How to get to Tea Trails
Ceylon Tea Trails is situated south of Hatton in the Dickoya and Bogawantalawa region of
the hill country in south-central Sri Lanka. Most guests come by private car either as part of
a bigger exploration around Sri Lanka. The nearest major town is Hatton, which is 20
minutes away from the nearest bungalow, Summerville, and 45 minutes from the farthest,
Tientsin. There is a railway station in Hatton with services to Colombo, Kandy and Nanu
Oya (for Nuwara Eliya) The train journey from Kandy is very picturesque.
Distances
Colombo Airport 160 km 4.5 hours, Colombo 130 km 4 hours, Nuwara Eliya 48 km 1.50 hours,
Kandy 68 km 2.5 hours.
Weather
As Tea Trails is at an elevation of 4000 feet, the climate is cooler and less humid than in
Colombo and on the coast. Typically, cool mornings, warm days and cool evenings. Daytime
temperatures are comfortable in the low to mid 20’s C and at night can drop to 10c hence
the fire places in all bungalows. The driest part of the year is between December and April.
June-July and October-November are wetter months due to the monsoon. However, the
ambience of the bungalows is such that you’d think there’s nothing better than curling up
in front of a fire with a good book.
Rates include
Cooked full English or Sri Lankan breakfast, 3-course lunch or Sri Lankan rice & curry
(gourmet packed lunch if on excursion), Traditional afternoon cream tea (scones, clotted
cream, jams, cakes, sandwiches), pre-dinner cocktails, 4-course gourmet dinner A selection
of wines, premium spirits & liqueurs, beer, juices and soft drinks, "Tea Experience" tea fields
& factory tour with our Tea Planter in Residence, Bungalow amenities including Wi-Fi, all
taxes and service charge
Bungalow Information
The five bungalows are between 4 km and 15 km apart. Rooms are named after former
British estate managers who lived in the bungalow. Master Suites have living areas and
private gardens (no private garden at Tientsin), Garden Suites have tranquil private gardens.
All rooms have ensuite bathrooms with twin washbasins and a traditional bathtub &
shower. Many have separate walk in showers. A communal TV is available with a selection
of classic DVD’s. Check-in/check-out time is 12.00 noon. Credit cards accepted: Visa,
MasterCard, Amex. All bungalows provide complimentary Wi-Fi.
Norwood Bungalow
Built 1890 rebuilt 1950, altitude 4300 feet/1310 meters
6 bedrooms, Swimming pool, summer house, croquet,
conservatory, library, garden dining, in-room spa treatments
• Hazel master suite 62 sq.m, king bed, living area, bath and walk-in rain shower, view of
private garden and tea fields.
• Irvine garden suite 45 sq.m, king bed, bath and walk-in rain shower, view to private garden.
• Andrews garden suite 46 sq.m, king bed, bath with rain shower, view to private garden.
• Trevaldwyn garden suite 39 sq.m, king bed, bath and walk-in rain shower, view to private
garden.
• Jeffery luxury room 31 sq.m, king bed, bath with rain shower, garden view, direct access to
garden.
• Wyatt luxury room 30 sq.m, twin beds, bath and walk-in rain shower, garden view, direct
access to garden.
Castlereagh Bungalow
Built 1925, altitude 4025 feet/1227 meters
5 bedrooms Swimming pool, summerhouses, croquet, library,
garden dining, in-room spa treatments
• Baker garden suite 45 sq.m, king bed, bath and walk-in rain shower, view of tea fields &
mountains, private verandah private garden.
• Alston garden suite 46 sq.m, king bed, bath and walk-in rain shower, view of tea fields,
private verandah and garden.
• Palmer garden suite 36 sq.m king bed, bath and walk-in rain shower, view of tea fields and
lake, private garden.
• Jamieson garden suite 40 sq.m, king bed, bath and walk-in rain shower, view of lake & tea
fields, private garden.
• Tate luxury room 41 sq.m, twin beds, bath and walk-in rain shower, view of lake & tea fields.
Summerville Bungalow
Built 1923, altitude 4000 feet/1219 meters
5 bedrooms Swimming pool, summer house, sunbathing deck,
garden dining, in-room spa treatments
• Shuttleworth master suite 70 sq.m, king bed, separate living room, bath & walk in rain
shower, view of private garden.
• Garnet garden suite 45 sq.m, king bed, bath & walk in rain shower, view of private garden.
• Goddard garden suite 47 sq.m, king bed, bath & walk in rain shower, view of lake from
private garden.
• Cosby garden suite 45 sq.m, king bed, bath & walk in rain shower, view of lake from private
garden.
• Middleton luxury room 38 sq.m, twin beds, bath & walk in rain shower, garden view
Tientsin Bungalow
Built 1888, altitude 4600 feet/1402 meters
6 bedrooms Swimming pool, tennis court, library,
garden dining, in-room spa treatments
• Irvine Stewart master suite 91 sq.m, king bed, separate living
room, bath, walk in rain shower, view across valley & tea fields
• Bretherton garden suite 45 sq.m, king bed, bath with rain shower, private verandah with
garden view
• Moir garden suite 43 sq.m, king bed, bath with rain shower, private verandah with garden
view
• Fraser garden suite 36 sq.m, king bed, bath with rain shower, private verandah with garden
view
• Bremer luxury room 44 sq.m, king bed, bath with rain shower, garden view
• Meares luxury room 40 sq.m, twin beds, bath with hand shower, garden view
Dunkeld Bungalow
Built 1925, restored 2015, altitude 4500 feet/1402 meters,
5 bedrooms, swimming pool, library, garden dining,
in-room spa treatments
• Taylor Owners Cottage 145 sq.m – stand-alone bungalow with lake views, heated outdoor
Jacuzzi, master bedroom with king bed, living room, verandah, small second bedroom with
twin beds.
• Greig Master Suite 81sq.m - king bed, separate living room, bath, walk in shower, view across
lake and tea fields
• Anderson Garden Suite 48 sq.m - king bed, bath, walk in shower, private verandah with
garden and mountain view
• Clark Garden Suite 48 sq.m - king bed, bath, walk in shower, private verandah with garden
and mountain view
• Allen Luxury Room 48 sq.m - twin beds, bath, walk in shower, garden and mountain view
Activities
Since the bungalows are on working tea estates, guests will see first hand how the famous
Ceylon tea is made: how the two leaves and a bud are harvested by hand in the fields and
freshly processed in the nearby factories, in a traditional manufacturing process unchanged
for a century. A complimentary daily tour is provided. We provide guides and equipment
for white water rafting, mountain biking, guided walks and other excursions. Golf is
available at either Nuwara Eliya, one of the highest courses in Asia, or at the Victoria course
near Kandy. Both are about two hours away.