ACCOMMODATION
Please select the accommodation you are requesting:
THE BUNGALOW
THE LOWER BUNGALOW
BOOKINGS
Both buildings are available for a minimum of two nights between mid-December and mid-April, then by the week for the rest of the year.
Although designed for self-catering guests, traditional rice and curry is always available on request, plus a free supply of seasonal organic produce from the property itself. This can range from fresh tropical fruits (papayas, passion fruits, pineapples) to various mixed salad leaves (mustard greens, rocket, tatsoi), from fresh herbs and spices (basil, cloves, green peppercorns) to a rare ‘heritage’ strain of organic red rice.
A fully catered service is also available on request between mid-December and mid-April, from pizza oven workshops and barbeques to traditional rice and curry. This will be tailor-made to requirements by Samakanda owner Rory Spowers, previously a chef at the renowned River Café in London’s Hammersmith.
For further information, please Contact Us with details of visit - dates, number of people and particular interests, whether it be gourmet organic food, bird-watching, beaches or sight-seeing in Galle Fort.
We will then respond with a tailor made package to suit your requirements.
THE BUNGALOW
The Bungalow is suitable for a group of 4-6 people or a large family. The original three-bedroom Planters’s Bungalow has been restored to former glory, with various modern conveniences installed. The house is perched on the cusp of the ridge and takes full advantage of cooling breezes and fabulous views.
- Fully renovated 1920’s Planter’s Bungalow
- Fully-equipped modern kitchen
- Self-catering and fully equipped kitchen
- Two double bedrooms with attached bathrooms
- Children’s bedroom with antique cot
- Sitting room with work station for laptops
- Mezzanine space for storage and additional sleeping area
- Extensive library of books, magazines and DVDs
- Fine quality bed linen and mosquito nets
- Laundry service
- Solar hot water
- Mains electricity
- CDMA telephone and Internet Access
- Large security box for valuables
- Good mobile phone signal
- Outdoor eating area with clay pizza oven and BBQ
- Vegetable beds with fresh culinary herbs and salads
- Two good quality mountain bikes
Rates
Dec 15th - Apr 15th: $200 per night, for whole building, minimum two night stay
Apr 16th – Dec 14th: $100 per night, for whole building, minimum two night stay
These rates include a choice of Sri Lankan breakfast or rice and curry lunch, plus ‘all-you-can-eat’ use of fresh, seasonal produce from the forest garden. A shopping service for self-catering is charged at cost.
The Lower Bungalow
With stunning views over the Bowl, the two double bedroom Cottage has solar power, solar hot water, a wood-burning pizza oven and an established kitchen garden.
- Mud rendered and fully renovated building
- One double bedroom and one single
- Sitting room and dining area
- Bathroom
- Fine quality bed linen and mosquito nets
- Laundry service
- Wide verandah with views over the Bowl
- Solar electricity
- Solar hot water
- ‘Herb spiral’
- Kitchen garden and two wells
- Outdoor ‘banana spiral’ shower
- Wood-burning pizza oven
- Mobile phone signal
- Two good quality mountain bikes
ROOM Rates
Dec 15th - Apr 15th:$150 for the whole building, minimum two nights stay
Apr 16th - Dec 14th:$75 for the whole building, minimum two nights stay.
These rates include a choice of Sri Lankan breakfast or rice and curry lunch, plus ‘all-you-can-eat’ use of fresh, seasonal produce from the forest garden. A shopping service for self-catering is charged at cost.
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