Owl and the PussycaT
*****
Located perfectly on the water's edge overlooking the Indian Ocean the Owl and the Pussycat hotel is a chic, laid-back retreat. Perfect for daydreaming as your spend days by the Oceanside pool. With only 17 rooms and suites, the hotel has an intimate feel. Set in tropical gardens the rooms are decorated in bold, bright colours that compliment the fauna outside.
All of the rooms have sea views and balconies or terraces. The really well appointed spacious suites have wide windows and spectacular views.
Sadly the sea is out of bounds but the sound of the crashing waves make the sound for a great backdrop when enjoying your romantic evening meal. With an open-air restaurant that fuses the flavours of local cuisine with Italian and Mediterranean. Chill out with a cocktail in the laid-back bar next to the ocean's edge.
To immerse yourself in the Sri Lankan culture venture on a tuk-tuk to nearby Galle, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Location
N.788, Matara Road, Thalpe, Galle, Sri Lanka
Overlooking the Indian Ocean at Thalpe, the hotel is a 15 minute tuk tuk ride from the vibrant heritage city of Galle.
Why choose Owl and the Pussycat?
Close to: The town of Galle with bike tours of the neighbouring villages available, the lovely Handunugoda tea plantation is 10 minutes away. You also travel to beaches safe for surfing and swimming.
Ideal for: Adventurous couples who like quirky comforts without the finesse of perfect luxury.
Style: A boutique hotel with a laid back vibe decorated in bright tropical colours with a mix of modern and antique furniture. The hotel is fun, chic and relaxing
Key features: Relax on sunloungers by the pool, enjoy wonderful massages at the cabana or a yoga lesson in the gardens, before a meal at the open-air restaurant overlooking the sea. At the weekend there is live jazz by the pool.
