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Located 9km from historic Galle, sits Kahanda Kanda (Yellow Moon Mountain) a 10 acre tea estate perched high above Koggala Lake. A spectacular creation by the owner, a leading English interior designer, and the architect, a well-known Australian responsible for many highly acclaimed private houses in SL. Together they have created a new meaning for 'ethnic luxury and style'! The views alone are stunning! Look on to Koggala Lake, the tea estate and the jungle beyond. There are very few private homes in Sri Lanka that match Kahanda Kanda. The bedroom suites are located away from the main living areas in stand-alone pavilions. Each pavilion features polished cement flooring and exposed timber ceilings with tiled roof. There are large lily ponds either side of the sitting pavilion and a floating stepping-stone path provides access to the dining pavilion. Kahanda Kanda is a working tea estate and is well managed undergoing a revival employing 9 workers. True to tradition the men carry out the heavy work whilst the women are responsible for the delicate task of picking the leaves. Join them if you wish, Mahenda (Estate Manager) will be delighted to show you around, or simply lie back and watch others at work. Kahanda Kanda is an oasis of style set within a Garden of Eden that enables you to live the life of rural Sri Lanka. Enjoy the experience. Perfect for a large group or for families holidaying together. Alternatively, you can rent by the suite. SPECIAL PROMOTION ** YOGA WEEKEND 25th / 27th June 2010** Enjoy a luxury weekend yoga retreat - the perfect place for a weekend of health, peace and general well-being. Yoga classes will be conducted by Australian Sam Whybrow. Sam teaches a Vinyasa flow style practice, an energetic form of yoga that emphasizes linking movement and breath, with a dance-like fluidity that connects the asanas. At the core of all classes, there will be an effort to cultivate a deeper awareness of the transformations taking place on your yoga mat, and then finding a way to translate them into your daily life. Expect to find ways to incorporate yoga into everyday tasks such as washing dishes, cooking, reading a book, driving your car, or sitting at your desk. Sam's secret aim is to help you find a way to 'live' your yoga, not just do it. Weekend starts Friday 25th June, and finishes after the afternoon session of yoga on Sunday 27th. Prices start from 25,000/- rps per person. Price includes: 2 nights accommodation, all meals (excluding beverages), 4 yoga lessons and government taxes and service charge.
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The 5 luxury suites are divided into 4 free standing pavilions. The master suite - Peacock Suite has a private garden and floor to ceiling shutters facing south that look across jungle and Koggala Lake. Two pavilions have private terraces overlooking the tea estate whilst the other suites enjoy the privacy of a landscape garden flooded with fragrant flowers and plants. Knowing there are very few places to enjoy complete privacy the Peacock Suite has two bathrooms, each with an outdoor shower that gazes up to the sky. Two other suites have outdoor showers set in a private terraced garden whilst the other two suites have bathrooms with twin showers. All bathrooms are ensuite.
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Laid out in its own pavilion with views across Koggala Lake, the tea estate, and the jungle beyond you can lie or sit in divine comfort whilst listening to the roar of the Indian Ocean in the distance. This pavilion is stylishly decorated in Asian antiques that somehow seem to encapsulate the spirit of surrounding scenery. There is a platform along one end of this open area with views over Koggala Lake that encourages you to lie or sit and watch the passing day. Lily ponds on either side ensure the air around you is cool as well as providing an alternative to your CDs as dusk sets in and the noise of the tropical night wraps you in its warm and entertaining sounds. Perched along the ridge adjacent to the sitting pavilion sits the open sided dining pavilion. A teak table set for 10 that can be divided to accommodate smaller parties lies in the centre. With stunning views similar to those of its 'sitting' neighbour the dining pavilion is responsible for a feast of all the senses. A 21 by 9 metre pool with a dark green polished cement finish allows the energetic to do 'lengths' and the others to simply float around. On one side is an infinity edge that runs off into views of Koggala Lake and the jungle. A cascade at the deep end falls from a carved opening in the end wall |
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Should you ever go near it you will find a fully modern kitchen enjoying the solitude of its own pavilion. There is a resident chef, an assistant chef, 2 houseboys and a maid who are there to look after you. As well as two night watch man to ensure that the monkeys do not become too inquisitive. All meals are for your account but with prior notice we can stock up the fridge for you. The chef speaks fluent English and specialises in Western, Thai, and Sri Lankan dishes. A menu awaits your consideration and he will discuss with you when you are free, a selection for every meal either on a day-to-day basis or, for the whole of your stay if you prefer not to have to think about such things every day. All herbs are grown on the estate but he will require cash for all other purchases. Keeping an account book he will present the details to you at a convenient moment during the day.
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OUR PROMISE: We do not mark up our rates, we sell at cost. Nor do we charge you extra for on-line credit/debit card payments Pricing By the Suite rates - Low Season (May - Oct): Peacock Suite US$175 per night, all other suites US$150 per night High Season (August, November - April): Peacock Suite US$225 per night, all other suites US$200 per night Peak Season (18 Dec - 8 Jan, Chinese New Year & Easter): Peacock Suite US$250 per night, all other suites US$225 per night Whole villa - Please contact us for rates Payment Policy A 15% deposit is payable upon confirmation of your booking. The deposit can be paid via our secure server or via bank transfer. Customers must pay all bank charges in the case of a bank transfer. A further 35% is payable 7 days after your confirmation. This should be paid direct to Kahanda Kanda's managing agents by bank transfer to Sri Lanka account. The final 50% balance is to be paid 1 month prior to arrival. Details to be given once booking is confirmed. Cancellation Policy The initial 15% deposit is non refundable. The balance payments will only be refunded less US$100 cancellation fee and any bank charges incurred by us in refunding your money providing we are able to "re-let" the villa. |
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