Bougainvillea Retreat is a Tuscan-style boutique hotel, set about 45-minute drive east from Kandy, in Central Sri Lanka. Originally conceived as a private home by Ea Lind and Erik Logstrup, it has slowly transformed into a luxurious retreat for those in search of peace and serenity. Located within a golf resort and surrounded by tropical gardens, the resort is well-hidden from the crowds of Kandy city and yet it has easy access to the important sites within Sri Lanka’s Hill Country.
Set within an acre of landscaped gardens Bougainvillea Retreat is home to just eight comfortably appointed rooms. There are three guestrooms in the main house and five bungalows scattered around the landscaped garden, all with private terraces and Scandinavian in style. Facilities at the resort include a spacious infinity freeform swimming pool, an open-plan living and dining space, and a garden spa with a jacuzzi, a steam bath and optional yoga sessions.
The restaurant at the Bougainvillea Retreat provides a hearty breakfast, with a fusion of Western and Sri Lankan dishes. Those who want it, the retreat can provide lunch and/or dinner. In addition to visiting the Kandy city and its highlights there is much to do here. Bougainvillea Retreat can arrange birdwatching and cycling tours as well as canoeing on the nearby reservoir and trekking to the Knuckles Range, home to wonderful array of indigenous flora and fauna.
Amenities
Bar/PubConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFamily RoomFitness CentreGardenLibraryOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSpa/SaunaWi-Fi AvailableStay Bougainvillea Retreat comprises of just eight rooms. There are three guest rooms in the main house, two of which have balconies overlooking the pool area and there are five bungalows scattered around the landscaped garden, each with a private terrace and two of which share a small garden that are ideal for a family or two couples travelling together. In-room facilities include air-conditioning Wi-Fi and ensuite bathrooms with showers and some have an iPod dock.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at Bougainvillea Retreat, Sri Lanka. There are two interconnecting garden rooms and there is a master bedroom with two bedrooms in the main house, all of which are ideal for families with children.
Dine The in-house restaurant at Bougainvillea Retreat serves delicious traditional Sri Lankan cuisine with some western favourites. Chef Selvaraj creates three course menus, prepared with ingredients mostly grown in the retreat’s own vegetable garden. Breakfast includes homemade breads and cakes with freshly laid eggs to order. Lunch and dinner are optional and need to be ordered at breakfast. Guests can choose their own menu and decide when and where to eat.
Relax Facilities at the Bougainvillea Retreat include a free-form infinity swimming pool with sun loungers, surrounded by a lush forest. The resort’s Stone Garden is a natural sanctuary of exceptional beauty where the main activity is simply relaxing and has a jacuzzi, steam room and massage area. Inside, there is an eclectic library, home cinema and billiards table and comfy spaces to relax. There is also an experienced yoga instructor on call for yoga or a meditation lesson.
Experience Bougainvillea Retreat is located within the award-winning Victoria Golf & Country Resort. With the tee-off and pro-shop just a few minutes’ walk from Bougainvillea, it is a not-to-be-missed experience. Enjoy birdwatching walking tour or ride one of the resort’s bicycles to the nearby Knuckles Range, a Unesco site. Day excursions can include the Trinity Chapel, the 14th-century Embekka Temple and the 17th-Century Sri Dalada Maligawa (Sacred Temple of the Tooth).
Location Bougainvillea Retreat is just a 45-minute drive from the Hill Country city of Kandy.
Getting there Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo and then it is two-hour 30 mins drive to Kandy.
When to go Sri Lanka is a year-round destination with consistently warm temperatures and lots of sunshine. However, it barely gets unbearably hot in the Hill Country. The months of December to April are probably the best time to visit, when days are warm (around 28C) with cool nights. During the monsoon season from October to December you can expect heavy downpours. June to September are the driest months here when there’s almost no rain at all.
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