A family holiday can be a great way to introduce the kids to a life-long love of travel. And a holiday within pristine nature presents the perfect opportunity to imbibe in them the importance of nature so that they can become nature lovers. Welcome to the Benito Bungalow. This fantastic rental home is located in south-central Sri Lanka and is surrounded by rolling hills, verdant valleys, and tall trees. It is close to the Hortons Plains National Park, Samanalawewa Reservoir, and many waterfalls. This is a very green and scenic area. It is very calm and peaceful. You will get a 360-degree view of stunning landscapes in every direction.
The Benito Bungalow can sleep up to 10 guests. It is a top pick in Sri Lanka for a large family on their annual reunion or a group of friends. You will have every modern amenity here that will make your stay luxurious. It has a private swimming pool, a bar, a BBQ grill, a grand piano, and multiple living areas. Fully staffed, the house has a villa manager, a team of housekeepers, a gardener, and two chefs. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy your holiday.
There are 5 bedrooms in the house. The master suite has a super-king bed and wooden flooring. It also has a fabulous balcony with a private seating area. Three other bedrooms have king beds. The fifth bedroom has twins. The beds are either antique or made of earthen materials, a great choice, considering the natural setting of the villa. Large glass windows provide panoramic views. The ground-floor bedrooms provide easy access to a green lawn through sliding glass doors.
All the bedrooms in this luxury property are aesthetically decorated. You will find the perfect balance between modernity and antique in the décor. The ensuite bathrooms have showers, towels, toiletries, and hair dryers.
Heated swimming pool, 9 x 4.5 x 0.8-1.7m
This 5-bedroom luxury home has a stunning setting on the side of a green hill. There is so much greenery all around that it feels like a nature reserve. It is located in Haputale, a small town on the southern edge of the Sri Lankan hill country. On a clear day, you will be able to see the coastline towards the south. On other days, there will be a thick mist over the green hills, which will give you a surreal experience. You will feel like you are surrounded by clouds. The cloud and mist can come into the lawn and garden, and even into the rooms. It’s a unique experience.
Not just the forest, the house is also surrounded by a manicured lawn and a beautiful garden. The in-house gardener keeps everything in top condition. The ground floor has a shaded area with an outdoor lounging space. You can sit here and admire the gorgeous nature views. The lawn also has a private swimming pool with a shallow end. Several loungers are placed on the poolside.
and Dining Area
The interior is spread over 900 square meters. It features an open-plan room with a huge sofa for all ten guests. The 10-sitter wooden dining table is placed just behind the sofa area. This room has beautiful chandeliers everywhere. A long corridor goes from the room to the ground-floor bedrooms. Also, you will find two ceiling-to-floor glass doors that open to the garden outside. Benito Bungalow also has a TV room with another huge sofa. This room also has a bar with high chairs.
Separately in this villa, you will find a grand piano and kitchen. But you don’t have to cook as the house has two full-time chefs. The library is located below the staircase that will take you to the upper floor.
The swimming pool is heated in the winter. The pool’s shallow end is 4.5 feet and the deep end is 5 feet. All the rooms are air-conditioned and they also have ceiling fans. You will find a karaoke system in the house and a BBQ. Two extra beds can be provided on request. You can use the grand piano and take books from the small library to read during your stay. There are 6 friendly St. Bernard dogs in this luxury villa.
The villa is located in the small town of Haputale in south-central Sri Lanka. This is a tea-growing area. You can visit a tea estate and see how the leaves are grown and how tea is extracted and packaged. For scenic views, visit Devil’s Staircase and Lipton’s Seat. Benito Bungalow will also offer gorgeous views. There are many waterfalls nearby.
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Minimum stay | 5 bedrooms | ||
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from 07/09/2024 to 01/11/2024 | Low season | 1 night | USD 1,113 |
from 01/11/2024 to 20/12/2024 | High season | 1 night | USD 1,392 |
from 20/12/2024 to 11/01/2025 | Peak season | 3 nights | USD 2,227 |
from 11/01/2025 to 01/05/2025 | High season | 1 night | USD 1,392 |