Boutique hotel and accommodation. Once the home of a Scottish spice merchant, this colonial house built in the 1860’s has been converted into a small hotel which exudes a country house atmosphere. With 7 highly individual bedrooms, it is well known for its fine dining, its privacy, its eclectic collection of artwork, books and furniture. Perched high on a hill yet only a 5 minute stroll away from the centre of the seaside town of Galle, The Sun House offers panoramic views of the Galle and the world heritage site of Fort Galle. The style is relaxed planters, with a day beginning with a hearty breakfast and finishing with a cocktail at sunset. The house had been cleverly renovated to maintain its colonial charm and elegance. The large central living area is the heart of the house and is a place where you can browse through the eclectic selection of books, sink into a relaxing sofa, while enjoying a pot of up-country tea  or perhaps something a little stronger at Dick’s Bar, nominated as one of the best cocktail bars in the world and now Galle’s meeting point of choice. There are two beautiful tropical gardens; The fragrant frangipani (“temple tree”) garden, leading to the swimming pool, and the mango garden which faces a stunning view of Galle harbour. The gardens are peaceful and are a good place to relax, read, write or sunbathe. Delicious fusion cuisine is served and meals can be taken in either the dining room, on one of the house’s airy verandahs or in the garden under the mango tree. Dick’s bar offers a more simple menu of salads, soups and pies. The Sun House is a peaceful retreat offering a friendly and relaxed environment with service that is discreet yet efficient. It is the perfect spot to explore the area and most importantly relax, unwind and eat well. Cuisine The Sun House offers contemporary gourmet cuisine with a focus on the highest quality ingredients fresh from the local markets each day. The dinner menu changes daily with a starter, main course and a choice of three delicious desserts. The cuisine is predominantly seafood with influences from Thailand, Sri Lanka, Australia and the Mediterranean. For those wanting a hearty start to the day, there is choice of an English or Sri Lankan fruit breakfast. Delicious light lunches & snacks are also served throughout the day. Dick’s bar serves a simple menu of salads, soups and pies. Meals are served in either the dining room, on one of the house’s airy verandahs or in the garden under the mango tree.The Bamboo Bar and Grill specialises in al fresco dining in the main courtyard and hosts regular evenings throughout the year. Each year The Sun House has a resident international guest chef come and conducts cooking classes for all those food enthusiasts and to train the hotels new chefs on the finest fusion cuisine. Location Perched high above the Galle harbour and Fort, approx 117km from Colombo the Sun House is located on Sri Lanka’s exotic south coast.. Conveniently located to the UN World Heritage site of Galle Fort, Buddhist temples, rainforests, lowland tea plantations, wildlife reserves and some of the most fabulous beaches in the Indian ocean.  The Sun House is the perfect place to base yourself and set off exploring the local & chaotic markets and villages of the Southern Province. Getting around During your stay at The Sun House its fun to use the local Tuk Tuks, which the hotel will arrange to get around in & explore the surroundings. The Sun House is within walking distance of the centre of Galle and the Galle Fort. Walking around the Fort is the best way to soak in its history and to explore the narrow streets, laneways and historic ramparts. Also available is our superbly restored vintage Rover. Getting there & away Distances between locations in Sri Lanka are not that far, yet the time taken by road to reach a destination can be a somewhat tiring experience. The Sun House is a 4 hour drive south from Colombo’s international airport or for guests coming from the centre of the city of Colombo, it is a 3 hour drive. Style Private boutique hotel overlooking Galle Air/Con No Dining Yes  with excellent food and wines Children Yes No. of Bedrooms 2 suites and 5 bedrooms Pool Yes Activities Swimming pool, private garden and beach access. Price Range From £55.00/£105 per person sharing per night, bed and breakfast, depending on room type and season.