Kahanda Kanda, Galle, Sri Lanka

Kahanda Kanda, one of Southern Sri Lanka's newest boutique hotels, offers the indulgent luxuries of a private villa with the service of a five star hotel, and is situated near the southern coast Angulugaha.Only 15 kilometers from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle. Overlooking Koggala Lake and surrounded by the lush greenery of a working tea estate,this turned award winning boutique hotel offers discerning travellers a unique wellness escape with quick access by charming tuk tuk to timeless treasures inside Galle Fort as well as some of the world's best beaches, for which Galle and Sri Lanka are so well known. Peaceful, tropical ambiance, world class heartfelt service and fresh fusion cuisine that lures guests from surrounding hotels in and around Galle, Kahanda Kanda is an idyllic environment for a wedding, a honeymoon or a holiday of absolute relaxation, all on a working tea plantation. Kahanda Kanda Location Kahanda Kanda the boutique hotel, can be found just 5 kilometers inland from the coastal Galle Road (as the crow flies), perched at the north east shore of Koggala Lake. Only 15 kilometers from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galle, KK gives guests a taste of gentle and timeless "country life" while still being only ten minutes by tuk tuk or taxi from culture, shopping and sun kissed beaches. Kahanda Kanda Accommodation Five air conditioned suites with breathtaking panoramic views of palm fringed jungle and the Indian Ocean promise stylish, spacious interiors, ideal in which to unwind the perfect example of getaway boutique hotels. Built in 2000 as a private villa, Kahanda Kanda is now one of the chic brigade of boutique hotels, perched on top of a ridge and surrounded by a 12-acre tea estate. It is 15km from Galle, and is in the depths of the countryside, for that genuine Sri Lankan feeling. Here a member of staff, with a refreshing fruit drink and chilled hand towel, greets you, and the KK experience truly begins. Walking along beside the saffron wall, you will see that the main area of the villa consists of three detached rooms running adjacent to the wall - first is The Peacock Suite and then the Living Pavilion. On each side of the huge airy Living Pavilion are Lily Ponds, over which you step to reach the Dining Pavilion. Beyond the Dining Pavilion is the infinity edged pool, 20 meters in length and looking cool and inviting, with its dark green polished cement sides. Beside the pool is a recessed area, shaded by white bougainvillea, where breakfast or lunch may be taken. Glimpsed beyond the Saffron Wall are Tamarind Suite and Mango Suite, whilst Tea and Garden Suites lay beyond the pool, surrounded by lush tropical greenery. http://www.lanka.com/hotels/galle/466-kahanda-kanda-galle-sri-lanka.html