Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux
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Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux
No.1 of Luxury Hotels in Central Province
Estate, Norwood, Central Province 00100, Sri Lanka
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Ceylon Tea Trails is the world’s first tea bungalow resort, perched at an altitude of 1250 metres in Sri Lanka’s panoramic Ceylon tea region, bordering the UNESCO World Heritage Central Highlands. Tea Trails is the first Relais & Chateaux resort in Sri Lanka.
This award-winning boutique resort comprises of five restored colonial era tea planters’ bungalows, offering period furnishings, exquisite butler service & gourmet cuisine. Bungalows vary from 4 to 6 rooms & suites; 27 rooms in all. Book an individual room or a group could reserve a complete bungalow.
Each of the five bungalows is unique - lakeside Castlereagh. Summerville & Dunkeld, Norwood with panoramic views and Tientsin, the most traditional colonial. We encourage you to visit the other bungalows to enjoy a meal or partake of our famous cream tea.Show More
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Highlights
Delicious breakfast
Free parking
Airport drop-off available
Lots to doAmenities
Sunbathing Area
Hot SpringFree
Spa
ParkingFree
Priority airport pick-up
Car Rental
Library
Tennis Court
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Property Description
Ceylon Tea Trails is the world’s first tea bungalow resort, perched at an altitude of 1250 metres in Sri Lanka’s panoramic Ceylon tea region, bordering the UNESCO World Heritage Central Highlands. Tea Trails is the first Relais & Chateaux resort in Sri Lanka.
This award-winning boutique resort comprises of five restored colonial era tea planters’ bungalows, offering period furnishings, exquisite butler service & gourmet cuisine. Bungalows vary from 4 to 6 rooms & suites; 27 rooms in all. Book an individual room or a group could reserve a complete bungalow.
Each of the five bungalows is unique - lakeside Castlereagh. Summerville & Dunkeld, Norwood with panoramic views and Tientsin, the most traditional colonial. We encourage you to visit the other bungalows to enjoy a meal or partake of our famous cream tea.
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4.9/5
OutstandingCleanliness4.9
Amenities4.9
Location4.9
Service4.9
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Surroundings
Train: Hatton Railway Station
(12.1 km)
Train: Talawakele Railway Station
(28.3 km)
Landmarks: The Tea Fields- Tea Tour
(1.0 km)
Landmarks: Al Masjid un Noor Jumma Masjid
(1.1 km)
Landmarks: Norwood Hindu Temple
(1.2 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
2
Luxury Room
1 King bed or 2 Single bed
31-44m² | Floor: 1-3
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Conditioner
Soap
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5
Owner's Cottage
1 King bed
180m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Conditioner
Soap
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12
Master Suite
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Conditioner
Soap
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6
Garden Suite
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Private toilet
Conditioner
Soap
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Guest Reviews
4.9/5
Outstanding
32 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.9
- Amenities4.9
- Location4.9
- Service4.9
Average for similar properties in Norwood
AI Summary
Guests enjoy the comfortable, spacious rooms with beautiful sea views. The location is convenient for walking and visiting nearby tea plantations. The accommodation provides exceptional service with friendly, professional staff.
Xiangjieleizhou
October 14, 2024
Room introduction The tea garden visit in the package is a complete routine of promotion. The promotion activity of visiting this old tea factory lasted more than an hour, and more than four hours were wasted! There are good and bad differences in the five small houses in this group. Be careful. In addition, call the hotel one day in advance. Please confirm with Ctrip whether this phone can be dialed! The hotel waiter has a very good attitude!
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Guest User
March 6, 2024
British-style villa, the bathroom is so beautiful! Enjoy the beautiful scenery alone, the swimming pool view is very good, and the hot water bath is very comfortable! The butler-style service is very commendable. We discuss food with guests every day and arrange where to go as much as possible. Every aspect is satisfying!
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Guest User
October 6, 2023
It’s such a perfect hotel. I have to go back and stay for a few more days to express my love for this hotel. It creates a hideaway between Tea Mountain and Bihu Lake. The food is worthy of being a classic product of Relais & Châteaux.
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Guest User
May 5, 2023
Wonderful people, can’t be more attentive.
