“A charming green-roofed bungalow on Sri Lanka's oldest organic tea estate. The house's two en-suite bedrooms & the nearby library suite are characterful & quirky, with vintage finds, patterned textiles, roaring fireplaces & verdant views. Friendly host Priya is a fantastic cook. A rare hideaway.”

Recommended for

  • Great walks

    • Follow hiking paths up to the iconic Lipton's Seat, or walk part of the fantastic Pekoe Trail, past Idalgashinna Railway Station
  • Groups

    • Perfect for groups, the main bungalow has two bedooms and the library suite welcomes three further guests
  • Hideaway

    • A tranquil hideaway in Sri Lanka's Hill Country, with a lovely, laid-back team & timeless sense of charm
  • Birdwatching

    • Keen birdwatchers will spot myriad bright birds flittng through the trees in the bungalow's gardens, or the nearby forests
  • Sights nearby

    • The remains of a Portuguese-era fort are within walking distance, now covered in part by coniferous trees and moss
  • Learning

    • Speak to the team about a two-day artisanal tea making course, plucking & hand rolling with the team
  • Antiques

    • Furnishings are a charming mix of antiques and contemporary pieces, with floral and handloom fabrics
  • Outstanding location

    • Exceptional valley views from a tranquil mountain hideaway within a 50-acre organic tea estate
  • Organic food

    • Much is sourced from the kitchen garden — expect fantastic vegetable soups & homemade bread
  • Historic

    • A restored tea planter's bungalow with red floors, a light green roof & whitewashed walls
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Borrow board games and cosy up by the crackling fire with friends and family
  • Owner managed

    • This remains the owners' holiday home, and they visit regularly
  • Pet friendly

    • Speak to the team in advance about bringing your dog
  • Family Suites

    • One of the double rooms has bunk beds for kids
  • Full board

    • The price quoted includes all meals
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • No restaurant

  • Colonial

  • Full of character

  • House party feel

  • Hills & mountains

  • Charming

  • Boutique

  • Cycling

  • Child friendly

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Disabled access

  • Wildlife Area

  • Exclusive use

  • Intimate

  • Romantic

  • Views

  • Secluded setting

  • Remote

  • Eco

  • Less £

Facilities

  • Rooms

    3 rooms in this hotel
  • Private chef / butler

    Priya and her team cook delicious dishes based on request, with both Sri Lankan and Western options using fresh garden produce
  • Sitting Room

    The cosy sitting room has beautiful bay windows, bean bags and a roaring fireplace for cool evenings
  • Library

    The Library Suite has a fantastic selection of books, some of which are very rare and delicate
  • Garden

    Well-maintained garden, full of flowers, and set within a 50 acre working tea estate
  • Suites

    The Library Suite, in its own building, is wonderfully romantic
  • Pet friendly

    Speak to the team in advance about bringing your dog
  • Family Suites

    One of the double rooms has bunk beds for kids
  • Outdoor dining

  • Private dining room

  • Laundry

  • No restaurant

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Child friendly

  • Disabled access

  • Private villas

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Wifi

  • Views

  • Parking

  • Fireplace

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Follow hiking paths up to the iconic Lipton's Seat, or walk part of the fantastic Pekoe Trail, past Idalgashinna Railway Station
  • Birdwatching

    • Keen birdwatchers will spot myriad bright birds flittng through the trees in the bungalow's gardens, or the nearby forests
  • Sights nearby

    • The remains of a Portuguese-era fort are within walking distance, now covered in part by coniferous trees and moss
  • Learning

    • Speak to the team about a two-day artisanal tea making course, plucking & hand rolling with the team
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Borrow board games and cosy up by the crackling fire with friends and family
  • Cycling

  • Wildlife Area

Map & Location

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