Lunuganga country estate blends into Bentota’s coastal belt – a vision of paddy fields, cinnamon estates, and coconut plantations fringing Dedduwa Lake. Once inside Lunuganga’s garden, its profound tranquility and unspoilt natural setting feels far removed from the world outside, yet Bentota’s sandy beaches, restaurants and water sports are just 10 minutes away.
Inspirational, whimsical, and enchanting, Lunuganga country estate offers a precious window into the mind of its famous creator, the architect Geoffrey Bawa. Sleep here and experience Bawa’s vision at your leisure, pausing to admire carefully considered architectural flourishes, leaf-framed lake vistas, and vast, serendipitous 15-acre Lunuganga gardens created over a period of 40 years. This soulful, authentic artist’s retreat sits near west-coast Bentota and features 10 rooms, a swimming pool and hosted garden tours.
There is more architectural and horticultural artistry to admire at Brief, the smaller country estate of Bawa’s brother, Bevis, a renowned landscape designer. The low slung house, just a short drive from Lunuganga, is simple yet beautifully accessorised with vast murals, leering sculptures, classic antiques and personal photographs of some of Bevis’ distinguished guests.
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Sleep in the most unique accommodation in Bentota, in Geoffrey Bawa’s incomparable former home. Our nine individually furnished rooms and suites sit within independent, uniquely styled buildings dotted throughout the Lunuganga garden. Bawa added to the property serendipitously over four decades, carving out inspirational residences for visiting artists and his students of architecture, and blissful boltholes for close friends.
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