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Stunning piece of Colonial Architecture draped in 25 acres of lush greenery!
Maison de vacances se trouvant au bord de l'eau avec des cuisines et des balcons
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Avis voyageurs
9,8 sur 10
Exceptionnel
6 chambres3Â salles de bain10 personnes593.2Â mÂČ
Ăquipements populaires
Découvrir la zone
- Place, Sri Pada
- Place, Musée national de Ratnapura
- Place, Chutes d'eau Katugas Ella
Chambres et lits
6 chambres (10Â personnes)
Chambre 1
2 lits 1 place
Chambre 2
2 lits 1 place
Chambre 3
1 lit 1 place
Chambre 4
2 lits 1 place
Chambre 5
1 lit 1 place
Chambre 6
2 lits 1 place
3Â salles de bain
Salle de bain 1
Toilettes · Douche uniquement
Salle de bain 2
Toilettes · Douche uniquement
Salle de bain 3
Toilettes · Douche uniquement
Espaces
Véranda ou lanai
Cuisine
Balcon
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à propos de cet hébergement
Stunning piece of Colonial Architecture draped in 25 acres of lush greenery!
William Skeen in his novel Adamâs Peak has described how âmost hospitablyâ he was entertained at the Gileemale Walawwa of Laksha Mudiyanselage Punchi Bandara during an excursion, back in 1870.
Today, this splendid Sri Lankan manor house, which once hosted the famous English photographer, William Skeen for breakfast, offers that great hospitality inherent to the DNA of their lineage to travel aficionados around the world through a hospitality experience that is hard to match.
The mansion dates back to the times of King Rajasinghe I, also known as Seethawaka Rajasinghe who ruled the country from 1581 to 1592. The legend has it that the King bestowed a youth by the name of Appu from Pagoda, Kotte the gift of the village known today as Gileemale after he successfully accomplished an open challenge to climb the Kunudiya Rock. The King also permitted Appu to bring his relatives and friends to Gileemale and thus he changed his surname to Bandara. He was also granted permission by the King to build a mansion in the area which went onto become the Gileemale Walawwa today. Opposite to the walawwa, you find the old roadway leading to Adamâs Peak known as Raja Mawatha. For generations, the Gileemale family has served as the hospitality partners for kingâs men.
According to folklore, the mansion has been designed taking the flight of a bluebird as an omen. Although the ancient walawwa dilapidated; the present one was built around 150 years ago with a second floor inducted in 1911.
The more recent refurbishment had given this ancestral walawwa the ambience of an upmarket holiday home at a very minimalistic finish. Consists of two luxury suites on the upper floor, four standard bedrooms downstairs, Yoga and Relaxing Lounge in the open interior courtyard, a reading room, museum of antiques and plenty of relaxing areas decorated with archeological monuments and paintings, the property has been designed to evoke a sense of place for the guests.
The mansion also connects its visitors with a myriad of travel experiences steeped in the history and culture of the Sabaragamuwa Province as the famous Adamâs Peak, the historic Saman Devalaya, the Rankoth Viharaya known for its stone inscription, Bopath Ella and Udawalawa.
A stunning piece of colonial architecture draped in 25 acres of lush greenery, and nestled in Ratnapura in close proximity to the Sri Pada mountain range, the Gileemale Retreat has been refurbished to cleverly combine the old classic charm with modern luxury.
Apart from business travelers, the retreat provides an ideal getaway for holiday seekers as writers, agri tourists, stress relievers, artists and adventure enthusiasts as well as for lovers of nature, history and heritage alike.
Today, this splendid Sri Lankan manor house, which once hosted the famous English photographer, William Skeen for breakfast, offers that great hospitality inherent to the DNA of their lineage to travel aficionados around the world through a hospitality experience that is hard to match.
The mansion dates back to the times of King Rajasinghe I, also known as Seethawaka Rajasinghe who ruled the country from 1581 to 1592. The legend has it that the King bestowed a youth by the name of Appu from Pagoda, Kotte the gift of the village known today as Gileemale after he successfully accomplished an open challenge to climb the Kunudiya Rock. The King also permitted Appu to bring his relatives and friends to Gileemale and thus he changed his surname to Bandara. He was also granted permission by the King to build a mansion in the area which went onto become the Gileemale Walawwa today. Opposite to the walawwa, you find the old roadway leading to Adamâs Peak known as Raja Mawatha. For generations, the Gileemale family has served as the hospitality partners for kingâs men.
According to folklore, the mansion has been designed taking the flight of a bluebird as an omen. Although the ancient walawwa dilapidated; the present one was built around 150 years ago with a second floor inducted in 1911.
The more recent refurbishment had given this ancestral walawwa the ambience of an upmarket holiday home at a very minimalistic finish. Consists of two luxury suites on the upper floor, four standard bedrooms downstairs, Yoga and Relaxing Lounge in the open interior courtyard, a reading room, museum of antiques and plenty of relaxing areas decorated with archeological monuments and paintings, the property has been designed to evoke a sense of place for the guests.
The mansion also connects its visitors with a myriad of travel experiences steeped in the history and culture of the Sabaragamuwa Province as the famous Adamâs Peak, the historic Saman Devalaya, the Rankoth Viharaya known for its stone inscription, Bopath Ella and Udawalawa.
A stunning piece of colonial architecture draped in 25 acres of lush greenery, and nestled in Ratnapura in close proximity to the Sri Pada mountain range, the Gileemale Retreat has been refurbished to cleverly combine the old classic charm with modern luxury.
