During our stay at Galle, we visited Kahanda Kanda, a hotel we had heard of and wanted to see. We had some difficulty finding the place but it was worth trouble...

Mr. George Cooper, the owner took us around this quaint, quiet & beautiful place and it seems to be a perfect place to unwind in the serene surroundings. Mr Copper said that if he liked the pictures he may offer me an assignment in exchange of an all paid stay at his place!

The following is taken from the site: http://www.kahandakanda.com/

Kahanda Kanda, one of Southern Sri Lanka's newest boutique hotels, offers the indulgent luxuries of a private villa with the service of a five star hotel, and is situated near the southern coast not far from Galle. Five air conditioned suites with breathtaking panoramic views of palm fringed jungle and the Indian Ocean promise stylish, spacious interiors, ideal in which to unwind – the perfect example of getaway boutique hotels.

Overlooking Koggala Lake and surrounded by the lush greenery of a working tea estate, my home turned award winning boutique hotel offers discerning travellers a unique wellness escape with quick access by charming tuk tuk to timeless treasures inside Galle Fort as well as some of the world's best beaches, for which Galle and Sri Lanka are so well known.

Peaceful, tropical ambience, world class heartfelt service and fresh fusion cuisine that lures guests from surrounding hotels in and around Galle, Kahanda Kanda is an idyllic environment for a wedding, a honeymoon or a holiday of absolute relaxation, all on a working tea plantation.

http://www.javeri.net