Overview
Ceylon Tea Trails comprises of five restored colonial tea planters’ residences with period furnishings, gracious butler services and gourmet cuisine, which together make it the perfect all inclusive holiday. Each room is unique and has a wonderful ambience that exudes the history and romance of the region. Guests can learn how to made tea by the resident tea planter, go on scenic walking trails through the estate and enjoy afternoon high tea in the lush gardens.
Holiday resort information
Room Types
There are 26 elegant and unique rooms and suites that have been decorated in styles ranging from neo classical to classic English. Each room is named after one of the tea planters who lived in the house. Each room suite is individually furnished and has wooden floors and richly coloured teak furniture. There are comfortable chairs and king size bed and the bathrooms are classic in design with a bathtub, walk-in shower and twin vanity basins. Luxury bath amenities are provided, which are made from tea-leaf extract! Ceylon Tea Trails welcomes children into this tranquil oasis, rooms can occupy up to two children aged under 12 with rollaway beds to share in their parents' bedroom.
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Luxury Room
The main feature in this beautiful room (40 sq m) is the king size four-poster bed with sheer drapes. The teak wooden furniture is magnificent and enhanced by the white, coffee and deep reds of the soft furnishings. By the window there are comfortable chairs for enjoying the view or curling up with a good book with the thought of calling the butler to bring afternoon tea. The elegant bathroom has a deep free standing bathtub, a walk-in shower and twin vanity basins.
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Garden Suite
This beautiful suite (50 sq m) has the bonus of its own garden, which is perfect for relaxing in and enjoying al fresco meals. Inside, the colour palette of crisp white and deep turquoise really complements the rich colour of the teak furniture. There are comfortable chairs with foot stools and a writing desk and a comfortable king size bed. The attractive bathroom has a bathtub, walk in shower and twin vanity basins.
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Master Suite
With 70 square metres of floor space, these suites are spacious and beautifully styled with teak furniture and a four-poster bed with sheer drapes and a beautifully carved headboard and footboard. In the bedroom there are also comfortable armchairs. There is a separate living room with a beautiful pale green suite with sofa and armchairs, writing desk and open fire for cooler evenings.
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Owner's Cottage
Situated amongst the trees and separate from the other buildings, this property (180 sq m) is absolutely magnificent as it overlooks the tea fields and lake. Inside there is a beautiful living room with pale green velvet lounge suite, writing desk, coffee table and beautiful open fireplace. The separate bedroom has a four poster king size bed and reading corner with armchairs and table and the bathroom has a free standing bath tub with a wonderful view to enjoy as you relax! There is also a walk-in shower and twin vanity basins. Outside there is a furnished verandah that is the perfect setting for simply enjoying the panoramic views.
Facilities
The rooms and suites are situated in the five different tea planters' residences and each residence has a beautiful spring fed infinity pool plus spacious sun terrace with upholstered tea sun loungers. Tientsin has the most spectacular pool as it is perched on a hillside and also has a hard clay tennis court. All the residences have a croquet lawn. There are in-room spa facilities too.
There is plenty of opportunity to enjoy hiking, boating and cycling (bikes are provided) and there are various excursions to a local tea factory and tourist highlights including the island's highest town – Nuwara Eliya, which is about two hours away.
There is plenty of opportunity to enjoy hiking, boating and cycling (bikes are provided) and there are various excursions to a local tea factory and tourist highlights including the island's highest town – Nuwara Eliya, which is about two hours away.
Restaurants
Each residence has its own bar, butler and executive chef. The food is exceptionally good and plentiful. Breakfast starts the day with an array of Sri Lankan specialties but there are English and continental options if you prefer. Lunch is a three course delight, while dinner is four courses and in-between, afternoon tea is served complete with beautifully made cups of tea, sandwiches and cakes! If you fancy a romantic breakaway, picnics for two can be arranged!
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