The bungalow at Norwood commands a fine view of the eastern end of the Bogawantalawa valley and rests in the shelter of one of the finest bamboo stands to be found anywhere. The suites are oversized with imposing heritage style furniture, some with four-poster beds and very elegant bathrooms. A spacious lounge and billiard room lead out to a croquet lawn, a large swimming pool and sun deck. It is here where planters of the past invited friends to enjoy the pristine air and glorious outlook. You too can wander the gardens unchanged since yesteryear, soaking up the atmosphere of a time gone by.
Accommodation
Irvine Stewart Master Suite
91 sq.m – king bed, separate living room, bath, walk in rain shower, view across valley & tea fields
Bretherton Garden Suite
45 sq.m – king bed, bath with rain shower, private verandah with garden view
Moir Garden Suite
43 sq.m – king bed, bath with rain shower, private verandah with garden view
Fraser Garden Suite
36 sq.m – king bed, bath with rain shower, private verandah with garden view
Bremer Luxury Room
44 sq.m – king bed, bath with rain shower, garden view
Meares Luxury Room
40 sq.m – twin beds, bath with hand shower, garden view
The bungalow at Norwood commands a fine view of the eastern end of the Bogawantalawa valley and rests in the shelter of one of the finest bamboo stands to be found anywhere. The suites are oversized with imposing heritage style furniture, some with four-poster beds and very elegant bathrooms. A spacious lounge and billiard room lead out to a croquet lawn, a large swimming pool and sun deck. It is here where planters of the past invited friends to enjoy the pristine air and glorious outlook. You too can wander the gardens unchanged since yesteryear, soaking up the atmosphere of a time gone by.
Accommodation
Hazel Master Suite
62 sq.m – King bed, separate living room, bath and walk-in rain shower, view of private garden and tea fields.
Irvine Garden Suite
45 sq.m – King bed, bath and walk-in rain shower, view to private garden.
Andrews Garden Suite
46 sq.m – King bed, bath with rain shower, view to private garden.
Trevldwyn Garden Suite
39 sq.m – King bed, bath and walk-in rain shower, view to private garden.
Jeffery Luxury Room
31 sq.m – King bed, bath with rain shower, garden view, direct garden access.
Wyatt Luxury Room
30 sq.m – Twin beds, bath and walk-in rain shower, garden view, direct garden access.
High above the lake at the edge of a tea plantation, Summerville stands sentinel. This five-room bungalow enjoys magnificent views of the water and beyond to tea planted mountains in the distance. Some suites open to private gardens and all accommodations have easy access to the cozy lounge where picture windows provide a backdrop to a roaring fire as the evening mist draws in. Summerville offers individual accommodation, or the entire bungalow can be booked for a group to enjoy the very personal atmosphere of this great house.
Accommodation
Shuttleworth Master Suite
70 sq.m – King bed, separate living room, bath & walk in rain shower, private garden.
Garnet Garden Suite
45 sq.m – King bed, bath with rain shower, view of private garden.
Goddard Garden Suite
47 sq.m – King bed, bath with rain shower, view of private garden.
Cosby Garden Suite
45 sq.m – King bed, bath & walk in rain shower, view of private garden.
Poised high above Castlereagh lake, the Dunkeld bungalow looks down on the verdant tea fields of Dunkeld estate and the tea factory, with spectacular views of the Great Western mountain range. The infinity-edge swimming pool offers awe-inspiring panoramic views, whilst the hot tub seemingly floats above the lake surface. The secluded ‘Owner’s Cottage’ offers a romantic one-bedroom residence hidden privately in the tea fields.
Accommodation
Taylor Owners Cottage
145 sq.m – standalone bungalow with lake views, heated outdoor Jacuzzi, master bedroom with king bed, living room and verandah
Greig Master Suite
81 sq.m – king bed, separate living room, bath, walk in shower, garden and mountain view
Anderson Garden Suite
48 sq.m – king bed, bath, walk in shower, private verandah, garden and mountain view
Clark Garden Suite
48 sq.m – king bed, bath, walk in shower, private verandah, garden and mountain view
Allen Luxury Room
48 sq.m – twin beds, bath, walk in shower, garden and mountain view
Travellers approaching Castlereagh from the road can glimpse tantalising views across the lake of this magnificent symbol of the glory days of colonial life. Nestled in a wooded dell close to the water, this century-old bungalow offers unrivalled water views and superb garden suites to suit every taste. Elegant parquet floors all around with open fireplaces in the dining and drawing rooms, evoke recollections of the life and times of the tea planters who once lived here. In the extensive grounds, summerhouses can be found where tea is served, and a good book enjoyed until the sun goes down over the water and it’s time for sundowners on the terrace overlooking the lake.
Accommodation
Baker Garden Suite
45 sq.m – king bed, bath and walk-in rain shower, view of tea fields & mountains, private verandah & garden.
