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This sprawling manor, built in the 1800s by a prominent family in the
Galle district, was first occupied by a British Admiral and later by a
High Court judge of the colonial era. Tamarind Hill was refurbished
preserving the intricate details and style of a by-gone era - all the
extensions and alterations to the property have been beautifully blended
with the original main house, in keeping with the architecture and
restoring it to its grand origins. Situated on a 3 acre hill with huge
courtyards, sun-dappled verandahs and tropical gardens, Tamarind Hill
has 11 rooms and 2 suites offering the ultimate in comfort, stylish
design and modern amenities, juxtaposed with the charm of a bygone era.
It has arguably set a challenging new benchmark for private hotel
properties in the south of Sri Lanka.
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TAMARIND HILL GALLE |
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INTRODUCTION
Tamarind Hill
is Galle’s newest and most exciting boutique property. A
beautiful manor house situated in three acres of verdant
surroundings its historic setting close to Galle and easy access
to the beautiful beaches and exciting attractions of the area
makes it an inspired choice. Built in the 1800s and occupied
over the years by a British Admiral and High Court Judge of the
colonial era it combines the architecture and essence of a
bygone era with a clever blend of modern amenities. Designed by
renowned style guru Taru who discovered this manor house a few
years ago, it has been beautifully refurbished and sensitively
extended to encircle a sun-dappled courtyard and house 10
beautiful rooms and 2 exquisite suites.
The property is characterised by sloping tiled roofs, high
ceilings, elongated verandahs and smooth polished cement
corridors that are furnished with beautiful antiques, clever
reproductions, and cushioned sofas. Bright white walls are
illustrated by interesting artwork, drawings and maps. A
Tamarind tree – from where the property takes its name – is the
centrepiece to the large grassy courtyard at the heart of the
property and the tropical gardens that shelve down towards the
river are enhanced by lush foliage, colourful plants and a
magnificent infinity-edged swimming pool.
The property has a bar with comfortable front lounge area as
well as a restaurant and dining area on the ground floor of the
main house – the service is personal and the cuisine is emerging
as some of the best in the south. Tamarind Hill – with its
differing standards of accommodation - is an especially good
choice for couples looking for an intimate setting within easy
reach of Galle.
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ACCOMMODATION
There are four types of room at
Tamarind Hill – standard, superior, deluxe and suite. Each is
enriched by fresh fabrics ranging from rust orange to lime green,
contemporary paintings, oversized vases of flowers and plenty of
furniture including large four-poster beds dressed in soft cotton
sheets. The rooms are all air-conditioned and have spacious and
modern en-suite bathrooms that come with fluffy towels and a variety
of deliciously scented toiletries. The rooms all have either private
terraces or elevated balconies. TVs, DVD players and mini fridges
all come as standard.
Standard Room
Spacious and amply furnished, these rooms are standard only in name.
Slightly smaller than the superior rooms they open onto cute private
terraces furnished with planter’s chairs.
Superior Room
These rooms are slightly larger than the
standard rooms having also a seating area and marginally bigger
private terraces. They are equally beautifully decorated and
furnished with wardrobes and writing desks.
Deluxe Room
Situated to the back of the property closest
to the garden and pool, these rooms are spacious and open onto
pretty courtyard gardens furnished with a variety of planter’s
chairs and loungers. They have a living area in the bedroom and
numerous doors leading to the outside terrace, including one from
the bathroom.
The Admiral Suite
This expansive living space takes up most of
the first floor of the house. It features a large living room
furnished with sofas, illuminated by lamps and decorated with maps,
paintings and interesting works of art that leads into a lavishly
designed bedroom featuring a large king-sized bed and sitting area
with an amazing carved screen. Twin vanities and a free-standing tub
characterise the large en-suite bathroom. Doors from the bedroom
open onto a huge and richly furnished balcony that affords views
towards the ocean and which is shared with the suite next-door. A
smaller intimate balcony – ideal for private dining - that overlooks
the central courtyard can be reached from the living area or
bathroom.
Captains Suite
This suite, though much smaller than
Admiral’s, is equally beautifully furnished and decorated. It opens
onto the large front shared balcony though also has an intimate
balcony of its own overlooking the central courtyard that would be
ideal for private dining or lounging. The en-suite bathroom also has
twin vanities, a bathtub and lots of gorgeously scented toiletries. |
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CUISINE
Tamarind’s executive chef Silvestre
is a master at Sri Lankan and Thai cuisine. The menu lists
delicious offerings made from local ingredients that include
plenty of fresh fish and seafood. His authentic village-style
rice and curry – comprising nine accompaniments that include
little-known vegetables such as lotus root, dambula and
drumsticks – has been praised by past guests as the best in the
south. Having worked in Australia and travelled throughout Asia
he also expertly cooks specialities such as Singapore chilli
crab and Chinese grouper fish.
Breakfasts consist of fresh fruits and continental offerings
while lunches are typically light and may include Thai green
mango salad, Vietnamese prawn soup or Carpaccio with shaved
parmesan and basil salsa verde. Dinners dishes include teriyaki
fillet of seer and mustard crusted rack of lamb while typically
fruity desserts such as mango and passion fruit parfait or
lychee ginger and lime ice are all homemade and available at any
time. Meals may be enjoyed from the restaurant located on the
ground floor of the house while a cosy bar next door is where
you can choose from a wide range of both local and International
wines and spirits.
A long dining table decorated with purple lotus flowers
dominates the centre of the house and can seat guests for
special occasions. An elongated screen above it has been
colourfully painted with Sri Lankan images but its original
usage was as a punkah attached to a rope that servants would
have pulled to waft and cool diners in the time before
electricity. Overhead fans suffice today!
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