The year 2020, which began with hopes and challenges, is swiftly reaching its conclusion. As the final pages turn on our calendars, our friends and families continue to huddle together in prayer and embrace. At last, we prepare to dive into the final festive season of the year, brimming with strength and in search of relief.
Edwards Collection, one of the most renowned boutique chains in the world, welcomes you to their humble selection of villas. Providing you with the perfect getaway to celebrate Christmas and New Year with your loved ones, it boasts eight stunning destinations that present the most ideal opportunity to bid adios to a trying year. Amidst offering luxury and tranquility, it aims to bring friends and families together for a breathtaking pause, while the world spins into a new year. Edwards Collection, our very own Christmas miracle to fulfill your wish for relief.
The Fangipani Tree, perched on the West end of Thalpe bay, is an intimate and elegant beach sanctuary consisting of 9 exquisitely furnished suites in 3 villas. Consistent with stunning ocean views, it parades modern and elegant custom furnishings, four-poster beds with beautiful linens, covered terraces, and verandas with sunbeds and private dining tables. Relaxation comes in many forms at The Fangipani Tree, forcing you to choose from lounging at the olympic length pool, strolling the pristine gardens, playing Tennis or finding your inner peace at the beautiful beach Spa. And to satisfy your taste buds, delectable international cuisine awaits you at the open restaurant, or even in the privacy of your room. If simplicity is what you yearn, it’s as easy as kicking back and relaxing on the beach while being an avid spectator of the visiting Turtles and sparrows.
Villa Mayurana, a paradise overlooking the pristine Sri Lankan South Coast near Ahangama, Koggala, is one of the best properties in the Deep South. It is a beautiful colonial house hidden on a hillock within a cinnamon plantation, equipped with a pool, a gym, manicured gardens, and visiting peacocks. It is located by a dreamy lake and some of the finest beaches in Sri Lanka, while embracing the magnificence of nature amidst the cinnamon plantation and the landscaped tropical gardens. Villa Mayurana offers you privacy and peace with limitless luxury. You can go as far as becoming a part of the exclusive and private paradise which comes hand-in-hand with a 20-meter infinity pool, a gym with an instructor, outdoor yoga, a massage therapist, a 5-star kitchen, a full-time chef, a Jacuzzi, and a secret garden that surrounds the villa. At Villa Mayurana, every breath of fresh air submerges you with the sweet lull of nature. What’s better than being one with nature, while being just a glance away from your loved ones!
Thambili House, residing inside the Galle Fort, is a 17th Century Spice merchants house with interiors which are tastefully decorated with 16th, 17th, and 18th Century Genuine Antique Ebony and Calamander Furniture and contemporary local art. It has 2 double bedrooms and 1 family bedroom located on the upper floor, all well furnished with king-sized four-poster beds & air-conditioning. The Master Bedroom opens to a terrace with sea views while the family room opens to a Terrace with Pool and Lighthouse views. It is one of the rare properties in the Galle Fort, which overlooks the picturesque southern Indian Ocean and also boasts a swimming pool. What’s more, Thambili House has a dedicated Butler who’s eager to tend to you and your loved ones’ every need.
The Sandals, set in an authentic down South fishing village named Balapitiya, is a five bedroomed villa with a Mediterranean feel, edged by the turquoise seas. This two-story, tropical modern beach villa is designed with whitewashed walls and large glass windows that provide uninterrupted sea views. Interiors are adorned with plush white sofas and contemporary local art that strives to convey a deeper understanding of the island’s stunning landscapes and inimitable culture. The villa offers a Private Chef who is eager to tailor make your meals with the daily catch that comes ashore every morning. The Sandals is the ideal place to relax and enjoy various forms of ventures, from going for a swim or trekking the Madhu river on a boat ride to having an Alfresco meal on the private beach or simply experiencing the most heavenly massage. One way or another, you’re guaranteed a thrilling experience unlike any other!
The Hermitage, nestled within a natural forest, contains an infinity pool, a spa, a library and a sprawling sun deck overlooking the Victoria Reservoir. It was designed by Bawa protege Channa Daswatte and furnished with genuine antique furniture in a manner that every room and living space has breath-taking views of the Reservoir and the Misty mountains beyond. It is positioned 2103 feet above sea level with an average temperature of 25 C and is located around the mountain, where cool air blows straight from the Hunnasgiriya Mountain Range. The property is beautified by its population by 41 species of Birds including the near-extinct Grey Parrot, numerous monkeys, wild boar, deer, and a variety of lizards. To make matters exceptional, many medicinal herbs and plants that monks used to grow at the site of an ancient Hermitage are still used in the kitchen to concoct healthy dishes or to make massage oils in accordance with centuries-old recipes. Surrounded by such gorgeous views, astonishing wildlife and ambrosial food, the spark of romance is all but an arm’s length away.
The Hill Rise, situated opposite the spectacular Lake Gregory in Nuwara Eliya, is a British Style country house replete with Horse Racing trophies and racing memorabilia. It is an exquisite four-bedroom cottage, created around the concept of Horses, Stables, and Horse Racing. The luxurious single-story bungalow contains welcoming interiors caringly created by its Sri Lankan owners, and cozy living and dining areas decorated with plush sofas, and fireplaces. Leisure is abundant in The Hill Rise - from taking slow strolls along Lake Gregory and visiting the Owners Stables in the Nuwara Eliya Race Course to riding a beautiful thoroughbred or playing a round of golf at the Nuwara Eliya golf club, your time can never be dull. Being able to accommodate up to 8 adults and 4 children, The Hill Rise is an ideal holiday retreat for a family and friends.
The Far Pavilion, located minutes away from the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, features two rooms and is tastefully furnished with a mixture of Indian and Western art and furniture. The villa is set atop a hillock in a picturesque valley surrounded by high mountains covered by virgin forests on either side, with huge plate glass windows that passage spectacular views of rising mountains, peaks and two small streams that surround the building during the rainy season. It is nestled amidst a lush ninety-acre private coconut plantation with its own oil eco-friendly pressing facility where guests can make their own virgin coconut oil for massages, and is uniquely appointed with its organic vegetable and fruit beds, pool, stables, dairy and fishponds. The Far Pavilion makes way for sensual and romantic ventures that are bound to entrance you with its blissful essence and scenery. Look no further for the ultimate romantic getaway!
The Chatsworth Estate Pupuressa, amidst a 20 acre working Tea Estate with waterfalls and breathtaking views, is a real British country house built in the colonial style. It consists of quad biking and hiking paths with its own dairy and a variety of home-made Cheeses. It is home to the very last British Planter Chatsworth boasts of the Knuckles and Hunnasgiriya mountain ranges. Quiet and dignified, the estate offers a variety of relaxation and adventure. Find your peace by simply sitting on the huge terrace and watching the play of the weather or by taking a walk through the Estate and watching how tea pluckers engage in their centuries old trade. Soul searching and peace never went so well together.
Thus, Edwards Collection offers you a wide selection of the most perfect getaways. A trying year draws to its end, and all that’s left is this festive season. Why not make the most of it with your loved ones? So pack your bags and hike up for smiles - you deserve a taste of paradise.
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