Inland Hills Sri Lanka

Customer Rating
      
Our Customer Rating is an independent average score based on the judgment of Red Dot travellers who have stayed at the property during the last two years.Satisfaction levels can be influenced by expectations, price, weather and other factors.
Media Reviews
Coming soon..

Inland Hills, Karapitiya
Price From:  US $ 575.00 (Whole Villa, BB basis, Whole Villa)
Swimming pool   Internet   Child friendly   Eco friendly  
Location
Inland Hills, perched on a hill in Karapitiya with scenic views, is a refurbished mid-19C manor house. This spacious home is located behind a Buddhist temple at Karapitiya Junction, about three miles from Galle. Once within the three-acre estate of Inland Hills, the hustle and bustle of the town gives way to a secluded and peaceful setting. The drive from Colombo’s international airport is about four hours and will reduce with the advent of the long-awaited Colombo to Matara highway.
Introduction
Inland Hills is full of history as it was once the family home of the notorious Nesta Brohier, who held sway over the New Oriental Hotel in Galle Fort (now Amangalla). This mid-19C manor house was restored by Rory and Yvette Spowers who minimised the ‘ecological footprint’ at Inland Hills by using solar hot water tanks, salt-water chlorination for the pool, non-toxic paints and organic compost. Original architectural features such as courtyards and verandhas, spacious rooms and hallways, high roofs and cooling cement floors have all been retained and enhanced with photographs and art works from around Asia, antiques and casual furniture. A three-acre garden is filled with fruit, flowering plants and herbs. The gardens attract numerous birds, butterflies, and monkeys. Inland Hills has a minimum stay requirement of one week and can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests.
Photo Gallery
Accommodation
Inland Hills has four rooms that can comfortably sleep up to eight adults. Two sizeable master bedrooms are at the front of the house, opening out to the front verandah and the gardens beyond. The rooms have seven-foot antique beds with mosquito netting and en suite bathrooms with high-pressure h/w rain showers. There is an additional double room and twin room with one more spacious bathroom. Overhead ceiling fans and the constant breeze that flows through, helps to cool the rooms.
Facilities
A vast hallway leads to the bedrooms and a small office with computer and wifi internet. At the end of the hall is the back verandah and courtyard which houses the living and dining areas overlooking the swimming pool. The dining area has a modern eight-seater table. Connected to the dining area is a music room with a drinks cupboard. A small hexagonal meditation room adjoins the master bedroom and opens to the rear garden. The large kitchen, with the original hearth maintained, has equipment including fridge, five-ring gas hob and electric oven, and a drinking water filtration system. Groceries can be purchased from the nearby super market which is only a five minute walk away. Inland Hills is fully staffed including a night security guard.
Excursions
The owner of Inland Hills also has an ecological retreat -- Samakanda -- on the site of an abandoned 60-acre tea estate half an hour away. Guests at Inland Hills are welcome to use the facilities at Samakanda. Much time can be spent here exploring the ‘forest garden’, hiking down to the river or up the ridge. Take a mountain bike excursion back down to the coast. The beautiful beaches of Thalpe and Unawatuna and Galle’s historic 17th century Dutch Fort are about 20 minutes away. Explore the Fort's quiet streets with their Dutch and British period buildings, walk the sea walks and browse in small art galleries, antique shops and cafes.
Currency :    
Loading Data
Important note on prices : Red Dot prices include all government taxes and service charges. Some properties and websites exclude these charges from their direct quotes, which adds 24-26 per cent to your bill, so please check carefully before booking. Red Dot also guarantees to beat any lower published prices from other agents. Some property owners also request that we do not display our prices online. Please ask us for a quote - and tell us if we do not offer the best value.
 
Quick Finders
Use the quick finders below for complete listings of your choice
Countries
Sri Lanka Hotels
Sri Lanka Villas & Bungalows
Sri Lanka Tours
Location Map
E-Brochure

Download our monthly
e-brochure.

Click here to download
Newsletter

Subscribe now to receive our quarterly e-newsletters and also special offer e-updates. Just enter your email address.
 
Red Dot's Sri Lanka holidays and Sri Lanka tours are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority as long as you buy Sri Lanka flights from us. For full protection on your holiday to Sri Lanka, book your Sri Lanka flights with Red Dot, as well as your Sri Lanka accommodation. Red Dot has the largest selection of Sri Lanka hotels, villas and guest houses at competitive prices and offers independent advice and flexible itineraries. Trust Red Dot for your holiday needs in Sri Lanka, South India and the Maldives. ATOL protection extends primarily to customers who book and pay for their Sri Lanka tours or Sri Lanka hotels in the United Kingdom. [ Check our licence ]
© 2009 Red Dot Tours. All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions of Use | Disclaimer