Hidden in the mountains, remember to stay in Summerville. Staff samantha et al made it a really good two nights. Highly recommended
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BNCB2018
December 14, 2024
We spent three nights in the Norwood Bungalow, one of five bungalows in the Tea Trails. We also had lunch at two other bungalows: Castlereagh and Tientsim. All of the bungalows are impeccably presented - beautifully presented, well-maintained with polished floors, crisp linen, hot water, lovely gardens, breathtaking views, a swimming pool…. and most of all, wonderful staff who are professional and courteous. The food is outstanding in both quality and variety. We toured the nearby Dunkeld Tea Processing Centre and were looked after by Bernard, who explained the history of the tea trade and the processes for making tea, from growing the bushes through harvesting the crop, sorting and rolling the leaves, producing the loose leaf tea and pancaking it for auction. Fascinating.
V4904EOwilliams
November 18, 2024
We stayed here for 2 nights in the Dunkeld plantation house. There are only 5 rooms and the service is personalised and exquisite. Nothing is too much trouble. The view over the lake and tea plantations is magnificent. The food is top quality and the chef comes in the morning to ask what you would like for dinner. There is also an amazing tea. There are plenty of walking trails and you can visit any of the 4 other plantation houses spread around the lake. We also had a free very informative visit around the tea factory. It is an effort to get here unless you come by float plane but it is well worth it. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Guest User
January 30, 2025
Amazing place with excelent services. Next time I definately plan to visit every single of these bungalowes and hike from one bungalow to another through these beuatiful tea plantages. Be sure to take a good camera with you because the sourounding landscape is pictoresque.
Guest User
January 29, 2025
It was our third stay at the Ceylon Tea Trails. This time Tientsin bungalow for five nights. The bungalow has a most beautiful flower garden. It is an “All inclusive" concept at the highest level. We were particularly impressed by the great people who spoiled us every day. Ajith and his team (Chandra, Priya, Chamara, Prakash) were magical – first-class service at its best. The daily chats with the Chef were so caring, the food was presented tailor-made, so tastefully and lovingly. Our suite (Bretherton) has a private garden, surrounded by birds and green scenery with the tea hills blew us away. If you seek serenity and the perfect place to unwind in the most beautiful scenery: this is most definitely the place for you. We will be back! Thank you for this warm hospitality. AMAZING!!
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Sunbathing Area
Hot Spring
Free
Spa
Parking
Free
Priority airport pick-up
Additional charge
Car Rental
Library
Tennis Court
Tea Room
Restaurant
Taxi booking service
Priority airport drop-off
Additional charge
KTV
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Luggage Storage
Bicycle Rentals
Hot Spring
Spa
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Free
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Priority airport pick-up
Additional charge
Car Rental
Bicycle Rentals
Priority airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
Concierge Service
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Room Service
Alcohol-Free Rooms (On Request)
Health & Wellness
Tennis Court
Sunbathing Area
Spa
Hot Spring
Free
Hair Removal Service
Yoga Session
Kayaking
Off-site
Sailing
Off-site
Public Bath
Activities
KTV
Tea Room
Close to Animals
Eco Tours
Off-site
Public Areas
Barbecue
Elevator
No Smoking in Public Areas
Smoking Area
Library
Non-Smoking Floor
Picnic Area
Garden
Outdoor Furniture
Cleaning Services
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Clothes Dryer
Laundry Detergent
Clothes Steamer
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Business Services
Wedding Service
Accessibility
Handrails in Stairways
Stair-Free Property Entrance
Safety & Security
First Aid Services
CCTV In Public Areas
First-Aid Kit
Fire Alarm
Access Control System
Fire Extinguisher
Security Personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
To check in, provide the following 1 day in advance: their flight information, proof of identification, their check-in time
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican, Asian, Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Halal, Italian, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian
StyleBoxed/packaged food
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Deposit Policy
DepositNo deposit required by the property
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Renovated: 2022
- Number of Rooms: 27
Ceylon Tea Trails is the world’s first tea bungalow resort, perched at an altitude of 1250 metres in Sri Lanka’s panoramic Ceylon tea region, bordering the UNESCO World Heritage Central Highlands. Tea Trails is the first Relais & Chateaux resort in Sri Lanka.
This award-winning boutique resort comprises of five restored colonial era tea planters’ bungalows, offering period furnishings, exquisite butler service & gourmet cuisine. Bungalows vary from 4 to 6 rooms & suites; 27 rooms in all. Book an individual room or a group could reserve a complete bungalow.
Each of the five bungalows is unique - lakeside Castlereagh. Summerville & Dunkeld, Norwood with panoramic views and Tientsin, the most traditional colonial. We encourage you to visit the other bungalows to enjoy a meal or partake of our famous cream tea.