The Lavender House

An outstanding 19th century planter’s private residence, The Lavender House, is a gorgeous small boutique hotel with 5-bedrooms that blend original old-world character with modern day creature comforts. Surrounded by mountains and the picturesque tea fields of Pussellawa, Lavender House, is conveniently located half-way between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. Each of the five generously sized rooms is individually decorated with a touch of modern minimalism and has a private sit out with garden views. Dining at The Lavender House is designed around guest preferences. The formal dining room with its antique dining table is recommended for silver service and lavish dinners. Otherwise, it is possible to have breakfast and lunch by the pool, cakes and high tea in the lounge and dinner in the red dining room. The highly skilled Chef and his team offer a selection of Sri Lankan and western cuisine with distinct flavours derived from home-made recipes. For families there is also a Children’s menu. The cellar has a fine collection of Australian and French wines. Facilities include an inviting lounge decked with a grand piano, TV and DVD player; a living room with small library and a fireplace and an infinity-edge pool. The Lavender House also has clay court tennis and walking and jogging trails around the 7-acre grounds.

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