Stone House is a private boutique villa, set on a hillock in Nittawala, a residential suburb of Kandy in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. Built around the 1940s, this colonial mansion was in the olden days referred to as ‘Gal Bangalawa’, which aptly translates to a house built of stone. Set in a very private location in a residential suburb not far from the centre of Kandy, it serves as a perfect retreat from which to explore the many attractions in and around Kandy.
Set on lush verdant land of terraced gardens, Stone House features just five-bedrooms. All are spacious in size and are individually decorated in traditional Kandyan heritage with contemporary style. Spread over two floors, each room enjoys a private terrace or balcony to take in the glorious mountain views. The inhouse restaurant serves a fusion of Western and Sri Lankan cuisine in the dining hall or al fresco in the gardens, prepared with locally sourced fresh ingredients.
Guests at the Stone House, mostly occupy their day visiting the historical sites in Kandy. A great way to get a feel for Sri Lanka’s ancient culture is by visiting temples such as Gadaladeniya Viharaya, Ambakke Devale and Lankathilaka Temple, all of which are masterpieces of Sri Lankan architecture. Back at the Stone House is a lovely infinity pool surrounded by a large garden. Spa treatments can be arranged, and there are also mountain bikes available for exploring the city.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBar/PubConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFamily RoomGardenLibraryMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesWi-Fi AvailableStay Stone House in Kandy has just 5 rooms and suites spread over two floors. All are individually decorated by tastefully combining Kandyan heritage with contemporary style. Each spacious room features polished hardwood floors, plush beds draped in fine linen and living room with a study table. Room amenities feature TV, DVD player and mini bar, en suite with shower or roll top baths and a private terrace. Standard rooms are set on ground floor while suites occupy first floor.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at the Stone House but there are no specific facilities available for children. However, some rooms are spacious enough to accommodate an extra bed and babysitting service can be arranged, upon request.
Dine There is no set menu or meal times at the Stone House. Guests can choose to eat where they want and when they want; in the air-conditioned dining room, in the privacy of rooms or suites, or al fresco in the tropical gardens. Breakfast is usually a mix of Sri Lankan and Western dishes, lunches are light on the palate and lantern-lit dinners are a fusion of delicious continental or Sri Lankan dishes. The inhouse bar at Stone House. serves chilled coconut juice, beer and spirits.
Relax For relaxation, Stone House has a beautiful infinity pool and stone deck with sun loungers. For ultimate relaxation, spa treatments can be arranged in the privacy of your own room. The Stone House library has a variety of books and offers a quiet place to relax while outside is a large private garden with plenty of space to relax or socialize. Its also perfect for morning or evening strolls when its visited by a variety of birds. Mountain bikes are available for venturing into the city.
Experience The historic and cultural city Kandy is blessed with natural beauty. Stone House is well placed to see all the major attractions in and around Kandy, including the Temple of the Tooth once the palace of the last King of Sri Lanka, that has an interesting architecture. Other temples such as Lankatillake and Gadaladeniya showcase Sri Lanka’s rich history and culture. Further afield are the vast Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and Udawatte Kale Royal Forest Park worth exploring.
Location Stone House is set on a hillock in Nittawala, a residential suburb of Kandy in the Hill Country. It is a 15-minute drive from Kandy itself, and from the Temple of the Tooth.
Getting there Fly to Colombo, followed by a 3.5-hour drive to the hotel.
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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