Nestled 4000 feet above sea level in the tea-growing Dickoya region of the southern highlands, Castlereagh Bungalow is a luxurious bungalow originally built for British tea estate managers in the days of the Raj.  Situated amidst a wooded dell close to the water, this century-old bungalow offers unrivalled views over the lake, tea estate and garden. Elegant parquet floors with open fireplaces in the dining and drawing rooms evoke recollections of a bygone colonial era. The property is part of the Ceylon Tea Trails group of properties, a fine collection of four beautifully refurbished tea bungalows in one of the most idyllic corners of Sri Lanka. All the Ceylon Tea Trail properties are very highly recommended.

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Accommodation
Castlereagh has three types of suites: luxury rooms, garden suites and master suites, all named after former planters in the estate.

Facilities
The bungalow includes a swimming pool, croquet lawn, library and various indoor games. Delicious meals will be served up by a butler in your room, in the dining room, or on the terrace overlooking the pool. The grounds are extensive and include summerhouses where Ceylon’s finest tea will be served. Rooms are sold on an all-inclusive basis, including breakfast, lunch, an afternoon cream tea, dinner, all soft drinks and non-premium alcoholic beverages (including wine).

Excursions
The Ceylon Tea Trails offers plenty of attractions for active-minded travelers, including: guided trekking in the surrounding estates or Horton Plains; climbing of Adam’s Peak, Sri Lanka’s holiest mountain and a pilgrimage site for all four of the world’s main religions. There are various Mountain Biking trails in the vicinity and watersports are also available both on the lake and in Kitigula, the main location for whitewater rafting trips in the island. Golf enthusiasts can take a day trip to Nuwara Eliya for a round of golf on a picturesque course. A Tea Experience is also offered, providing interesting insights into the growth and manufacture of tea, Sri Lankas most famous crop.