Lusso Travel Ltd, No. 1 Glasshouse - 1LG1,
Alderley Park, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK10 4TG
A mix of luxurious and eco-conscious villas set in 58 acres of manicured gardens and lush paddy fields, Uga Ulagalla makes a wonderful base for exploring the ancient, ruined city of Anuradhapura, the capital of Sri Lanka for more than 1,300 years.
A 150-year-old mansion forms the centrepiece of this former noble estate, now a boutique retreat spread across 58 green acres.
Kayaking at dawn or dusk offers a quiet way to experience the surrounding landscape, as do guided nature walks.
Twenty secluded chalets, built with ecological sensitivity, feature terraces, plunge pools and elegant four-poster beds.
For a special experience, dine at Kamatha, a paddy-field restaurant serving multi-course Sri Lankan dishes from age-old recipes.
The on-site Elephant Research Centre supports conservation and village protection, led by Resident Naturalists.
Water Garden’s spacious, free-standing villas are set either astride or beside interlinking pools crafted from former rice paddies. All have stunning views of the surrounding water gardens or, in the case of the higher room categories, of the ancient Sigiriya rock fortress, just a 20-minute drive away.