATION
15 minutes inland from Galle.
NO. OF BEDROOMS
The 5 double bedrooms are divided into 4 freestanding pavilions. The master bedroom has a private garden and floor to ceiling shutters facing south that look across jungle and Koggala Lake. The open shutters give the feeling of being able to touch nature whilst you watch her cast her magic spell over the tropical scenery laid before you. Two pavilions have private terraces overlooking the tea estate whilst the other bedrooms enjoy the privacy of a landscape garden flooded with fragrant flowers and plants.
BATH / SHOWER ROOMS
Knowing there are very few places to enjoy complete privacy the master bedroom has two bathrooms, each with an outdoor shower that gazes up to the sky. Two other bedrooms have outdoor showers set in a private terraced garden whilst the other two bedrooms have bathrooms with twin showers. All bathrooms are ensuite.
SLEEPS
10
SITTING AREA
Laid out in its own pavilion with views across Koggala Lake, the tea estate, and the jungle beyond you can lie or sit in divine comfort whilst listening to the roar of the Indian Ocean in the distance. This pavilion is stylishly decorated in Asian antiques that somehow seem to encapsulate the spirit of surrounding scenery. There is a platform along one end of this open area with views over Koggala Lake that encourages you to lie or sit and watch the passing day. Lily ponds on either side ensure the air around you is cool as well as providing an alternative to your CDs as dusk sets in and the noise of the tropical night wraps you in its warm and entertaining sounds..
DINING AREA
Perched along the ridge adjacent to the sitting pavilion sits the open sided dining pavilion. A teak table set for 10 that can be divided to accommodate smaller parties lies in the centre. With stunning views similar to those of its 'sitting' neighbour the dining pavilion is responsible for a feast of all the senses.
KITCHEN / STAFF
There is a resident chef, an assistant chef, 2 houseboys and a maid who are there to look after you. Breakfast of local delicacies, an abundance of fruit, bread, organic jams and honeycombs, tea (of course) and coffee is provided. The chef (Nihal) speaks fluent English and specialises in Western, Thai, and Sri Lankan dishes. A menu awaits your consideration and he will discuss with you when you are free, a selection for every meal either on a day-to-day basis or, for the whole of your stay if you prefer not to have to think about such things every day.
POOL
A 21 by 9 metre pool with a dark green polished cement finish allows the energetic to do 'lengths' and the others to simply float around. On one side is an infinity edge that runs off into views of Koggala Lake and the jungle. A cascade at the deep end falls from a carved opening in the end wall.
AREA
Kahanda Kanda rests approx 9 kms from the historic town of Galle containing two of Sri Lankan's famous sites. The World Heritage 300 year old Galle Fort largely built by the Dutch, and the Galle International Cricket Pitch. It is possible, if you have brought the required number, to hire the pitch for a nominal sum should no other matches be booked and with enough notice we can arrange this for you. Closer to Kahanda Kanda - approx 5 kms - lies 'one of the world's top 10 beaches' at Unawatuna. With a Buddhist temple at one end the beach leads a charmed life but if a less well known, but equally beautiful beach is your preference we will tell you where they are when you get here. PADI sub aqua courses can be arranged in this area. Nihal will prepare a picnic hamper. If all of this sounds too much then simply lay back, watch migrating birds return to the Lake for the evening and let the distant chants of Buddhist monks carry you away to a different world.
