Ceylon Tea Trails, Bogowantalawa Valley, Sri Lanka

5th November 2007

Four former colonial tea planters' bungalows set among lush Ceylon tea estates, infused with a new and decidedly gourmet vibe.

Each villa, built between 1890 and 1939, offers a taste of colonial living thanks to butlers, authentic period furnishings and updated variations on British cuisine. Castlereagh and Summerville bungalows have lakefront positions, while Norwood has the best pool, with panoramic views. Tientsin is the most traditional colonial. Scenic walking trails link the properties, offering views in all directions. Take the included Tea Experience tour with the resident tea planter and learn all about the wonders of Camellia Sinensis.

Since opening in 2005, Tea Trails has garnered praise from around the world as the best boutique experience in Sri Lanka.

Tea Trails has been selected for the coveted Conde Nast Traveler Hot List and Luxury Travel Magazine’s list of Top 10 Hotels in the World for Tea Lovers.

“A real gem of a hotel! An absolutely amazing experience and the best boutique style hotel we’ve stayed in. The service and staff were amazing and so knowledgeable.

"The food brilliant, the décor exceptional and the ambience impossible to simulate, probably anywhere!” - a typical comment in our Guestbook. Click through to the website www.teatrails.com to find out more.