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A comfortable hotel set in harmony with its natural surroundings

HABARANA VILLAGE Habarana
ENJOYING A RURAL LOCATION , Habarana Village sits amidst 27 acres of lush vegetation bordering stunning Lake Habarana . The accommodation is to be found in cottages that nestle amongst the gardens of high-rise trees that provide fruit , medicinal properties and shade . The cottages have been inspired by the thatch-roofed huts found locally and have an authentic feel . Other natural , local touches include bamboo and cloth window screens , cement floors and private open baths and showers . The open-air living allows complete harmony with the setting , and enjoyment of bird song and the vista of the lake . An open lounge bar is just the place to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or fresh fruit juice throughout the day , whilst the Panthaliya coffee shop next door serves snacks and hot drinks . Dining is in the El Hena restaurant , which is spacious and open , with a view of the pool , garden and lake on one side and a view of the chefs at work in the kitchen on the other . Western and local dishes are served . Romantic dinners can be served by the lake , in a tree-hut , in the shade of a tree or in the privacy of the veranda . Your time here can be spent not just sight-seeing , but enjoying nature walks , Ayurvedic spa treatments , elephant riding , and joining local fisherman .
Swimming pool at Habarana Village
Deluxe room at Habarana Village
HABARANA VILLAGE EXH1173 Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with Sri Lankan or British Airways London to Colombo return in economy , private car transfers , bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room . Half board and full board are available .
Price guide per person based on sharing a Superior room . 7 nights from about £ 1,690
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 .
Superior rooms at Habarana Village
Hotel facts
Location Habarana is about 176km from Colombo , north of Dambulla and south of Anuradhapura . Distance from airport 176km from Colombo , about 5 hours drive . Local interest Resident naturalist , World Heritage sites of Sigiriya , Dambulla , Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa . Activities nearby Nature walks , Lake Habarana , ‘ Experiences ’ including caves and caverns , spa ,
joining the local fishermen of the lake , hiking to nearby stone temples and returning by elephant . Category Luxury – first class .
Facilities at the hotel
Restaurant , bar , coffee shop , lounge , spa , excursions , resident naturalist , swimming pool , badminton , tennis and volleyball courts , kids play area , Azmaara Spa , laundry service , room service , WiFi .
Accommodation
Number of rooms 108 . All with air-conditioning , mini-bar , cable TV , complimentary tea / coffee making , complimentary toiletries Superior room , located in clusters of cottages in the garden area . Queen bed . Deluxe room , cottage-style , lake view , King sized four poster bed . These rooms also have DVD , safety locker , open-air bathroom with an indoor cement bath , outdoor shower , bathrobes and slippers , specially ordered herbal skin and body care products .
Kingfisher Lodge , situated above ground level to give lake views , private veranda , king sized bed , DVD , safety locker , his and hers outdoor showers , bathrobes and slippers , special ordered herbal skin and body care products , sewing kit , vanity kit . Eagle Lodge , set in the middle of the garden with a view of the lake , with large sitting area . With king sized bed , DVD , safety locker , outdoor showers , garden cement jacuzzi , open air bathroom with an indoor cement bath , bathrobes and slippers , special ordered herbal skin and body care products , sewing kit , vanity kit .
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