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Cranford, Hill-country |
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Set in the
south-eastern slopes of Sri Lanka’s tea-growing
hills the bungalow boasts some breathtaking scenery A
beautiful garden makes for perfect quiet afternoons sipping
tea and reading novels.
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Dutch House, Bandarawela |
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Designed along
the lines of the early 18th century Cape Dutch bungalows,
the Dutch House is a brand new luxurious villa with magnificent
views of the Bandarawella town and the mountains beyond.
Centrally located, this is an ideal spot from which to
explore the scenic southern highlands. |
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Ellerton –
Kandy |
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Ellerton is
an exciting discovery: a splendid hill-county property
blessed with magnificent hill-country views. The 100-year-old
planters' bungalow recently refurbished by its British
owners, sits amid a nine-acre organic tea and spice estate
in Gampola, about half an hour from Kandy, just off the
Nuwara Eliya road, it is a perfect stopping off point
en route to Nuwara Eliya, or serves as an ideal hill-country
location in itself.
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Fishing Hut, Hill-country |
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This a wonderful
place for an outdoor holiday, located on the bank of a
gently flowing mountain stream once famous for trout fishing.
Built by tea planters’ of a by-gone era, these two
log cabins offer a truly unique experience.
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Harrow, Hill-country |
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Harrow is
a throwback to Sri Lanka’s colonial past, situated
in the middle of a tranquil tea estate and full of history.
The bungalow itself is an impressive white-walled structure
looking out over neatly clipped lawns and flower beds. |
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Hill Cottage, Hill-country |
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Hill Cottage
is a seven-bedroom restored colonial bungalow, dating
back to the early 20C, in the most prestigious part of
town. It is a few minutes walk to the Nuwara Eliya Golf
Club and overlooks the tennis courts belonging to the
Hill Club with which the Cottage shares its main entrance
Recent refurbishments have enhanced this simple, homely
accommodation. |
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Kirchhayn, Hill-country |
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Kirchhayn
is a haven a few miles from the "forgotten hill station"
of Bandarawela, and has an expansive and relaxing feel.
To stay here has been accurately described as "like
having the use of some friends' home while they're away." |
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Lavender House,
Pussellawa |
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Built in the
1890’s, The Lavender House is an old Colonial planter’s
bungalow surrounded by the lush green tea estate of Helboda.
The bungalow has been carefully restored by its Australian
owners, Gabby and James, who are also the owners of the
famous Cricket Club Café in Colombo. The long refurbishment
finally finished in 2006 and the result is a brilliant
hill country escape, an old house that blends old world
charm with luxurious comfort, peace and tranquility. |
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Netherbyres –
Hill Country |
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Netherbyres
is a charming colonial bungalow set within a working tea
plantation near Haputale. Two suites, with their own private
lounge and bathrooms, are available to guests and sleep
six in total. A large verandah overlooks extensive lawns
and stirring views of the Southern highlands beyond. |
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Rosita,
Hill-country |
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Rosita is
a spacious, comfortable, smartly-furnished and well-managed
five-bedroom bungalow perched on a neatly clipped lawn
and surrounded by verdant tea plantations. |
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Sherwood Bungalow,
Hill-country |
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Sherwood Bungalow
is a new discovery, a beautiful recently-refurbished bungalow
on working tea plantation, surrounded by a well-kept garden,
with a variety of flowers, birds and butterflies and blessed
with beautiful views of the mountains beyond. Recline
in a Planter’s chair and enjoy the scenic beauty
of this place with a hot cup of Ceylon's finest tea or
enjoy a whisky on the rocks in front of the fireplace.
Sherwood Bungalow provides for a fantastic alternative
to a hotel and we are confident it will be as popular
with our clients as Kelbourne Cottages, also in Haputale.
Ideal for a family or small group. |
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Silver Spring Lodge,
Hill-country |
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Silver Springs
Lodge is situated high above a steep-sided valley, blessed
with panoramic views of the Namunukula mountain range,
paddy fields, tea estates and vegetable gardens. |
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The Tea Trails, Hill-country |
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The Tea Trails
are a wonderful collection of four tastefully refurbished
tea planter's bungalows: Castlereagh, Norwood, Tientsin
and Summerville. The four properties, which opened in
2005, are situated in Dickoya, a beautiful lakeside location
in the heart of Sri Lanka's tea-growing highlands. The
Tea Trails offers the highest standards of old-world luxury
and is sold on a full-board basis. |
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Thotalagala, Hill-country |
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Sit on one
of the benches in the garden, cup of Ceylon Tea in hand,
and watch the mist rise up from the valley floor, slowly
cloaking the mountain from which you peer. |
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Tree of Life Bungalow,
Hill-country |
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Originally
designed by Edward Reed in 1884, this five-bedroom bungalow
has been refurbished into a comfortable guesthouse. Typical
of most of the heritage properties found in this quaint
city, the Tree of Life bungalow has high roofs with exposed
timber beams, arches and columns, hardwood floors, fireplaces
and an exquisite flowering garden that is the pride of
the property. |
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Upper Glencairn,
Hill-country |
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The bungalow
is a colonial estate property set amongst tea plantations
with a view of Adams Peak, and provides an ideal base
for travellers climbing Adams Peak and is often used the
night before or the morning after the climb. |
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