Ceylon Tea Trails
Hatton, Sri Lanka
Ceylon Tea Trails transports guests to Sri Lanka's Central Highlands, with rolling tea fields and misty mountains. The resort embodies colonial charm with antique furnishings, vintage photographs, and personalized service.
Tea enthusiasts and history lovers will relish exploring the origins of Ceylon tea while staying in authentic bungalows on a working tea estate.
Rooms and suites
The resort features 27 rooms and suites across five bungalows. Luxury Rooms offer comfortable bedding and spacious bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs and walk-in showers. Garden Suites have private gardens, allowing guests to relax among the tea fields. Primary Suites provide separate living areas with fireplaces and tropical gardens, ideal for those seeking extra space. The secluded Owner's Cottage, featuring a personal butler and private garden with a Jacuzzi, is perfect for couples or small families wanting an intimate setting.
Amenities and experiences
Personalized menus with farm-to-table cuisine and tea-inspired dishes tailored to guests' preferences.
In-room spa treatments and luxury baths using tea-infused scrubs and locally sourced botanicals.
Each bungalow offers a pool and heated Jacuzzi within lush gardens.
Guided tours of Dunkeld Tea Factory with the resident tea planter and private tea tastings with the estate's tea expert.
Scenic trails by foot or bicycle with a Tea Trails naturalist, kayaking on Castlereagh Lake, tennis on the historic clay court at Tientsin Bungalow, and adventures like whitewater rafting or trekking biodiverse trails.
Visits to Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, cities rich in history and colonial architecture, and an ascent of Adam's Peak to witness sunrise from the sacred mountain.
Private barbecue lunch in a picturesque estate setting, al fresco dining, or a lake cruise on Castlereagh Lake with a fresh, locally sourced breakfast.
Junior Chef program offering interactive culinary experiences for younger guests.
How to get here
Located in Bogawantalawa, Ceylon Tea Trails is approximately a four-hour drive (about 100 miles) east of Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport. Seaplane transfers to Castlereagh Lake are available, and private car transfers can be arranged.
