WHAT ITS GOT!

Each room is extremely spacious with adjoining private verandas and en-suites. There is no air-conditioning, but guests are encouraged to sleep with their French doors open to let the night air in and the ceiling fans keep you cool.

There is a huge swimming pool in the garden and fantastic scenery thanks to the bungalows extensive coconut palm plantation. This is a place for early nights and restful days and so there are no televisions or internet to be found at Horathapola, unless requested.

FOOD & DRINKS

The food is traditional Sri Lankan, cooked to the best possible standards and a good range of alcohol is served except on full moon days.

FUN & GAMES

Lazing by the pool and exploring the estate on the resident bullock cart. Wander around the nearby village temples and enjoy bicycle rides on the quiet village roads.

Take a trip to the west coast beaches, just a 30 minute drive away, or a daytrips to the ancient city of Panduwasnuwara and to the rock temple Yapahuwa.

DRAWBACKS

No really drawbacks apart from it's rural location, which will be ideal for some but not for those who want restaurants and nightlife.

No air-conditioning may put some people off, but it really isn't necessary.

WHAT OTHERS THOUGHT

"Horathapola get top marks 5/5. Riding the Cart and Bull was a highlight as was Pia's sense of humor" (Edwina Towning - Dec 07)

" 5/5 - Fantastic property and service. Huge room and living area. Food was incredible. A very relaxing start to the holiday." (Michael Farrah - May 08)

"Horothapola was wonderfully peaceful and very interesting with a charming host - just what was needed after a long flight." (Chris Hawkings - March 09).

"Horathopola......EXCELLENT!!! (our personal favourite). So well looked after by hosts who were pleased to have you as their guests!!!" (Heather Deaville - March 09)

"We had a really great time and loved the country and the people we met. Horathapola was excellent on all counts and the perfect way to start our holiday. We were having such a good time it was quite hard to drag ourselves away." (Carolyn Townsend - March 09)

"Horathapola Coconut Plantation (1 night) - excellent. Quiet, with birdsong, a wonderful place to relax. Very good food. This was Chris's favourite hotel!" (Marie Goddard - April 09)

"Horathapola was stunning. We loved the house, the staff were so friendly and the pool really inviting. The food was the best (alongside tea trails) of the whole trip." (Miranda Avis - June 09)

"Horathapola was a great place to start and our rooms upstairs were ideal. The food was also very good." (Clare Smalley - April 10)

ESSENTIAL EXTRAS

Children's policy: Free for children up to 10 years when sharing room with parents.

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Key Features:
Pool - Yes
Restaurant - Yes
4 double beds
6 single beds
6 bathrooms
6 en-suite