Taprobane Island

Taprobane Island is an impossibly romantic destination, perfect for a traveller seeking a truly escapist location.Designed and built in the 1920s by the eccentric Count de Mauny-Talvanade, the house has played host to dignitaries, aristocracy, luminaries, romantics and fantasists over the years.Only accessible by wading through the slow-moving surf, the statuesque neo-Palladian mansion of Taprobane is surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens which enjoy 360 degree ocean views.

It has five spacious suites, high wooden ceilings and cooling white terrazzo floors. The views from the island are magnificent and there can be no better way to start the day than to plunge into the Indian Ocean for a morning dip before breakfast on the terrace.The octagonal shape of the main house allows for the appreciation of the panorama of every angle from the wraparound verandahs. Rooms revolve outwards from a grand central space characterised by a 30m high domed roof and it is as open plan as possible to allow for the cool flow of air.

The main house features comfortable living areas decorated with cut flower displays and three suites while two more are located on a lower level of the house reached by winding sandy pathways through a tropical garden.The villa has a terrace wrapped around most of its octagonal structure; all double rooms open out to their own private terraces with magnificent views of the surrounding Indian Ocean. All bedrooms have spacious ensuite bathrooms. Gaze at the stars or blue sky whilst taking a private shower. Two bathrooms have sunken showers, one of which is shared by two bedrooms. Be lulled to sleep by the gentle sounds of the sea.

Taprobane Island is an ideal venue to celebrate a special occasion may it be a wedding or a private party. With prior notice, the management will make all arrangements to make it a memorable occasion. Nearby lies the golden beach of Mirissa, one of the finest on the island, with its soft white sand and challenging waves.But you may wish simply to stay on your unique island and enjoy some of the finest views of their kind in the world.