Stay 

The Fort Printers features just 13 rooms. These are spread out between the main building, where rooms are more traditional in style, featuring hard wood polished floors and exposed beams, while those in the two new villas have a more contemporary feel. Bedrooms have king-size beds on raised platforms, air-conditioning, ceiling fans and tea/coffee facility. The ensuite bathrooms have hot and cold showers, quality toiletries and some have bathtubs.

ChildCare 

Families with children are welcome to stay at The Fort Printers, but there are no specific facilities available for children. The small number of suites in each building means the place can be hired by the family and enjoy much privacy.

Dine 

Dining at The Fort Printers is a gourmet affair. It was owner Shahzad's original idea to open a restaurant and the passion is visible in the daily changing menu comprising of Sri Lankan curries, fresh seafood and Mediterranean-inspired meals. The chef bakes wonderful bread and croissants for breakfast. Lunches can be tapas and soups and typical dinner may include seared tuna with capsicum, citrus risotto with garlic prawns and couscous stew with calamari.

Relax 

There is a small terrace area to the rear The Fort Printers which boasts a slim but swim- worthy pool for those wanting to cool off post-sightseeing of the fort and surrounds. Guests can book an in-suite Swedish or Ayurvedic massage or relax in the library while lazing in the hammock 

Experience 

Guests at The Fort Printers are perfectly placed to explore the Dutch Galle Fort, a UNESCO heritage site. Visit the National Museum on Church Street which has a small collection of Dutch and Singhalese artefacts and see the fully restored Dutch Reformed Church. For an insight into Sri Lankan religious life, visit the Buddhist Temple on Rampart Street or head to Unawatuna (4km from Galle) for surfing, diving or sundowners on its sandy beaches.