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A comfortable hotel full of colonial charm

JETWING ST . ANDREW ’ S Nuwara Eliya
IN THE HILL STATION of Nuwara Eliya , Jetwing St . Andrew ’ s is a 52 bedroom hotel offering old world charm . The 100-year-old stately mansion at the heart of the building retains its patterned-tile floors and colonial décor , whilst simply furnished , yet comfortable , bedrooms populate the wings . Nuwara Eliya enjoys warm temperatures of up to 25C during the day , though the nights can drop to a chilly 10C , so a roaring fire is lit in the hotel lounge and blankets and heaters are provided in the bedrooms . The Old Course restaurant at Jetwing St . Andrew ’ s boasts a walk-in wine cellar and a show kitchen where you can watch chefs preparing your meal . There is also a licensed bar and high tea on the terrace , where you can sample each of the fine teas on the hotel ’ s extensive menu . Set in sloping grounds , Jetwing St . Andrew ’ s has its own terraced vegetable garden ( partly organic ), a few goats and cows , as well as a model wetland where dragonflies and tree frogs meet . Jetwing St Andrew ’ s is an ideal base for enjoying Nuwara Eliya and the surrounding hill country . You can walk into town , with its market , racecourse , roaming ponies and quirky shops , and play golf at the scenic Nuwara Eliya Golf course , whose fairways can be seen from some of the windows of the hotel .
Guestroom at Jetwing St Andrew ’ s
Lounge at Jetwing St Andrew ’ s
JETWING ST ANDREW ’ S EXH674 Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with Sri Lankan London to Colombo return in economy , private car transfers , bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a double or twin room .
Price guide per person based on sharing a Superior room . 7 nights from about £ 1,675
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 .
Exterior view of Jetwing St Andrew ’ s
Hotel facts
Location In Nuwara Eliya town , about 500 metres from the town ’ s market and high street . 77km from Kandy ( 2 hours drive ). 190km from Yala and 240km from Bentota on the south west coast . Distance from airport About 5 hours drive away . Local interest Nuwara Eliya with its market , shops , lake , Victoria Park , historic racecourse and Turf Club , the Hill Club ; Hakgala Botanical Gardens , Horton Plains National Park ( 1.5 hours drive ), tea estates and tea factories ; mountain
scenery , waterfalls , Hindu temples and mosques . White water rafting in Kitulgala ( 2.5 hours mountain drive ). Activities nearby Golf at Nuwara Eliya Golf Course ; pony rides ; trekking . Special events Horse Racing ( April ), Golf Tournament ( June ). Child policy Baby cots can be provided on request . Category Comfortable ( Suites ), Tourist Class ( Rooms ).
Facilities at the hotel
The Old Course restaurant , Road Hole Bar , High tea on the terrace , Billiard table , Table tennis , Nature walks available with the hotel ’ s resident Naturalist , WiFi and internet facilities available , Laundry service , Shop .
Accommodation
Number of rooms 47 bedrooms and 5 suites . All with en-suite bathroom ( shower only , some also with bath ), TV with international channels , Tea / coffee-making facilities , Electronic safe , Minibar , Telephone and Heater . The Suites also have an additional sitting area . Superior Room . Deluxe Room . Suite Room .
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