CEYLON TEA TRAILS

Head Office Tea Trails Pvt. Ltd. 46/38a Nawam Mawatha, 2. Phone +94 11 230 3888, +94 11 476 7222 Fax +94 11 230 3999 [email protected] http://www.teatrails.com

How to get to Tea Trails Ceylon Tea Trails is situated south of Hatton in the Dickoya and Bogawantalawa region of the hill country in south-central Sri Lanka. Most guests come by private car either as part of a bigger exploration around Sri Lanka or arranged by Ceylon Tea Trails.

The nearest major town is Hatton, which is 20 minutes away from the nearest bungalow, Summerville, and 45 minutes from the farthest, Tientsin. There is a railway station in Hatton with services to Colombo, and Nanu Oya (for )

Distances Colombo Airport 160 km 4 1/2 hours, Colombo 130 km 3 1/2 hours, Nuwara Eliya 48 km 1.45 hours, Kandy 68 km 2 hours.

Weather As Tea Trails is at an elevation of 4000 feet, the climate is cooler and less humid than in Colombo and on the coast. Typically cool mornings, warm days and cool evenings. Daytime temperatures are comfortable in the low to mid 20’s C and at night can drop to 10 C hence the fireplaces in all bungalows. The driest part of the year is between December and April. 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.

Bungalow Information The four bungalows are between 4 km and 15 km apart. Rooms are named after former British estate managers who lived in the bungalow. Master Suites have separate living rooms and private gardens (except Tientsin), Garden Suites have private gardens. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms with twin washbasins and a traditional bathtub with shower. A communal TV is available with a selection of classic DVD’s. Check-in/check-out time is 12.00 noon. Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex. All bungalows are WI-FI enabled. Norwood Bungalow built 1890 rebuilt 1950, altitude 4300 feet/1310 meters, 5 rooms Postal address P. O Box 5, Hatton. Phone & Fax +94 51 7388 400, 051 222 2514 [email protected] Facilities: Swimming pool, summer house, croquet, library, garden dining, in room spa treatments Hazel master suite 62 sq.m, king size bed, separate living room, bath with rain shower, view of private garden and tea fields Irvine garden suite 45 sq.m, king size bed, bath with rain shower, view to private garden Andrews garden suite 46 sq.m, king size bed, bath with rain shower, view to private garden Trevaldwyn luxury room 39 sq.m, twin beds, bath with rain shower, garden view Jeffery luxury room 31 sq.m, king size bed, bath with rain shower, garden view, direct access to verandah

Castlereagh Bungalow built 1925, altitude 4025 feet/1227 meters, 5 rooms Postal address P. O Box 5, Hatton. Phone & Fax +94 51 7388 401, 051 222 3892 [email protected] Facilities: Swimming pool, summer houses, croquet, library, garden dining, in room spa treatments Baker garden suite 45 sq.m, king size bed, bath with rainshower, view of tea fields & mountains, private verandah and private garden Alston garden suite 46 sq.m, king size bed, bath with rain shower, view of tea fields, private verandah and private garden Palmer garden suite 36 sq.m king size bed, bath with rain shower, view of tea fields and lake, private garden Jamieson luxury room 40 sq.m, twin beds, bath with rain shower, view of lake/tea fields Tate luxury room 41 sq.m, king size bed, bath with rain shower, view of lake/tea fields

Summerville Bungalow built 1923, altitude 4000 feet,/1219 meters, 4 rooms Postal address P. O Box 5, Hatton. Phone & Fax +94 51 7388 402, 051 222 2386 [email protected] Facilities: summer house, sunbathing deck, garden dining, in room spa treatments Shuttleworth master suite 70 sq.m, king size bed, separate living room, bath & separate rain shower, view of private garden Garnet garden suite 45 sq.m, king size bed, bath with rain shower, spectacular view of reservoir from private garden Goddard garden suite 47 sq.m, king size bed, bath with rain shower, view of private garden Middleton luxury room 38 sq.m, twin beds, bath with rain shower, garden view

Tientsin Bungalow built 1939, altitude 4600 feet/1402 meters, 6 rooms Postal address P. O Box 5, Hatton. Phone & Fax +94 51 7388 403, 052 226 7528 [email protected] Facilities: Swimming Pool, Tennis court, library, garden dining, in room spa treatments Irvine Stewart master suite 91 sq.m, king size bed, separate living room, bath separate shower, view across valley and tea fields Bretherton garden suite 45 sq.m, king size bed, bath with rain shower, private verandah with garden view Moir garden suite 43 sq.m, king size bed, bath with rain shower, private verandah with garden view Fraser luxury room 36 sq.m, twin beds, bath with rain shower, garden view Brebham luxury room 44 sq.m, king size bed, bath with rain shower, garden view Meares luxury room 40 sq.m, king size bed, bath with hand shower, garden view

Activities Since the bungalows are on working tea estates, guests will see first hand how the world’s finest tea is made: how tea is harvested by hand in the fields and processed in the nearby factories in a traditional manufacturing process unchanged for a century. We provide professional guides and equipment for White Water rafting, Mountain Biking, Guided walks and other excursions. Golf is available at either Nuwara Eliya, one of the highest courses in Asia, or at the Victoria course near Kandy. Both are about two hours away. The nearby Darrawela Planters Club, built in 1868, offers the usual club facilities such as tennis, snooker, pool, a bar, badminton as well as Cricket and Rugby grounds.

Rates (see separate Rate Sheet) In keeping with the private bungalow atmosphere, everything is included in the rate; bed tea, cooked English or Sri Lankan breakfast, lunch (packed lunch if on excursion), afternoon cream tea, pre-dinner cocktails, 4 course gourmet dinner, house wines, name brand house spirits, beer, soft drinks, tea & coffee, laundry, calls within Sri Lanka, bungalow circuit walks and other bungalow amenities. Rates exclude premium liquor, cigars and international telephone calls.

Child Policy Children are welcome at Tea Trails. Two children up to the age of 12 years can share their parents’ room. Additional beds will be provided at the prevailing rates on all- inclusive basis. Bearing in mind the peace and quiet that most guests prefer, we ask that parents ensure that children are not noisy inside the bungalow. Kids will have plenty of opportunities to scream and shout on the various excursions we offer!

Tea Trails Fact Sheet February 2010