Kalundewa Retreat

The Ehela room is another smaller offering with a king-size bed and ensuite bathroom. The room seamlessly blends stone, timber and chrome; the bathroom has a shower sitting over a bath tub, and the wardrobe offers space for hanging clothes. This room is darker than the chalets, but still has views of the paddies and mountain.

The small Nika room has a king-size bed and ensuite bathroom. A small wardrobe offers space for hanging clothes; the bathroom features a shower over the bath. This room is darker than the chalets, due to the lack of large windows, but the room still has views of the paddies and vegetation through the glass walls.

The Damunu Suite’s glass window walls offer superb views of beautiful paddies and the Kalundewa Retreat vegetation garden from the king-size bed. The cavernous bedroom features a blend of stone, timber and fabrics and access to a private balcony. The bathroom has enough space for two, with a shower over a bathtub and his-and-her sinks.

This two-bedroom chalet is styled with wood, cement and brick. The upper level of the Bakmee Chalet can be rented separately, and offers a spacious bedroom with a king-size bed and private living area. The glass walls provide great views of the lake from the bed, and can also be enjoyed from the private balcony (which has a barbecue). The bathroom is enormous, with a freestanding bath and a shower that has sliding door access to the outdoor shower, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural environment.

The ground floor of the Bakmee Chalet has a large, airy bedroom with a king-size bed and direct access to the Jacuzzi. The large separate living area and private balcony provide lots of space to spread out or enjoy the lake views. The spacious bathroom has a small dressing room with fleece robes, freestanding bath and shower.

This private 1900sq ft lake-side chalet has glass walls, a pitched roof and a private terrace with sunloungers and a large plunge pool. Inside there’s a king-size bed on a raised platform, a dining area, kitchenette and an ensuite bathroom with a large walk-in shower. Each chalet has a minibar, tea- and coffee-making kit, air-conditioning, free WiFi, a mini fridge, bathrobes.

This 1700sq ft lake-side chalet has glass walls and a pitched roof. There’s a lake-view private terrace with twin sunloungers and a large plunge pool. Inside there’s a king-size bed, two armchairs and a garden-view ensuite bathroom with a large walk-in shower; there’s also a dining area with a kitchenette. Each chalet has a minibar, tea- and coffee-making kit, air-conditioning, free WiFi, a mini fridge, bathrobes.

The airy Kumbuk Chalet offers an enormous bedroom with a king-size bed, separate dining area and a private balcony with a plunge pool. The glass walls create a light-filled interior. The generous bathroom features a glass-roofed shower big enough for two, stone floors and a freestanding bath tub. The plunge pool sits directly over the lake, offering panoramic views.

For people that really want to escape, Nil Manel floating villa (over 1,000sq m) is the perfect accommodation. Floating in the middle of a lake, this villa was designed and built by one of Sri Lanka’s leading luxury yacht manufacturers. The villa is decorated with elegantly understated wood panelling and simple white fabrics, that won’t detract from the breath-taking views. The bedroom has a double bed and four glass walls, so you can take in the view in complete comfort. Alternatively, enjoy the panoramic view of the serene lake and surrounding forest filled with tropical birds while dining on the the outdoor deck, or relaxing in the pool. The bathroom has both a walk-in shower and bath tub. Should you want your feet back on dry land, there is a 24 hour ferry service at your beck and call to take you to the main hotel. The villa comes with a private butler service, free WiFi, air-conditioning, a safe, a minibar with free bottled water, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. An extra bed for guests aged 13 and above is possible for US $55 per night.