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Type: Boutique Hotel

Summary: A luxurious and intimate lakeside escape in the Hill Country

Feature: Mesmerising setting with world-class service and fine dining

Rooms: 5 rooms

Location: Sri Lanka

Nearest airport: Colombo Bandaranaike

Transfer: Approximately 4 hours by private car from Colombo International Airport, or for the intrepid adventurer, you could take a 60-minute flight on a seaplane and glide onto the still waters of Castlereagh Lake.

Luxury Holidays At Camellia Hills

Perfect for families or a romantic getaway, this dazzling plantation property is a respectful nod to the rich history of the Sri Lankan tea-making industry. Sat four hours east of the capital Colombo, near the town of Hatton and surrounded by the picturesque Castlereagh Valley, this small but charming colonial-style hotel gives a feel of tantalising intimacy. Few locations offer the majestic sites of Camellia Hills, and the views really do take centre stage here. Stunning mountainous vistas of Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands tantalise your senses from every turn, with lush green tea estates and flourishing waterfalls that seem to peek out from the clouds. With an impressive infinity pool overlooking the reservoir and five luxurious ensuite rooms to choose from, each with a distinctly cosy and elegant charm, the hotel manages to put you at ease the moment you step onto the property; combine this with sublime fine dining and a complimentary butler service, and you could be forgiven for getting a tad too comfortable!

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Why Camellia Hills is so special...

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Culture & History

Walk amongst the unique tea fields of Sri Lanka and discover the rich and proud heritage of this fantastic island. Experience how for over 200 years, Sri Lanka has been synonymous with our very own British tipple. From tea leaf to teapot, you will learn the whole process and even have the chance to pluck your own tea leaves and see what they taste like at the end of their journey!

Culture & History at Camellia Hills

Hotel Experiences

Sitting imposingly right in front of the hotel, this genuinely magical stretch of water is awaiting your navigation. Burn off that delightful Sri Lankan breakfast as you paddle your way through the glassy still waters of Castlereagh Lake whilst taking in the sites of the majestic tree-carpeted mountains. Canoeing on the lake is permitted from 6 am to 6 pm, depending on water levels. The team at Elegant Resorts recommend getting up bright and early as the lake is at its most serene as the sun comes up and breaks through the clouds.

Hotel Experiences at Camellia Hills

Adventure

Visiting this magical region wouldn't be the same without trying to conquer the most sacred mountain in the Central Highlands, Adam's Peak. Referred to by the locals as 'Sri Pada', meaning holy footprint, this 2245m mountain has been a journey of pilgrimage for Buddhists for centuries. We recommend getting up very early and taking the Hatton trail, which is around 40 km from the hotel. If you like a challenge and think of yourself as having average fitness, this climb will be no trouble, and if you get to the top early enough, the sunrise is truly breathtaking.

Note: The climb is best attempted between December and May due to adverse weather conditions outside of these months.

Adventure at Camellia Hills
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Pricing

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Accommodation and Dining Experiences

Find the best room for you, and discover the exceptional restaurants that await...

Overview

Overview

All five rooms offer a unique touch of heartwarming splendour and are elegantly finished with clean, crisp decor, cosy wooden floors, traditional high-beamed ceilings and beautiful ensuite bathrooms. All have access to a butler service and come with a luxurious four-poster bed, lush bathrobes, Wi-Fi and a private balcony or terrace with captivating views of Castlereagh Valley.

Camellia Bedroom

Camellia Bedroom

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This charming room is beautifully presented with fresh, crisp decor and comes with a four-poster king-size bed, ensuite bathroom, ceiling fan, luxuriously soft bathrobes, Wi-Fi, and a private balcony that offers mesmerising views of the radiant Castlereagh Valley.

Lakeview Bedrooms (Norton & Warleigh)

Lakeview Bedrooms (Norton & Warleigh)

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These contemporary furnished rooms are perfect for couples looking for that extra bit of privacy. They offer beautiful views of the mirror-still Castlereagh Lake and the lush green tea fields that dot the beautiful mountainside. They come with a four-poster king-size bed, ensuite bathroom, ceiling fan, plush bathrobes, Wi-Fi, and a private terrace.

Lakeview Suites (Osbourne & Dickoya)

Lakeview Suites (Osbourne & Dickoya)

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These decadent suites are perfect for a luxurious and relaxing escape. They offer an irresistible, homely space with views of the dazzling mountainside or the soothing waters of Castlereagh Lake. The Dickoya suite is ideal for a family retreat, as it comes with a wonderfully presented 2nd bedroom. Both suites offer an array of wonderful amenities and come with a four-poster king-size bed (extra beds if choosing the Dickoya suite), ensuite bathroom, ceiling fan, elegant soft bathrobes, Wi-Fi, and a private balcony.

