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SRI LANKA TOURING HOTELS
from £ 99 per person per night
from £ 125 per person per night
HERITANCE TEA FACTORY
4H Nuwara Eliya
Step back in time with a stay at this cosy haven high in the mountains of Nuwara Eliya . Formerly a withering loft where fresh leaves were laid to dry , this most unique of accommodations has tall windows with breathtaking views over the surrounding tea plantations , along with lovingly designed rooms and suites . Green issues are key with waste and water management schemes , locally sourced food along with their own organically grown fruit and vegetables .
Features : 50 rooms • 2 restaurants • bar
• spa • gym • putting green • experiences including tea tasting and tea plucking
• children ’ s playground • library • free WiFi
Accommodation : In superior rooms with bath / shower , mini bar , safe and plantation views .
Room upgrades : Executive floor deluxe rooms from £ 48 • premium rooms from £ 48
• junior suites from £ 72 • Flowerdew suite from £ 115 .
Meals : Breakfast . Half board from £ 18 .
Private transfers : 4-5 hours from Colombo airport or a 1 hour flight by Cinnamon Air taxi ( prices on request ).
PREMIER PLUS
Up to 15 % room discount : 01 Aug- 19 Dec 23 & 11 Jan-19 Dec 24 . Discount is 10 % if you stay 2 nights or 15 % for stays over 3 nights .
from £ 199 per person per night
THE GRAND HOTEL NUWARA ELIYA
4H Nuwara Eliya
Enter a world of elegance at this characterful heritage-rich hotel which dates back to 1891 and lies in the lush green hills of Nuwara Eliya . Whilst the Grand may be packed with old world features and exudes history , it ’ s also big on modern day sustainability , with its own organic farm , and also flaunting fabulous restaurants and an acclaimed tea lounge , where taking afternoon tea is a must !
Features : 154 rooms & suites • 11 restaurants & bars • tea lounge serving Grand High Tea ( from approx £ 10 )• coffee shop • mindfulness studio with indoor swimming pool , Balinese spa and yoga classes • billiard & snooker room ( 150-year old tables !) • cooking classes • history tours • bicycle tours • 18 hole golf course nearby
Accommodation : In deluxe rooms with garden and mountain views , bath / shower , mini bar , safe and seating area .
Room upgrades : Larger junior suites from £ 67 • two bedroom presidential suites from £ 134 .
Meals : Breakfast . Half board from £ 22 .
Private transfers : 4-5 hours from Colombo airport or a 1 hour flight by Cinnamon Air taxi ( prices on request ).
PREMIER PLUS
FREE butler service & 10 % room discounts : Please ask for details .
from £ 339 per person per night
CAMELLIA HILLS
5Hboutique Castlereagh Valley , Dickoya
Live the life of a modern-day tea planter at Camellia Hills , which perches in a verdant valley overlooking the mesmerising island-dotted Castlereagh Reservoir . This luxurious yet homely bungalow has butlers poised to pamper you , dining is relaxed , personalised and atmospheric , while cosily furnished rooms are distinct in design and blessed with stunning views . Support is given to the local community and many of the staff are local , plus much of the food featured is organic and home grown .
Features : 5 rooms • dining room & bar
• swimming pool • free WiFi
Accommodation : In Camellia bedrooms with shower , ceiling fan , seating area , safe , butler service and balcony with mountain views .
Room upgrades : Lake view rooms from £ 11 .
Meals : Breakfast , lunch & dinner with complimentary soft drinks , beer and house wine , spirits with mixers and tea or coffee throughout the day .
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Private transfers : 4-5 hours from Colombo airport or a 1 hour flight by Cinnamon Air taxi ( prices on request ).
PREMIER PLUS
FREE nights 3 for 2 & 4 for 3 : On selected dates Aug 23-Mar 25 .
Early booking 10 % room discount : On selected dates Oct 23-Mar 25 .
CEYLON TEA TRAILS
5Hboutique Hatton , Nuwara Eliya district
A collection of five distinctive colonial era plantation bungalows which are linked by walking trails through stunning gardens . Sympathetically restored to offer a taste of gracious living thanks to gourmet meals and exquisite service , each house comes with its own manager , chef , butler and houseboys and have 4-6 rooms in each . Green practices include home grown organic food and support to local tea pickers .
Features : 26 rooms & suites • restaurant • bar
• swimming pool at each bungalow • free mountain bikes • tennis • walking trails • in-room spa treatments
Accommodation : In luxury rooms in one of the bungalows with 4 poster bed , bath and separate shower . Room upgrades : Garden suites from £ 78 with a veranda leading to a private garden • master suites from £ 165 , with separate living room . Meals : Breakfast , lunch and 4 course gourmet dinner ; afternoon cream tea ; pre-dinner cocktails ; house wines , house spirits , beer , juices , soft drinks ; tea & coffee . Private transfers : 4-5 hours from Colombo airport , or a 1 hour flight by Cinnamon Air taxi ( prices on request ).
PREMIER PLUS
FREE nights 5 for 4 : 01 Sep 23-Jul & Sep 24- Mar 25 .
Up to 20 % suite discount : On selected dates Aug 23-Mar 25 . Minimum stay may apply .
FREE tea experience tour .
if you want to see more wildlife , why not add on a side trip to a national park