Situated within an hour’s drive of the international airport, Hideaway is a tastefully restored three-bedroom villa and a fine landing point for those visiting from overseas.  Set in a peaceful rural setting amidst a coconut and pineapple estate, this small and luxurious boutique villa allows you to gently relax and unwind in a peaceful rural setting.  The attention to detail is impressive, from the welcoming betel leaf and refreshing pineapple juice on arrival to the soft white cotton sheets on the beds. The interior décor mixes old antiques with modern touches. The evenings are special as oil lamps ring the small pond and sweet scented oils waft through the villa. This is a wonderful hideaway.

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Accommodation
There are two suites – The Sun and The Moon – and a deluxe room called The Stars, all complete with high wooden ceilings, four-poster beds, a personal hi-fi, an outdoor toilet and a Jacuzzi bath.

Facilities
The living room has a DVD player with a well-stocked DVD library for rainy days and a well stocked bar.  The food – especially the fruit juices – gets good reviews and the Colombo trained chef is capable of preparing an extensive range of dishes from traditional Sri Lankan curries to lamb and apricot pie. Most of the vegetables and some of the fruits are grown in Hideaway’s very own organic garden.

Excursions
There are nearby Buddhist caves well-worth visiting and the villa also organizes adventurous excursions further a field, including mountain biking, nature trails, deep sea fishing and even rock climbing. The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is just over one hour’s drive away.