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plain and smart. It often hosts noisy wedding parties. Staff speak very little English and
seem a little baffled by foreigners but perhaps that's only fair enough.
Green View
HOTEL
( 077 781 1881;
www.greenviewholidayresort.com
;
Karagahinna, Elkaduwa;s/d incl breakfast from
Rs 2600/3500; )
This cheery hillside lodge has spectacular views of a forested mountain valley and clean
rooms with fake roses providing a shot of colour. It's showing its age a little, but staff will
happily lead you on easy low-level strolls or much tougher hikes around the edge of the
Knuckles Range. Book ahead and they'll pick you up from Kandy.
A swimming pool was under construction at time of research.
Mudulkelle Tea & Ecolodge
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( 380 1052;
www.madulkelle.com
;
Madulkelle Village;d incl full board US$389; )
Lie in the infinity pool and gaze out over mountain creases and the deep greens of the sur-
rounding tea estates at this intimate and fabulous boutique hotel. The rooms themselves
are actually tents, scattered over the hillside, but fear not, this ain't real camping because
these luxury tents come with double beds, fully equipped bathrooms and wooden writing
desks.
The main building, containing the restaurant, is filled with polished antiques and leather
armchairs set beside a roaring log fire. Superb meals are included in the rates and there's a
wealth of activities on offer. The manager speaks French and the lodge is engaged in
community-development projects.
Rangala House
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( 240 0294;
www.rangalahouse.com
;92B Bobebila Rd, Makuldeniya, Teldeniya;s/d half-board
US$154/214, 4-person studio US$220; )
This gorgeous former tea planter's bungalow is ensconced on a steep forested hillside sur-
rounded by spice trees. It has just four double rooms and a studio for families. Its large liv-
ing and dining room has a fireplace and views over mountains, the jungles, and the distant
bright lights of Kandy.
It organises very good hiking tours in the Knuckles Range.
