Clodagh Manor House is the perfect choice for your dream destination wedding, offering a beautiful, memorable setting for your special day-by Harold Gunatillake
Overview: For a destination wedding that blends old-world romance with stunning natural beauty, Clodagh Bungalow offers an idyllic setting in the tranquil Matale highlands.
This historic, 200-year-old colonial estate is a premier venue for private micro-weddings, intimate elopements and exclusive bridal retreats. It belongs to the Seven Angels series and is managed by Oak Ray Hotels.
With just six elegant suites, Clodagh combines secluded luxury with complete privacy for you and your closest guests.
Exchange vows in manicured colonial gardens against a striking mountain backdrop, then host elegant cocktails beside the pristine infinity pool as mist drifts over the hills.
From arrival, the dedicated team offers personalised butler
service to ensure a seamless, relaxing celebration tailored to your vision.
Sri Lanka is quickly gaining popularity as a destination for Indian weddings.
Enjoy easy, visa-free entry, beautiful beaches, historic temples and lush tea gardens, with luxury resorts and exciting adventures close at hand.
It combines romance, vibrant culture and exceptional cuisine. Sri Lanka is a favoured wedding destination for Indian couples, with popularity rising by 25% in 2025 as more couples chose the island for their celebrations.
As couples increasingly favour personal, experience-led celebrations, we expect bookings to Sri Lanka to grow by 20%–25% annually in the coming years.
Although Thailand remains the leading international destination for Indian travellers, Sri Lanka’s convenience and luxury appeal to high-spending wedding groups.
This lovely video, crafted by Dr Harold Gunatillake, warmly showcases the breathtaking natural beauty and charming architecture of this 100-acre property. It is one of the cherished boutique bungalows owned by Oak Ray Hotels as part of the ‘Seven Angel Series’.
With its cinematic charm, the video showcases the property’s impressive architecture against a misty mountain backdrop, along
with elegant spaces that create a magical, fairy-tale-like atmosphere.
It’s a perfect setting for couples dreaming of saying ‘I do’ in Sri Lanka.
Every detail shares a beautiful love story.
—Clodagh Manor House
by Seven Angels, also affectionately known as Clodagh Bungalow in Matale, is truly a dream venue that many destination wedding planners admire.
This beautiful 200-year-old colonial estate, now a charming boutique hotel, is wonderfully nestled in the misty highlands of Rattota, Matale.
Guests can take in stunning, sweeping views of the renowned Knuckles Mountain Range.
The property beautifully emphasises its ideal location for unforgettable destination weddings, with marketing slogans confidently sharing that “every detail tells a love story.”
Why do wedding planners love choosing this?
- Relax and unwind in this beautiful estate, offering complete privacy with only six spacious suites, each about 1,600 ft. – perfect for a peaceful retreat.
- This makes it ideal for reserving the whole estate for a private, luxurious micro-wedding or a charming bridal party
- Set amidst beautifully manicured colonial gardens, an outdoor infinity pool that changes with the seasons, and the stunning Matale mountains, this venue provides a charming
and picture-perfect backdrop for outdoor ceremonies and receptions.
- Every suite is carefully crafted to provide a warm and welcoming experience, featuring personalised butler service, spacious
balconies, and luxurious deep bathtubs. This way, the bride, groom, and special guests can truly feel pampered and cherished.
- Plus, the talented in-house chef is truly acclaimed and excited to create delicious menus that beautifully blend international and local flavours. No matter your dietary needs or wedding theme, they are here to make your celebration truly special.
Seven Angels Manor House is a cherished part of the Oak Ray Family’s collection of lovely hotels. They take pride in making your son’s and daughter’s wedding truly special, perfectly tailored to your wishes, customs, and traditions.
Discuss with the management. Ring: +94 76 455 2566
+94 77 7884448
+94 77 7807052
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