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Historic Illuketia is one of Sri Lanka's most storied plantation houses. Just 5km from Apa Thalpe and Galle, the expansive house is almost 200 years old, a living reminder of the island's colonial past. Thouroughly modernised but retaining its ancient flavour, Illuketia boasts four suites in the main house and the two in the adjacent Pond House, overlooking a lotus lake. The property sits on 10 acres of sumptuous tropical garden and padi fields. Tea estates, Sinhalese villages and charming country lanes cluster close to the estate so be prepared for a unique cultural experience but never compromising on comfort. Apa Villa Illuketiya Accommodation Hibiscus The master bedroom is sited in a corner with its own private balcony looking out over padi fields and the village lanes. The spacious bathroom is decorated with Turkish tiles. Breakfast Always prepared when you are ready. Standard menu of seasonal cut fruits and chilled juices. Ceylon tea or locally grown coffee. Eggs as you like it with fried bacon or sausages. Must try buffalo milk curd or yoghurt topped with palm sugar treacle. Order typical Sri Lankan breakfast a day before. All pancakes, breads and jams are home made. Lunch & Dinner Illuketia’s cuisine works on availability of fresh produce combining the clever use of local herbs and spices. Best described as Eastern dishes under Western direction though our signature Sri Lankan garden curries is the best. Fish, shrimp, squid and lobster are caught hours ago. Meats are delivered from reputable suppliers. Vegetables and greens are plucked from the organic nursery plots. Our kitchen is noted for its desserts, cakes and cookies. Lunch is usually snacks, toasted sandwiches or salads. Order dinner, a three- to four-course menu, in advance. Our vegetarian meals are excellent. Outside guests are welcome. Cooking classes on our dishes on request. Lotus Possibly, the largest room with a view to tea hills beyond. Original paintings of Southeast Asian scenes reveal the owners’ trampling grounds. Stylish colour scheme matches the hand-painted lotus bedspread. Citronella Though smaller, the suite is compensated by a private garden terrace to the side of the house. The en-suite bathroom has a large closet and shower and twin vanity basins. Air-conditioning is available. Waterlily The most intimate room has a charming four-poster bed, a Dutch-style cabinet and antique mirror stand. The view gazes down the heliconia walk.It has an en-suite bathroom with shower. Ideal as a single room. Ginger King size double bed on a raised platform. Bathroom is part garden, part indoor with tête-à -tête bathtubs. Bedroom is air-conditioned. Sister room to Jasmine. Jasmine Two queen size beds under one cozy mosquito tent on a raised platform. Entrance from the living room, another door opens to the verandah and pantry. The bathroom has a walled-in garden. Jasmine is air-conditioned. Apa Villa Illuketiya Facilities http://www.lanka.com/hotels/galle/599-apa-villa-illuketiya-galle-sri-lanka.html