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Jim’s Farm Villas

An idyllic organic farm stay with a boutique hotel twist & stunning mountain views.
Location: South of Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Rooms: 14 rooms
Pool: Yes
Great For: Families, Groups, Couples
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There’s nowhere else like Jim’s Farm Villas. This is a working farm yet there are three villas, each with 4 or 5 rooms, scattered throughout this stunning setting of coconut palms, mango and papaya trees. Take a tour of the farm to learn more about the wonderful sustainability ethos. Or take an on-site tuk-tuk, just for fun. You’ll likely be staying here to visit the classic sights of the Cultural Triangle but try to spare a day or two to just soak up the atmosphere. Walk to the local village, take a cookery lesson or just lie by the pool and become a bird-spotter.

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We design holidays from scratch. If you are interested in visiting Jim’s Farm Villas as part of your holiday to Sri Lanka, then call us now on 01273 923100 and let’s get designing.
“I purchased 50 acres of unused land in 2007  and set-up the organic spice, fruit and vegetable farm, specialising in coconuts and black pepper. I dedicated the farm to my father, Jim, who was a farmer in Suffolk for many years, and inspired me to create my own sustainable organic farm in Sri Lanka. Since then we built 3 huge villas, offering super luxury rooms allowing guests to enjoy a Sri Lankan holiday in this unique and beautiful location. However, I believe that it isn’t just the surroundings but also the wonderful team that make stays at the farm so special” 

Kevin, owner, Jim’s Farm Villas

Jim’s Farm is located about 30 minutes south of Dambulla. Although a little further away from the centre of the Cultural Triangle than other options, this is a real favourite of ours. The size of the hotel means you will be assured of an attentive, friendly stay from Jesse and the team. As the name suggests this is a 50-acre organic farm with 2,500 coconut palms, 500 banana palms, plus several hundred mango and papaya trees. Set amongst wooded hills and next to paddy-fields, the farm is in an idyllic location and immediately transports you into the real country heart of Sri Lanka.

The 13 en-suite double rooms and 1 single are in three different villas. You can choose to book a room or a villa depending on the size of your party.  The rooms have cool kumbuk wood flooring, vaulted wooden ceilings and lime plaster walls furnished with traditional teak and rattan furniture – all made locally. They are spacious and light, with their own balconies. Each villa has the added luxury of a lounge and verandah providing lovely shared space to relax in and enjoy the surroundings.

Breakfast and dinner are included in your stay. The majority of the food, as you’d expect, is produced on the farm. Expect delicious fresh fruit and juice and the farm’s free  range eggs for breakfast and a mix of western meals or sri lankan curries in  the evening for your three course evening meal. Dinner is a communal affair and Kevin, the owner and son of the eponymous Jim, tends to host and hear about the latest sightseeing experiences and activities that his guests have been up to. You can ask to eat privately if you prefer. Nothing is too much trouble. The chefs will even teach you how to cook Sri Lankan style!

Guests who stay at Jim’s Farm tend to head off to the cultural triangle sights in the mornings. Yet the farm also has a brilliant range of activities that could fill your stay. Learn about the organic method of cultivating coconuts, bananas and other crops on the farm, including black pepper, mangoes, papaya, cinnamon, coffee and cocoa.  Take a tuk-tuk tour of the local village to experience the hustle and bustle of Sri Lankan village life.  Or borrow a couple of bikes (free) and follow guided instructions to the Paldeniya Raja Temple which claims to be the original Buddhist Temple where the first Buddhist scripts were written. Or visit the Local Spice Garden to learn about ayurvedic practice and massage. Of course, the farm is also the perfect place to relax after sightseeing. Sit by the Hilltop pool and watch the fantastic birdlife or treat yourself to a massage at the spa. This is farm life at its most idyllic.

SUNDOWNER MOMENTS
Sundowner is about moments. Those moments that immerse you wholly into your surroundings and together make up the most wonderful, memorable holiday. Here are a few of the Sundowner Moments you can enjoy with stays at Jim’s Farm Villas…

  • Taking a couple of bikes and cycling to the local village near Jim’s Farm Villas to soak up the hustle & bustle of Sri Lankan village life in your own time.
  • Climbing Sigiriya Rock to enjoy the breath-taking 360° views of the northern plains.
  • Walking to the local village, chatting to passing locals wanting to practise their English as well as spooting amazing birdlife.
  • Going native and starting your day with egg hoppers and a spicy sambal. Delicious!
  • Milking one of the farm’s cows! You may never get the chance in the UK.
  • Taking an early morning swim as the sunrises, listening to the birds as the sun streams through the coconut palms.
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These are just a few ideas. We have lots more up our sleeve. So let’s chat about whether Jim’s Farm Villas works for you, call 01273 923100 now. Or if you are worried the boss will be listening in, drop us an email, holidays@sundownerholidays.co.uk

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