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Love To Explore Rating: Business Class
Set within the lush hills of Sri Lanka’s Central Province, Uga Halloowella is a beautifully secluded boutique hotel surrounded by tea plantations, forest and rolling countryside. Set on a working tea estate, this restored plantation bungalow offers a chance to slow down and experience the quiet, natural beauty Sri Lanka has to offer.
The property has just six suites, each designed to make the most of its peaceful setting, with contemporary interiors balanced by old-world elegance and traditional Sri Lankan touches. Large windows and private outdoor spaces bring the surrounding landscape into the experience, while the understated design gives the hotel a relaxed, homey feel. There’s a swimming pool overlooking the hills, as well as plenty of space to simply sit back and enjoy the views.
Days here are all about exploring the estate and the surrounding countryside. Take a guided walk through the tea plantations, learn more about the process of producing Ceylon tea, or head out on a hike through the nearby hills and forests on the Pekoe Trail. Dining at Uga Halloowella is focused on using local, seasonal ingredients to create signature Sri Lankan dishes as well as international cuisine.
With its intimate feel, spectacular setting and an authentic sense of place, Uga Halloowella works particularly well as part of a wider Sri Lankan itinerary. Pair it with time in the Cultural Triangle or Kandy before continuing south towards the coast but make sure to indulge in a few nights here and enjoy the slower pace of life in the hills.
At Love to Explore we would recommend the resort for these unique selling points:
- Boutique hotel, with personal, welcoming service
- Incredible views and beautiful setting
- Excellent food
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