Located north of Matale, Jim’s Farm is surrounded by a 50-acre estate where coconut palms, tropical fruit trees, cocoa and a variety of spices such as black pepper, cinnamon and clove flourish. Chickens lay fresh eggs for breakfast, there’s a kitchen garden and the farm’s cows and goats provide milk for the hotel as well as for the local market. Kevin, the owner, named the farm in tribute to his late father Jim, a British farmer whose dedication inspired him to build this sustainable eco-farm in Sri Lanka. As a setting for a hotel, it is peaceful, picturesque and private.

A large swimming pool and pavilion are found outside this ‘Hilltop Villa’, which comes with its own open plan living and dining space, plus a kitchen, making it well-suited for families and groups.

Accommodation is offered in 14 rooms set in three villas: Hilltop villa, Spice garden villa and Mango villa. Jim’s Farm villas may be booked independently, or by the room.