Nine Skies
Region
Hill Country
Overview
This stylishly refurbished five-bedroom tea bungalow accommodation is majestically perched on a tea-fringed hill near Ella in the central Upcountry.
Dating back to the colonial era, the bungalow epitomises its legacy yet indulges discerning guests with contemporary facilities and high-end personalised service, be pampered by our butlers, feast on gourmet food, and dip into a garden pool with stunning views across the valley and famous Demodera Loop.
Dining here reaches new heights at the atmospheric restaurant which overlooks the bungalow’s landscaped garden. The butlers are poised to pamper you in a home from home setting, mixing your favourite drinks for sipping in the sitting room, and serving afternoon tea and freshly cooked gourmet meals to tables inside the bungalow or out on the garden veranda.
Rates are all-inclusive, so expect to tuck into a hearty breakfast, a ‘Planter’s Lunch’ with a selection of daily curries, afternoon tea, and later, an a la carte dinner.
Snacks and drinks, including your favourite alcoholic tipples best enjoyed on the covered terrace or in the cosy sitting room, are also included in the daily rate.
Nine Skies is a 10-minute stroll from Demodara Railway Station and a 15-minutes drive to Ella. A train to Demodera Railway Station on the Hill Country’s scenic Main Line, is the best way to reach the hotel. Kandy is four hours away and Nanu Oya (for Nuwara Eliya) is 90 minutes.
In the Up Country, the train winds through picturesque hills, cloud forests, market gardens, tea estates, waterfalls, and valleys, a memorable scenic experience in itself.
Activities & Experiences
- The southeastern Up Country region surrounding Ella is a great destination for exploring the great outdoors. There are some wonderful walks in and around the tea estates that surround the bungalow that can be explored on your own or with a butler guide.
- At the local Finlay’s Tea Factory, you can learn about the tea production process on an absorbing guided tea factory tour.
- Experiences in Ella range from exploring this stretch of Main Line railway – the Nine Arch Bridge viaduct and the Demodera Loop.
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- Day-tripping to the colonial-era towns of Haputale and Bandarawela.
- Picnicking in private locations handpicked for their heart-stopping scenery.
- Visiting Sri Lanka’s longest covered wooden bridge and swimming in a pristine waterfall
Location
Near Ella, Central Hills
