Thotalagala is a former 19th century plantation bungalow which has been lovingly converted into a luxurious boutique hotel in the east of the hill country.
Highlights
Eat your breakfast on the lawn or enjoy afternoon tea in the garden
The hotel boasts excellent views to watch the Sri Lankan sunrise
Enjoy the heritage of the hill country, a truly unique setting
From the hotel visit Horton Plains and other key sights
When to visit
Enjoy exclusive access to the Dumbatanne tea factory and the bungalow which was Sir Thomas Lipton’s residence from 1890 to 1910 when staying at the Thoalagala hotel.
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Enquire NowThotalagala is located in Haputale in the Hill Country. The property sits south east of Nuwara Eliya and close to Lipton's Seat further east.
The nearest airport is Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (190km), roughly 5 hours by car but you are more likely to arrive with a driver as part of a trip around Sri Lanka. The last leg of the journey entails some windy roads.
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