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GOATFELL, TEA COUNTRY

GOATFELL

LUXURIOUS FOUR-ROOM BOUTIQUE

Gourmet cuisine, butler service and an enchanting location amidst Sri Lanka’s rolling tea fields combine at this century-old bungalow on the Concordia Estate.

Formerly the estate manager’s bungalow, Goatfell today is still steeped in the charm of a bygone era. Perched 2,000-metres above sea level on the fringes of Kandapola, this luxurious four-room boutique offers an intimate base from which to immerse yourself in the delights of the hill country. Stylish furnishings include dark-wood four poster beds, plush armchairs, writing desks and spacious bathrooms with deep soaking tubs. Plus, private gardens and a terrace overlooking the estate.

TEA COUNTRY, SRI LANKA

STYLISH FURNISHINGS

Aside from admiring the views alongside complimentary afternoon tea, you can enjoy a guided tour around the local tea factory, wander the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, swim in refreshing waterfalls or cool off in the property’s own beautiful infinity pool. The charming colonial-era hill station of Nuwara Eliya is just a 25-minute drive away, whilst the surrounding hills are a joy to explore on foot with spectacular views awaiting at every corner.

OVERVIEW

GOATFELL, TEA COUNTRY

At a Glance

Century-old, colonial-era boutique hotel set on the working Concordia tea estate in Kandapola
Perched some 2,000 metres above sea level
Attentive butler service
Four tastefully appointed and individually designed bedrooms with garden verandas
White-tiled ensuite bathrooms with bathtubs
Exquisite views of the surrounding tea-covered hills
Feast on gourmet breakfasts, tasty ‘planter’s lunches’ and delicious a la carte dinners served in The Dining Room or alfresco on the terrace or in the garden

For leisure and pleasure

Enjoy sundowners in the lounge or around the fire pit
Large garden and croquet lawn
Cooling infinity swimming pool and veranda with breathtaking views
Cosy log-fired sitting room
Learn the ins-and-outs of the tea production process with a visit to Finlay’s Tea Factory
Discover the attractions of nearby hill station Nuawa Eliya
Summit Tothupola Kanda or Adam’s Peak
Enjoy picnics in picturesque locations
Visit the Hakgala Botanical Gardens or Horton Plains
Follow numerous scenic trails leading to pretty viewpoints and waterfalls

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