Ceylon Tea Trails, Castlereagh Bungalow

Ceylon Tea Trails is a collection of four carefully restored planter's bungalows, situated in different locations in a stunning area of Sri Lanka's hill country and owned by Dilmah Tea. Built between 1890 and 1939 each bungalow has its own style, but they all combine classical and contemporary styles.

Castlereagh is the most eclectic and individual bungalow and was built in 1925 on the shore of the Castlereagh Reservoir. There are parquet floors throughout and open fireplaces in the sitting and dining rooms. There are just five guest rooms and a variety of facilities and attractions including a swimming pool, croquet, summer houses, a library and in-room spa treatments.

It's not just the tea and their beautiful bungalows but the humanitarian work they do honouring their privilege as stewards of these pristine locations. One such initiative includes the Peak Ridge Forest Corridor to protect the leopard population, empowering workers on the tea estates and supporting their families, the creation of model montane forests and more. It's worth mentioning that 15% of profits go to their charitable foundations that serve communities around Sri Lanka in areas of healthcare, support for disabled children and their families, education, and vocational, environmental and entrepreneurship development.

OUR RATING: Deluxe