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Ceylon Tea Trails

A Relais & Châteaux property and Sri Lanka’s first tea bungalow resort, made up of five restored colonial-era planters’ bungalows at 1,250 metres across the Bogawantalawa Valley, with Castlereagh Lake running between them, an all-inclusive rate covering meals, drinks, and butler service, and a Tea Planter in Residence.

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At a glance

Ceylon Tea Trails is Sri Lanka’s first tea bungalow resort and a Relais & Châteaux property, made up of five restored colonial-era tea planters’ bungalows set across the Bogawantalawa Valley, known as the Golden Valley of Tea, at 1,250 metres above sea level.

The five bungalows sit between four and fifteen kilometres apart, connected by walking trails through the tea gardens, with Castlereagh Lake between them. Each has its own manager, chef, and butler, and the rate covers everything including meals, drinks, afternoon tea, laundry, and taxes.

The property is operated by Resplendent Ceylon, and a Tea Planter in Residence leads guided tours through the estate from field to factory to cup. Hatton is 20 minutes from the nearest bungalow, with Colombo around 3.5 hours by road. The whole setup leans toward unhurried stays of three or four nights, with vintage Rolls-Royce transfers between the bungalows for guests wanting to experience more than one during a visit.

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Food and Drink

All meals are included in the rate throughout. The day begins with bed tea brought by the butler, followed by a full English or Sri Lankan breakfast. Lunch is either a three-course meal at the bungalow or a tea planter’s picnic in the hills, with afternoon high tea in the garden.

Dinner is a four-course meal prepared by the bungalow’s chef, drawing on homegrown vegetables and local produce, with pre-dinner cocktails and canapés included. Selected wines, beers, and soft drinks are covered throughout the day.
Spa and Wellness

Spa treatments at Ceylon Tea Trails are tea-infused, with aromatic baths using cinnamon spice, green tea, or jasmine alongside massages and reflexology. Each bungalow has its own outdoor pool.

Beyond the spa, activities cover kayaking on Castlereagh Lake, mountain biking, clay tennis courts, croquet lawns, white-water rafting, and guided walks through the tea estates and ravines.
Location

Ceylon Tea Trails spreads across the Bogawantalawa Valley, the Golden Valley of Tea, at 1,250 metres above sea level in Sri Lanka’s central highlands. Castlereagh Lake sits between the five bungalows, with walking trails through the tea gardens connecting them.

Hatton is 20 minutes from the nearest bungalow, with Colombo around 3.5 hours by road. Transfers between bungalows can be arranged by vintage Rolls-Royce.

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Room Types

Norwood Bungalow

The oldest bungalow on the estate, dating from 1890 and rebuilt in 1940. Norwood sits closest to the tea factory and has six rooms with views across the valley.

The most connected to the working life of the plantation, a natural pick for guests wanting the most immersive plantation experience.

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Tientsin Bungalow

Named after the Chinese village that produced the original tea seedlings, Tientsin dates from 1888 and sits at the highest altitude of the five bungalows, at 4,600 feet.

Six rooms, an English garden created by the original planter’s wives, rose terraces, and what most guests consider the best pool on the estate.

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Castlereagh Bungalow

Dating from 1925, Castlereagh sits directly on the edge of Castlereagh Lake, with two summerhouses in its gardens and views across the water.

Five rooms, suited to guests wanting to be as close to the lake as possible.

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Summerville Bungalow

Summerville dates from 1923 and is the most secluded of the five, with a cottage feel and views of the lake and surrounding hills.

Five rooms, the quietest option on the estate.

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Dunkeld Bungalow

Overlooks Castlereagh Lake and the tea factory from the other side of the valley.

Five rooms, an infinity pool with mountain views, and a hot tub positioned to look out over the surface of the lake.

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