Lunuganga, Bentota

Accommodation

Lunuganga comprises of six bedrooms – three in the main plantation house, one in Geoffrey Bawa’s former art gallery/studio and two in a separate house set at the edge of the cinnamon plantation. Each of the rooms is filled with character and unique, inspiring Bawa touches, and carefully crafted views of the gardens and the lake beyond instils a sense of tranquillity and calmness. All rooms have a/c, overhead fans and ensuite bathrooms with h/w showers.

Guest Room: Located in the main house, this room is spacious with a sleeping and lounge area which opens out to an outdoor private courtyard. It is elegantly furnished with a king-sized bed fitted with mosquito netting, and the walls are adorned with paintings and objects d’art. Bathroom has a bath with dual showers and hot and cold water.

Gallery Suite: Originally a cowshed used to house farm animals, was converted over 20 years ago into Geoffrey Bawa’s private art gallery/studio. A stairway leads to a dramatic downstairs sitting room and doors adorned with art lead to the bathroom. As well as being filled with Bawa’s collection of special pieces of furniture, sculptures and artefacts from around the world, the walls of the living room showcase architectural blueprints of his works, such as the Heritance Kandalama hotel (Cultural Triangle). There is a king-sized antique four-poster bed fitted with mosquito netting and ensuite bathroom with Victorian bathtub and h/w shower. An outdoor private courtyard is surrounded by ochre-coloured walls.

Glass Room: This is a long narrow room, edged on either side by large glass windows which give it a conservatory feel. Set on the upper level of the main house, this is a magical room beaming with sunlight and wonderful views. The front door opens out to the beautiful gardens. Furnished with Dutch-period antiques including a queen-sized four-poster bed, planter’s chairs and a desk.

Gatehouse Suite:  Once the gatehouse of the plantation bungalow, this suite overlooks the northern part of Cinnamon Hill. This upper floor room has alcove windows looking out into the gardens, a living and sleeping area and an ensuite bathroom with h/w shower and twin vanities. Furnished with a double bed and decorated with a beautiful batik mural created by the famous artist Ena de Silva.

Cinnamon Hill House: Set away from the main house at the southern edge of the gardens, Cinnamon Hill provides much privacy and is ideal for a family or friends travelling together. This spacious suite consists of two ensuite bedrooms furnished with king-sized beds, indoor and outdoor living areas, and separate pantry and staff room. Cinnamon Hill House comes with its own butler.