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Set high in the misty mountains of Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands, Ceylon Tea Trails offers one of the most iconic luxury experiences in the island’s tea country. Surrounded by rolling emerald tea plantations near Hatton, this collection of beautifully restored colonial-era bungalows provides a refined and tranquil retreat.
Operated by the prestigious Resplendent Ceylon, Ceylon Tea Trails was Sri Lanka’s first Relais & Châteaux resort. Guests stay in elegant heritage bungalows once home to British tea planters, each offering personalised butler service, gourmet cuisine, and breathtaking views across the tea estates.
This remarkable property allows travellers to experience the timeless charm of Sri Lanka’s tea-growing heritage while enjoying modern luxury and world-class hospitality.
♦ Luxury colonial tea planter bungalows
♦ The prestige of being at a Relais & Châteaux resort
♦ Located in the scenic tea estates of Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands
♦ Personal butler service in every bungalow
♦ Gourmet Relais & Châteaux dining experiences
♦ Perfect base for hiking, cycling and tea estate tours
♦ One of Sri Lanka’s most exclusive luxury stays
- ROOM CHOICES
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Ceylon Tea Trails features five beautifully restored colonial bungalows, each with its own character and setting among the tea estates.
These include Castlereagh, Summerville, Dunkeld, Norwood, and Tientsin Bungalows, each offering luxurious rooms, elegant lounges, private gardens and swimming pools overlooking the hills.
Rooms feature antique furnishings, four-poster beds, spacious bathrooms and sweeping views of the surrounding plantations.
- DINING AT CEYLON TEA TRAILS
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Dining at Ceylon Tea Trails reflects the heritage of Sri Lanka’s tea planters, with elegant meals served in colonial-style dining rooms or on scenic garden terraces.
Guests can enjoy:
♦ Afternoon tea with estate-grown Ceylon tea
♦ Multi-course gourmet dinners
♦ Scenic picnic lunches in the tea fields
♦ Guided tea plantation and factory tours
Visitors can also learn about the fascinating history of Ceylon tea while exploring the surrounding estates.
- Explore Sri Lanka's Tea Country
Staying at Ceylon Tea Trails allows travellers to discover some of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful hill country landscapes.
Popular nearby experiences include:
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Scenic train journeys through the mountains on the famous Sri Lanka Railways Main Line
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Hiking in Horton Plains National Park
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Visiting the tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya
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Exploring waterfalls and mountain trails across the Central Highlands
This region offers some of the most picturesque scenery in Sri Lanka.
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Ceylon Tea Trails - FAQs
Because of its location near the airport, Wallawwa is often included at the beginning or end of many luxury Sri Lanka itineraries.
Ceylon Tea Trails is located near Hatton in Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands, surrounded by scenic tea plantations.
It is Sri Lanka’s first Relais & Châteaux resort and offers luxury stays in restored colonial tea planter bungalows with personalised butler service.
Guests can enjoy tea estate tours, hiking, cycling, gourmet dining, scenic train journeys and visits to nearby national parks.
Yes. Many travellers combine Ceylon Tea Trails with visits to the Cultural Triangle, Kandy and the south coast beaches.
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