Stonyhurst Sri Lanka

Stonyhurst, Nuwara Eliya
Price From:  US $ 782.00 (Whole Villa, BB Basis, Whole Villa)
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Stonyhurst is an exquisite six-bedroom stone cottage situated down a secluded, leafy by-road in Nuwara Eliya, near the golf club. Nuwara Eliya, an old colonial hill station, lies more than 6,000 feet above sea level and can be approached via Kandy or Hatton. The drive from Kandy is about 2 hours. There is also the convenient option of hopping on board an Air Taxi from Colombo and arriving in Nuwara Eliya within an hour. The Air Taxi lands on Lake Gregory in Nuwara Eliya.
Introduction
Set on a manicured lawn with flowering hedges, Stonyhurst is a luxurious two-storey holiday bungalow with warm and welcoming interiors caringly created by its Sri Lankan owners. The ground floor consists of a cozy living and dining areas decorated with plush sofas, chandeliers and fireplaces. The upper floor has six well-appointed bedrooms, one of which is a children’s room. Wake up leisurely and take a stroll past the adjacent historic Holy Trinity Church and down the by roads towards town; or play a round of golf at the nearby Nuwara Eliya golf club. At dusk, relax with a drink by the fireplace and dine on a sumptuous dinner prepared by the in-house cook. Stonyhurst is well equipped with all modern conveniences and is rented on a villa only basis to one party at time ensuring complete privacy. This is an ideal holiday retreat for a family or a small group of friends travelling together. Stonyhurst can accommodate upto 10 adults and four children.
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Accommodation
All six bedrooms at Stonyhurst are situated on the upper floor and open on to garden or mountain views.

Master bedroom: Furnished with a king-size four-poster antique bed and has a sitting area with fireplace, ensuite bathroom and balcony overlooking the Holy Trinity church.

Bedroom two: Shares the balcony with the master bedroom and has a king size four-poster bed and ensuite bathroom.

Bedrooms three & four: These two rooms have king sized beds and views over the garden and the Lovers Leap mountain range. They share one bathroom that is located across the hallway.

Bedrooms five & six: These two bedrooms also share one bathroom. Of these two bedrooms, one is furnished with two double beds and the other with two bunk beds that can accommodate four children.
Facilities
The living room is ideal for relaxing by the fireplace or watching a film. The dining room also has a fireplace and an adjoining pantry. There is a fully-equipped kitchen where guests can cook their own meals or relax and enjoy your holiday while the in-house cook does the grocery shopping and prepares tasty Sri Lanka and western meals for you.Guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages. Other villa facilities include washer and dryer,telephone with IDD facilities, cable TV, iPod music system, DVD player, a selection of movies, books and board games, table tennis, croquet and four bicycles for guests to use. Stonyhurst is staffed with a butler cum chef and gardener.
Excursions
Being centrally located, there is access to many activities within Nuwara Eliya itself including a challenging round of golf at the 18-hole course of the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club. The clubhouse and bar is an atmospheric place to enjoy a drink and meal after your round. Other nearby activities includes horse riding, boating on Lake Gregory, bird watching and nature treks. The historic Hill Club offers 4 clay tennis courts and an antique snooker table. For those interested in culture and heritage, there is the Holy Trinity Church where many a 19th century English and Scottish tea planting pioneer lies buried, and the Sita Amman Hindu Kovil nearby. Children will enjoy playing in the Victoria Park or going on a pony ride along the Race Course. Day’s excursions are possible to Horton Plains, Hakgala Gardens, or to a tea estate and factory where you can learn about the famous Ceylon Tea and its production.
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