Location This historic hotel was once the residence of Sri Lanka's governor (1830- 1850), Sir Edward Barnes. It is located at 1890 m above sea level and is surrounded my green mountains and hills. In the near vicinity, guests will find a bus station (around 2 km away), restaurants and a beautiful lake (around 5 km away) and the train station (around 8 km away). The airport can be reached in around 5 hours by making use of public transport and it is located around 180 km away. Facilities Guests can enjoy a pleasant stay in one of the 156 rooms. Amenities include a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access is available to travellers in the public areas. Various gastronomic options are available, including a restaurant, a café, a bar and a pub. Shopping facilities are also available. There is also a garden. Additional facilities at the hotel include a playroom. Those arriving in their own vehicles can leave them in the car park of the accommodation. Available services and facilities include room service and a laundry service. Rooms Each of the rooms is appointed with air conditioning, central heating and a bathroom. The standard features of most rooms include a balcony. The rooms have a double bed or a king-size bed. A safe and a minibar are also available. A fridge and a tea/coffee station ensure a comfortable stay. Internet access, a telephone and a TV add to the comfort of the holiday. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer is also available. Sports/Entertainment Active guests can choose from a range of leisure activities, including tennis, table tennis, billiards, a steam bath and massage treatments. The establishment offers an entertainment programme for adults. Meals Catering options available at the hotel include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. Available meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Payment The following credit cards are accepted at the accommodation: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.