The Notary's House

Came here as our first stop in Sri Lanka for a second time. Love it as near the airport yet feels like a slice of genuine semi-rural, tropical Sri Lanka. Rooms are nice (we had two room family suite) and public areas are all well maintained with a lovely colonial feel. Pool is gorgeous and a nice place to chill looking at the lake and having a beer. This time we went on the tractor ride through the local villages which was lots of fun. Highly recommended and everyone you see is very friendly. Food served on the outdoor terrace was once again very good - both lunch and dinner - with huge amounts of food arriving. Staff very kind and helpful. A lovely, relaxing stop.

This was the perfect place to get over our long flight. Less than an hour from the airport, as soon as we pulled up to be greeted with smiles, ice cold towels and cool fresh juice the tensions of the journey began to disappear . Our room was huge, spotlessly clean and airy with a well appointed bathroom and excellent linens. There is a lovely well maintained pool with plenty of space and beds . Meals were served in a covered pavilion overlooking the beautiful grounds and adjoining lake . The food was excellent and a great introduction to Sri Lankan cuisine . The waiters explained every dish with pride . We took a stroll around the lake to the nearby village and temple but really we just enjoyed unwinding and settling in to holiday mode . The best thing of all however were the wonderful staff who were so smilingly attentive and kind . Highly recommended for the start or end of a trip.

Our first stop from the airport and so glad we stayed for 2 nights, an ideal haven to relax and enjoy Sri Lankan hospitality. The welcome is warm and genuine the rooms tranquil and comfortable. We enjoyed the swimming pool to relax and rest looking out over the lake as the sun set. Meals were Sri Lankan and a great introduction to the food. We enjoyed a short bike ride with a guide from the hotel and an explanation of the small vegetable garden and coconut use and even trying our hand at a sambal. We left for our tour relaxed and ready for more.