When the colonial planters built the first tea bungalows in Sri Lanka, and retreated from the heat of the lowland areas, they could barely have imagined how they would become such a centrepiece in Sri Lanka's 21st-century tourism industry. Beautifully restored tea bungalows stud the breathtaking slopes of the Sri Lanka highlands, offering traditional interiors, rose-strewn gardens and often impeccable service: afternoon tea, naturally, included. Travel back in time by browsing Red Dot's collection of tea bungalows in Sri Lanka.
The Planter's House
Koslanda, Hill Country
The Planter's House is a striking colonial-style boutique hotel in the hills within the confines of the iconic Lipton tea estate. An infinity pool, gym and spa treatments make it an appealing base for a hill country stay.
W15 Hanthana Estate
Kandy
Poised high in the hills of the Hanthana Mountain Range, W15 Hanthana Estate is a peaceful ten-room escape boasting grand architecture and spectacular views, within easy reach of the main tourist attractions of Sri Lanka’s last royal capital.
