Overview

Imagine sipping champagne in the Jacuzzi at midnight!   Ensconced on the crest of a minute hillock just 36km from Colombo, is a1936 ancestral home amidst a pineapple plantation in the Western province.  A delightful introduction or farewell to the Island and less than ½ an hour from the airport.  4 1/2 acres of organic vegetable gardens, a natural well, and laid paths for keen joggers/walkers between jackmint, a sea of red Rambutan and sweet mangosteen.

 A charming marriage of antique and new, combining classical colonial architecture, arches, pillars, open verandahs with art deco interiors and cement floors.  Enter the welcoming porch and soak in the serene aura as the tranquillity fish pond infuses vitality and wealth from the ‘coconut press’ fountain (as the monks would offer coconut milk to bless new homes).  Relax on the planters' chairs and catch the resident kingfisher dive into the cooling waters.  True to its name, Hideaway is a serendipitous gem.  Luxurious rooms, fine dining and discerning wine lists are offered to travellers seeking complete privacy and relaxation.

 Antique furniture and snug bars mix East with West whilst manager, Vincent de Olivera and his silent footed staff pamper you with fresh fruit juices and afternoon tea. 

A new swimming pool in the gardens  is now completed and local excursions to ancient temples and underground caves can be enjoyed by 3 wheel Tuk Tuk, bicycles or a traditional bullock cart.

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