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Luxury living in the lush high Tea Country

CEYLON TEA TRAILS
Dickoya , Bogawantalawa Valley , near Hatton
AT AN ELEVATION of 4,000 feet in the Golden Valley of tea , lies Ceylon Tea Trails , a collection of four colonial bungalows built for British tea estate managers . You can follow the Tea Trails from one bungalow to the next , or choose to stay at just one . Whilst at Tea Trails , you can trace the journey of tea and visit a tea factory , or spend a day exploring further afield . It is just as tempting to stay and relax ‘ at home ’ in your bungalow . Each of the four bungalows , housing between four and six bedrooms , is different . Summerville has the air of a country cottage , Castlereagh has an eclectic style of its own , Tientsin is colonial , and Norwood more modern . Summerville and Castlereagh are situated on opposite shores of the Castlereagh Lake , Norwood is at the other end of the valley about 15 minutes away by car and Tientsin is about 30 minutes away in the next valley . Each Tea Trail estate bungalow is elegant and luxuriously furnished , set in beautifully landscaped gardens . Living rooms are warmed by log fires and spacious bedrooms have comfy chairs and writing desks for the inspired . A butler is at your beck and call . Afternoon tea is served on the lawn and the tea menu reads like a wine list . The chef discusses all meals individually with guests and you can choose where you dine . A menu of relaxing and rejuvenating in-room spa treatments has also been introduced . The cooler hill climate is cold enough at night for log fires and blankets . Daytime temperatures make it pleasant for walking , although be prepared for some rain .
Comfortable living room at Ceylon Tea Trails
CEYLON TEA TRAILS EXH959 Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with Sri Lankan London to Colombo return in economy , and full board based on two people sharing a double or twin room .
Price guide per person based on sharing a Luxury room . 7 nights from about £ 3,220
These prices are a guide only and do not take into account any special offers or peak season supplements . The best possible price will be put together for you at the time of enquiry .
Tea trails at Ceylon Tea Trails
Castlereagh Bungalow exterior at Ceylon Tea Trails
Hotel facts
Location The four estate bungalows are situated in different locations in the area surrounding the Castlereagh reservoir , between 20 - 45 minutes drive south of Hatton in the Dickoya and Bogawantalawa region of the hill country . About 50km from Nuwara Eliya ( 1.5 hours ) and 70km from Kandy ( 2 hours ). Distance from airport 160km , about 4.5 hours drive away . Local interest Tea plantations and Tea factories ; Warleigh Church ; Maskeliya Cricket Club . Activities nearby Walking along the Tea Trails ; mountain bike rides ; scenic train journey ; Join in
the local atmosphere at the Darrawela Planters Club , tennis , snooker , pool , badminton . Nearest shops and restaurants In Hatton , 20 – 45 minutes drive . Child policy Children are welcome . Up to two children aged 2 to 12 years can share their parents ’ room on extra beds . Category Luxury-indulgence .
Facilities at the hotel
Garden dining , Lounge , Bar trolley , Landscaped gardens , Board games , Swimming pool at all four properties , In-room spa treatments , Complimentary laundry , Communal TV and DVD
player , WiFi enabled , Mountain bikes and guide available for hire , Guide hire available for circuit walks , Tennis court at Tientsin , Complimentary Three gourmet meals daily , Afternoon cream tea , drinks ( juices , wine , soft drinks , international beers and spirits , tea and coffee ), telephone calls within Sri Lanka and gratuities .
Accommodation
Number of rooms 20 in four bungalows . All with en-suite bathrooms with twin wash basins and a traditional bathtub and shower , King-size bed ( except one twin-bedded room at each bungalow ), In-room safe deposit box .
Luxury Room . Garden Suite , with private garden . Master Suite , with separate living room and private garden ( except at Tientsin bungalow ).
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