Wild Grass Nature Resort is a luxurious eco-retreat, set amidst the forest between Dambulla and Sigiriya in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. The philosophy here is to provide an opportunity for guests to be able to embrace the natural environment. All the wooden villas, with glass walls and doors look out onto the surrounding nature, that is home to an amazing variety of wildlife including elephants, deer, wild boar and over 40 species of birds.
Accommodation in Wild Grass Nature Resort, comprises of just eight, single storey or duplex villas, built with the minimum impact on its natural surroundings. Inside, the décor is minimalistic in style with plush beds, luxurious bathrooms and private sit outs. The highlight however, is its floor to ceiling glass windows that offer delightful views across the jungle canopy. Set away from the villas is an open sided, two-storey pavilion, housing a lounge cum restaurant with mountain views.
The philosophy and passion behind this Wild Grass Nature Resort is for nature conservation. The resort has its own organic farm that supplies much of its produce to the kitchen. Electricity is generated by solar power and nature trails are well-marked to avoid multiple paths and preserve the surrounds. Activities at the resort include walking and biking to local villages for a cultural experience. Day excursions can include elephant safaris in Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks.
Amenities
Bar/PubConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFamily RoomGardenLibraryOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesWi-Fi AvailableStay Wild Grass Nature Resort has seven individual villas. Each are tastefully furnished and imaginatively designed with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows that open out to the wilderness. Inside, is a spacious living room, large bedroom, open-to-the-sky bathroom and private sit outs offering superb views of the surrounding nature and open to calls of the wild. The resort’s 2 two-bedroom villas have both rooms with en suite facilities and are ideal for families or friends travelling together.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at the Wild Grass Nature Resort but there are no specific facilities available for children. Babysitting service can be arranged, upon request.
Dine The main restaurant at the Wild Grass Nature Resort is located in an open-sided, two-storey pavilion with views of the Lenawa Lake and the magnificent Kandalama Hills. The menu includes traditional Sri Lankan and International dishes prepared with locally sourced fresh ingredients and served in the restaurant, a place of your choice around the resort or in the comfort of your room.
Relax Facilities at the Wild Grass include a large swimming pool and sun deck for relaxing afternoons and plenty of quiet corners for meditation and for developing your yoga technique.
Experience The Ancient Cities of Sri Lanka showcase remnants of an architecture and culture that thrived here over 2,500 years ago. Guests at the Wild Grass Nature Resort are well placed to explore Anuradhapura , one of the first cities that was built here, followed by the rock fortress at Sigiriya and the medieval Polonnaruwa. Back at the resort, guests can play badminton or use the resort’s mountain bikes on well-marked walking and biking trails and the surrounding countryside.
Location Located 175 kilometres away from Colombo, the resort is located in Kumbukkadanwala village just 15 minutes’ drive from the famous Sigiriya rock fortress and the Dambulla cave temple.
Getting there 10-hour 50-minute direct flight to Bandaranaike International Airport north of Colombo. It then takes 4 hours to drive from the airport to the area.
When to go Sri Lanka is a year-round destination with consistently warm temperatures and lots of sunshine. There are two monsoon seasons but they only bring rain to the west and south-west coasts from May to September; and the east coast and northern region between October and February. The rest of the year is sunny and dry. The central hills remain cooler all year and the only months we'd recommend avoiding are October and November when rainfall is less predictable.
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