At the head of the Kandy Lake lies the old Katupulle Village, where in olden times, 22 man held land for the service of conveying the orders of the king or of the adigars. The silpenkandura flows in to the lake; and once supplied a spout reserved the king’s use. Also at the head of the Kandy lake today stands the Hotel Devon, quite the finest hotel Ampitiya can boast of, standing in a truly rustic setting of green rice fields, the reaches of Udawattakelle, the sweep of verdancy that carries the eye upward to the hills of Matanpatana Pittiyalkelakanda, Velikanda, Hapugollaelakanda.

Hotel Devon consists of 27 Luxurious Air-conditioned rooms that comprise of Satellite TV, a Mini bar, Direct dialing facility, Hot and cold running water, laundry service, piped music and an in house movie is also available.

What is more, this is an any time Hotel with all its excellent outlets open 24 hours a day. A coffee shop which is a Roof Top affair that sprawls overall with its viewing balcony quite unspoiled in this crazy age of cement and mortar, a bar at the lobby and a fitness Center that is free for guests. A safety locker is also available at the reception for those who wish to safeguard their valuables. Free Taxi service is provided from the airport if the capacity exceeds six passengers.