Our room was changed at the suggestion of the staff due to a large group visiting. Everything was amazing - really beautiful! We were walking the Pekoe trail and this stay was well situated at the end of stage 7 in Norwood. They even came to pick us up in the middle of town so we wouldn’t get lost. Thoroughly recommend this place!

Stayed in July 2025

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Old swagger

Stayed in June 2025

This is an incredibly beautiful property with the most helpful staff and excellent food options. The house is well maintained and very clean. The staff are kind and helpful. The food available is fantastic, some of the best we have had. The tours organised are fantastic. I highly recommend this property. Some reviews have mentioned the bathrooms as being old. I found the bathrooms to be good. However, would like to note they are being renovated this week, so reviews complaining about the bathrooms are no longer valid.

Stayed in May 2025

Bathroom needs repair.

Atmosphere of colonial house, location, interesting place, incredible staff, delicious meals.

Stayed in May 2025

Internet wasn’t great in our room (but strong near the modem). There was no where to put our clothes.

Spacious, clean. Lovely staff. Fabulous food. Beautiful rooms to sit in. Very pretty garden.

Stayed in April 2025

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We booked the Royal Majesty Bungalow, but we didn’t expect it to be this incredible. It was one of the best places we stayed at in Sri Lanka. First of all, our host was extremely kind, attentive, and helpful. Secondly, the food was absolutely amazing. And finally, the location itself was stunning — right in the middle of tea plantations, peaceful and beautiful.

Stayed in March 2025

The tiles in bathroom very slippery when wet as shower is in the open. Not a big deal as everything else was great

We booked on short notice. This property was great Staff very helpful in the booking and the instructions to get there Tea on arrival in the garden and on of the best dinners we have had in Sri Lanka !! Room was spacious and comfortable and a choice of breakfast was good. Highly recommend

Stayed in April 2025

Such a magic place and real value for money.. the bungalow consists of 3 double posted bedrooms.. great for a private stay to have the whole place to yourself! The puppy ate my shoe, but apart from that food was excellent, staff were helpful and location was surrounded by tea plantations.. we also booked the 30km e bike ride thru the tea country!

Stayed in March 2025

A most charming colonial bungalow with beautiful antique furnishings. The whole place was very well kept and the rooms immaculately clean. It was great just sitting out in the garden and enjoying the twitter of birds. Overall, a great experience staying here. The staff were very friendly and most helpful.

Stayed in March 2025

I don' t have the words to describe how beautiful is this property, how nice and welcoming are all the people that work there and how pleasant and memorable was out stay there. I will try to explain why you should definitely stay there: 1. The staff, especially Sri - these are incredible people, who were not just doing their job, but who did the impossible to make our stay more comfortable and pleasant. They were always smiling, helped us with transport and tours and made us feel like a celebrity. 2. The food - the most delicious meals for our two weeks stay in Sri Lanka. The chef should definitely get a Michelin star. 3. The garden - lovely, well maintained garden, where we had breakfast and dinner. 4. The house - beautiful, old colonial building, which is very well preserved without any big renovation. It is a place for connoisseur - you can feel the spirit of the old times. 5. The surroundings - the building is in the middle of the tea fields. The views are breathtaking. 6. The tea tour - it was really good. Totally recommend it. With few words - it is a luxurious place, where the luxury is not in possessions, but in the attention, the attitude and the unforgettable memories.

Stayed in February 2025

Meals were excellent. They have a great chef for Indian and Sri Lankan cooking. We decided to eat all our meals in the bungalow for the great local cooking rather than go into nearby towns for probably disappointing meals. The service was great and Murali, the manager on site, has lovely energy and was always ready to help, give suggestions, and share information. We enjoyed taking short trips and also walking on the tea estate trails. We felt very safe throughout the time. You have to love old-fashioned charm like we do. Don't expect modern boutique facilities! We hope they don't try to modernize because otherwise they will lose the charm. It's all just right, and we would definitely go there again.

Stayed in February 2025

Lovely old colonial bungalow in the middle of the tea country, very quiet and peaceful, the staff were really helpful and friendly, best food so far in Sri Lanka. Not 5* bathroom but very nice rooms.

Stayed in February 2025

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Historical , cultural. Beautiful surroundings of Tea plantation area . The staffs were wonderful .

Stayed in January 2025

The house was very nice in a middle of a tea plantation. They do a tour, which starts and ends here. They also do evening meals with a large menu.

Stayed in January 2025

The bathroom needs some updating, although it’s an old bungalow, the boiler and shower are clearly modern but very tired. We did have some noise disturbance from other visiting guests staying at a neighbouring bungalow quite late at night. The staff did apologise. The dinning room would be even better with a little atmosphere added, some music, soft lighting and more traditional table wear. The food was excellent though!

