The Bungalow by Amaya: The place to spend time that matters

At the foot

Nestled within the heart and soul of the last kingdom of the Sinhalese, Kandy, 1526 ft (465 metres) above sea level and 115 km from Colombo, the Bungalow, a luxuriously private escape suspends you in a space that is both intoxicatingly private and spacious at the same time.

Resplendent with the visual enigma of a mountain range, it is a hideout and a four room affair set amidst three and a half acres of unspoilt mountain scape. At the heart of Kandy lies the Royal Palace complex that encompasses both places of worship and administration. Designated a World Heritage site, the Temple of the Tooth, is one of the holiest places of veneration for Buddhists.

As the body feels upon its outer layer the salubrious temperate climate of the Kandyan kingdom, one’s every sense is beckoned to come alive and be pampered with, by no less than nature herself. In that space only the Hantana can offer, revealing to her guests the visual majesty of the misty Alagalla range, far in the distance. It is a place where solitude is a given and you become the most important part of the stay.

Hantana had been a frequent haunt of that infamous Commander of the allied forces in Southeast Asia, Earl Mountbatten, whose headquarters lay within the boundaries of the magnificent Royal Botanical garden in Peradeniya during World War II.

The garden

The Bungalow prides itself with its casual yet delicate balance of privacy and service. And just behind and around, flowers of every bloom adorn manicured pathways. The scent of many a spice grown in the garden provides several flirtatiously aromatic layers created by the master gardener to give you an outdoor space no second to the indoors at the Bungalow. Do not be surprised if you are mesmerised by the discovery of the fruit of nutmeg or the rare flowers of the vanilla.

Privacy

The Bungalow is completely demarcated for privacy and is under 500 meters from the star class Amaya Hills hotel which overlooks its entire operation. Though isolated for privacy, it functions under the scrutinising eye of the Amaya management which is known for its international service and cuisine. The Bungalow staff are ever ready to pamper you. Whether you wish to spend your time amidst the comforts of your fully furnished room watching Television, or access your mail from the Wi-Fi enabled common room, there will always be privacy.

Cosy up

From the quietly and cosily furnished library complete with Stafford chairs to the common area and garden itself, the four bedroom bungalow gives you a taste of the high life with a touch of royalty. The Bungalow is currently constructing its own pool designed for an experience that will have you floating five hundred feet above sea level gazing at the flirtatiously beckoning peaks of the Alagalle range. The spa next to it offering a variety of modern treatments will reinvigorate your body and re-awaken that spirit. During that time, the guests of the Bungalow may avail themselves of the pool and spa at the Amaya Hills only metres away.

Comforts

The Bungalow is self sustaining and boasts facilities for laundry while each room comes with a television set and a minibar stocked with a selection of local and international aperitifs. The Bungalow also claims a wine cellar par excellence. For rejuvenation and ultimate comfort the attached bath is fitted with your very own tub and a choice of hot and cold water. The valet will ensure that your clothes are pressed if necessary while the 24 hour kitchen staff will cater to your palette around the clock. Indulge.

Meals

At the bungalow select master class chefs are at the ready to serve you a dish of your choice. Whether it be a delicacy from one corner of the planet or the other, to the wonders of local cuisine, the Bungalow guarantees star class meals. Sophisticated, simple or fusion coupled with a choice selection of delectable wines you are guaranteed a few journeys of exotic culinary discovery.

Breakfast at midnight

As a guest of the first classified Bungalow, you are served by your own personal butler & valet, a team that makes every wish come true. The 24 hour kitchen and a team of culinary Masters will serve you anything from a simple snack to a seven-course menu be it in your own room, in the garden or any other place of your choosing. Go ahead, ask your butler for Breakfast at midnight!

Personal and unimposing

The bungalow’s staff are ready to assist you at every encounter. Ready to serve but unimposing, they have trained to serve you with a class horned over centuries from the chambers of the regent himself, unobtrusive, yet attentive, a quality only the timeless traditions of hospitality from Kandy can offer.

It’s about time

The bungalow is the place to spend time that matters. It is time together yet it is also time that can never be regained. Give meaning to time with someone or simply by yourself. Read, contemplate, recharge but whatever you do you will never forget or regret time spent at the Bungalow.

From the crush of the gravel on the walkway, to the fresh towels upon arrival, the Bungalow is designed for experience. Serenity personified, the cool marble upon your feet, the soft linen upon your bed and myriad shades of light in your room are its hallmarks. The Bungalow is at your service. Come experience its majesty, its privacy, its cosiness and for once make time matter.

After all, it is your time.