The Hermitage by Edwards Collection

An architectural marvel. The hotel is a total delight, and even more so are the staff and the occasional wildlife visitors! Chinthaka and his team care-take this Geoffrey Bawa inspired property with an immaculate eye for the guest’s experience. My partner and I really enjoyed our time at The Hermitage. The property has certainly changed the way we view the importance of home and nature in nurturing positive living and wellbeing.

The Hermitage by Edwards Collection. 27-28 March, 2022. Sounds like a grand name for a ‘hotel’ but it’s more a grand Bed and Breakfast. You get a dinner menu and select then they call a restaurant to deliver so you receive cold to warm food served on lovely plates. Breakfast was the same… my eggs and bacon was cold, the toast cold, bit of a shame really. My partners ‘local’ breakfast was nice, but cold as well. It’s a scam for what you are paying. The owner could easily install a chef to cook these things and enhance the experience. I mean how difficult is it to put toast in a toaster and fry an egg on site? I’m sure the staff, we had a lovely bloke called Mutu, could be trained to cook what’s on the menu. The rooms and decor are fantastic, it’s such a letdown when you get cold dinner and breakfast. And the coffee, cheap filtered coffee… they may as well buy a Nespresso machine. The WiFi… well, should I say lack of it… it is terrible… come on owner, install some decent routers, it’s not rocket science. Over priced, avoid at all costs, there must be better value high end places in Kandy. They didn’t even have ice for your drinks.

This tastefully designed modern villa with large three bedroom en suite bathrooms is a great place if you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle Kandy city. The house is peacefully situated on the Mahaweli River Valley with fabulous views over the enchanting river. There is plenty of natural light if you like reading. Absolutely gorgeous bedding. Check out magnificent Nataraja statue at the entrance & the table cloth in the dining room. 10 out of 10 for interior design. Mahesh is a great assert as he is a local and v knowledgeable about the area. The cook ( also called Mahesh 😊) cooks beautiful rice & curry. Both are amiable, pleasnt chaps with obliging personalities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to stay a bit longer next time.