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Indian Sub Continent > Sri Lanka > Tea Trails Bungalows
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Hotel Details

‘The Golden Valley of Tea’

In the heart of Sri Lanka’s Bogawantalawa Valley, lapped by the shores of Castlereagh Lake are the Ceylon Tea Trails Bungalows, a quaint hideaway located on a working tea estate. This is a great place for contemplation, relaxation and tea sampling set amidst a curtain of rolling green hillsides, misty lakes and private parklands. Distinctive colonial bungalows are spread over the estate and feature three room types, most featuring king sized beds and private bathrooms, your only dilemma will be which one to choose. 

In Our Opinion


‘Stunning 360 degree scenery as far as the eye can see. Each bungalow features a fireplace as evenings and mornings tend to be cool owing to the altitude of the Tea Trails. Therefore, bring some warm clothing for your trip’

• Located at an altitude of 4000 ft
• Colombo to Castlereagh Lake: 4 hrs
• Kandy to Castlereagh Lake: 2 hrs
• Hatton Town: 15 minutes drive
• Biking, trekking and white water rafting
• Adams Peak: Summit of this holy mountain is reachable via a six hour trek

Just 20 luxurious rooms and suites grace the Tea Trails and these are located within four separate bungalows. Each one features its own manager, chef, butler and houseboys and 4 to 6 Master Suites, Garden Suites and Luxury Rooms. You can book a room or the entire bungalow. The bungalows are listed below.

Summerville

• Located at the edge of the tea plantation
• Magnificent water views
• Some suites within the bungalow open onto private gardens
• Lounge with roaring fire
• Summer house where tea is served
• Sunbathing deck
• Garden dining

Castlereagh

• Nestled in a wooded dell close to the water
• Parquet floors throughout
• Dining room and drawing room with open fireplace
• Extensive grounds feature summer houses where tea is served
• Swimming pool
• Croquet lawn
• Library
• Garden dining

Tientsin

• Traditional bungalow dating back to 1888
• British residence named after a Chinese village
• Rose terrace, traditional gardens with arbour
• Library
• Suites feature original features like polished wooden flooring and high ceilings, some with four poster beds

Norwood

• A more modern bungalow, rebuilt in 1940
• Valley views
• Swimming pool and sun deck
• Features oversized suites with colonial furniture and elegant bathrooms
• Spacious lounge
• Library
• Summer house serving tea
• Croquet lawn

Choose from the following room types in all four bungalows:

Master Suite  (62 -91 sqm with separate living room)
Garden Suite (Approx 45 sqm with vernada and garden)
Luxury Room (31 – 41 sqm with en-suite bathroom)

• Each bungalow features its own facilities ( see Rooms and Suites)
• Tennis
• Swimming
• Croquet
• Board games
• Library

All meals, wines and spirits are included in your rate. Enjoy hearty breakfast, light lunches and home cooked favourites for your evening meals. And don’t forget afternoon tea with Dundee cake, scones, chocolate cake and of course, fine tea. Please double check at the time of booking. 

Bungalows: They are located between 4km and 15km apart and named after former British estate managers who lived there previously. Why not break up your stay with a couple of nights in one bungalow and a couple in another?
Activities: Guests will see how the world’s finest tea is made, how it is harvested by hand in the fields and processed in the nearby factories.