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OverviewMirissa Hills is located a few minutes from beautiful Weligama Bay, commanding extensive views of the Ruhunu landscape – Sri Lanka’s “deep south”.The property is a working cinnamon estate, which has been restored in recent years by its current owner to produce cinnamon of the highest grade. Within the estate there are three sets of accommodation to let, each of which provides a relaxing and pampered stay.At the base of the hill is an immaculately restored old estate house, or walauwa, The Bungalow at Mirissa Hills. Set amidst a well-kept lawn and indigenous trees, The Bungalow is a true retreat in the countryside.Half-way up the hill is the Cinnamon Museum and Visitors’ Centre, which has four charming rooms allowing guests literally to live within the world’s only museum dedicated to the history and uses of cinnamon.And, at the top, with extensive 360o views, is Mount Cinnamon, a luxurious contemporary house dramatically set above the landscape, representing the very best of Sri Lankan art and design.Each property is lettable separately, or, for large groups, can be rented together or in combination.The BungalowBuilt in the early part of the last century, the delightful, fretwork-adorned and ochre-coloured building recently has been restored and re-designed. Tastefully furnished in a style which blends old and modern, and decorated with contemporary artworks, the Bungalow at Mirissa Hills affords a sense of peace and serenity.This is country living at its very best – the ambience is one of sophisticated simplicity.The sitting room is light and airy, and furnished in traditional style. It opens onto a beautiful dining room, with a grand single plank wooden table which can seat ten or more. A breakfast area adjoins the kitchen.There are three bedrooms, all for double occupancy, and one with a double bed. Each has en-suite showers with hot and cold running water and toilets, and is equipped with mosquito nets and fans.Your houseboy will pamper you from your first cup of tea in the morning through your first sundowner on the lawn outside to your last night cap before bedtime. Just relax and experience the tranquillity of the countryside.Mount CinnamonMount Cinnamon is a luxury villa situated at the summit of the plantation, with extensive 360o views to sea over Weligama Bay and also in-land to the Denipitiya Hills. From sunrise to sunset it captures the changing light and moods of the landscape.The house has been designed by C. Anjalendran, one of Sri Lankas foremost living architects, and is a pure and elegant essay in the islands vernacular. It is designed for the tropical climate: to be very comfortable, but without ostentation or alien touches. Floating like a "fortress in the sky" it commands the site but is also very respectful of its surroundings.There are three double bedrooms and one single bedroom that can sleep two. All bedrooms are air-conditioned and have fans. The beds are dressed with specially-woven "cinnamon" fabric. They are both cool and serene. Each has en suite showers and toilets.There are three sitting areas: on the long sea-facing terrace outside; an interior, informal area ideal for pre-dinner drinks; and a comfy drawing room.A magnificent sculpted screen divides the drawing room from the dining room, which at night is always candle-lit. Outside, there is a breakfast terrace which can, of course, be used at any time of the day.The house has an extra kitchen which you can use should you wish to experiment with local produce, knock up something simple or prepare food for the baby. Within the court a swimming pool provides a refreshing way to begin or end the day.CuisineMost of the ingredients are sourced locally. The freshest fish from Weligama Bay is, of course, a joy; and also have a wide variety of fruit and vegetables growing on the plantation. Nothing can beat the taste of just-picked papaya at breakfast time.Mirissa Hills offer a choice of Sri Lankan or Western breakfast. But whether you choose eggs and bacon or a prawn curry with roti, you will enjoy a platter of fruit and freshly squeezed juice first.Lunch tends to be traditional Sri Lankan curry and rice (it is rarely “hot” but the spiciness is always adjustable!). Mirissa Hills pride thereselves in serving the best for miles around, and in creating a repast which reflects the balance traditional to the meal. All the chutneys are homemade.Afternoon tea is served on request – using Handunugoda Tea, from the neighbouring Lowland Tea Estate. At drinks time, it’s nice to try a “short eat” – fish cutlets, perhaps.Dinner can be Western or Sri Lankan, or a mixture of both. It is normally served, in style, in the dining room. Start with a Mount Cinnamon Sour! For special occasions, crab can be ordered the night before. They come from the lagoon or Koggala Lake – and are quite simply the best in the world. Lobster is also available.Naturally, vegetarians are catered for, and there is a microwave for preparing baby food.For wines, Mirissa Hills find South African wines drink well in the Sri Lankan climate, and the house red (Cabernet Sauvignon) and white (Chardonnay) are both bottled by KWV. Fine wines are also available.WeddingsMirissa Hills is a perfect destination to choose for a romantic wedding, culminating in that magical moment in the evening when the sun sets over the ocean behind the newly weds, and followed by a wedding banquet.Mirissa Hills a Fantastic wedding resort offer some of the worlds most romantic location with spectacular scenery and very friendly and hospitable locals, youll have a paradise wedding forever to remember. Wedding in Sri Lanka is enchanted by the culture, stunned by the scenery and welcomed by the Sri Lankans, couples can easily combine a fabulous wedding with beautiful exotic honeymoon.Complete guide to Wedding in Sri Lanka.Mirissa Hills have experience of making all the necessary arrangements, from organizing the Registrar to booking a photographer, from ordering the cake to arranging the flowers.Every wedding has its different needs and personality:Mirissa Hills will be pleased to work through with you all the planning and the details of implementation.Room RatesMount CinnamonJune to November 850 US$ per night bed and breakfast.The bungalow comfortably sleeps eight persons.Per room - 250US$ per night.November to January 1000US$ bed and breakfast.
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