Overview

Overview

Aptly named The Dining Room, this cosy and luxurious space offers guests a feeling of alluring warmth and a truly exquisite a-la-carte menu. The typical Sri Lankan way of cooking is a vibrant infusion of spices, herbs, coconuts and fresh vegetables. Whether choosing crispy Sri Lankan hoppers for breakfast, a traditional Sri Lankan omelette for lunch or mouthwatering curries for dinner, the Camellia Hills dining experience will leave any food connoisseur wanting that little bit more!

The Dining Room

The Dining Room

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Wonderfully positioned with an outside terrace so guests can have a relaxing tipple and absorb the seductive surroundings of the Castlereagh Valley and the tea bushes that line the spectacular mountainside. With its high-beamed ceilings, decadent furnishings and traditional crackling wood fire, the atmosphere is one of pure intimacy and relaxation.

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Sri Lanka Travel Information

Best Time To Travel

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Capital

Colombo

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Time Difference

5.5

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Currency

Sri Lankan Rupee

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Voltage

230v

Climate

The Indian Ocean island of Sri Lanka has a tropical climate, which is tempered by two monsoon seasons. These affect the island at different times of the year. Although this means that there may be a high chance of rain in Sri Lanka, you can also be sure that there is always a place on the island that is sunny and dry. Evenings can be very warm and humid. Along the coast, sea breezes help to cool temperatures down, while in the mountains and around tea country, the altitude moderates the temperature, which is usually very pleasant and comfortably warm. Rainfall is frequent but seasonal, and usually falls as afternoon showers, with thunder possible during the off-season.

Getting There

Flight Information
Sri Lankan Airlines direct from London Heathrow to Colombo.
Via Malé with British Airways from London Gatwick.
Via Dubai with Emirates from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Via Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways from London Heathrow and Manchester.
Via Doha with Qatar Airways from London Heathrow and Manchester.

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Colombo: 10 hours, 35 minutes. London Gatwick to Malé: 10 hours.
London Heathrow to Dubai and Abu Dhabi: 7 hours. London Heathrow to Doha: 6 hours, 45 minutes.
Onward connecting flight from Malé to Colombo: 1 hour, 25 minutes.
From Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Colombo: 4 hours, 20 minutes.
From Doha to Colombo: 4 hours, 45 minutes. .

Cuisine

Sri Lankan cuisine incorporates spices to great effect to produce mouthwatering curries, rice dishes, pickles and chutneys. Experiencing a traditional Sri Lankan ‘rice and curry’ for the first time is a joy to behold, as more and more bowls of steaming flavoursome treats are delivered to your table! Try one of our favourites, succulent black pork, made with a bewildering array of local spices and marinated to perfection. Prepare your tastebuds for an explosion of flavours and spices that will simply leave you wanting more and more!

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Shopping

Colombo offers plenty of fascinating shopping opportunities, including street markets and modern shopping centres, perfect to buy keepsakes and souvenirs. Our favourites are the interior design havens of Barefoot Road and Paradise Road for an array of gorgeous artisan home decor items and knick-knacks. Good buys whilst in the country include Ceylon tea, spices, hand loomed fabrics and jewellery, including indigenous blue sapphires.

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Cultural Highlights

In addition to the main attractions, there is a vast array of sites to discover across the country. Just outside Tangalle is Mulkirigala Temple – a series of natural caves filled with wall paintings and statues of Buddha. It was here, in 1862, that a British Administrator discovered some palm-leaf manuscripts that contained the key to translating the Mahawamsa, the Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka. The climb to the summit is challenging, but well worth it for its magnificent views. Meanwhile, in the dry zone known as ‘The Cultural Triangle’ you will find ancient cities such as Anuradhapura and Polonaruwa, rock fortresses including Sigiriya and the Dambulla Rock Temples, some of Sri Lanka’s oldest relics and famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Further inland, towards Kandy, you will find a temple that reputedly houses Buddha’s tooth, while the vibrant arts scene has survived colonisation and remains true to its millennia-old roots.

Cultural Highlights
UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Travel north to see the amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. Marvel at Sigiriya Rock, built in the 5th century AD by King Kasyapa as a great fortress in the sky, to protect himself from the rightful heir, his brother, who had sworn revenge and returned from India to fight an epic battle with armies of warrior elephants. The nearby ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa will also wow with their hidden monasteries, cave temples and sacred rocks. The scattered ruins of one of the ancient world’s greatest civilisations await!

UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Wildlife

Sri Lanka is amongst the most bio-diverse countries in the world, and a little-known fact is that it has the world’s largest density of leopards in Yala National Park. Monkeys, crocodiles, elephants, innumerable species of birds, lizards, deer and rare bears can all be spotted, if you are lucky, on game-drives around the park. Close by is one of Sri Lanka’s finest parks, Uda Walawe National Park and one of the best locations for elephant-watching, surpassing many of East Africa’s famous national parks. With low-lying vegetation, enjoy interrupted views of wild buffalo, herds of elephants, sambar and spotted deer, the occasional leopard and much, much more!

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