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Colonial luxury in the glorious tea hills

Ceylon Tea Trails - Norwood

Hatton

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Welcome to Ceylon Tea Trails, a range of luxurious planters’ bungalows in Dickoya, found approximately 4,000 feet above sea level in the southern highlands of Sri Lanka’s tea country. Tea Trails comprises five classic colonial bungalows, all of which are Relais & Châteaux bungalowsbuilt for British tea estate managers in the days of the Raj. Each bungalow is different, combining both classical and contemporary styles: the effect is quintessentially luxurious and colonial, a stroll back in time but entirely resplendent in modern amenities. Within the confines of each bungalow guests will find over-sized rooms with four-poster beds, lavish bathrooms and a blazing log fire in the dining and drawing rooms. The meticulously maintained gardens also feature sun-decks and summer houses where traditional English Cream Teas are served by the bungalow’s resident butler. Enjoy reading by the pool, having high tea in the summerhouse or a gin and tonic on the terrace.

The Norwood bungalow, built in 1890 and rebuilt in 1940, is located 4,300ft above sea level and sits at the eastern end of the Bogawantalawa Valley, high-up above Castlereagh Lake. It’s set in a beautiful garden with towering bamboo plants, manicured croquet lawns and a stunning pool. Like all the Tea Trails bungalows, Norwood is intimate with only five large suites. The interior décor is comfortable and airy whilst retaining a traditional feel with unique pieces of colonial architecture.

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Norwood Luxury Rooms

Jeffrey (32sqm) and Wyatt (40sqm) are the Luxury Rooms, featuring garden views and direct access to the garden. Jeffrey includes a king-sized bed, while Wyatt has twin beds.

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Norwood Garden Suites

Irvine (45sqm), Andrews (46sqm) and Trevaldwyn (50sqm), all include king-sized beds, bathtubs, rain showers and private garden views.

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Norwood Master Suite

Last but not least, Hazel is the only Master Suite at Norwood and spans across 62sqm. It comes with a separate living room, overlooking the lawn and the tea fields.

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Cuisine

Sri Lanka’s ‘green gold’ is a large component of the Ceylon Tea Trails culinary experience: the innovative dishes are infused with the tea that lushly carpets the hills. Fresh herbs such as basil, rosemary, sage, thyme, tarragon and mint inspire dishes that, combined with tea and fresh home-grown vegetables, create truly unique takes on classical British and Sri Lankan cuisine. All food and drink is included at Tea Trails; everything from your steaming cup of ‘bed tea’ in the morning to your delicious four-course dinner accompanied by fine wines, spirits and cocktails. Each bungalow has its own staff that includes a very talented chef and a personal butler who will take care of your every need. Breakfasts are lavish affairs where the full English must be tried at least once. Lunches are typically light and informally-served on your veranda, although you could indulge in a delicious Sri Lankan rice and curry. Picnics of salads and roast beef sandwiches are provided if you want to go exploring. Be sure to return by 4pm to treat yourself to the delicious cream teas! Dinners are formal affairs. Expect lavish set menus and generous desserts that include cinnamon tea poached pears with butterscotch ice cream and a wicked chocolate biscuit cake!

Sustainability

Resplendent Ceylon, the hotel group who own all five Ceylon Tea Trails bungalows, are running a variety of sustainability initiatives under the umbrella of their foundation, MJF (named after Merrill J Fernando, the founder of Dilmah). In Hatton, Resplendent Ceylon ensure that the infrastructure of their tea estates is set up so that all workers are supported throughout their working life, through initiatives such as retraining and providing medical care for their aging workers and granting scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Just for the kids

The bungalows are all family friendly. Children can enjoy walking the tea trails as well as learning about tea and how it grows.

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