Summerville Bungalow, one of five bungalows in the acclaimed Ceylon Tea Trails collection, 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.
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
Swimming pool – Bicycle hire – Room service – Child friendly
The bungalow also includes a summerhouse, sunbathing deck and an infinity swimming pool
overlooking the scenic Castlereigh Reservoir, landscaped gardens, and indoor games. 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).
Nestled in a wooded dell close to a lake, this century-old bungalow offers unrivalled water
views and superb garden suites. Elegant parquet floors with open fireplaces in the dining and
drawing rooms evoke recollections of a bygone colonial era.
Accommodation
Castlereagh has three types of suites: luxury rooms, garden suites and master suites, all named
after former planters in the estate. Rooms are sold on an all -inclusive basis, including
breakfast, lunch, an afternoon cream tea, dinner (inclusive of wine), and soft and non -premium
alcoholic drinks.
Facilities
Swimming pool – Bicycle hire – Room service – Child friendly
The bungalow includes a swimming pool, croquet lawn, library and various indoor games.
Delicious meals will be served up by a butler in your room, in the dining room, or on the
terrace overlooking the pool. The grounds are extensive and include summerhouses where
Ceylon’s finest tea will be served.
This super-luxury bungalow was originally built for British tea estate managers in the days of
the Raj and lies more than 4,000ft above sea level, commanding a fine view of the eastern end
of the Bogawantalawa Valley. It is here where British tea 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. 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.
Accommodation
Norwood 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
Bicycle hire – Room service – Child friendly
A large lounge and well-stocked library lead out to a croquet lawn, a large swimming pool,
summerhouses and sun deck. Various indoor games are available for a rainy day. 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).
Perched high above the spectacular Castlereagh Lake overlooking the lush green tea
plantations of the Dunkeld Estate, Dunkeld is a four-bedroom luxurious bungalow with a
standalone cottage in Sri Lanka’s central highlands.
Accommodation
The bungalow has four types of suites: Master Suite, Garden Suite, Luxury Suite and the
separate one-bedroom suite in the cottage. All suites are complete with beautiful furnishings
influenced by colonial-period décor and have spacious en suite bathrooms with a bath. Rooms
are sold on an all-inclusive basis, which covers breakfast, lunch, an afternoon cream tea, dinner
(inclusive of wine) and soft and non-premium alcoholic drinks.
Facilities
Swimming pool – Internet – Restaurant – Licensed bar – Bird Watching – Trekking
The bungalow includes a swimming pool, a heated outdoor Jacuzzi, library and various indoor
games. They serve a selection of delectable meals including authentic Sri Lankan and gourmet
western dishes.
Step into the world of Tientsin and step back in time. This spacious and indulgent bungalow
was one of the first to be built in Ceylon tea country and its slightly stern feel still stirs
memories of yesteryear. Named after the Chinese village from which the original tea seedlings
came, this very British residence is a historic landmark. Wander the glorious rose terraces to
the sound of birdsong. Well-kept gardens still stay true to the efforts of the colonial planters’
wives who created a little bit of home in a faraway land.
Accommodation
Tientsin bungalow has three types of suites: luxury rooms, garden suites and master suites, all
named after former planters in the estate. The six glorious rooms and suites open onto
magnificent English gardens. Each suite is faithful to the original design with polished wooden
floors, high ceilings and, in some rooms, large four -poster beds.
Facilities
Swimming pool – Tennis Court – Bicycle hire – Licensed Bar – Room service
The graceful dining room and lounge, warmed by a blazing log fire, provide old-world
relaxation. Other facilities include in-suite dining, outdoor dining, a ‘Tea Spa’ offering an
exclusive range of tea-based treatments, a tennis court, swimming pool, and indoor games.
Rooms are sold on an all-inclusive basis, including breakfast, lunch, an afternoon cream tea,
dinner (inclusive of wine), soft and non-premium alcoholic drinks.