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.
7 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
1x Double Room
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
Amba Estate is a farm house, organic estate and social enterprise in the Uva Highlands of Sri Lanka. With excellent accommodation, offering stunning views over the valley, Amba has an abundance of unique experiences in one of the most beautiful spots in Sri Lanka, surrounded by 130 acres of mountains, waterfalls, caves, forests and tea fields.
Amba's old estate farmhouse, the original estate line-rooms (tea-workers’ quarters) and 2 neighbouring bungalow are operated as a full-service guest-house, offering guests the opportunity to learn more about organic farming and artisanal tea-making.
Built 100 years ago by one of the first local families to develop their own tea estate, Amba’s original Farmhouse exudes rustic charm and cosy character. The farmhouse has 4 double or twin rooms, 1 single room, and two shared bathrooms.
The Amba Linerooms, next door to the Farmhouse, have 3 double or twin rooms, each with ensuite bathrooms. Clove Tree House, a 1930s planter’s bungalow about 200 metres from the Amba farmhouse, has 1 family suite, 1 double room and 1 twin room, all with ensuite bathrooms. Clove Tree Cottage, a newer annex next to Clove Tree House, has 1 family suite and 1 triple room, both with ensuite bathrooms.
All the houses have their own kitchens, living and dining areas, and spectacular views across the valley. Full-time staff prepare delicious vegetarian meals in each house, using much of the farms organic produce and provide daily house-keeping.
There are a number of beautiful walking trails available for guests in addition to farm tours and abundance of wildlife. We highly recommend the fascinating tea tasting experience with one of their estate managers. Their expertise gives you the opportunity to learn about how their artisanal tea is grown and how the different methods of hand production produce each of the unique flavours.
Among the walking trails, a 2-hour hike climbs more than 400 meters to the top of Ella Rock. From there you can return to the farm or hike down to Ella town on the other side. A 30-minute round trip walk leads down to the abandoned hydro-powered tea factory and the secluded swimming pools and spectacular rock shelves you can bathe in at the top of the Ravana-Ella Waterfalls – a truly magical experience.
A Travel Gallery special recommendation is wake up before dawn to take a short walk to mountain top 15 minutes away from the main house where you can watch the sun rise over the vast plains that emerge from the edge of the Uva mountains towards the Indian Ocean.
Amba Estate’s goal is to maximise local employment and incomes, while preserving and restoring the natural environment. They work with the local community to produce and export a range of artisanal products, and they offer guests the opportunity to relax and recharge.
7 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
1x Double Room
Boutique hotel retreat
Located between the Indian Ocean and the Negombo lagoon, Jetwing Lagoon offers a blend of rejuvenation and relaxation. The spacious guest rooms provide expansive views of either the lagoon or the sea side.
The Jetwing Lagoon has a restaurant called Geoffrey’s by the Lagoon, offering Geoffrey Bawa favourites. Guests can indulge in lengthy swims across what is known as one of the longest swimming pools along the west coast. The spa offers ultimate indulgence with various therapies and a host of sporting activities takes place at the lagoon.
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
Hotel