In rural Sri Lanka, a 'watch-hut' is adopted as an elevated refuge for the farmer to protect the cultivation overnight. In retrospect 'The Ark' is a contemporary, elevated estate villa nestled on the heights of a 40 acre estate in Mathugama, amidst the rubber and cinnamon plantations and jungle. Its unique and elevated sitting allows a breathtaking view of the estate, the valley below and hills beyond, leaving you in lush green seclusion.
Bordering the tropical Rainforest ‘Sinharaja’, ‘The Ark’ tempts both adventurers and people looking for a relaxing hide-away in a natural paradise.
Our 40 acres of private reserve offer various possibilities to discover the magic of wilderness.
spend your days discovering Nature Trails, Bird Watching, exploring the rain forest, photography and filming.You might want to try your hand at the centuries old art of tea-plucking & rubber-tapping, or perhaps you’d dip in the infinity pool.
read MoreFrom Kiribath to Achcharu and Grilled Chicken to English breakfast, your wish is our Chefs command. Eat, drink and relax at the terrace or by the pool-side, whether it’s dusk or dawn.
You will experience the natural and untainted taste of vegetables and fruits from our own plantations and the neighbouring villages.
The Ark is situated in Matugama, approximately 64 km to the south of Colombo.
Distance From: Bandaranaike international Airport: 90 Km (2.45 hour drive).
Distance From: Colombo: 60 Km (2 hour drive)
Travel time on the southern highway: Kottawa Entry point to Welipenna exit point is approximately half an hour. The Ark is situated 6km from the Welipenna exit point.
Wow!!! This is just amazing and beautiful. I am just waiting to be there in that beautiful jungle and its surroundings. It is defiantly one of my places to visit and I have moved it to the first place on my list.
Santosh says:
September 23, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Wow!!! This is just amazing and beautiful. I am just waiting to be there in that beautiful jungle and its surroundings. It is defiantly one of my places to visit and I have moved it to the first place on my list.
Santosh says:
September 23, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Wow!!! This is just amazing and beautiful. I am just waiting to be there in that beautiful jungle and its surroundings. It is defiantly one of my places to visit and I have moved it to the first place on my list.
Santosh says:
September 23, 2011 at 2:55 pm
