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Rosyth Estate House, Kandy | Timbuktu Travel
Kandy

Rosyth Estate House

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About Rosyth Estate House

Fill your days with with scenic strolls, long tea times and blissfully slow pace of life.
Deep in the nature-bound hills of Kandy is one of the most perfectly-picturesque hotels we've ever laid eyes on. Located on a tea and rubber estate, Rosyth House is surrounded by greenery as far as the eye can see and acres of fruit and spices that oft make their way onto your plate at dinner. The hotel is both an homage to its roots as a tea planter's bungalow and a vision for Sri Lankan hospitality's creative and aesthetically-leading future. Case in point, the pristine, white rooms with splashes of vivid orange and pink textiles and eye-catching art pieces. Rosyth House is certainly no relic.
Kandy , Sri Lanka
From $240 per person/per night
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10 Rooms
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The property

Enveloped by towering palms, the lamplit dining pavilion has wall-to-wall glass to ensure you never really feel 'inside', and a live cooking station where the chef whips up his sizzling menus. Next door is the pool, a tranquil spot to recline with a book from the library and listen to the chatter of birdlife. Sitting beside a lotus pond, the spa offers a peaceful, rustic setting for a selection of Sri Lankan, Ayurvedic and Asian treatments like the luxuriating sandalwood, turmeric and honey wrap.

The rooms

Each named after a spice or fruit from the gardens, most rooms sit in the main house and boast bright interiors with high ceilings, King-sized beds, and expressive art works. The Classic Suites are larger and have two bedrooms, a private terrace and spacious bathrooms. A little way from the house, the Plantation Suites come complete with an outdoor stone bathtub, while the Rock Villa sits high above the others with stunning 360° views and an infinity plunge pool from which to gaze at them.

Activities

Reset and relax with a walk round the estate, where langurs, red loris monkeys and birds catch your attention from the trees, and you could easily get lost for a few hours amongst the paddy fields. Visit a local tea factory and see the fascinating process of taking a harvest from bush to brew. And, half an hour away, there's an elephant orphanage on the Maha Oya River, where you can join them for a walk to the water. Expect to be splashed!
Why we love it

Why we love it

The feeling of being immersed in the wilderness without losing an ounce of comfort. And the views are priceless.
Insiders tip

Insiders Tip

Look out for special evenings during which the chef serves a themed menu like Arabian Nights or the Far Eastern Odyssey.
Something to think about

Something to think about

There's only one restaurant (and none nearby), but when the food is this good...
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How to book Rosyth Estate House

How do I book Rosyth Estate House?

Rosyth Estate House can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Sri Lanka trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Sri Lanka trips featuring Rosyth Estate House or get advice and suggestions from one of our Sri Lanka specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Rosyth Estate House?

Stays at Rosyth Estate House start from around $240 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Rosyth Estate House

Sri Lanka

Kandy

Be lured by the laidback lifestyle and on-tap history and culture in this beautiful once-royal city.