When you think of toasty log fires, hot water bottles and electric heaters, Sri Lanka doesn’t immediately come to mind, but at Stonyhurst in Nuwara Eliya – the island’s highest town set in the heart of the hill country – these features are all available to help keep you warm in the chilly nights. Situated at an elevation of over 6,000ft, the climate here shares more similarities with summertime Europe than with Asia: think hot sunny days and cool nights. Stonyhurst sits on a lush lawn fringed by neat borders of flowers and commands majestic views across the rolling hills and valleys. Its imposing granite façade contrasts with the warm, elegant interiors of this six-bedroom villa, which are furnished with cozy sofas and armchairs. A kitchen is available for guests to use, as well as a table tennis facility, and the garden boasts a croquet lawn. There are also four bicycles which can be used for exploring the back lanes of Nuwara Eliya. Stonyhurst is home to 6 cozy bedrooms all located on the upper floor and open on to garden or mountain views.