For some folks the holiday season revolves around lots of celebration and for the others, the season is about the holidays that you spend quietly at home. Regardless of whether you celebrate the festivities or not, the holidays offer a great opportunity to unwind and prepare yourself for the coming year.

If you’re looking for a destination to run away to for a few days and unwind, the hill country is a great option as the cold weather will not only put you in the holiday spirit but will also present a perfect location that will allow for you to kick your feet up and cosy up in a warm sweater while enjoying some spectacular sights.

Cocoon Hills and Royal Cocoon are two properties belonging to the chain of Cocoon Resorts in Sri Lanka. Both of these luxury properties are located in the hill country and they capture the true essence of Nuwara Eliya in a scenic and luxurious light. The properties are both located in the midst of luscious green landscapes alongside beautiful water bodies and sights of lofty mountains.

Royal Cocoon is located down Wedderburn Road in Nuwara Eliya and comprises of 7 Luxury bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The property also houses a restaurant which provides all day dining on an a la carte menu as well as set menus and free Wi-Fi connectivity is available throughout the property. Each of the rooms also come equipped with a flat screen TV with satellite channels and the ensuite bathrooms come with a bathtub and bidet, bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. If you wish to venture out of the comfort of your home then mini golf, darts and the free use of bicycles to explore the city are readily available. Some of the newest additions to the property include their organic vegetable garden and cooking demonstrations that are available for the guests to be a part of. The cooking demonstrations mostly showcase authentic and classic dishes from Sri Lankan cuisine.

Meanwhile, Cocoon Hills is situated on Glen Fall Road in the central highlands of Sri Lanka with picturesque views of valleys, meadows, mountains and waterfalls. Closely resembling the early days of English architecture, the bungalow is built according to Tudor revival designs on a land comprising of a beautifully landscaped lawn and flower beds. The main bungalow of the property consists of a large living room with a dining area and four bedrooms. Adjoining the bungalow is a family suite consisting of two bedrooms, a separate entrance and a cosy living room with a dining area that can seat four people. Cocoon Hills offers a delicious American Breakfast spread and an alacart menu is available for your dining needs throughout the day. The rooms at the property are spacious and equipped with amenities such as double beds, heaters, hot water, telephone connection, internet and well-equipped bathrooms.

Source : http://www.ft.lk/travel-tourism/A-cool-vacation-at-Cocoon-Resort-s-hill-country-properties/27-646117