The hotel isn’t visible from the road so we were wondering what to expect as we drove up the steep drive. At the top, we were warmly greeted by the owner, Michel, and his staff who soon whisked the luggage away to our large room with balcony. There were definitely a few French influences in the room. With a limited number of guests in only 10 rooms, there is a sense of peace around the 20m swimming pool. The hotel is just a few kilometres from Sigiriya and the Dambulla Cave Temples so you should be able to fit in some leisure time in the heat of the day after a couple of early morning starts. The massages are great value. For a small donation to the local children’s orphanage, guests can enjoy a foot massage in a tank of small, nibbling fish. It is quite an odd sensation, but not unpleasant. Breakfast and dinner are served at tables set out along one side of the pool. In a land where it is possible to eat some delightful meals, each course really stood out. Michel is a lot of fun, and always seems close by for a chat, although he’s never intrusive. We would have stayed much longer than just a couple of nights, but such is life on a quick tour of Sri Lanka. This hotel is highly recommended.