Governors Mansion Sri Lanka

Governors Mansion, Dickoya
Price From:  US $ 380.00 (Suite Room, AI Basis, Twin)
Tennis court   Cable TV   Internet   Restaurant   Licensed bar   Room service   Laundry service   Child friendly  
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The Governor’s Mansion, a sprawling colonial-eramansion that has been converted into animposing 11-room hotel, issituated on Ottery Estate in the beautiful tea valley of Dickoya in Sri Lanka’s southern highlands. Set 4,000 ft. above sea level,surrounded by lush green tea hills and mountain peaks, this is a delightful holiday setting. Dickoya can be accessed via Kitulgala and Ratnapura or Nuwara Eliya. The sacred Adam’s Peak is about one and a half hours from here.
Introduction
Originally owned by a British governor during the colonial period, this sprawling mansion, caringly refurbished by its new Sri Lankan owners, has quickly won praise for its high standards. Panelled walls, wooden floors, fireplaces, and old black and white photos that tellof a bygone era have all been retained. The interiors are tastefully furnished with antiques, flowing drapes, and fresh flowers from the gardens.The outdoors here is wonderful with terraced gardens and spectacular mountain views. On a clear day, even Adam’s Peak can be seen at a distance. Relax with a cup of fine Ceylon tea on the manicured lawns; explore the Ottery Estate, Dickoya and the picturesque Castelreigh Reservoir. By dusk, play a game of billiards on the century old billiards table, and wind down with a drink by the fireplace.The Suites at Governor’s Mansion are given out on an all-inclusive basis.
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Accommodation
There are 11 spacious suites - 10 doubles and one single with some that have connecting doors that are ideal for families. Suites have stately names ranging from the Governor’s Suite to the Royal Suite. There is even a Queen’s Suite where the members of the Royal family had once spent a holiday here. Room interiors are spacious and have teak wooden floors and fireplaces, king-size antique beds (some have four-posters) and writing desks. All suites have garden and mountain views. In-room facilities include cable TV, DVD player, electric heaters, and room service. Ensuite bathrooms have colonial style modern fittings and h/w showers.
Facilities
A stately living room has a fireplace at one end and the old billiardstable at the other, and opens out to the terraced gardens. There is also a separate lounge area with a fireplace for those wanting a quiet corner to read in. The restaurant with wooden panelling has beautiful views of the tea hills. Sri Lankan and western cuisine is served here. Guests can choose from the in-house menu. The chef is also happy to prepare your choice of dishes so, discuss your meal preferences ahead of time. High tea is served in the garden along with scones and home baked cakes. The landscaped gardenat the Governor’s Mansion is a riot of colour with roses, agapanthus, daisies, lilies and plenty of fruit trees that attract many birds. The gardenblends seamlessly with the tea estate where tea pluckers can be seen at work by day. Other hotel facilities include flood litclay tennis court, badminton, board games, piano, guitar, music system, and internet facility.
Excursions
Explore the tea valley of Dickoya and visit a nearby tea factory. Go bird watching, hiking or cycling. Visit Warleigh church overlooking the scenic Castlereigh reservoir. This old stone church was built in 1878 by William Scott, one time owner of the Governor’s Mansion. Visit the old Darawala Cricket and Rugby Club which was a popular meeting place for British planters.
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