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| Santani Wellness Resort |
Sri Lanka is a South Asian island country in the Indian Ocean formerly known as Ceylon.
This property on the South Coast, is a short stroll from a quiet beach and also has easy access for surfing and safari day trips.
located on Sri Lanka’s southern coast is a small hotel that caters for travellers and food enthusiasts. It has introduced a five-day cookery programme, inviting guests to embark on ‘an immersive journey into the vibrant world of Sri Lankan cuisine’.
It gained independence from Great Britain in 1948 and was admitted to the United Nations in 1956. Sri Lanka attracts visitors for its natural beauty that embraces beaches, wildlife, ancient ruins, and cultural experiences.
The Pearl Portfolio represents boutique properties that enjoy a rich history, support local communities, and have a sustainable approach to guest activities.
The portfolio includes :
Santani Wellness Resort
Named after the Sanskrit word meaning in harmony with, the Santani offers retreats that ‘cleanse the mind and body through a unique mix of Ayurveda, detox and cleansing, yoga, and relaxation’.
Owner Vickum Nawagamuwage has launched a new stress retreat aimed at helping patients manage the daily intrusion of technology in their lives.
Galoya Lodge
Located in one of the quieter national parks, Galoya Lodge offers ‘escape from the modern world’.
With no internet and limited phone signal, guests can take in the wildlife and observe elephants swimming across the river.
The lodge also provides an opportunity to learn how to forage with the last true Vedda tribe on the island.
It has launched a new wildlife research centre that offers free accommodation to those conducting specific animal research.
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| Kalukanda House |
In November 2023, owner Dee Gibson will launch a new 6-day female-only residential retreat dedicated to ‘unapologetic self-care’.
Group of 4-8 allow participants ‘delve deep into themselves, enjoy consultations with guest wellness practitioners, and build heartfelt connections with retreaters’.
The retreat offers yoga, meditation, and body treatments in a destination located very close to a quiet beach. www.kalukandahouse.com Stafford Bungalow Stafford Bungalow is located directly on the new 200 mile Pekoe Trail, which runs through 80 villages.
It provides relaxation high up in the tea hills. The bungalow has just launched a new writer's retreat that incorporates temple walks, making use of the luxury bungalow, jacuzzi, and pool.
Amba Estate
Amba Estate is one of the world's leading social enterprise hotels. All staff and materials used are 100% local, and every drop of revenue goes back into the community.
www.ambaestate.com
Guests can learn various skills, including tea-making, running a cooperative, and hiking through the forests with opportunities to spot monkeys, porcupines, and wild boars.
Rosyth Estate House
Rosyth Estate House offers nature walks with an on-site naturalist and treasure hunts for children, while parents can participate in activities such as tea plucking tours, mountain biking, and farm-to-table cookery classes using ingredients from the organic garden.
Rosyth has recently launched a tea-making experience where guests learn to make tea with the pluckers in the social enterprise tea factory.
Karpaha Sands
Located on the lesser-known east coast, Karpaha Sands offers a five-day horse-riding retreat along the 13km coastline.
Sri Shavari Beach Villas
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| Sri Shavari Beach Villas |
With a focus on authentic flavours and cultural richness, this programme offers an opportunity to explore the depths of Sri Lankan gastronomy.
Sri Villas
Sri Villas is located on beachfront location of Bentota, and offers an exquisite blend of luxury and tranquillity, surrounded by lush landscapes and stunning views.
Phoebe Oliver at phoebe@oliverrelations.co.uk
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