Alston Garden Suite
46 sq.m – king bed, bath and walk-in rain shower, view of tea fields, private verandah and garden.
Palmer Garden Suite
36 sq.m – king bed, bath and walk-in rain shower, view of tea fields and private garden.
Jamieson Garden Suite
40 sq.m – king bed, bath and walk-in rain shower, view of lake & tea fields, private garden.
Tate Luxury Room
41 sq.m – twin beds, bath and walk-in rain shower, view of tea fields.
Promising far-reaching hill country views, our stylishly refurbished five-bedroom tea bungalow hotel is majestically perched on a tea-fringed hill near Ella. Dating back to the colonial era, the bungalow epitomises its legacy yet indulges discerning guests with contemporary facilities and high-end personalised service – be pampered by our butlers, feast on gourmet food and dip into a garden pool with stunning views across the valley and famous Demodera Loop.
Bask in the heady atmosphere of Sri Lanka’s tea country in one of our five bedrooms and suites, which open onto garden terraces blessed with wonderful views. All rooms are stylishly furnished and have en-suite bathrooms with tubs for soaking in after scenic strolls around the tea plantations.
The homely bungalow has three rooms types. Our magnificent Ella Rock Suite has a private sitting room, direct garden access and is decadently spacious while our three double Demodera Bedrooms proffer private luxury in a setting redolent of days gone by. Nine Skies Bedroom is equipped with twin beds, and since this cosy room interconnects with a Demodera Bedroom, it is ideal for families.
Accommodation
Bask in the heady atmosphere of Sri Lanka’s tea country in one of our five bedrooms and suites, which open onto garden terraces blessed with wonderful views. All rooms are stylishly furnished and have ensuite bathrooms with tubs for soaking in after scenic strolls around the tea plantations.
The homely bungalow has three rooms types. Our magnificent Ella Rock Suite, has a private sitting room, direct garden access and is decadently spacious while our three double Demodera Bedrooms proffer private luxury in a setting redolent of days gone by. Nine Skies Bedroom is equipped with twin beds, and since this cosy room interconnects with a Demodera Bedroom, it is ideal for families.
Nine Skies Bedroom
An atmospheric, timber-floored bedroom with twin beds that promotes long, restful sleeps, and offers direct access onto a private garden terrace. The bedroom interconnects with a Demodera Bedroom, and has a private ensuite bathroom.
Demodera Bedroom
Gaze at the garden from a beautifully-dressed king-sized bed in these indulgent double bedrooms, which also have private furnished sit outs for surveying the surrounding tea estate. They have sitting areas and ensuite bathrooms with rain showers and bathtubs.
Ella Rock Suite
Our master suite is an indulgent room offering a plentiful private space for you to relax and soak in the peaceful surroundings. Stylish and very comfortable, the room offers a king-sized four-poster bed, large private sitting room and French windows opening onto a private terrace.
Location
Nine Skies is a 10-minute stroll from Demodara Railway Station and 15-minutes’ drive to Ella. A train to Demodera Railway Station on the Hill Country’s scenic Main Line, is the best way to reach the hotel. Kandy is four hours away and Nanu Oya (for Nuwara Eliya) is 90 minutes.
The Main Line links Colombo Fort to Badulla, in the eastern Hill Country, and winds through picturesque hills, cloud forest, market gardens, tea estates, waterfalls and valleys. Designed by the British to transport tea to the capital, the Main Line started operations in 1864, reaching Kandy in 1867 and Nanu Oya in 1885 before the Badulla stretch finally opened in 1924. The line rises as high as 1,890-metres, and was expertly engineered with a unique 360-degree loop of track that winds around the Demodara Railway Station.
The stretch between Ella and Demodara is significant for its nine-arched bridge locally known as “Ahas Navaya” (Nine Skies) so named for the nine skies one sees framed by the arches of the viaduct.
Nearby Ella is a view-blessed village that stands on the edge of the south eastern hills. Views from Mini Adam’s Peak and Ella Rock – two great hikes – peer down the valley, through the Ella Gap towards the southern plains. Ella is a great outdoorsy destination with the undulating forest-edged terrain sprinkled with tea estates, rice fields and vegetable patches.
Dining
Dining in Ella reaches new heights at our atmospheric restaurant which overlooks our landscaped garden. Our butlers are poised to pamper you in a home from home setting, mixing your favourite drinks for sipping in the sitting room, and serving afternoon tea and freshly cooked gourmet meals to tables inside the bungalow or out on the garden veranda.
Rates are all inclusive, so expect to tuck into a hearty breakfast, a ‘Planter’s Lunch’ – a selection of daily curries – afternoon tea and later, an a la carte dinner.
Snacks and drinks, including your favourite alcoholic tipples – best enjoyed on the covered terrace or in the cosy sitting room – are also included in the daily rate.
