The Kandy House

Each of the nine bedrooms at The Kandy House is individually designed with a different colour scheme and style, and are named after various butterflies of the region. For example, the Red Spot Duke is a simple but striking room with, you guessed it, flashes of beautiful red at every turn. The combination of delicate red embroidery and striking statement pieces make the room warm and inviting. It is a spacious double room, opening onto the veranda, with bath, separate twin showers and an antique four-poster bed. Along with the butler service, this room provides everything you’ll need for a luxurious stay hidden in the lush greenery of the hill country. In contrast, the Peacock Royal room is dappled with rich blues and golds. With a small private dining area and subtle touches of elegance, from the arched doorways to the antique vanity table, the Peacock Royal room will make you feel just that – royal!

Beautiful combining traditional Sri Lankan delicacies, local ingredients and international inspirations and flavours, the restaurant at the Kandy House is a true delight. Guests can enjoy candlelit dinners by the pool, on private terraces or in the verandah restaurant. Make sure you don’t miss the highly acclaimed feast of ten curries held every fortnight, where the delight of Sri Lankan cuisine truly comes alive. All ingredients are sourced locally and chefs visit the markets daily to scout what seasonal inspirations are on offer.

Take a visit to Degaldoruwa Temple in Kandy. Built into the rockface, this temple is embellished with beautiful wall murals depicting Buddist Jataka stories, while the statue of the reclining Buddha takes pride of place for its sheer size and beauty. The immaculate white stupa on the summit looks over the rolling mountains painting a picture-perfect scene.

About 5km west of the city of Kandy are the royal Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Renowned for its collection of orchids, among 4000 other species of plant, these gardens are a sight to behold. Dating back as far as 1371 and covering 147 acres, there is plenty of flora and fable to get stuck into. Once reserved only for Kandyan royalty, this spectacle is now open to the public, so swan down the avenue of royal palm trees and enjoy a picnic under the giant Javan fig tree on the great lawn.

Sri Dalada Maligawa, more commonly known as The Temple of the Tooth, is located in the heart of Kandy. It is  one of most revered temples in the country, attracting worshippers and other visitors from around the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Dalada Maligawa is known for holding a tooth relic from Lord Buddha, which is paraded through the streets of Kandy in a grand parade known as ‘Esala Perahera’ during the months of July and August.

As part of the Manor House Group, The Kandy House has been and continues to be incredibly involved in ensuring the sustainable health of the local environment and community. That is why they launched the Care2Sustain initiative, focusing on social and educational programs in the community and environmental well-being. In 2019, they abolished single-use plastics, using only biodegradable or multiple use packaging. Water and energy use is monitored, all food is bought locally, all cleaning products are eco-friendly, which all means that the care and attention staff pay to the guests does not compromise the health of the local environment.