Horathapola Estate is 50 acres of tranquility, nestled within the peaceful backdrop of rural Sri Lanka. Built a century ago, in 1922, Horathapola Estate Bungalow is an ancestral home which has been lovingly restored into a holiday villa. Featuring touches of modern luxury that compliment the stateliness of its colonial architecture, the bungalow beckons holiday seekers in search of a stylish and peaceful escape, away from the crowds. The bungalow’s heritage past is reflected in the priceless collection of Sri Lankan antique furniture found within, some as old as the bungalow itself. The lush estate garden includes a salt-water swimming pool, jacuzzi, walking trails, and is full of vibrant birdlife. Beyond the garden, the lush emerald green extends into a live organic estate.

Horathapola is within an hour’s drive from the airport. Escape to the tranquil haven of Horathapola Estate while you recover from jetlag, or simply spend a few relaxing days being spoiled by our staff and let the love affair with Sri Lanka begin!

Accommodation:

Enjoy beautiful, light-filled, expansive rooms and living areas, lovingly decorated with the finest linens and heirloom furniture dating back many generations. The bungalow features 5 spacious bedrooms with en-suite, oversized bathrooms. Each room has its unique view of the verdant garden, and ample seclusion to be found within gently shaded balconies, patios and verandas. A separate two-bedroom lodge with its own garden offers a more private retreat, ideal for honeymooners, small families or a group of friends.

Four of the five bedrooms are over 300 square feet, and all feature oversized bathrooms. Each room extends into a spacious, private sitting area that looks out to a vista of foliage.

All rooms have their own design aesthetic and feature unique pieces of antique furniture. High ceilings, hand-carved large four-poster beds, air-conditioning as well as fans, and airy en-suite bathrooms with hot water are standard amenities.

Pool and garden:

Wake up to cheerful bird songs from countless species of birds – Barbets, Orioles, Parrots, Woodpeckers, Doves, Drongos and Flycatchers as they greet the dawn that washes over Horathapola in soft, golden hues. The vast, immaculately manicured garden extends into the plantation, where pepper, cashew, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, lemongrass and many more tropical herbs and spices are grown organically. Neatly planted rows of organic coconut, cashew, jackfruit, soursop, tamarind, mango, and guava flourish on the estate, while our very own rice paddy skirts the periphery.

An early morning walk along the maze of trails that run across the estate is a great way to begin your day at Horathapola or just to immerse in the beautiful greenery that much of rural Sri Lanka is comprised of. You could even ‘pluck’ your own fruit platter for breakfast!

On warm days (and Sri Lanka has no shortage of those!), our salt-water pool is an ideal refuge. Find a shady alcove under the trees and curl up with a book, or just take it easy and have a nap outdoors. For a bit more indulgence, pop open a bottle of bubbly and hop into the Jacuzzi!

We’ve found that the long gap between lunch and dinner can be irksome for foodies. So, in true colonial style, afternoon tea is a celebrated event at Horathapola. From homemade cheesecake with a pot of organic tea, to a chilled brew to go with our our signature ‘cheese-toast’, our kitchen takes meals seriously. In fact, those morning walks would be essential considering what our chef has in store for you!

Room rate includes:

10% Service Charge

Dinner & Breakfast (HB basis)

Activities available at Horathapola Estate (at no additional charge for in-house guests):

Village walk (Coir industry, visiting a village temple, peeling of cashew nuts etc)

Bullock cart ride

Traditional cooking experience

Cycling

Visit to the local “pola’’ (farmers market) – only on Saturdays

Bird watching

Child policy:

Age 6 – 11 yrs @ USD 45/- per child on HB basis

Age 4 & 5 yrs @ USD 30/- per child on HB basis

Age 3 & below : FOC

Terms & Conditions:

Check-in 1 pm / Check out 11 am

Early check-in & Late Check–out supplement- 30% of the room rate

Cancellation Policy:

If reservation is cancelled within 4 weeks prior to the date of reservation, 100% Cancellation charges applicable.

No show – No refund will be made.