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| The Fort Printers |
The Fort Printers is an 18th century mansion which has recently been converted to a small, elegant hotel with a mix of classic and modern furnishings. The small private hotel originally comprised 5 suites, but with the addition of two heritage villas in 2013 now has 13 suites.
The Fort Printers offers understated elegance and personal service in an intimate, friendly atmosphere. The suites are furnished with silk curtains, velvet bedspreads, crisp white linen and copper-lined bathrooms. The mansion features grand living spaces including drawing and dining rooms, a library and a lap pool in the interior courtyard.
The Fort Printers Restaurant serves a fresh and imaginative menu of Mediterranean inspired seafood and organic local produce for which it has received fabulous reviews. On my recent visit to The Fort Printers, I enjoyed a delicious evening dinner meal with my fellow group of touring Australians.
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| The Fort Printers |
For starters, I had the delicious Beetroot Carpaccio with walnuts and labne. There was also a choice of Grilled Aubergine Salad with pomegranate, or Tuna Tatare with fresh mint, labne and pita. For the main course, I enjoyed my mouth-watering Moroccan Lamb Tagine with herb couscous and tahini. There was also a choice of Seven Vegetable Couscous with tahini and harissa, or Lobster Curry with Basmati rice and sambal. For dessert, I had the tasty Coconut Bread Pudding. Others in the group enjoyed the Flourless Chocolate Cake.
The Fort Printers is located in the historic Galle Fort, a 16th century Dutch colonial Fort and now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mansion traces its origin to the Dutch period but substantial additions were made in the English era after 1796, including high ceilings and large windows. Moorish Traders, Portuguese adventurers, Dutch merchants and English colonialists have all left their legacies and contributed to go Galle’s unique character and history. Over the last two centuries, The Fort Printers has housed the Mahinda College, a successor to the Galle Buddhist Theosophical Society and a famous institution of higher Buddhist learning, The Bank of Ceylon and Fort Printers.
The Fort Printers is located in the historic Galle Fort, a 16th century Dutch colonial Fort and now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mansion traces its origin to the Dutch period but substantial additions were made in the English era after 1796, including high ceilings and large windows. Moorish Traders, Portuguese adventurers, Dutch merchants and English colonialists have all left their legacies and contributed to go Galle’s unique character and history. Over the last two centuries, The Fort Printers has housed the Mahinda College, a successor to the Galle Buddhist Theosophical Society and a famous institution of higher Buddhist learning, The Bank of Ceylon and Fort Printers.
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| The Fort Printers |
The Fort Printers was a printing company famous in Galle which until 2002 still employed the wooden printing blocks and wrought iron printing machines made in Leeds and London to print beautiful stationery and cards.
Today, The Fort Printers provides elegant accommodation in Galle Fort, a personal and discreet service and a fresh and vibrant menu based on guest preferences. It is ideal as an exclusive accommodation to explore the Galle Fort, countryside and the beaches around Galle. The Fort Printers comprise three villas with 13 bedrooms. Each of the villas may be booked for exclusive use or as separate suites.
Today, The Fort Printers provides elegant accommodation in Galle Fort, a personal and discreet service and a fresh and vibrant menu based on guest preferences. It is ideal as an exclusive accommodation to explore the Galle Fort, countryside and the beaches around Galle. The Fort Printers comprise three villas with 13 bedrooms. Each of the villas may be booked for exclusive use or as separate suites.
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| The Fort Printers |
The Fort Printers
39 Pedlar Street, Galle Fort,
39 Pedlar Street, Galle Fort,
Website: http://www.thefortprinters.com
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