Ulagalla Resort Located in the North of the Cultural Triangle, 40 klms north of Dambulla and just 20 klms from Anuradhapura it is a convenient location from which to access the cultural triangle sites. Built around an ancient mansion, which today provides the public areas for the hotel, this is a truly luxurious resort. The 19 large luxurious Pool Villas (75 sq meters) are set in 58 acres of paddy land and lakes and each includes a separate living area and luxury bathroom. To the outside there is a private courtyard and plunge pool. In 2019 an addtonal 5 Deluxe Pool Villas were added which have an additional dining are and a good sized private swimming pool.
The resort has been built with great thought for their environmental impact and generates 50% of its own electricity from one of the largest solar farms in Sri Lanka.The resort facilities include a swimming pool, fitness centre, business centre, laundry facilities, doctor-on-call, indoor games, billiards, as well as wheel chair access. There is also an Ayurvedic Spa. Transport between your villa and the main hotel restaurant, bar and pool is provided by golf buggy, alternatively bicycles are available.
Apart from the Anuradhapura Heritage site, which is nearby, guests can also access the other cultural sites, such as Sigiriya and Pollonnaruwa, within a couple of hours drive. Within the resort itself, there are bicycles for exploring the vast property, as well as Horse Riding, and Bird watching.
In our opinion this is a great hotel and the accommodation is of a very high standard - the best in the Cultural Triangle. The villas provide good privacy and the Nikawena Villa, with 2 bedrooms is perfect for families and has the benefit of an oversized private plunge pool. Travel Gallery has an agreement to allow 2 children in the living area of the villas under the age of 12 years.
Adrenaline Activities, Bird Watching, Boating, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, General Sightseeing, Hiking, Historical Tours, Marine Adventures, Natural History Tours, Scuba Diving, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
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3 Nights
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Special Interests: Adventure, Cycling, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Sports, Star Gazing, Watersports
Jungle Beach an Uga Experience | Trincomalee
Jungle Beach, an Uga Experience, is a secluded luxury resort located on Sri Lanka’s east coast in Trincomalee, nestled between the ocean, lagoon, and mangroves for a serene natural setting. Guests stay in spacious cabins with modern amenities and views of the jungle, lagoon, or ocean, blending comfort with eco-conscious design. Dining options include fresh seafood, authentic Sri Lankan dishes, and international cuisine served at the restaurant or beach bar, with unique signature experiences such as tree-top or starlit beach dinners. Additional highlights include a tranquil spa offering rejuvenating therapies, a pool harmoniously integrated into the jungle landscape, and opportunities for ocean adventures such as dolphin watching and snorkelling.
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7 Nights
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Rosyth Estate House | Kegalle
The 1926 Colonial planter’s bungalow set in a 62 acre private tea and rubber estate offers excellent accommodation, exceptional food and an extraordinary experience. The Rosyth Estate House provides guests with the opportunity to experience the beauty and culture of rural Sri Lanka. Guests can explore the estate, visit the artisan tea factory or relax by the pool and take in the stunning views. The boutique hotel offers a spectacular accommodation choice in Sri Lanka.
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The 1926 BungalowCredit: RosythEstateHouseThe original bungalow
Relax by the pool Credit: RosythEstateHouseThe pool is surrounded by Mango and Clove trees
Tea suite outdoor terraceCredit: RosythEstateHouseThe Tea suite offers the best view from the rooms
Dining PavilionCredit: RosythEstateHouseDining in the canopy of the trees
The Rock SpaCredit: RosythEstateHouseA chance to relax with a massage
The Pepper suite terraceCredit: RosythEstateHouseAn outside bath
Cinnamon RoomCredit: RosythEstateHouseDeluxe room
Pool at DuskCredit: RosythEstateHousedining Pavilion and pool
Rosyth SpaCredit: Rosyth Estate HouseRosyth spa in the trees
Rock villa Credit: Rosyth estate houseVilla on the rock
Rock villa living roomCredit: Rosyth Estate HouseRock villa living room
This one bedroom suite enjoys exclusive use of the master bedroom, central living room, plunge pool & sun deck extending over 125 m2.
The imposing central living room has panoramic windows overlooking the infinity plunge pool. This living, dining space easily accommodates 6 persons. The kitchenette within the room includes a sink, fridge / minibar, microwave, complimentary soft drinks, tea & coffee making facilities and an Nespresso machine. A TV with limited satellite channels and a Bose sound bar are provided for entertainment. A small guest toilet is accessed from the living room.
Stairs rise to reach the Mezzanine area which is furnished with a futon sofa bed, desk and a relaxation space with panoramic views of the surrounding hills. A computer is available for accessing the internet. This space is perfect for families looking forThe suite interconnect with the Rock suite, The villa perched high on a rock, an inspired architectural design, welcomes spectacular 360 degree views of the lush vegetation in the surrounding hills. The light interiors with a touch of colour, give the best opportunity to showcase a contemporary yet colonial tropical style. The soft furnishing of the owner’s villa has been influenced by the surrounding flora and fauna.
