Ceylon Tea Trails Summerville Sri Lanka

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"as we climb into the hills we are greeted by the astonishingly beautiful landscape born out of the world’s devotion to the daily cuppa. Set at 4,000 feet, the hills here are luminous green embroidery of neatly arranged rows of tea bushes. Their lush leaves create an air of permanent spring that is complemented by a decorous tableau of misty lakes, peaceful woods, Victorian churches and grand 1920s bungalows that are now guesthouses. Book one of the four run by Tea Trails and you can take dreamy walks through the tea plantations, have a green "
Nigel Tisdall, Bring me Sunshine, Marie Claire
November 2011 More »
Ceylon Tea Trails Summerville, Dickoya
Price From:  US $ 506.73 (Luxury Room, All Inclusive Basis, Twin)
Bicycle hire   Room service   Child friendly  
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Summerville, one of four luxurious bungalows in the acclaimed Tea Trails collection, nestles among the rich green hills of the Dickoya region in central Sri Lanka. This pretty chocolate-box bungalow was originally built for British tea estate managers in the days of the Raj and lies more than 4,000 feet above sea level. It is a perfect getaway from the demands of everyday living and an ideal destination for a long weekend retreat. The bungalow is 50km south of Nuwara Eliya and a drive of four hours or more from Colombo.

The Ceylon Tea Trails Experience:

In central Sri Lanka, lies the Golden Valley of Tea. This is home to old Ceylon. Here, four classic colonial bungalows, built for British tea estate managers in the days of the Raj, have been caringly restored by Dilmah Tea with the cooperation of Bogawantalawa Tea Estates. Each bungalow is different: Summerville has the air of a country cottage, Castlereagh has an eclectic style, Tientsin is unashamedly colonial, Norwood is more modern, abounding with 1960's character. Summerville and Castlereagh are situated opposite each other on the shores of the Castlereagh lake, Norwood is at the other end of the valley about 15 minutes away by car and Tientsen is about 30 minutes away in the next valley. Each house comes with its own manager, chef, butler and houseboys and between four and six luxurious suites. And when Tea Trails say all-inclusive, they mean it. No properties in Red Dot's extensive portfolio are more consistently praised for their excellence.
Introduction
Summerville Bungalow lies high above a reservoir at the edge of a tea plantation and has been refurbished to provide a sensitive balance of the classical and the contemporary. This pretty four-room bungalow enjoys magnificent views over the lake and to the tea hills in the distance. Enjoy a traditional English cream tea on the lawns served by authentically dressed butlers, many from the same families that served the planters during the colonial period.
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Accommodation
Summerville bungalow has three types of suites: luxury rooms, garden suites and master suites, all named after former planters in the estate. The suites are generously spacious with imposing colonial style furniture, some with four-poster beds, and all with elegant bathrooms.
Facilities
The bungalow includes a summerhouse, sunbathing deck, garden and indoor games. There is no swimming pool. Rooms are sold on an all-inclusive basis, including breakfast, lunch, an afternoon cream tea, dinner, all soft drinks and non-premium alcoholic beverages (including wine).
Excursions
The Ceylon Tea Trails offers plenty of attractions for active-minded travelers including: guided trekking in the surrounding estates or Horton Plains; climbing of Adam’s Peak - Sri Lanka’s holiest mountain and a pilgrimage site for all four of the world’s main religions. There are various Mountain Biking trails in the vicinity and watersports are also available both on the lake and in Kitulgala, the main location for whitewater rafting trips in the island. Golf enthusiasts can take a day trip to Nuwara Eliya for a round of golf on a picturesque course. A 'Tea Experience' is also offered, providing interesting insights into the growth and manufacture of tea - Sri Lanka's most famous crop.
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