Plantation Bungalows in Sri Lanka, Tea Trails, & Colonial tea estates

A charming collection of Tea estate bungalows turned luxury boutique hotels or homestay.  These Colonial properties once occupied by the ‘Raj’ boast excellent views of the hill country and tea estates. Splendid Plantation bungalows often located amidst a working plantation of tea/spices/rubber/pineapple. Many of these heritage bungalows are often still home to the ancestral family who host guests wishing to join their Sri Lankan way of life. The bird life and trekking can be excellent in the surrounding countryside.

Pool Fine Dining Beach Access Child Friendly Ayurvedic Accept Groups Birdwatching Solo Traveller

Price Guide*:

up to $50  $50 - $100  $100 - $250  $250+

*prices are based on double room in peak season or cost of private villa/night

Agar Estate	West Hill Country
Delightful boutique bungalow set within a family-owned tea plantation. A totally authentic, non-commercial experience of life on a working tea estate in the heart of Sri Lanka. - More details on Agar Estate...   Palmadulla

Ceylon Tea Trails	West Hill Country
Set your own pace in this quartet of luxury villas nestled in the verdant tea hills of central Sri Lanka. - THE HILL COUNTRYS FINEST More details on Ceylon Tea Trails...   Dickoya

Kirchhayn Bungalow	East Hill Country
An original tea estate bungalow full of traditional charm - and modern conveniences - enjoying the best climate of Sri Lanka with constant sunshine and 100% fresh air. - FABULOUS CLIMATE WHICH ESCAPES ALL MONSOONS More details on Kirchhayn Bungalow...   Bandarawela

Horathapola Estate	Western Province
Renovated colonial mansion within easy driving distance of Sri Lanka`s airport and enroute for cultural sights. Begin or end your holiday in style in its luxurious rooms, 50` pool and impressive, landscaped gardens. - More details on Horathapola Estate...   Kandanagedara

Warwick Gardens	East Hill Country
Peaceful, former tea estate which has reinvented itself as a luxury eco-retreat. Excellent base from which to explore the wonders of central Sri Lanka and "little England". - More details on Warwick Gardens...   Newara Eliya

Bonnieland Bungalow	East Hill Country
An informal Sri Lankan hill top home enjoying hot days and cool evenings. Fabulous views, gardens and birds. - More details on Bonnieland Bungalow...   Badulla

Stonehouse Lodge	Kandy
A boutique villa with a“home from home” feel, just 15mins from Kandy against a backdrop of the stunning Knuckles Mountains. Informal to a fault, chef prepares when and what you desire. - More details on Stonehouse Lodge...   Kandy

Netherbyres	East Hill Country
Idyllic surroundings of mountains, rolling hills and views of the South Coast. A charmingly renovated plantation bungalow in the heart of the Heputale/Ella hiking region and within a working tea estate. - More details on Netherbyres...   Haputale

Cranford Bungalow	East Hill Country
A delightful and authentic 'away from it all' location amidst the beautiful Ella Region of Sri Lanka - More details on Cranford Bungalow...   Ella Region

Ellerton Bungalow	Kandy
Charming boutique hotel set on an organic tea and spice estate. Hill top position enjoys magnificent views all around. Ideally placed between southern beaches and the cultural triangle. - More details on Ellerton Bungalow...   Nr Gampola

The Heritage	East Hill Country
Not to be missed for a view of British Colonial grandeur at its best. Good base for nearby excursions, or simply lounging in beautiful gardens. - More details on The Heritage...   Nuwara Eliya

Don Diogu	East Hill Country
An 1870's ancestral home steeped in Portuguese history and set amid 300 acres of paddy and coconut. Real Sri Lankan living perfect for families, retired couples and birdies! - More details on Don Diogu...   Wellawaya