A feeling of relaxed sophistication flows throughout, attracting the discerning experiential traveller and guests seeking a tropical island escape in the hills; lounge by the plunge pool, shower under the stars, wake up to the sounds of the birds as dawn breaks over the misty mountains. You may never want to leave the villa but the main house is just steps away along a paved pathway flanked by mahogany and mango trees. Meals are taken in the dining pavilion in the main house.
Situated approximately 150 meters from the main house and reached by 40 steps, the villa also benefits from its own exclusive drive way. Consisting of the Rock master suite, with its private living room and interconnecting Banyan suite & the villa extends over 226 m2. The two suites can be sold independently or when combined guests have exclusive use of the whole villa. The villa on the rock is ideal for 2 couples or family of 4 adults and can accommodate up to 2 additional children.
This junior suite extends over 45 m2 and is accessed by its own front door. When sold with the Rock Suite it interconnects through the living room to form the Rock Villa
The large bedroom is furnished with colonial style furniture including an imposing antique four poster king size bed, plus a day bed. The panoramic full width windows open up on to a raised terrace with uninterrupted views over the valley.
The large bathroom has double wash basins and a rainfall shower. The suite includes a small mini-bar, complimentary soft drinks, coffee and tea making facilities and an Nespresso machine. A blue tooth speaker is provided for your entertainment.
The suite interconnect with the Rock suite, The villa perched high on a rock, an inspired architectural design, welcomes spectacular 360 degree views of the lush vegetation in the surrounding hills. The light interiors with a touch of colour, give the best opportunity to showcase a contemporary yet colonial tropical style. The soft furnishing of the owner’s villa has been influenced by the surrounding flora and fauna.
A feeling of relaxed sophistication flows throughout, attracting the discerning experiential traveller and guests seeking a tropical island escape in the hills; lounge by the plunge pool, shower under the stars, wake up to the sounds of the birds as dawn breaks over the misty mountains. You may never want to leave the villa but the main house is just steps away along a paved pathway flanked by mahogany and mango trees. Meals are taken in the dining pavilion in the main house.
Situated approximately 150 meters from the main house and reached by 40 steps, the villa also benefits from its own exclusive drive way. Consisting of the Rock master suite, with its private living room and interconnecting Banyan suite & the villa extends over 226 m2. The two suites can be sold independently or when combined guests have exclusive use of the whole villa. The villa on the rock is ideal for 2 couples or family of 4 adults and can accommodate up to 2 additional children.
Nestled among the tea bushes and pepper vines and opened in the summer 2016 , the Plantation Suites are situated in a separate building approximately 50 meters from the front of the main house. The Pepper suite is the less expensive suite and is situated on the lower floor of this two level unit. The Tea suite has the best view from any of the rooms and is located on the upper floor. There is a separate sitting area of the Tea suite which is ideal for a child. The two suites interconnect or can be booked individually. The Pepper Suite has twin beds which can also be configured as a super king double bed. The interior design and choice of furniture is in keeping with the plantation theme. Tucked away within the room there is a mini bar incorporating tea and coffee making facilities. Folding patio doors open up on to large enclosed outdoor terrace / living area with expansive views to the front elevation & with a step down on to a private outdoor garden area. There is a sizable bathroom with indoor rainfall shower, double washbasins and a large outdoor bath on the terrace. Being elevated from the main house and reached up a sweeping staircase, the Plantation Suites are not suitable for clients with walking difficulties. There are steep drops from the terrace and garden of the Pepper Suite and children need close supervision.
Nestled among the tea bushes and pepper vines and newly opened in the summer 2016 , the Plantation Suites are situated in a separate building approximately 50 meters from the front of the main house. The Pepper suite is situated on the lower floor of this two level unit.
Accessed from the entrance lobby, this gorgeous suite has twin beds which can also be configured as a super king double bed. The interior design and choice of furniture is in keeping with the plantation theme. There is room for a child bed and a cot or one full size extra child bed. Tucked away within the room there is a mini bar incorporating tea and coffee making facilities.
Folding patio doors open up on to large enclosed outdoor terrace / living area with expansive views to the front elevation & with a step down on to a private outdoor garden area.
There is a sizeable bathroom with indoor rainfall shower, double washbasins and a large outdoor bath on the terrace.
Being elevated from the main house and reached up a sweeping staircase, the Plantation Suites are not suitable for clients with walking difficulties. There are steep drops from terrace and garden of the Pepper Suite and children need close supervision.
These elegant rooms are a little more indulgent than the classic rooms, with larger bathrooms, double wash basins, two have four-poster beds and all offering some private outdoor space. Coconut and Lime interconnect and are normally reserved for families looking to book interconnecting deluxe rooms. Cinnamon offers limited disabled access and is the best option for those with limited mobility.
