Living Heritage Sri Lanka

Living Heritage, Koslanda
Price From:  US $ 292.98 (Suite Room, FB Basis, Twin)
Swimming pool   Internet   Ayurveda   Restaurant   Room service   Laundry service   Eco friendly   Bird Watching   Trekking  
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Living Heritage Koslanda is a tranquil boutique hotel with four luxurious suites set amidst an 80-acre estate in the remote village of Koslanda on the fringes of the southern highlands. Much of the estate is untouched wilderness that attracts numerous birds, monkeys, and deer and even the occasional elephant. A convenient stopping point between the southern highlands and the south coast beaches, Arugam Bay in the South East Coast, and Yala in the Deep South.
Introduction
Living Heritage Koslanda is a holiday retreat where life unfolds peacefully in a rural Sri Lankan atmosphere. The hotel design brings to life Kandyan architecture with Ambalamas (pavilions), extensive verandahs skirting around, central courtyards and even a wooden granary that was traditionally used for storing paddy. The hotel consists of several pavilions at different levels of this mountainous terrain and constructed according to traditional methods. The dining and lounging pavilions are at the ground level, and the spacious suites are situated at a level above. Much emphasis is placed on preserving Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage and the surrounding sacred forest which the local villagers refer to as `Deviyange Kelle’ (God’s forest). This forest is said to extend from the sacred Adam’s Peak to the jungle shrine of Kataragama in the Deep South. Living Heritage Koslanda has done much to preserve this sacred forest through reforestation programmes. Guests are invited to participate in this effort by planting a tree during their stay. Children aged six and above are welcome here.
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Accommodation
There are three luxurious suites and one single room. In-room facilities include an ensuite bathroom with h/w shower, private garden with a Jacuzzi, tea/coffee facility, and overhead fans. The climate in this region is cool and comfortable especially at nights and does not require a/c. There is also room service and laundry service.

Suites (1,800 sq. ft): The three suites are situated next to each other and open on to one long verandah with forest and mountain views. Enter through the main doorway of a suite and step into a large central courtyard with lounging spaces right around. Through the courtyard is a tastefully decorated bedroom furnished with a king-size bed. These three suites have interconnecting doorways that can be used if booked by one party. Each suite can accommodate two guests. Extra bedding can is provided at an additional charge. At the time of writing, a fourth suite was under construction situated closer to the swimming pool and away from the main dining pavilion providing more privacy.

Single Room: This room sleeps one adult and has an ensuite bathroom with an outdoor h/w shower.
Facilities
Traditional Sri Lankan meals are served in the open sided dining pavilion that overlooks the forest and mountains beyond. Meals are prepared with fresh village vegetables, chicken and fish bought from the local market. Beef and pork is not served here. For those wanting to learn Sri Lankan cuisine, the chef will be happy to share his traditional recipes. Guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages. The swimming pool is located uphill and is a five minute walk from the dining pavilion. Hours can be spent by the poolside taking in the spectacular views or even doing yoga or meditation in the pool pavilion. A relaxing Ayurvedic massage can be arranged with prior notice. Internet facility is available at the main office. The gardens are extensive and is scattered with teak, mahogany, pepper and fruit trees with a major potion of the estate left as untouched wilderness and is ideal for bird watching and jungle trekking.
Excursions
Explore the surrounding estate and cool off with a dip in the river that edges the property. Trek along the main Koslanda to Wellawaya road to the Diyaluma falls – Sri Lanka’s second highest waterfall. Visit the ancient rock sculptures at Buduruwagala located 5 kms south of Wellawaya. The sculptures are said to date back to the 8th century and consists of a grouping of six sculptures including a colossal image of Lord Buddha spanning a height of about 50ft. The ancient Maligavila Buddha statue located about 15 kms from Wellawaya is another fascinating site to visit. This is the largest freestanding image of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka and reaches a height of about 14 metres. Dating back to the 7th century BC the statue is carved out of a single block of limestone. A second statue depicting Bodhisattva in princely attire is also located in the same vicinity.
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