“Built in 1870, this elegant tea planters' bungalow boast seven luxurious suites named for prominent players in Sri Lanka's tea industry. Opulent sitting rooms with crackling fireplaces, an imposing dining room & landscaped gardens add to the timeless sense of charm. A beautiful hill country retreat.”

Recommended for

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit Dambatenne Tea Factory for an insight into the industry which made Sri Lanka - then Ceylon - famous across the world
  • Trekking

    • Hike up to Lipton's Seat or follow portions of the 22-part Pekoe Trail, which retraces historic tea routes
  • Romantic Break

    • A romantic hill country escape, with lavish suites, roaring fireplaces & romantic candlelit dinners
  • Total relaxation

    • Refreshing pool dips, restorative hikes & lazy afternoon teas add to the sense of relaxation
  • Great walks

    • Walks through Horton Plains National Park are stunning, with deer and abundant birdlife
  • Cycling

    • Hop aboard the lodge's bicycles and zip along the quiet roads of the surrounding area
  • Birdwatching

    • A colourful variety of birdlife can be spotted at Thangamalai Bird Sanctuary
  • Historic

    • Built as a tea planter's bungalow in 1870
  • Hills & mountains

    • In Sri Lanka's beautiful hill country
  • Child friendly

    • Babysitting services available
  • Quiet

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Views

  • Learning

  • Colonial

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Wildlife Area

  • Restaurant

  • Boutique

  • Landmark

  • Antiques

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Traditional

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Intimate

  • Romantic

  • Secluded setting

  • Gourmet

Facilities

  • Rooms

    7 rooms in this hotel
  • Child friendly

    Babysitting services available
  • Airport transfer

    Surcharge
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • No pets

  • Outdoor dining

  • Parking

  • Fireplace

  • Communal Dining

  • Library

  • Bicycle hire

  • Private dining room

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Sitting Room

  • Suites

  • Bath robes

  • Concierge

  • Wifi

  • Views

  • Safe

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit Dambatenne Tea Factory for an insight into the industry which made Sri Lanka - then Ceylon - famous across the world
  • Trekking

    • Hike up to Lipton's Seat or follow portions of the 22-part Pekoe Trail, which retraces historic tea routes
  • Great walks

    • Walks through Horton Plains National Park are stunning, with deer and abundant birdlife
  • Cycling

    • Hop aboard the lodge's bicycles and zip along the quiet roads of the surrounding area
  • Birdwatching

    • A colourful variety of birdlife can be spotted at Thangamalai Bird Sanctuary
  • Learning

  • Wildlife Area

Map & Location

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