5-Star
Nestled within eighty acres of re-wilded jungle in Sri Lanka's hill country, Living Heritage Koslanda offers newlyweds a rare encounter with nature without sacrificing refinement. This intimate retreat features just five Forest Pavilions and four villas, ensuring privacy and tranquility. The open-air Forest Pavilions are particularly romantic—bamboo and cloth structures elevated into the tree canopy where couples fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle and wake to birdsong. The infinity pool, stretching toward valley views and distant mountains, is nothing short of magical at sunset. Couples can hike to the property's private waterfall, an hour's walk through lush forest rewarded by secluded swimming pools cascading over rock formations. Each evening at half past seven, guests gather in the outdoor gazebo for cocktails—a thoughtful ritual that creates connection before four-course dinners featuring produce from the estate's own gardens. The general manager, Johnson, and his team provide service that feels both professional and genuinely warm. Ayurvedic spa treatments, guided nature walks with the resident naturalist, cooking classes, and even bonfire evenings under the stars round out an experience that guests consistently describe as their favorite in Sri Lanka. This is luxury at its most authentic—elegant, intimate, and utterly immersed in the natural world.
Living Heritage Koslanda, Egodawatte Estate, Naulla, Koslanda,, Badulla, Badulla, Sri Lanka, 20190
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Bar
- Concierge
- Housekeeping
- In-Room Safe
- Laundry Service
- Parking
- Room Service
- Swimming Pool
- Terrace
- WiFi