The Slightly Chilled Yellow House , Adam's Peak

Offering stunning views, this family run guesthouse overlooks Kelani River and the sacred Adam’s Peak mountain. Perched on a sloping hill, this guesthouse caters to those who love to be within nature and is in the perfect location to climb A....

Kirchhayn Bungalow , Bandarawela

Set high in the hills surrounded by tea plantations, this charming planter's bungalow provides a wonderful and calming escape from the rush of day to day life. It offers beautiful English gardens and even a great croquet lawn. There are also plent....

The Dutch House , Bandarawela

Constructed along the lines of the early 18th century Cape Dutch bungalows, the Dutch House is a luxurious home tastefully designed by its British and Sri Lankan owners. Set on an extensive flowering garden, with magnificent views of the Bandarawe....

Castlereagh , Bogawantalawa Valley

Travellers approaching Castlereagh from the road can glimpse tantalizing views across the lake of this symbol of the glory days of colonial life. Situated in a wooded dell close to the water, this century old bungalow offers unrivalled water views....

Norwood , Bogawantalawa Valley

The bungalow at Norwood commands a fine view of the eastern end of the Bogawantalawa Valley and rests in the shelter of one of the most impressive bamboo stands to be found anywhere. The suites are oversized with imposing colonial style furniture, so....

Summerville , Bogawantalawa Valley

High above the lake at the edge of a tea plantation, Summerville stands sentinel. This four-room bungalow enjoys magnificent views of the water and tea planted hills in the distance. Some suites open to private gardens and all of their accommodation....

Tientsin , Bogawantalawa Valley

Step into the world of Tientsin and step back in time. Named after the Chinese village from which the original tea seedlings came, this very British residence is a historical landmark. Six glorious rooms and suites open onto magnificent English garde....

Ashburnham Estate , Kandy

Ashburnham Estate offers total relaxation in the beautiful natural surroundings in the foothills of the Knuckles Mountains. The house is located under an hour's drive north of Kandy, close to the village of Elkaduwa on the Ashburnham Estate, which is....

Chaaya Citadel , Kandy

The Citadel Hotel is advantageously sited on the banks of the Mahaweli River on the northern outskirts of the hill-country capital of Kandy. The Citadel offers good value at a 3-star-plus standard with stunning views in a quiet location, which is a b....

Earl's Regency , Kandy

This large modern hotel, considered to be the best in Kandy, is just outside the city and provides easy access to the local sites and the excellent Victoria golf course. The large bedrooms are very comfortable and all have good views of the surroundi....

Ellerton Bungalow , Kandy

Ellerton Bungalow deliberately lacks many of the features associated with hotels but these are more than compensated for by a genuinely relaxed and informal atmosphere. It was built for the manager of a large tea estate more than 100 years ago and it....

Hunas Falls , Kandy

With spectacular views capturing every corner, Hunas Falls is a perfectly balanced hotel for beauty and sightseeing. Located only 26km from Kandy, the hotel overlooks the mountains and wonderful gardens. A small hotel, with only 31 rooms, the hote....

Kandy House , Kandy

Surrounded by lush vegetation and vibrant paddy fields this colonial mansion is just four miles from the bustle of the ancient city of Kandy. Kandy House is a wonderful example of understated Hill Country splendour. Built in 1804 by the local chief R....

Victoria Golf and Country Resort , Kandy

Situated just steps away from the golfing green, Victoria Golf and Country Resort is the perfect place to spend your days on the golf green. Voted the best golf course in the sub-continent, this golf course is set in some of the most idyllic surro....

Rafter's Retreat , Kitulgala

Behind one of the prettiest colonial houses in Sri Lanka, reminiscent of Charles Dickens' Miss Havisham, are a series of mud and wattle treehouses perched upon the banks of a roaring river, set deep in the rain forest. The river is ideal for white wa....

Rangala House , Knuckles Mountain Range

Rangala House is a comfortable and homely place that overlooks both the Knuckles Range and local tea plantations. The drive up to the house is a little challenging with a few bumps along the way, but the drive is very rewarding as you reach some o....

Grand Hotel , Nuwara Eliya

The Grand Hotel is a famous landmark in the hill station town of Nuwara Eliya; a mock Tudor mansion built over 100 years ago. It retains the feeling of an old English country club, particularily as it is situated next to the golf course and the famou....

Hill Club , Nuwara Eliya

The Hill Club, built by the British in the late 1880s as an exclusive planters club, remains to this day a private establishment and is the most famous, if not the most salubrious, place to stay in Nuwara Eliya. Little has changed since the 1940s, fr....

Boulder Garden , Sinharaja

Located on the edge of the Sinharaja Forest, this remarkable eco-tourist hotel was hand-built into, under and around a slew of gigantic boulders. Delicious food is served in the open-air restaurant situated beneath the largest boulder, a unique exper....

Rainforest Edge , Sinharaja

A stunning eco-hotel close to the boundary of Sinharaja which combines nature with style and comfort. Its efforts to get back to nature include the use of solar power, an organic farm and no televisions or telephones. Instead, they encourage guests t....