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Pool, Bougainvillea Retreat, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Bougainvillea Retreat

Boutique
Kandy and The Tea Country, Sri Lanka

This stunning boutique hotel, immersed within an acre of gloriously landscaped bird-filled gardens, is home to five comfortable rooms, a breath-taking infinity swimming pool and an open-plan living space that spills onto a social veranda.

Why we like Bougainvillea Retreat

Bougainvillea Retreat is great for families and small groups. Its location makes exploring Kandy and the Hill Country easy while staying in one place. We love the relaxed atmosphere.

Facilities

The five comfortable bedrooms in Scandinavian-style chalets in the garden. Each bedroom features a split king bed (which can be arranged as a twin), a private veranda, built-in cupboards and an ensuite bathroom with hot water shower. Bedrooms are all air-conditioned
Swimming pool
Panoramic views of unspoiled countryside
Neighbouring golf course
A gorgeous one-acre garden bursting with miniature palms, flower-filled borders, tamarind trees and lush manicured lawns
Mini cinema with over 1,000 DVDs
Well-thumbed library
Spa with Jacuzzi
Hammam steam bath
Healthy breakfasts, tasty snacks and innovative lunch and dinner menus featuring nouveau Sri Lankan cuisine

Activities

Golfing, trekking, horse riding, bird watching, and tennis, yoga, excursions into Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth.

Bougainvillea Retreat, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Bougainvillea Retreat, Kandy, Sri Lanka

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Highlights of Sri Lanka

Incredible diversity in such a small space is Sri Lanka’s trump card. Explore the highlights whilst wandering a less-trodden path and meet local people working to protect tradition, the environment, and local culture.

14 days from £6,595pp

Sigiriya Fortress, Sri Lanka

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Wildlife of Sri Lanka

Embark on a wildlife journey of Sri Lanka’s varied national parks seeing the landscape through the eyes of expert guides. Spot leopard in lush jungles, whales breaching off the coast and lake swimming elephants – Sri Lanka is a perfect destination for…

12 days from £6,995pp

Leopard, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

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Summer in Sri Lanka

This Sri Lankan holiday idea is ideal for those travelling during the British summer and wanting to experience the culture and wildlife of Sri Lanka, as well as some time to relax on the beach.

12 days from £6,995pp

Beach, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

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Our Sri Lanka experts have created and curated these holiday ideas to get you started. Take the time to search through them and find something to spark ideas for a unique adventure.

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Highlights of Sri Lanka

Incredible diversity in such a small space is Sri Lanka’s trump card. Explore the highlights whilst wandering a less-trodden path and meet local people working to protect tradition, the environment, and local culture.

14 days from £6,595pp

Sigiriya Fortress, Sri Lanka

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Wildlife of Sri Lanka

Embark on a wildlife journey of Sri Lanka’s varied national parks seeing the landscape through the eyes of expert guides. Spot leopard in lush jungles, whales breaching off the coast and lake swimming elephants – Sri Lanka is a perfect…

12 days from £6,995pp

Leopard, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

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Summer in Sri Lanka

This Sri Lankan holiday idea is ideal for those travelling during the British summer and wanting to experience the culture and wildlife of Sri Lanka, as well as some time to relax on the beach.

12 days from £6,995pp

Beach, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

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Where to stay in Sri Lanka

Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any journey.

More luxury accommodation

Living Heritage Koslanda

£££££

Living Heritage Koslanda is found by travelling south from Kandy over the island’s highest ranges to the south-easterly edge of the Hill Country to little-known Koslanda, a hillside hamlet ringed by ancient rubber plantations. It’s also…

Koslanda gardens, Koslanda, Sri Lanka

Camellia Hills

£££££

Few locations in Sri Lanka can match the panoramic splendour of the Castlereagh Valley, in the island’s western hill country. This is the setting for five-bedroom Camellia Hills. Overlooking a mirror-still reservoir that spans five kilometres…

Side view of single storey villa style hotel with lush manicured lawn in front and swimming pool.

Kandy House

Boutique
£££££

The Kandy House is a smart and comfortable boutique hotel with only nine bedrooms, more akin to staying in a private home. Located just outside Kandy it offers a cool and stylish refuge from the bustling…

Kandy House, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Ceylon Tea Trails

£££££

Ceylon Tea Trails located in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka’s tea estates comprises of five restored colonial-era tea planter residences. The period furnishings, private butler service and gourmet cuisine create an ambience that has made…

Ceylon Tea Trails, Hatton, Sri Lanka

Rosyth Estate

£££££

Set in a 62-acre private working tea and rubber estate, The Estate House at Rosyth offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of rural Sri Lanka. Escape into a bygone era, built in 1926, as…

Swimming Pool,Rosyth Estate, Kandy, Sri Lanka

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