Taru Villas Levita

If James Bond was holidaying in Sri Lanka, he’d head straight for Taru Villas Levita. Hidden high in Digana’s green-fringed hills close to Kandy, it’s an intimate retreat where epic interiors compete with otherworldly views. Mornings here are about watching the drifting mists give way to blue skies as you sip your Ceylon tea. While evenings might include cold drinks in your Jacuzzi, basking in the sunset’s golden glow.

Each bedroom at the retreat showcases a clean, refined style. With crisp linen, oversized beds and double sinks, every detail has been carefully considered. From a Superior room, take in the views over shimmering waters to the lush hills from your terrace. Or plump for the Premier room for a sumptuous four-poster bed and Jacuzzi for contemplating your good taste in hotels as you look out over the landscape. Meals take place in an easy-breezy outdoor restaurant, where a talented chef concocts authentic local dishes that can be tailored to you.
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When you’re not swimming laps of the infinity pool or soaking in the views, head out to explore your surroundings in Kandy, the unofficial capital of Sri Lankan culture. Colonial architecture, sacred temples and gracious gardens; it’s the city with them all. It’s also the gateway to the Central Highlands, with tea plantations and lush rainforests that stretch for miles. For slower afternoons, head to Victoria Golf Club, where seasoned golfers, and even beginners, can tee off amid dramatically undulating greens just moments away from the hotel.