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 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.
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 42 sq.m lounge room, walk-in robe and double overhead shower bathroom.
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.
The Red Room or "Harmonie" is a spacious king size bedroom with comfortable indoor and outdoor sitting areas. 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.
The Green Room or "Wel Te Vree" is a spacious twin bedroom, which can be set up as a super king, with both indoor and outdoor sitting areas. 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.
A selection of mouth watering 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 the culinary delights. The 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.
Start the day by witnessing a rising sun whilst waking up your body.
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 the jacuzzi.
Unwind at the pool whilst enjoying a pot of up-country tea or savour the delights of one of the slightly stronger cocktails.
The first breath of inspiration for the Spa is drawn from the stunning scenery. Paradise itself provides the essential ingredients for all the treatments.
Clingendael organises on request for its guests individual Yoga classes for both beginners as well as for experienced yoga fans.
The sounds of ice tinkling in Gin & Tonics, the clunk of a mallet on a ball - such are the sounds of enjoying pleasantries at a game of croquet.
The park consists of mixed evergreen forest and scrub areas and is home to Sri Lanka 's favourites such as sambar deer, leopards and elephants.
The setting of Sri Lanka’s Victoria golf course stretches the imagination. The mighty Victoria reservoir which in turn is dwarfed by palm covered mountains that comprise a nature park.
One exciting way to check - out the hotels surrounding and the Victoria Golf Course is to take a Horse Riding lesson and trek from the Victoria Stables.
Enjoy a ride in Clingendael's surroundings and view the spectacular views of the Victoria golf course.
A wonderful place to visit is the Pinawella Elephant Orphanage which is situated northwest of the town Kegalla, some 45 kms east from Kandy.
CLINGENDAEL BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Victoria Golf Club RoadKandy-Mahiyangane-Padiyatalawa HwyDiganaKandySri Lanka