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Castlereagh
Nestled 4000 feet above sea level in the tea-growing Dickoya region of the southern highlands, Castlereagh Bungalow is a luxurious bungalow originally built for British tea estate managers in the days of the Raj. Situated amidst a wooded dell close to the water, this century-old bungalow offers unrivalled views over the lake, tea estate and garden. Elegant parquet floors with open fireplaces in the dining and drawing rooms evoke recollections of a bygone colonial era.
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Dutch House
Designed along the lines of the early 18th century Cape Dutch bungalows, the Dutch House is a brand new luxurious villa with magnificent views of the Bandarawella town and the mountains beyond. Centrally located, this is an ideal spot from which to explore the scenic southern highlands.
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Kirchhayn
Kirchhayn Bungalow stands in peaceful grounds on the edge of the Aislaby Tea Estate, near Bandarawela, surrounded by misty mountains and breathtaking scenery. The property still owned by the only remaining British planting family in Sri Lanka, the Bostock’s, arrived in Ceylon in 1884. The bungalow, which can be rented as a whole or by the suite, has an expansive and relaxing feel with the trappings of old colonialism.
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Lavender House
Built in the 1890’s, The Lavender House is an old Colonial planter’s bungalow surrounded by the lush green tea estate of Helboda. The bungalow has been carefully restored by its Australian owners, Gabby and James, who are also the owners of the famous Cricket Club Café in Colombo. The long refurbishment finally finished in 2006 and the result is a brilliant hill country escape, an old house that blends old world charm with luxurious comfort, peace and tranquility.
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Norwood
Nestled 4000 feet above sea level in the tea-growing highlands, the luxurious Norwood Bungalow commands a fine view of the eastern end of the Bogawantalawa Valley. It is here where planters of the past invited friends to enjoy the pristine air and glorious outlook. You too can wander the gardens unchanged since yesteryear, soaking up the atmosphere of a time gone by.
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Rangala House
Rangala House is a converted tea estate bungalow in the Knuckles range of mountains. This comfortable house has a homely feel and is in tune with its rural and pristine natural surroundings. The house is overlooked by the majestic Knuckles Range at the back and at the front are the luminous, tea-covered hills of the Dukwari Estate. Rangala House is ideal for those wanting to relax amid the natural splendour of the hill country.
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Summerville
Nestled 4000 feet above sea level in the tea-growing highlands, Summerville Bungalow lies high above a reservoir at the edge of a tea plantation. The bungalow was originally built for British tea estate managers in the days of the Raj and is now refurbished to provide a sensitive balance of the classical and the contemporary. This four-room bungalow enjoys magnificent views over the lake and to the tea hills in the distance.
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Tientsin
Step into the world of Tientsin and step back in time. This spacious and indulgent bungalow was one of the first to be built in Ceylon’s tea country. Named after the Chinese village from which the original tea seedlings came, this very British residence is a historical landmark. Wander the glorious rose terraces and hide away under a leafy arbour to the myriad sounds of the many birds that make their homes there.
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