Plan your next vacation with these top 5 luxury villas in Sri Lanka

Plan your next vacation with these top 5 luxury villas in Sri Lanka [2022 update] Vacationing is never off-season for us Sri Lankans and we rarely turn down an opportunity to a good time with family, friends, and loved ones. However, nothing completes the ideal travel vacation like the perfect villa to accommodate you at home away from home with a wide range of activities and luxury amenities.

We take look at the top 5 Luxury villas you must consider when planning your stay in Sri Lanka.

Ishq Talpe: An exclusive abode along the southern coast of Sri Lanka

Kicking off our list we begin our journey in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, particularly in the humble village of Talpe and gracing the sun kissed shoreline of the village is Ishq Talpe. The villa was the brainchild of Australian architect Bruce Fell-Smith in the 1990s and later went through a stylish, contemporary renovation and upgrade. The luxury villa along the southern coast of Talpe in Galle can host up to 14 guests across a range of five luxury suites.

The villa is a 2-hour drive from Colombo and is only 20 minutes (10kms) away from the Galle City Centre, which is home to the colonial-era Galle Fort, historic buildings, souvenir, and jewellery shops.

Ishq Talpe boasts a variety of entertainment and activities ranging from yoga sessions, spa treatments, gourmet culinary demonstrations alongside indulging in surfing, snorkelling, whale watching, and chartering luxury yachts.

Tea plantations, cinnamon estates, national parks, and beautiful ancient temples provide for recreation activities on land. This Luxury Villa in Galle ticks all the boxes.

Ceylon Tea Trails: Luxury tea bungalows in Hatton, Sri Lanka

The beauty of Sri Lanka is its diverse range of climates in close proximity, a mere 4-hour distance from Colombo by vehicle and you’re greeted by a more colder climate, Hatton is famous for being home to Adam’s Peak, the Sinharaja Forest Reserve, and numerous beautiful tea plantations.

Travel 30 minutes from the Hatton City Centre and you’re greeted by a variety of beautiful bungalows at the Ceylon Tea Trails within close distance to Lake Castlereagh and the Dunkeld Tea Factory.

Ceylon Tea Trails is home to five unique bungalows namely Norwood, Dunkeld, Castlereagh, Summerville, and Tienstin, with the latter being the oldest standing bungalow, built in 1888 and is named after the Chinese village from which the original tea seedlings came.

Ceylon Tea Trails bungalows sit plush in nature and if you’re lucky enough you might spot the occasional leopard. In terms of activities the bungalows provide curated experiences that include biking trails, ascending Adam’s Peak, kayaking, white water rafting, lake cruises and spa treatments but to name a few.

Nine Skies Ella: Luxury in the hills

Lonely Planet labelled the city of Ella as, “Everyone’s favorite hill-country village” and is home to the globally famous Nine Arch Railway Bridge and its beautiful waterfalls. Nine Skies luxury villa is a simple 15-minute drive from Ella and a 10 minute walk from the Demodera Railway Station.

For the outdoorsy person, Ella is the perfect destination with lush greenery, tea estates, rice fields and vegetable patches. Nine Skies luxury villa has five suites which open on to garden terraces overlooking brilliant views. All rooms come with attached bathrooms with luxurious tubs to wash away a tiring day out.

Experiences at Nine Skies include adventurous hiking experiences coupled with swimming in luscious waterfalls and then onto guided tea factory tours.

Ishq Colombo: An oasis in the midst of Sri Lanka’s capital city

Moving through our list we feature another luxury villa by Ishq, who have built a reputation over the years in hosting some of the Top Luxury Villas in Sri Lanka.

Ishq Colombo, inspired by the beauty and uniqueness of Moroccan artwork, is located in Colombo 03 and is a fully furnished four suite villa that is fully staffed and can host up to 8 guests. Despite being located in the hustle and bustle of the capital city in Sri Lanka, this villa is placed in a quiet and private neighborhood. One unique advantage Ishq Colombo boasts is its close proximity to popular restaurants, art galleries, coffee shops, spas, etc.

Ishq Colombo is also very particular about the experience it offers to guests, personalized dining experiences, private swimming pool, steam room, 2-bed spa room, and a rooftop jacuzzi alongside their very friendly 24-hour onsite staff who are geared to ensure your stay proceeds smoothly.

Unlimited high-speed WiFi for your daily digital needs or simply unwind at the in-house library and browse through a collection of rare titles. You are also free to host private functions at the villa which is complimented by a state-of-the-art Bose sound system. This is a must visit Luxury Villa in Colombo.

The Hermitage Kandy: Modernity and luxury meet nature.

The city of Kandy, also known as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, is surrounded by mountains, and is located 115kms from the capital city of Colombo. Kandy is also home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa) within which the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha lies well-guarded.

The Hermitage Kandy is a mere 11 kilometers from the city center of Kandy and is home to three beautifully designed suites. The villa is built in the midst of nearly 6 acres of natural forests and is also home to over 40 species of birds including the near extinct Grey Parrot, numerous monkeys, wild boar, deer and a variety of lizards.

The Hermitage also has colder climates with temperatures ranging close to 25°C and is the site of an ancient hermitage in which monks used to dwell and grow many medicinal herbs and plants which are still used in the kitchen to turn out healthy dishes for the body and soul or make massage oils according to centuries old recipes.

The villa has no need to be air conditioned as it is carefully ventilated and open to the cool, fresh, crisp air that blows through from the Hunnasgiriya Mountain Range. The Hermitage is also neighbor to the Victoria Reservoir and is 2103 feet above sea level.