We offer
- A place to reflect, meditate or write.
- A refuge to recover
- A space to explore creativity and art.
- An opportunity to think about issues of justice, culture, history, past and present.
- A niche of wilderness and beauty that you can savour.
- A chance to explore and interact with the culture and people of Kandy - both its past and its present.
Our rates from January 2009
Kandy Cottage is available at the following competitive rates from January 2009. A special introductory rate is available for visits before this date.- Standard nightly rate for the first seven nights of any stay.
- Discounted rate for all subsequent nights of any single stay: a 50% discount on the Standard rate!
- Accommodation free of charge for children under 12 years of age, at all times, when accompanied by an adult.
- Broadband Internet wired + wireless available free in the cottage and the garden.
- Laundry to Laser Printing facilities at a nominal charge.
- Partial sponsorships: We know that not everyone who deserves to benefit from the space and facilities of Kandy Cottage can afford the costs. Let us know what you can afford and why you need to be in Kandy Cottage, and we will attempt to find you a partial sponsorship, jointly financed from our revenues and generous contributions from Friends of Kandy Cottage.
These rates apply for any day of the week for any time of year. Make your reservation early to avoid disappointment.
| Standard Nightly Rate (first 7 nights only) | One person | Two | Three | Four |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 1: "The Creative Space" | Rs 1,600 | Rs 2,600 | N/A | |
| Bedroom 2 (en-suite): "The Moonlit Space" | Rs 2,800 | Rs 3,800 | N/A | |
| Bedroom 3 (en-suite): "The Friendly Space" | Rs 2,400 | Rs 3,400 | Rs 4,400 | Rs 5,400 |
| Kandy Cottage | Rs 5,800 | Rs 5,800 | + 1,000 per person (max 8) | |
| Discounted Rate (8th night onwards) | ||||
| Bedroom 1: "The Creative Space" | Rs 800 | Rs 1,300 | N/A | |
| Bedroom 2 (en-suite): "The Moonlit Space" | Rs 1,400 | Rs 1,900 | N/A | |
| Bedroom 3 (en-suite): "The Friendly Space" | Rs 1,200 | Rs 1,700 | Rs 2,200 | Rs 2,700 |
| Kandy Cottage | Rs 2,900 | Rs 2,900 | + 500 per person (max 8) | |
Many guests of Kandy Cottage don’t want to use all three bedrooms, but value the comfort and privacy of being the only occupants of the Cottage. When you book an Exclusive package, you have the room you booked, but we also agree not to take bookings for the unused rooms. Here are the rates you will pay in addition to the room charges for Exclusive occupancy of the cottage.
| Exclusive package | Additional charge per night |
|---|---|
| If one room is booked | + Rs 2,000 |
| If two rooms are booked | + Rs 1,000 |
For Breakfast from our menu add Rs 300 per person to the cost, above. Other meals are available for approximately Rs 400 per person. Guests can also supply groceries and have meals cooked for a nominal charge.
Note: A 10% service charge will be added to all bills. The service charge is used to pay salaries and bonuses to the resident staff who manage Kandy Cottage.
All rates are in given in Sri Lankan Rupees. For an approximate conversion rate that is updated daily, you can check with our bank in Sri Lanka to see the Sampath Bank currency conversion rates (link opens in new window). Approximately: Rs 2,000 = £10 UK, $20 US, €12.5