Perched amongst tea bushes amidst the Concordia Estate, high up on a hill near Nuwara Eliya, Goatfell is a luxurious, recently renovated four-bedroom tea bungalow hotel. This former estate manager’s bungalow still resonates with the warmth and up-country charm of a bygone era. With gourmet food and Butler service, guests can relax on covered verandas, in the warmth of the log fired sitting room or enjoy tea field views from the infinity swimming pool.
The bungalow sits at an elevation of 2,000-metres above sea level, on the outskirts of Kandapola and a 25-minute drive from the colonial-era hill station of Nuwara Eliya. The surrounding hills, marked by concentric circles of neatly trimmed tea bushes, are linked by winding, ascending estate roads promising jaw-dropping vistas at every turn.
Accommodation
Formerly home to the Managers of the Concordia Estate, this century-old bungalow is now a boutique hotel in Kandapola with four atmospheric bedrooms styled for the discerning modern traveller. Furnished with a mix of hand-sourced antique and custom-designed contemporary pieces, bedrooms have plush beds, sitting areas, private garden and estate-view terraces and ensuite bathrooms with bathtubs for warm relaxing soaks.
The three spacious Concordia Double Bedrooms, each with king-sized beds, encourage you to sleep serenely, and wake up to stunning tea garden views. The Concordia Twin Bedroom is furnished with cosy twin beds and may be interconnected with a Concordia Double Bedroom to form a Family Suite. Bedrooms are equipped with heaters, rugs, blankets and hot water bottles for cooler Kandapola nights.
Concordia Double Bedrooms
The three double bedrooms are stylish and indulgent, with dreamy king-sized four poster beds dressed in warm duvets, armchairs for restful lounging and French windows opening onto private furnished terraces gazing across the garden and surrounding estate. Bathrooms have bathtubs and separate showers.
Concordia Twin Bedroom
A charming bedroom with twin single beds and a sitting area for curling up with a book and absorbing the heritage atmosphere of this sensitively refurbished bungalow. The bedroom directly accesses the front garden and has an ensuite bathroom with bathtub.
Location
Located amidst the Concordia Estate, and within strolling distance to Finlay’s Tea Factory, our bungalow hotel in Kandapola’s elevated surroundings basks in glorious hill country views. The enveloping tea hills, waterfalls and heart-stopping panoramas are a walkers’ paradise.
Nuwara Eliya is a market town carved out of a bowl-shaped valley beneath the dramatic Pidurutalagala Mountain, Sri Lanka’s loftiest peak. Often referred to as Little England, the town dates back to the mid-19th century and is where British tea planters would converge to socialise, relax and indulge in cooler-climate country pursuits such as deer hunting, golf, polo and cricket. Many of Nuwara Eliya’s buildings, such as the Post Office, stay true to their colonial heritage while the Nuwara Eliya Race Course still hosts meetings a few times a year. Sights in Nuwara Eliya’s outskirts include Hakgala Botanical Gardens and the Sita Ella Hindu Kovil.
Although Nuwara Eliya is a prime tea-producing region, this is also Sri Lanka’s garden city. Surrounding the town, on terraces and in small home gardens, are neatly arranged vegetable plots sprouting leeks, carrots, beans and cabbages for consumption across the island. This is also the island’s prime milk producing region. Ambewela’s vivid green mist-cloaked pastures are sprinkled with grazing Friesian herds.
Dining
The kitchen at Goatfell promises locally sourced, freshly cooked food, served to you in an upcountry tea bungalow atmosphere. Our butlers make you feel at home by mixing your favourite drinks, serving afternoon tea in the garden and gourmet meals in our cosy indoor dining room or outside on the veranda.
Rates are all inclusive, so expect to tuck into a hearty breakfast followed by a ‘Planter’s Lunch’ – a selection of daily curries – before moving onto afternoon tea and later, an a la carte dinner.
Snacks and drinks, including your favourite tipples, best-enjoyed beside the warm crackling fireplace of our comfortable sitting room, are also included in the daily rate.
Ceylon Wild Safaris, based in the wilderness areas of the buffer-zone jungles of Yala National park, is a homely tented camp with a mission in the world of wildlife conservation. Our team, comprised of passionate, ethical, and professional game rangers aim to merge sustainable and experiential wildlife tourism with active and on-ongoing conservation efforts.
Collectively, our team has invaluable experience on all fronts of the industry including professional guiding and hosting; wildlife research and conservation; spanning from Africa to Sri Lanka as well as from the mountain wet zone forests to the low coastal dry zone jungles.
Tent
Our tents are equipped with all the amenities you will need during your stay, below is a list of what we offer.
Camp
The camp is situated on an 18 acre plot of wilderness land but in order to reduce our footprint we have isolated our camp utilization to less than 2 acres. This allows us to continue our reforestation project on land which was previously used for farming and “chena” cultivation. our camp has the following amenities to make your stay with us a memorable one.
Dining
Traditional cuisine is an enchantment, but served with the right ambience makes all the difference. A starry night sky and a crackling bon fire makes for the perfect dining experience that will be printed on memory.
