Up-Country
Bogawantalawa Valley |
Tea Trails - Norwood Bungalow |
 |
|
 |
|
Deluxe holidays on a Tea Plantation
|
|
Location:
In central Sri Lanka, just 4 hours from Colombo by car to the Castlereagh Lake, lies the Bogawantalawa Valley, known as the Golden Valley of Tea and home to old Ceylon, replete with rolling green hills, plantation bungalows, high tea and exquisite service.Here in solitude, at an elevation of 4000 feet above sea level, lies Ceylon Tea Trails, 4 classic colonial bungalows built for British tea estate managers in the days of the Raj. These historic houses have been restored to offer guests the unique experience of life on a working tea estate.The Norwood Bungalow commands a fine view of the eastern end of the Bogawantalawa valley and rests in the shelter of one of the finest bamboo stands to be found anywhere. |
| |
Accommodation:
2 Luxury Rooms with garden view 2 Garden Suites with of private garden and 1 Master Suite with separate living room and view of private garden and tea fields. All with King size bed and bath with shower. The suites are oversized with imposing colonial style furniture |
| |
Facilities:
Swimming Pool and sun deck, Summer house, croquet, library, garden dining, in room Spa treatments.
|
| |
Sports & Recreation:
Tennis, Snooker, Badminton and as well as Cricket and Rugby grounds are offered at the Darrawela Planters Club. |
| |
Activity:
First the "Tea Experience" with the Planter in Residence. Then on to watch the tea pluckers, visit of a tea factory. Follow the scratch marks of the Gallus Lafayetii the endemic jungle fowl on a bird watching expedition. Kayaking, rafting on the white water or boating on the lake. A dawn expedition to climb the famed “ Adams Peak ” mountain nearby. Golfing, biking and trekking are some of the exhilarating sports on offer. Trek through some of the most beautiful and scenic country in the island. |
| |
|
|
 |
| |
Prices in
Euro (EUR)
per room per night inclusive of all taxes, service charge and meals as specified:
|
|
|
|
Room Category |
Period |
Single |
Double |
Triple |
Meals |
| Luxury | 01.12.2024 - 01.05.2025 | 230 | 318 | 400 | All Inclusive | | 01.05.2025 - 01.11.2024 | 230 | 318 | 402 | All Inclusive | | 01.11.2024 - 21.12.2024 | 247 | 342 | 432 | All Inclusive | | 21.12.2024 - 12.01.2025 | 355 | 450 | 540 | All Inclusive | | 12.01.2025 - 01.05.2025 | 247 | 342 | 432 | All Inclusive | | Garden Suite | 01.12.2024 - 01.05.2025 | 303 | 390 | 478 | All Inclusive | | 01.05.2025 - 01.11.2024 | 296 | 385 | 470 | All Inclusive | | 01.11.2024 - 21.12.2024 | 323 | 418 | 508 | All Inclusive | | 21.12.2024 - 12.01.2025 | 431 | 526 | 616 | All Inclusive | | 12.01.2025 - 01.05.2025 | 323 | 418 | 508 | All Inclusive | | Master Suite | 01.12.2024 - 01.05.2025 | 390 | 478 | 565 | All Inclusive | | 01.05.2025 - 01.11.2024 | 385 | 470 | 552 | All Inclusive | | 01.11.2024 - 21.12.2024 | 413 | 503 | 593 | All Inclusive | | 21.12.2024 - 12.01.2025 | 521 | 611 | 701 | All Inclusive | | 12.01.2025 - 01.05.2025 | 413 | 503 | 593 | All Inclusive |
ABF = American breakfast
HB = Half board - breakfast & dinner
FB = Full board - breakfast, lunch & dinner
|
|
| |
| |
Remarks:
Prices are inclusive of bed tea, cooked English or Sri Lankan breakfast, lunch (packed lunch if on excursion), afternoon cream tea, pre-dinner cocktail, 4 course Gourmet dinner, house wine with meals, international spirits, beer, soft drinks, juices, tea & coffee, laundry, calls within Sri Lanka, Bungalow circuit walks, other Bungalow amenities and all taxes and service charge.
Also included the "Tea Experience" - the A - Z of tea growing, visiting fields and the Factory, conducted by the Planter-In Residence.
|
|
| |
|