Cardamom is a double classic room accessed directly from the living room of the main house and has a king size double bed. The large room has space for an additional single bed or cot. Double patio doors open up into a small foyer and then out on to the side of the front terrace. For families looking for a cost effective solution and happy to share a bathroom, the Palm room (twin bed with no bathroom) can be booked in conjunction with Cardamom and securely interconnects through the private lobby. The two rooms form the Classic family rooms. Palm has twin single beds and is perfect for children who want the privacy of their own room but will share the bathroom in the Cardamom room. Palm can also be configured as a private air-conditioned sitting room for couples looking for a little more private space. and want to be close to the living and dining rooms. Occasionally Cardamom may be booked as a classic room when the other classic rooms are booked.
Accessed from the rear courtyard, the Mango Classic Room is attached to the rear of the main house. It has a king size double bed and a very large open plan shower room. Although the smallest of the rooms it has a very romantic feel and the large windows to the rear, overlook a small terraced garden area. This room is very popular with couples looking to book a less expensive classic room. This room is not recommended for an extra bed or cot. In addition, the Clove room which is accessed from the living room is a large room that can be made as a twin or triple and is a good option for families wishing to share a room.
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Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, TV Room
Rosyth is a small working estate. Tea is plucked by hand and sold to the nearby tea factory, whilst latex is tapped, treated and sold to a local rubber factory. Coconuts, fruits, spices and other produce are grown on the estate. The Estate contains walking trails & mountain biking routes by the hotel recommends sticking to the paths and estate roads. Guests are free to explore the estate and join the ladies plucking two leaves and a bud from the tea bushes. Most afternoons at approximately 4.30 the estate superintendent (if available) will take guest for a walk around the estate to show the produce and how it is processed.
Sri Lanka is one of the smallest, but biologically diverse countries in Asia. Consequently it is recognized as a Biodiversity hotspot of global and national importance. Its varied climate and topographical conditions have given rise to this rich species diversity, believed to be the highest in Asia in terms of unit land area. You will undoubtedly meet some of the other inhabitants of the Estate House however why not grab a pair of binoculars and a bird book and spend an afternoon or morning watching the countless variety of birds; from Sri Lankan Grey Hornbills to Crested Serpent Eagles; or catch a sight of the Macaque Monkeys that also call the Rosyth Estate House home.
Surprise your children with a treasure hunt. The Treasure hunt is fun, interactive and creative and you can tailor them for your kids. Our staff will scatter the picture cards of the fruit and spices that grow in the gardens around the house. The cards will be placed at the base of the tree/plant. With such a large selection of fruit and spice growing around the house we have had such fun creating and designing. Our team will be able to help you to guide younger children. The trees and plants papaya, coffee, lime, pepper, rambutan, jack, coconut, cinnamon, clove, tea, avacado & cardamom. Suitable for children 3-11. We suggest parents should supervise. T&C Apply
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Rosyth Tea Factory (10 minutes) Just a few minutes’ walk from the house is the local tea factory & whilst not part of our estate, guests are welcome to visit the factory and understand how the tea we grow, is turned into fine tea for export. Many concur that Sri Lanka Tea is the best in the world. The tea grown at Rosyth is particularly popular in the Middle East. The old orthodox method of tea processing produces the liquor of the Unbroken Flower Orange Pekoe in its most superior grade. You will have the opportunity to purchase tea at the factory to take home.
A short tour will take through the factory where the fresh leaves are dried by fans on withering troughs to reduce the moisture content and then rolled and pressed to express the juices which coat the leaves. The leaves are then left to ferment in humidity. The final process dries the leaves and then the leaves are graded. Unbroken being the best quality, fannings and the dust which is the quality used in tea bags.
Early Morning Nature Trail at Rosyth Estate House
Experience the magic of dawn with an early morning nature trail at Rosyth Estate House. Grab a pair of binoculars and explore the lush surroundings on your own or with our resident naturalist. As the estate awakens, the air fills with a symphony of birdcalls, many from species unique to Sri Lanka.
Listen for the rhythmic ‘tok, tok, tok’ of the yellow-fronted barbet, the rolling screech of the Sri Lanka hanging parrot, and the gentle coos of the Sri Lanka green pigeon—all endemic to the island. Also, spot the resident hornbills with their distinctive beaks, and the vibrant white-throated kingfisher flashing by. Woodpeckers drum against the trees, adding to the chorus.
The trails also offer vibrant flora, playful monkeys, and glimpses of the elusive giant squirrel. Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or a curious explorer, this tranquil morning adventure is the perfect way to connect with Sri Lanka’s rich biodiversity
The menu at the Estate House reflects our passion for great authentic food, where the experience of the cook and that of the food is a local fusion of flavours. Every attempt is made to use the home-grown produce from our Organic Garden and around the estate. On offer is an extensive range of local food and a few selected recipes that have been created by the owners who love food. One of the chefs will meet you on arrival and discuss with you menu for the day and how he can delight you. Sri Lanka has a vast array of delicious and interesting fish, vegetables and fruit. Combined with locally produced spices, we have been able to create a fusion of wonderful tastes with our fantastic cook – truly an adventure in food.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
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Boutique Hotel
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
