Ceylon Tea Trails

A Relais & Châteaux hotel

Ceylon Tea Trails is a legendary property perched at an altitude of 1,250 metres, in the heart of the Ceylon tea-growing region, near the UNESCO-listed central highlands of Sri Lanka. You will stay in one of five authentic tea planter bungalows, each with its own unique charm. Castlereagh, Summerville, Dunkeld, Norwood and Tientsin all share extraordinary views of the region and a retro-chic atmosphere reminiscent of the British tea plantation era. You will observe plantation life, enjoy your bungalow's swimming pool, savour delicious seasonal cuisine and appreciate the attentive service of your personal butler. An ideal location for cycling excursions along winding roads, with the breathtaking backdrop of mountains, lakes and waterfalls.

STYLE

A classic, colonial address offering unique settings

SITUATION

In central Sri Lanka, perched at an altitude of 1,250 metres, right in the heart of the famous tea plantations

CAPACITY

27 rooms and suites spread across 5 bungalows with different themes

HIGHLIGHTS

The altitude, the lake, the tea gardens, the planters' bungalows, the magic of the setting works its charm, and the tasting of the golden tea will be all the better for it

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Enjoy the swimming pool, choose an invigorating treatment or massage
  • Strolling on foot or by bike through the tea plantations
  • Visiting a tea factory
  • Play tennis or croquet
  • Kayaking on the lake
  • Climbing Sri Lanka's sacred mountain, Adam's Peak
  • Set off to explore the cultural city of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Discover the Dunkeld tea factory during an exceptional guided tour all about this fascinating plant. Our tea expert will be delighted to share their passion with you and will tell you about the origins of tea cultivation and the lives of the early settlers, as well as the manufacturing process and the methods used to obtain the finest aromas. You will have the opportunity to discover this centuries-old art that has shaped a global industry. You will taste several teas and learn to taste them like professionals, as well as how to identify the flavour profiles that set them apart.

ETHICS

Through its various cultural experiences, Ceylon Tea Trails undertakes several initiatives to contribute to the well-being of local communities and environmental protection, alongside the MJF Foundation & Dilmah Conservation, which funds projects to help thousands of disadvantaged people in Sri Lanka.