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A tea estate ‘ bungalow ’ hidden in scenic mountains

JETWING WARWICK GARDENS Ambewela
5,782 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL amidst stunning majestic mountains and tea-clad slopes , Jetwing Warwick Gardens is set in 29 acres of grounds , with its own organic farm and tea estate . This unique Edwardian style twostorey luxury lodge ‘ bungalow ’ once belonged to a Scottish tea planter , now beautifully restored to reflect its original charm . There are five bedrooms , a library , TV snug , dining room , kitchen , and a magnificent drawing room / lounge , leading into the garden and perfectly manicured lawn . Rich interiors are filled with soft rugs and chandeliers , wooden floors , old oak furniture and wood-burning fireplaces ; there is even a baby grand piano in the lounge . The bedrooms are spacious and have luxuriously fitted en-suite bathrooms , the Master bedroom offering extra space and an amazing view to Uva Gap . Organic foods are produced on the estate and fresh milk comes daily from Daisy , the bungalow cow . Culinary experiences range from a romantic garden BBQ to a typical English breakfast in bed or on the lawn with fresh eggs from the farm . In this peaceful haven , you can play croquet on the lawn , walk around the estate , or relax with a pot of fine high grown tea on the terrace . In this beautiful mountainous region , explore tea estates and factories , hilltop villages , waterfalls , monasteries , Horton Plains or Hakgala Botanical Gardens , returning to flop into a sumptuous sofa by the warm open fire in the lounge . In this micro-climate , expect daytime temperatures up to 26 degrees Celsius , dropping at night to 14-16 degrees , early morning mists , and frequent afternoon rains .
Al fresco dining at Jetwing Warwick Gardens
Guestroom at Jetwing Warwick Gardens
JETWING WARWICK GARDENS EXH319 Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with Sri Lankan London to Colombo return in economy , bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room . Board basis Expressions Holidays include bed and breakfast
Price guide per person based on sharing a Deluxe room . 7 nights from about £ 1,645
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 .
Jetwing Warwick Gardens
Hotel facts
Location On the Warwick tea estate in the Lower Ambewela Division , reached by a bumpy estate road , 15km from Nuwara Eliya ( about 45 minutes drive ). Distance from airport 178km , about 6 hours drive away . Local interest Tea estates and tea factories ; Hakgala Botanical Gardens ; the Hill town of Nuwara Eliya ( Little England ); scenic mountain train . Activities nearby Trekking , nature walks , bird watching , fishing ( can all be arranged nearby the bungalow ). Walking in Horton Plains National Park to World ’ s End ( 1 hour drive , walking required );
Golf at Nuwara Eliya Golf Club ( 45 minutes drive ). Special events Horse racing ( April ). Nearest shops and restaurants Local shops in villages 20 minutes away . Nuwara Eliya is the nearest town for shops and hotel restaurants ( 45 minutes drive ). Child policy No children under 12 years . Category Luxury-first class .
Facilities at the hotel
Indoor and outdoor dining facilities for breakfast , lunch and dinner , High tea and Camp fire dining available , 29 acres of grounds , including a tea plantation , organic vegetable and herb gardens , farm animals , Croquet lawn , Room service ,
Library , Lounge with grand piano , TV snuggery , DVD player and DVD collection , Chess and other board games , Laundry service , Complimentary fresh tea on the lawn or in the lounge .
Accommodation
Number of rooms 5 . All with Double four-poster bed ( in 4 rooms ), En suite bathroom with rain shower ( and bath tub in 3 bedrooms ), Wood-burning fire ( in 4 bedrooms ), Hairdryer on request . Deluxe Room . Each covers an area of around 340 sq ft . The Glenoch Room has a queen bed and is on the ground floor , looking onto the herb garden . The Braemar Room has twin beds and is upstairs
with views to the vegetable garden . The Oakleigh Room has a queen bed and is upstairs with views to the herb garden . The White Room ( Netherleigh ). This room has a white theme with crisp white furniture and linen and offers more space than a deluxe room . With king-size four-poster bed and views to the front gardens and mountains . Access is through a tapestry-covered door on the staircase . The Master bedroom ( The Warwick ). This is the largest room ( around 500 sq ft ) with a sitting area by the window , offering a spectacular view of the gardens , tea estate and mountain range . It has an antique 7ft four-poster bed and a Victorian-style bathtub .
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