Your own corner of God’s Forest
Eighty acres of private forest, springs and trails — with tea estates, villages, Diyaluma Falls, ancient Buddhist sites, safari parks, Ella and Little Adam’s Peak all within reach. It’s your choice.
Private waterfall
A 35-minute forest walk to falls reserved for our guests, with a natural pool to swim in.
Infinity pool
Swim to the edge and look out over paddy fields and the folded blue hills of Uva.
Hiking & nature walks
Forest paths, hidden springs and ridgelines with views that go on forever.
Flora & fauna
A guided walk with our naturalist through the plants, birds and wildlife of the estate.
Jungle Ambalama
An open-air pavilion in the forest for yoga, meditation or simply listening.
Cookery classes
Learn to cook a real Sri Lankan curry — from garden to clay pot to plate.
Tea estates & villages
Visit nearby tea plantations, including the famous Lipton country, and meet the people of the hills.
Culture & heritage
Ancient Buddhist sites, colourful kovils and living traditions all around.
Family travel
Lawn croquet, marshmallow roasting, the infinity pool and a forest full of discoveries for young adventurers.
Diyaluma Falls
One of Sri Lanka’s highest waterfalls is right here in Koslanda — with natural rock pools at the top.
Ella & Haputale
Little Adam’s Peak, Ella Rock, Lipton’s Seat and the famous hill-country railway.
Safari days
Yala (2 hrs) and Udawalawe (1 hr 15) national parks — elephants, leopards and birdlife.
The gateway to the hills and the east coast
Midway between Kandy and Arugam Bay, 45 minutes from Haputale railway station and about five hours from Colombo.
Arriving by the famous hill-country train? We can collect you from Haputale. Heading on to the surf of Arugam Bay, the beaches of Tangalle or a safari in Yala? We’re perfectly placed to break the journey in style.
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