Meet Sharmini
Cultured, Conscientious, Friendly
A homestay and an experience in itself! Experience life from a by-gone era and the halcyon days of "Ceylon Tea" when the traditions of the fading British Raj merged softly with those of the indigenous
On a typical day...
I’m a clean person and keep a clean house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Bird watching, Cooking, Gardening, Hiking, Hill walking
Hosting guests since
1979
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Nestled amongst a canopy of lush tropical trees & circled by breath taking range of Kandyan hills,our place is a Boutique Style Home Stay where old world charm meets modern convenience, providing a comfortable & memorable stay just 30 mins drive from Kandy city centre.
Built by Ananda Kamaragoda a veteran tea planter & his wife Sharmini, in keeping with the colonial architecture & representing the same style & prestige, The Bungalow warmly beckons the traveler who is looking to enjoy the unique life style of an upcountry Tea Planter
Additional Info
We live in this property and love to be able to host guests at our bungalow.
My Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Patio
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
The Bungalow nestles amongst the Heerassagala hills to the south-west of Kandy and offers breath-taking views. Here, you will be surrounded by old world charm and all modern facilities. Kandy city centre is a 30 min ride on an easily hailed taxi.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Shopping Centre
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Nut Allergies
- Halal
House Rules
- No parties or group gatherings
- Quiet hours after 10pm
- No alcohol use on premises
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.