Doornberg, for over three hundred years, has stood high on Richmond Hill overlooking the Bay of Galle, the Indian Ocean beyond and 16th century Galle Fort, which in 1988 was classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

A stay at Doornberg with its views and proximity to the bustling historical town provides the chance for early morning swims off the stone ramparts and sunset views which can be taken from the battlements.

Bespoke tours guided by archaeological experts can be arranged by the house which provide a unique insight into this living monument.

The Galle Fort is a unique monument complex said to be the best example of a fortified city with a fusion of European architecture and South Asian traditions, built by Europeans in South and Southeast Asia

The bustling fortified town, with its resident population remains a busy administrative centre in south Sri Lanka housing the law courts, banks, schools, in addition to key religious buildings.

Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the Southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built by the Portuguese in 1558, fortified by the Dutch from 1694 onwards.

The British took control of the fort in 1796 during which time Sri Lanka remained a British colony from 1815 until Sri Lankan independence in 1948.

The Galle Fort has Portuguese, Dutch and British era buildings reflecting the three periods of Ceylon’s colonial governorship.