Reconnect with Sri Lanka ’ s rustic roots
LIVING HERITAGE Koslanda
AMIDST 80 ACRES OF ITS OWN FOREST , known to local residents as ‘ God ’ s Forest ,’ Living Heritage is surrounded by waterfalls , lawns , and tea plantations . Chattering monkeys , squirrels , and exotic cooing birds live in the treetops , and their calls serve to immerse guests in the tropical setting . Minimalism is at the heart of the design at Living Heritage ; bedrooms are spacious , with comfortable furnishings , but are deliberately devoid of excessive technology , instead utilising natural fabrics and materials to emphasise the eco-friendly ethos . The building itself was constructed by a team of local craftsmen using ‘ forgotten ’ techniques , which gave Living Heritage its wholly distinctive , characterful appearance . Enjoy the peace and quiet on the veranda , in one of the ambalamas , or on the grass beside the pool ; and , in the evenings , choose your dining location and enjoy homecooked , locally-sourced dishes , from hot Sri Lankan curries to plates of cool exotic fruits . Before retiring to your room , experience the luxury of showering by moonlight in your private outdoor shower ; something that guests of Living Heritage particularly appreciate . Living Heritage in Koslanda is a tranquil hillside retreat amidst Sri Lanka ’ s popular Tea and Hill Country that has the benefit of total seclusion , a focus on the landscape , and sensational views .
Ambalama and swimming pool at Living Heritage
Hotel facts
Location Isolated jungle location 81km from Nuwara Eliya . Distance from airport 201km , about a 5 and a half hours ’ drive away Local interest Local villages , Tea and rubber plantations , Nature trails , Bird watching , Diyaluma Waterfall , Koslanda Temple , and Bandarawela . Child policy Children are encouraged . Category Luxury - Eco .
Facilities at hotel
Tours , cookery classes , swimming pool , dining options , and Ambalamas .
Accommodation
Number of rooms 4 . Deluxe Room . With private garden and ambalama . Suite . With veranda , private walled garden , antique furnishings , and views of God ’ s Forest .
LIVING HERITAGE EXH1913 Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with Sri Lankan London to Colombo return in economy , private transfers and bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room .
This hotel is usually included as part of a touring holiday . Prices are available on request .
An award-winning eco-friendly retreat overlooking the Ella Gap
Deluxe Room at Living Heritage
98 ACRES RESORT & SPA Ella Gap
NAMED AFTER THE 98-ACRE ESTATE on which it sits , 98 Acres captures picturesque , rustic Sri Lanka , with a focus on the verdant views . Thatched ambalamas greet you upon arrival ; wall-less so as not to impede on your first impression of the location . Follow the stone steps up to the resort ’ s highest point , another rustic building with a wooden viewing deck and chairs , tables , and parasols . Backed by steep green slopes , the stone cabins have open walls and balconies that look over the fascinating Ella landscape . The natural stone is left exposed on many of the interior walls , creating a sleek , rainforest effect , which is added to by the stone basins in the bathrooms of higher category rooms and the rustic wooden desks and headboards . Semi-opaque screens cover the open walls , shading you in the hottest hours of the day without shutting out the light . These are lifted to reveal a panoramic balcony . Under the shade of one of the hilltop ambalamas is the Restaurant 98 . Choose to sit beside the rippling water of the freeform pool or on the viewing deck while you sample Sri Lankan and Far Eastern delicacies . Indulge in the herbal treatments available at the hotel spa , and enjoy a cocktail in the chic emerald-lit Bar 98 . A three night stay at 98 Acres is an eye-opening experience that gets you better acquainted with the beautiful nature of this sublime island .
Hotel facts
Location 56km from Nuwara Eliya , 130km from Yala , and 132km from Kandy . Distance from airport 209km , about 5 and a half hours ’ drive away . Local interest Trekking , hiking , bird-watching , tea estates , Small Adam ’ s Peak , Ravana Falls . Category Luxury – Eco .
Facilities at hotel
Spa , Restaurant , Bar , swimming pool , terrace .
Accommodation
Number of rooms 12 . All with veranda or balcony , television , minibar , safe , hairdryer , tea and coffee making facilities . Standard Room . Superior Room . Living area , garden . Premium Deluxe . Tea-themed wall mural . Honeymoon Deluxe . Living area and large bathtub . Greenland Suite . Kitchenette and large balcony .
Guestrooms at 98 Acres Resort & Spa
Guestroom interior at 98 Acres Resort & Spa
98 ACRES RESORT & SPA EXH1898 Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with Sri Lankan London to Colombo return in economy , private transfers and bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room .
Price guide per person based on sharing a Type A room . 7 nights from about £ 1,610
These prices are a guide only and do not take into account any special offers or peak season supplements . The best possible price will be put together for you at the time of enquiry .
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