Stay 

The Elephant Stables has only 6 rooms and a cottage. All display colonial flavour with hand crafted furniture, four-poster beds and chic designer elements. Five rooms are located on the upper floor, two of which have a wraparound veranda while others have large windows overlooking the garden. There is a separate Cottage Room with a capacity of 4 persons and an 85sqm luxurious tented suite. There's also a secluded Sir David Lean bungalow available, a short drive from the main hotel.

ChildCare 

Families with children are welcome to stay at the Elephant Stables. There are three suites that have ample space with additional beds for children. These include a fabulous cottage, which is close to the main bungalow and overlooks the back garden and swimming pool. The Luxury Tent contains two Single 4 Poster Beds and another extra bed can be easily set up in the Living Room. It is fully air-conditioned and comes with plush ensuite bathroom.

Dine 

The inhouse restaurant at the Elephant Stables serves a fusion of continental and traditional Sri Lankan dishes served in the dining room or in the gardens. Guests have a choice of full English, Continental or a traditional Sri Lankan ‘Hopper’ breakfast. Light lunches include sandwiches, toasties and pastas while there is a wide choice for dinner, which may include a selection of 10 different Sri Lanka curries with rice, or a three-course Western set menu with some Thai dishes.

Relax 

There is an outdoor swimming pool at the Elephant Stables with sweeping views across the hillsides around Kandy, with a shallow area for children. The house has a living room with a fireplace that is lit on chilly nights and an attractive small library lined with prints of British seaside resorts from the 1930s. There are two restored vintage cars available for guests who may like to visit the Kandy town. And, a Spa tent for Ayurvedic Massage with yoga teacher, available upon request.

Experience 

Kandy, the hill capital of Sri Lanka is an attractive tourist destination. The Elephant Stables is a short 15 min drive to the Kandy town, famous for the Temple of the Tooth and the Old Town Area, a Unesco heritage site. Other sites of interest include Peradeniya Gardens and Its Orchid Houses, Bird Watching and Nature Trails at Udawattekelle Sanctuary. Further afield are Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress and Dambulla cave temple both located in the north.