Although The Weir House is located only a kilometre off the main Peradeniya to Hatton road, its undisturbed location within a sleepy verdant valley makes it feel a million miles from anywhere. Extensive six-acre gardens filled with fruit trees, shrubs and spices hug the hillside and subtly hide the house from view. Comfortable garden chairs on the lawns and terraces offer the perfect place to hang out; the melody of bird call filling the fresh mountain air accompanied by the gentle gurgle of the stream in the lush valley below are wonderfully therapeutic. As you take a dip in the hillside plunge pool, views of the dramatically steep mountain opposite put everything into perspective, making you feel quite tiny and insignificant in comparison.

Here and there labels identify certain tree or plant species in the steeply terraced garden, while herb and vegetable plots line the red earth track that leads eventually to tea, coffee and pepper groves. At the top of the land wild deer can often be seen grazing in the neighbouring woodland whilst the view to the south is a stunning vision of misty mountains, verdant valleys and silent settlements nestled in between. It’s not surprising that the owners selected such a glorious spot to enjoy with friends and family far and away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Built on several levels, the four-bedroomed Weir House compliments this rugged hillside setting. Polished cement floors, high timber ceilings and multiple sets of folding doors and French windows act to cool interior spaces that are typically more pleasant at this mid-hill country elevation of 1,900ft. A small staff team of four discreetly look after the house and meet your needs. Whilst the chef will indulge you with delicious breakfasts and three course dinners (included in the rate alongside unlimited tea, coffee and fruit juice), there is also a fully-equipped guest kitchen should you get the urge to cook something for yourself. Speakers built onto the walls of the dining room and front terrace heighten any mood, whilst a satellite TV and DVD player can be found in the spacious lounge.

• Main Dining (10 persons)
• DVD Library
• DVD Player
• Ceiling Fans
• Hairdryers
• iPod Dock/Speakers
• Iron/Board
• Jacuzzi
• Equipped Kitchen
• Laundry Service (In-house)
• Book Selection
• BBQ
• Bed Linen
• Car Parking
• CD Library
• Food Menu
• Microwave
• Oven/Hotplates
• Kid's Playground
• Extra Bed (Roll away/mattress)
• CD Player/Stereo System
• Swimming Pool (Private)
• Toiletries
• Towels
• TV (Satellite/Cable)
• Washing Machine
• Service Staff
• Shopper
• Housekeeping (Full time)
• Chef/Cook (All meals)
• Manager

Period	Net Rates
from 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012	$ 660

A flight of stone steps lead up from the car park to the lower terrace of the villa where a giant bust of the Buddha protectively watches over whoever passes in and out. A fan-cooled family bedroom is located just off this terrace, featuring two double beds on very low timber platforms, a comfy sofa and an elongated ensuite bathroom with shower.

As you ascend the next flight of steps, you come to the main terrace which overlooks the mountain opposite and runs the length of the house. To the left of the entrance is a large lounge area with twin sofas, a swing seat, satellite TV and DVD player, a stereo system and a cabinet with a broad selection of books from historical Sri Lankan non-fiction to novels by authors ranging from JK Rowling to Charles Dickens. This room has a high timber ceiling with fans, and multiple sets of folding glass doors that open on two sides to the glorious views. Also opening onto the front terrace are two similarly designed guest bedrooms with four-poster double beds, ceiling fans, wardrobes and ensuite bathrooms with shower.

Between these two bedrooms and opening onto the front terrace and rear veranda, are the dining room (with table for eight) and pantry kitchen for guest use, featuring a gas oven, microwave, sink and large fridge freezer (there is a separate staff kitchen to the rear of the property). A square archway connects these rooms which are airy and light on account of the many tall folding doors that pleasantly open to the outdoors.

Close to the lounge and up a small flight of steps is the master bedroom, which has its own terrace overlooking the garden. It is the most private bedroom of the four and has the quickest access across the lawn to the swimming pool. Here there’s a double bed, a ceiling fan and an ensuite bathroom with shower.

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