Apart from business travelers, the retreat provides an ideal getaway for holiday seekers as writers, agri tourists, stress relievers, artists and adventure enthusiasts as well as for lovers of nature, history and heritage alike.
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Services et équipements
Petit déjeuner inclus
Cuisine
Parking disponible
RÚglement intérieur
Arrivée aprÚs 16 h 00
Départ avant 11 h 00
Enfants
Enfants autorisés : de 0 à 17 ans
ĂvĂ©nements
ĂvĂ©nements non autorisĂ©s
Animaux domestiques
Animaux de compagnie non autorisés
Fumeurs/non-fumeurs
Hébergement non-fumeurs
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Cet hĂ©bergement est gĂ©rĂ© par un hĂŽte privĂ© (une partie nâagissant pas dans le cadre de son commerce, son entreprise ou sa profession). La lĂ©gislation europĂ©enne relative aux droits des consommateurs ne sâappliquera pas Ă votre rĂ©servation, y compris le droit de rĂ©tractation. Toutefois, la politique dâannulation dĂ©finie par lâhĂŽte privĂ© couvrira votre rĂ©servation. Les articles 1100 Ă 1386-1 du Code civil français sâappliqueront. https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/id/LEGISCTA000032040794/
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L'hÎte n'a pas indiqué si l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone ; pensez à apporter un détecteur portable lors de votre séjour
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Cet hébergement comporte des espaces extérieurs comme des balcons, des patios ou des terrasses potentiellement non adaptés aux enfants. Si vous avez des questions, nous vous recommandons de contacter l'hébergement avant votre arrivée afin de savoir s'il peut vous accueillir dans une chambre adéquate.
Ă propos du quartier
Gileemale
Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Gileemale, plus précisément à la montagne, en bord de riviÚre. Envie de découvrir ce que vous réservent les environs ? Dirigez-vous vers les célÚbres Pagode japonaise de la paix et Christ Church Warleigh, ou laissez-vous surprendre par la beauté de la nature locale auprÚs des magnifiques Central Highlands of Sri Lanka et Chutes d'eau Katugas Ella.
Ratnapura, SG
à proximité
- Temple bouddhiste Gnanasiha Tapowana Vihara - 16Â min en voiture - 12.0Â km
- Musée national de Ratnapura - 17 min en voiture - 12.7 km
- Chutes d'eau Katugas Ella - 20Â min en voiture - 12.7Â km
- Cascade Bopath Ella - 38Â min en voiture - 20.7Â km
Restaurants
- âȘPalm Garden Travellers' Paradise - âŹ26 min en voiture
- âȘMr Bunny Cafe And Restaurant - âŹ16 min en voiture
- âȘPizza Hut - âŹ15 min en voiture
- âȘDominoâs Pizza - âŹ17 min en voiture
- âȘIceberg Cafe - âŹ17 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
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Qui vous reçoit ?
Vous ĂȘtes reçu par Ishantha Dassanayake
The Gileemale Retreat is the brainchild of the sole owner of the Walawwa, Ishantha Avinda Dassanayake who is the 6th generation member of the lineage of Punchi Bandara. Ishantha has stamped his mark on his ancestral home with a history of 300 years with the vision to build a sustainable hospitality venture that rekindles the past glory of the Sabaragamuwa culture while giving back to the environment and village community.
Pourquoi avoir choisi cet hébergement ?
Those seeking to unwind can undertake a wellness vacation at the Yoga Retreat and Ayurveda Spa to benefit from Sri Lankaâs indigenous treatments and wellness practices. Here, one can enjoy the array of authentic cuisine from the Sabaragamuwa region or detoxing juices and vegetarian dishes offered at the venue to treat the guests to a meal of natural goodness.
While tea, rubber, cinnamon, bamboo estates and the herb/ organic garden surrounding the Gileemale Retreat take the guests through an incredible agro tourism experience, the abundant birdlife at the property makes this holiday home tailor-made for bird lovers and ornithologists. The lush natural habitat surrounding the retreat is home to 75 species of land birds out of which 15 are endemic to Sri Lanka. Some of the species endemic to Sri Lanka that have been spotted at the site include: Chestnut-backed Owlet, Sri Lankan junglefowl (Gallus lafayettii) and Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon (Treron pompadora ). In the sanctuary there are also many resident birds as Changeable Hawk Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus), Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus), White-rumped Munia (Lonchura striata ) and Jerdon's Leafbird (Chloropsis jerdoni) to name a few.
While tea, rubber, cinnamon, bamboo estates and the herb/ organic garden surrounding the Gileemale Retreat take the guests through an incredible agro tourism experience, the abundant birdlife at the property makes this holiday home tailor-made for bird lovers and ornithologists. The lush natural habitat surrounding the retreat is home to 75 species of land birds out of which 15 are endemic to Sri Lanka. Some of the species endemic to Sri Lanka that have been spotted at the site include: Chestnut-backed Owlet, Sri Lankan junglefowl (Gallus lafayettii) and Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon (Treron pompadora ). In the sanctuary there are also many resident birds as Changeable Hawk Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus), Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus), White-rumped Munia (Lonchura striata ) and Jerdon's Leafbird (Chloropsis jerdoni) to name a few.
Quels sont les atouts de cet hébergement ?
Apart from business travelers, the retreat provides an ideal getaway for holiday seekers as writers, agri tourists, stress relievers, artists and adventure enthusiasts as well as for lovers of nature, history and heritage alike.
Langues :
Anglais
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