Quiet Retreats
The holidays given are just an outline – mix and match: stay a day, a week or more – even add on to an existing tour – the choice is yours. However these are great breaks if time is short and you want to relax and chill out…….
Relaxation in places of great charm are the focus of this holiday. Stay in a graceful retreat in Galle – The Dutch House - formerly a grand 17th C. Dutch farmhouse.Then relax in the lovely setting of the Club Villa in Bentota close to the beach.
DAY 1 . To Colombo
Direct evening flight on SriLankan Airlines to Colombo.
DAY 2 . To Galle – Dutch House
Early morning meander down the coast to Galle and stay at the Dutch House for two nights.This historic property, formerly a Dutch Farmhouse, is stylishly furnished with period furniture complete with four poster beds.This is a perfect spot to idle away the hours relaxing with a book.
DAY 3 . Galle – Dutch House
Day of relaxation with optional sightseeing of Galle.
DAY 4 . To Bentota – Club Villa
Leisured drive to Club Villa for three nights stay. An excellent property with delicious food to tempt the palate. Swim in the pool, walk the golden beaches only a stones throw away from the Villa.
DAY 5 . Bentota – Club Villa
Day to unwind and relax with optional excursion to a Turtle hatchery and Ambalangoda to see Mask making and Devil Dancing.
DAY 6 . Bentota
Final day to enjoy the sun, sea and sand.
DAY 7 . To London
Leave Colombo on direct SriLankan Airlines with same day arrival in London. Other suggestions for a ‘Quiet Retreat’ are: · 32 Middle Street in Galle Fort is a delight. Simple but elegantly furnished. A place to unwind from the heat of the day. · For the ultimate in romance go to Taprobane Island where heaven meets the earth! Breathtaking sea views and luxurious accommodation makes this the ideal getaway. · Escape far from the maddening crowd, at the Hunas Falls, Kandy.Tucked way up in the Hill Country surrounded by the magnificent Knuckles Range it’s a place to chill out. · Stay at the intriguing Boulder Garden. Some rooms are actually caves– seriously no furniture here – truly back to nature. An unusual and fascinating hotel! · Relax in the elegant Elephant Corridor. Cool chic rooms, some with private plunge pool, make this a restful retreat. · Sun House – the sister to the Dutch House, another delightful colonial property is ideal for a quiet getaway.
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