The Dutch House is run by Rodney Arnoldi and Eric Gunawardena. After retiring from the antique furniture trade (1972-2005) and closing the business premises in London and Richmond-upon-Thames. England, we decided to make Sri Lanka our new home. The comfortable climate of Bandarawela seemed to be the ideal location, so we set about  building an old style colonial house (Sagala) using antique windows, doors and verandah columns. The climate is ideal for growing a wide variety of flowers and vegetables, which is of particular interest to us. The two-acre plot high up in the hills also seemed the ideal place to build a small house for travellers looking for a peaceful and private environment.

The Cape-Dutch design we chose to build, came from the idea that if the Dutch settlers who once occupied Ceylon during the 17th & 18th century, had moved to the Hill Country instead of settling in the coastal areas, they may well have designed their houses as they did in the Cape of South Africa during the 18th century. Our interest in antiques and interior design will be obvious when you visit the house.

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We are proud to be included with the excellent tour operators below

"The stylish way to experience Sri lanka" Visit SriLankaInStyle

For tailor made tours of Sri Lanka Visit Red Dot Tours Ltd

Links to recommended accommodation in the UK and Nevis, West Indies.

Hill Rise House, quality bed & breakfast, New Forest, Nr. Salisbury, Wiltshire. UK.

Hill Rise House, luxury private rental villa on Nevis Island, West Indies.

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