Clingendael located 30 minutes east of the ancient hill capitol Kandy is a typical example of the famous Sri Lankan architecture of stately homes which were built in Sri Lanka during the last 3 hundred years. Clingendael provides the experience to wonder back to the bygone days of Colonial Splendour and Über Luxury.
The rooms are all individually designed, decorated with a fine collection of artwork, paintings, time period antiques and furnitures, expressing old world charm, combined with modern-day luxury amenities. Clingendael comprises of five very spacious air-conditioned suites, all with en-suite bathrooms and sweeping views of the magnificent natural surroundings, providing the tranquil solitude of a truly special place on earth.
The Green Room
or
“Wel Te Vree” (“Content”)
Is a spacious twin bedroom, which can be set up as a super king, with both indoor and outdoor sitting areas.
Adjoining: a walk-in robe with dressing table and a split-level bathroom equipped with double large overhead showers.
Private covered terraces at both sides of your room with sitting areas, overlooking the gardens and pool area.
A mezzanine floor with day bed can be reached from within your room by an antique staircase, providing the ideal location to while away the time after a Tiffin curry lunch or after having played an invigorating round of golf.
Total area approximately 665 sq. ft.
The Red Room
or
“Harmonie” (“Harmony”)
Is a spacious king size bedroom with comfortable indoor and outdoor sitting areas.
Adjoining: a walk-in robe with dressing table and bathroom with double large overhead showers.
The mezzanine floor holds a queen size bed and this floor can be reached from within your room by an antique staircase.
This lofty area is an idyllic place to devour a book or to merely revel in tranquil solitude.
A covered verandah directly in front of your room provides you your own exclusive dining and sitting area with panoramic views over the lush gardens and Knuckles mountain range.
Total area approximately 900 sq. ft.
The Brown Room
or
“Vreugd en Rust” (“Happiness and Peace”)
is a spacious king size bedroom with comfortable indoor as well as outdoor sitting areas.
Adjoining a walk-in robe with dressing table and a large bathroom with an overhead shower and doors which one could fully open therewith creating an outdoor/indoor natural shower ambiance whilst maintaining one’s privacy.
Covered open air verandahs on 2 sides of your room; your own private dining and sitting areas with stunning vistas of the golf course, the Victoria reservoir and the “Knuckles” mountain range.
A Mezzanine floor with daybed and antique writing desk, which floor can be reached by an antique staircase from within the room.
Total Area approx. 1,000 sq.ft.
The Blue Room
or
“Meer en Duyn” ( “Lake and Hill”)
is a large king size bed room with a comfortable sitting area; an antique writing desk/ dressing table, providing the guests with a magnificent overview of the golf course, the Victoria reservoir and the “Knuckles” mountain range.
Complemented by an adjoining walk- in robe and spacious bathroom with double large overhead showers and windows providing the equal opportunity of stunning vistas of the natural surroundings, whilst showering.
Total area approx. 975 sq.ft.
The Master Suite
or
“Uytvlught” (“Escape”)
is an imposing colonial “four poster” king size bed room with magnificent views of the golf course, swimming pool, pond and the lush Clingendael’s gardens with an adjoining 450 sq. ft. lounge room, walk-in robe and double overhead shower bathroom.
Total area approximately 1,000 sq. ft.
A TASTE OF NOSTALGIA
A selection of mouthwatering Sri Lankan classics, Oriental favorites, as well as Western gourmet cuisine, are on offer. When you want and where you want. Your resident chef will be there for you to discuss with you on your preferences for any of our culinary delights. Our guests can opt to enjoy their meals at anyone of Clingendael’s many alluring locations: its cool verandahs, a garden setting, the pool side, or the lounge area overlooking the Koi pond. For formal dining in larger groups, there is the grand dining table which comfortably sits up to fourteen guests. Clingendael caters for Halal and Vegetarian requirements.
Pool Clingendael’s
lush tropical gardens, with its rich variety of flowering plants and majestic palm trees are ideal for finding a tranquil spot to relaxant. You set your own pace. Unwind at the pool whilst enjoying a pot of up-country tea or savour the delights of one of our slightly stronger cocktails. There might be time for a round of Croquet. Butlers at your beck and call.
Fitness
We recognize the importance of a healthy mind a sound body and a fruitful lifestyle. For those who share our view and who want to find time during their stay at Clingendael to loosen up their muscles we offer you a variety of fitness equipment located in our beautiful garden setting. Start the day by witnessing a rising sun whilst waking up your body.
Golf
The setting of Sri Lanka’s Victoria golf course stretches the imagination. To the south, east and west, it overlooks the mighty Victoria reservoir which in turn is dwarfed by palm covered mountains that comprise a nature park, the Knuckles range, and Coconut Hill. To describe it as awesome is an understatement. More simply its spectacular beauty is enhanced by rolling swathes of manicured turf amid coconut palms, tulip trees, tamarinds and marahs to single to single out just a handful of the countless stately trees. A significant feature are the large sloping greens. These offer a host of pin positions all of which require immense thought to determine both pace and line. Advice from one of the score or more of skilled caddies is strongly recommended. There may only be a dozen bunkers but most are massive, wonderfully sculpted, and best avoided. Ignoring the crows, which can intrude and with vengeful spite steal the golf ball-most noticeable early on in the round. This tranquil paradise is sanctuary for innumerable birds, 111 species have been sighted at Victoria, to enthuse not merely the knowledgeable. Not surprisingly, the visitor is mesmerized, with many returning year after year to relish the peace and utter splendour of it all.
Yoga
Clingendael organises on request for its guests individual Yoga classes for both beginners as well as for experienced yoga fans. The yoga sessions are conducted in the peaceful atmosphere of the Clingendael Gardens. An ultimate calming of the senses. The Yoga teacher is Maheshe Kodikara, who started learning yoga in 1980 from famous yoga teachers such as Swami Rasu and Venerable Yogavachara Rahula. In 2000 he went for further training in India under Swami Rudra (Lyenga Yoga method). Maheshe is practising Yoga Asanas, Pranayama as well as Taiji Quan and Qi Gong.
(Subject to availability and guests should preferably book their yoga session prior to arrival at the Hotel)
Sun Bathing
Although Clingendael has much to offer an experience sometimes one just need to kick back and read a book or just take a nap. Our Clingendael gardens provide the right ambience to do just that. You may want to enjoy a pot of the Ceylon tea for which Sri Lanka is so well known or ask your butler to fix you your favourite cocktail.
Jacuzzi
All the cares and fatigue of your travels or your round of golf will slide away when you slip into the warm bubbling pleasures of our jacuzzi. One of life’s devine pleasures. Linger and luxuriate as the warm waters scale into your body and soul.
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Spa
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