The Notary’s House
Nestled amidst a coconut grove in expansive gardens, The Notary’s House is an exquisite boutique escape in the Sri Lankan countryside, within short reach of Colombo. The house was designed with the wide open spaces of nature in mind; with home comforts and personal service, it is a perfect balance of unique luxury and effortless relaxation. Each of the six bedrooms have stunning views of the surroundings, including the glassy lake, and guests are welcome to explore the beautiful gardens and plush flora. With a pool, lounge and high-class, traditional cuisine the only problem is you may never want to leave!
The Notary's House, Mawathahena Watta, Gonawila, Makandura
The Notary’s House is a 45 minute drive from Colombo International Airport, and just 30 minutes from the bustling city of Negombo
- A unique, luxury six bedroom boutique hotel right
- Beautiful mix of traditional and contemporary Sri Lankan architectural and design elements
- Swimming pool, lounge and rose garden
- Dine under the stars or under the veranda
- Tranquil lakeside setting and relaxed atmosphere
- Bike hire and tours of the local temple available
- Traditional, delicious Sri Lankan cuisine to delight the senses
- Airport shuttle service
History of the Area
The Notary’s House is located in Sri Lanka’s Western Province, an area rich with history and culture still thriving today. While the careful renovation of The Notary’s House means that Sri Lankan history is right at your fingertips, don’t miss out on the many historical attractions all around you. Just an hour’s drive away is the capital city of the Western Province, Kurunegala. An ancient kingdom and governing site of the three kings of Sri Lanka, Kurunegala holds many historical artefacts and sites, including the relics of the ancient capital Panduwasnuwara. These ancient ruins can still be seen today, and have become a popular place to visit for tourists interested in the incredible history of Sri Lanka. Back in the tranquillity of The Notary’s House, history is not forgotten either. Throughout the property, standout elements include batik wall hangings, which were commissioned as an ode to Sri Lanka’s heraldic flag tradition. Additionally, a portrait of the notary, after whom the house is named, hangs tastefully integrated with the house’s décor, and has been wonderfully preserved. So amidst the peace flowing from the sun-dappled pool, and as you sit back with a cocktail on your holiday, the designers of The Notary’s House have beautiful integrated authenticity and luxury, so you can not only experience exquisite Sri Lankan hospitality, but its history too.
Services
The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The small number of rooms means no task is too big for the personal and friendly staff.
Amenities
Air conditioning, a seating area, closet and an electric tea pot, complementary toiletries, safe, daily housekeeping.
The Standard Rooms consist of two double rooms and a twin room, all with balconies overlooking the lush garden or lake. Decorated with hand-picked Sri Lankan antiques and completed with an array of modern amenities, the rooms are everything you need for a peaceful getaway close to Sri Lanka’s western coast.
The three Deluxe rooms are beautiful spaces overlooking the lake, with large balconies where guests can sit back, unwind and listen to the birdsong. Designed with tasteful and authentic Sri Lankan antiques and modern amenities, The Notary House Deluxe rooms are exquisite escapes in which to relax and gaze out into the Sri Lankan countryside, what could be better?
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant at The Notary’s House provides guests with delicious, traditional Sri Lankan delicacies. Indulge in countless rich and colourful dishes in the restaurant or on the outside terrace looking onto the gardens, and finish your day delighting your senses with Sri Lankan curries and rotis. And in the morning enjoy a beautiful Sri Lankan breakfast, or take coffee down to the lakeside to watch the sunrise.
Guided tours of the local temples are provided by The Notary’s House. To break up all that relaxing by the pool, take a tour and explore the local history and culture that is all around you. From the Buddhist temple just across the lake, to the Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery, there is so much adventuring to do!
Hire bikes from The Notary’s House and venture out into the beautiful countryside. Ride round the lake and spot kingfishers, go off to the local village, or into the trees and get lost in the beautiful wildlife all around.
Everything at The Notary’s House is locally sourced or produced. From the second-hand Sri Lankan antiques that feature in every room, to the ingredients in each dish, everything is from the local area. Guests are welcome to take a tour of the hotels own vegetable garden, and explore the delights growing metres away from the table from which you will enjoy them. The menu is seasonal, in tune nature, and the ingredients are grown right on site – what could be better than that?
A benefit to the small scale on which The Notary’s House works on is that their emissions are naturally low! With just six rooms, not only is the hotel quiet and peaceful, but you can rest easy by the pool with the knowledge that your tranquil stay is eco-friendly.
Children are very welcome at The Notary’s House! They can the splendour of the pool or venturing out on bikes into the forest.