We had a wonderful stay! Such a beautiful old bungalow! Stunning gardens and a really unique stay. We had tea on the veranda and did a tour with tea fields which started right by the house. We ate at the property and had a fantastics Sri Lankan dinner, breakfast was also delicious!! Staff helped us by doing our laundry, and were generally really friendly and helpful. They don’t sell alcohol at the restaurant but were helpful in aiding us get some from a shop near by to drink with dinner.

Stayed in December 2024

Be aware that some pictures and information on booking are not accurate/outdated. No major problems for us but good to know to manage your expectations. For example, on some photos you see a breakfast buffet. However, breakfast is served to your table. It is a good breakfast, though. Also, the information said there was a walk in shower and bath and hot tub, but there were not: there was a bath but there was no stop/plug. The shower was in the bathtub, so not exactly walk in. Again, both fine for us, but good to know. The description also said there was a flatscreen TV in the room. However there was no TV in the room, but there was in the common lounge. We do not watch TV, but if you do, just keep in mind.

We had a lovely and comfortable room: the bed was small but comfortable, the bathroom was a bit outdated but functioning and clean, there was cozy lighting, and facilities to make coffee and tea. The breakfast was good and quite a lot. You can choose between Sri Lankan (coconut roti, dhal, pol sambol, omelet/scrambled eggs, fruits, coffee or tea) or continental (toast, scrambled eggs/fried eggs/omelet, jam, butter, sausages, fruits, coffee or tea). Ruban and the other hosts are more than willing to help you if you have any questions.

Stayed in January 2025

Tap in the bathroom could be fixed. Only of the nightstand lamps was not working. Mosquito net was cut through and usuless.

Lovely house surrounded by impressive garden with old, giant tree. Definitely one of our best dinners during the stay. Staff was very helpful. Plenty of extra activities offered by the place, but we didn't have time to try them.

Stayed in January 2025

Interior needs attention...including the toilets

The food..and staff..Ruban was very helpful

Stayed in December 2024

Aside from staff and other guests there was an extended family there also. They lived in the room next to us and older members were positioned outside near our room most of the day. This was only problem during afternoon rests or late at night when their constant talking easily penetrated the thin walls in an otherwise serene setting. We were told by a local that they were the family that own the business and they only visited in December so maybe not always a problem. Fittings and fixtures in our bathroom all needed to be replaced - taps, shower head, towel rails, toilet roll holders were all in bad condition and tricky to use. These were only 20-30years old and not part of the heritage fabric of the main building.

Unique and charming stay in heritage accomodation located on a historic tea farm. There are only 3 rooms available to guests so we had the place to ourselves most of the time and dined privately. A lovely garden to sit and read in and take tea, also many options so sit inside the heritage building itself. Reuben and his staff were extremely kind and enthusiastic. The chef created amazing local dishes and we had lunch and dinner onsite which was inexpensive. The location is quite remote so we stayed there and took a tea tour on the farm which was very good and the guide was great. We were picked up from Hatton by a tuk tuk which was a 35min journey. The setting is really beautiful and the rooms large and carefully decorated.

Stayed in December 2024

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Lovely setting; cosy; huge room with garden view; friendly staff. Amazing food. Welcome tea and cake was a delightful surprise!

Stayed in November 2024

These may not be major issues, but we found them uncomfortable: 1. The bathtubs do not have shower curtains, causing the bathrooms to become wet after a shower. 2. As this is a 70-year-old building, the wooden floors make noise when walked on. 3. There is no refrigerator in the apartment, though the staff kindly store our items in their kitchen fridge and heat them for us. 4. We require a vehicle or tuk-tuk to get to the shops or town, as there are no shops within walking distance.

The natural surroundings are beautiful, with the early morning breeze and the sound of birds singing creating a very relaxing atmosphere. The staff are exceptional—helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and demonstrate excellent hospitality. The food they serve is delicious and well presented, with reasonable prices.

Stayed in October 2024

Noting much on negative side. It's an 140 old bungalow and the age shows. It'll be better if the room lighting can be improved. Also it's will be more convenient if tea/coffee making facilities are available in the room, even though staff provided us tea/coffee whenever we needed.

It's a 140+ years old colonial property built on very scenic location and updated to certain extant with modern facilities. Very relaxing location and excellent place to have break from busy city life. Staff, specially Ruban and Thusi are extremely friendly and ready to help us at a moment's notice. And for the price, this property is unbeatable comparing nearby properties. the bungalow is located in very convenient place with Hatton, Maskeliya and Bogawanthalawa towns within short drive away. There are some interesting places nearby, like historic Warleigh church and Castlereigh lake. Hotel staff will arrange custom made tours on request. For hiking enthusiasts, two stages of "Pekoe" trail are accessible from the property and Ruban is an experienced trail guide if you require support. Overall an excellent property for the price range.

Stayed in October 2024

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Location and environment

Stayed in September 2024

A feel of history in a quiet location. Ruben told us about the owls, that there are 5 species of swallows and of the 140 year trees, one which hasn't been identified.

Stayed in April 2024