Camellia Hills is a luxurious five-bedroom bungalow nestled in Sri Lanka's tea plantations. It has a dining room, two lounge areas, and a swimming pool. The bungalow boasts breathtaking views across the Castlereagh Reservoir.
Highlights
Some of the best views in this area
Just five bedrooms make this an idyllic hillside retreat
The bungalow has panoramic views over the famous Castlereagh Reservoir
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the bungalow's swimming pool after a day of trekking or cycling in the plantations
Camellia Hills is a sight to behold, with some of the best views in the iconic Hill Country. Here in this small town up in the tea plantations, sits this boutique hotel.
With just five bedrooms, Camellia Hills is an oasis of calm and tranquillity. The sister hotel of The Wallawwa and The Fort Bazaar, it has been designed in a contemporary but cosy style, in keeping with its peaceful setting. Taking inspiration from the tea planter's bungalows that were built in this area during the colonial period, discover the history of Ceylon and learn about the art of tea making.
Each room has soft muted colours and plenty of space for guests to unwind. Make sure to reserve a room looking out over the lake.
This truly is a wonderful place to discover these misty hills. The hotel operates on an all-inclusive basis, including a delicious fresh breakfast, lunch, tasty dinner and of course, afternoon tea.
When to visit
Opt for a Lake View room to really make the most of the spectacular views
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Enquire NowCamellia Hills is located in the Bogawantalawa Valley, known as the Golden Valley of Tea. The property overlooks the Castlereagh reservoir in the central highlands in Hatton. Hatton can be accessed by road or by train.
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