The Ark

Location : Matugama

Setting : Bordering a Rainforest

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 day discovering Nature Trails, Bird Watching, exploring the rain forest, photography and filming. You might try your hand at the century’s old art of tea-plucking & rubber-tapping, or perhaps have a dip in the pool. Enjoy trekking on our reserve, let your mind, body and soul float on top of the mountains in our infinity pool or simply relax on the wooden terrace of the Ark. You might be surprised with a quick glimpse from the endangered Purple-faced leaf monkey.