Ceylon Tea Trails is a year-round destination. The driest part of the year is between December and May. June/July and October/November are wetter months due to the monsoon. However, the ambience of the bungalows is such that you'd think there's nothing better than curling up in front of a fire with a good book during a shower of rain.

There is no particular dress code. Bring a light sweater for cool mornings and evenings, sturdy walking shoes to explore and in the monsoon months, a waterproof top.

There is no dress code for meals although many of our guest find it inviting to dress up to celebrate their vacation in style.

Yes, we can tailor menus based on our guests dietary preferences and restrictions. We ask all our guests to provide us with this information in order to ensure they have a flawless dining experience.

Our dining arrangements are dedicated to our in-house guests but we can make case by case arrangements with prior notice.

A minimum 2 night’s stay is required. To fully enjoy the unique Ceylon Tea Trails experience we recommend 3 or 4 nights.

Ceylon Tea Trails offers an idyllic setting for honeymooners. Surrounded by serene landscapes and scenic walking trails, the bungalows create a peaceful retreat. Thoughtful touches such as breakfast in bed, romantic baths, and indulgent in-room spa treatments make it a truly romantic escape for couples.

All bungalows have their own unique character and setting. We find that guests who visit other bungalows conclude that their own is the best as it becomes their “home”. Some points of difference: Around the Castlereagh lake where the seaplane lands is the Dilmah Dunkeld tea factory where the Tea Experience takes place. Guests arrive at Summerville which is the easiest to access from Hatton town (railway station and closest main town) From Summerville we offer a 10 minute boat ride across the water to Castlereagh and Dunkeld to save a longer road detour on estate roads. Summerville Castlereagh and Dunkeld have lakes views and are the most central. Norwood and Tientsin guests drive direct to their bungalows. Norwood is the “mother ship” as it is centrally located between all bungalows. It has lovely mountain views across the valley. Tientsin is further away but the most traditional in design, with beautiful gardens and mountain views.

Ceylon Tea Trails offers a selection of five charming, historic planter-era bungalows, each with a distinct character. These bungalows are spread across scenic tea estates and provide a range of accommodation options, including Garden Suites, Luxury Suites, Master Suites and the exclusive Owner's Cottage, all designed to offer a serene and luxurious stay with exceptional service and views.

Yes, you're welcome to choose a preferred bungalow (Castlereagh, Summerville, Norwood, Tientsin or Dunkeld) when making your reservation, subject to availability at the time of booking.

Both options are available. You can enjoy your entire stay in one bungalow, or split your stay between two or more bungalows to experience different parts of the tea country.

Luxury Room (40 sqm): Plush bedding, living room, elegant bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and rain shower. Sleeps 3. Garden Suite (50 sqm): Spacious room with a private garden, freestanding bathtub, and rain shower. 2 guests. Master Suite (70 sqm): Four-poster king bed, luxurious bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and rain shower. 3 guests. Owner’s Cottage (120 sqm): Secluded one-bedroom cottage with lake views, perfect for a romantic getaway. 4 guests. Estate Suite 121.5 sqm: Estate Suite brings together two spacious bedrooms connected by a private corridor and living area with access to a private garden. 4 adults and 2 children Or 6 Adults.

All rooms are provided with mosquito nets and tea infused mosquito repellents.

The bungalows are spread across the tea country, roughly 1.5–16 km apart. Complimentary inter-bungalow transfers can be coordinated by the resort team, and guided or self-guided walking trails are also available.

Ceylon Tea Trails is located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, specifically in the town of Hatton, approximately 120 km from Colombo. It is accessible via car (roughly a 4-5 hour drive from Bandaranaike International Airport), or guests can arrange for a scenic helicopter transfer. The nearest train station, Hatton Railway Station, is about a 45-minute drive from the resort.

Ceylon Tea Trails immerses guests in the unique experience of staying on a working tea estate. Guests can participate in tea plucking, walk through lush plantations, and learn about the tea production process from the experts. The resort combines this authentic, hands-on experience with luxury, offering intimate bungalows, personalized service, and serene surroundings. It’s a rare opportunity to connect with the heritage and beauty of Sri Lanka’s tea culture, all while enjoying world-class hospitality and relaxation.

Most guests come by private car either as part of a bigger exploration around Sri Lanka or arranged by Ceylon Tea Trails. The journey time is 4.5 hours from Colombo, 2.5 hours from Kandy or 1.45 hours from Nuwara Eliya. We will be happy to arrange any transfers for you. We also have both Sea Plane and Helicopter transfer options available. Most guest find the Sea Plane option to be the preferred and convenient way to transfer to and from Ceylon Tea Trails.

Hatton railway station is the closest railway station to Ceylon Tea Trails and our reservations team will be happy to assist you in arranging transfers from the station to the resort.

We have secured accommodation for drivers in the area, 6-8km away from the bungalows. We provide this service complimentary, however meals would be charged by the lodging place.