Amba Estate, Ella | Hotels in Sri Lanka
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Introduction
Amba Estate is a small organic farm which lies in the picturesque valley of Ambadandenigama in the Southern highlands of Sri Lanka with views across Ella rock. It offers a relaxing holiday experience for those who wish to unwind within a remote and picturesque region of this island. The estate produces a range of artisan teas, coffees, spices and preserves. Go on a tour of the tea estate; visit the tea factory and learn of artisanal tea making; and experience tea tasting (from green teas to lemon grass and black teas). Nature lovers will enjoy bird watching or hiking up to the spectacular pools and rock shelves at the top of Ravana Ella waterfalls. Back at the Estate Bungalow, guests can take in the beautiful scenery, pick your own organic vegetables and learn to cook Sri Lankan curries, or curl up with a good book under a tree surrounded by bird call.
Accommodation
Accommodation at Amba is in a four-bedroom estate bungalow or Clove Cottage, a short stroll away. The simple bedrooms are comfortably furnished and open out to mountain views. Both the bungalow and cottage can be booked by the room or as a whole on a B&B basis. Families with children are welcome. Staff at Amba, from the estate manager to the in-house cook, are all at hand. Amba Estate values environmental conservation and community development and supports several local initiatives.
Amba Estate Bungalow: This refurbished, century old planter’s bungalow has four bedrooms furnished with double beds. There are two shared bathrooms with h/w showers. Up to eight guests can be accommodated. Families with young children are advice to book the whole bungalow. Meals are served in the dining room or in the garden. There is a living room, study room and kitchen.
Clove Tree Cottage: A newly built two-storey cottage. Two double rooms with attached bathrooms on the upper floor are rented by the room. The bedrooms open out to a balcony with mountain views. There is also a ground floor living room that can be used as a single or twin room for those booking the entire cottage. Families with children are advised to book the entire cottage.
Note: Due to the steep staircase leading to the bedrooms at the Clove Tree Cottage, only children 8 years and above can be accommodated at the Cottage. There is no age restriction for the Amba Estate Bungalow.
Facilities
Sri Lankan and western cuisine is served at Amba prepared with herbs and fresh vegetables from their own estate. Food is mainly vegetarian with fish and chicken also available. Freshly baked bread, cakes, and fresh juices are also on offer. Lunch is usually Sri Lankan rice and curries while dinner is a choice of western or local cuisine. There is no set menu at Amba. Discuss your meal preferences with the cook. Packed picnic lunches are available for those going on treks and tours. Guests are welcome to pick their own vegetables and learn to cook Sri Lankan curries.
There are plenty of books and board games at Amba for a rainy day. Two mountain bicycles are available for guests to explore the surrounding valley. For the more adventurous, there are several walks and treks that can be done within the Ambadandenigama valley. There is a charge for the more intensive treks accompanied by an experienced guide. Possible treks include (1) Hike from the Amba Estate to a breathtaking rock pool at the top of the Ravana Ella waterfall where you can have a swim (30 minutes); (2) Hike from Amba to the top of Ella Rock and trek downhill to Ella town (4 hours); (3) Drive to Poonagalla area in Bandarawela and trek 30 minutes to the top of Diyaluma waterfall -Sri Lanka’s second highest waterfall, where there are several natural rock pools for swimming. This area is a nature reserve where you can at times spot wild elephants close up on foot.
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Heaven On Earth! | Lipton's seat, Haputhale | The Island Paradise SriLanka | Let's explore!
Lipton Seat is located close to the high altitude town, Haputhale in Badulla district. The Scottish tea baron Sir Thomas Lipton used to survey his burgeoning empire from here, and today it's said you can see across emerald hills and tea estates to no fewer than seven different provinces.
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You can get to Lipton's seat by the following routes :
1.Colombo - Padukka - Idangoda - Pelmadulla - Balangoda - Haputhale
(this is the quickest route from Colombo to Haputhale)
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2. Colombo - Warakapola - Kegalle - Peradeniya - Pussellawa - NuwaraEliya - Welimada - Bandarawela - Lipton's Seat
(there are lot's of places and waterfalls to see in this route)
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3.Colombo - Kadawatha - Yakkala - Ruwanwelle - Karawanelle - Ginigathhena - Hatton - Balangoda - Haputhale - Lipton's Seat
(this is another scenic route)
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This will most likely be a two or three day journey so I've listed some places you can stay in and their prices for one day (the prices are for four adults and two bedrooms). I've listed the places in the increasing order of their prices. [ I am not sponsoring anyone or getting paid for any of this lol. I'm just listing the cheapest but good quality residences you can find]
1). In NuwaraEliya:
a. ChandraSobana (LKR LKR 3,266) - Breakfast for an addtional LKR 1451.60 (I think it is a lil bit expensive but not an unfair price). Set in Nuwara Eliya, 2.1 km from Gregory Lake, 5 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden, 3.2 km from Seetha Amman Temple and 4.3 km from Galway's Land National Park.
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b. Sandella Holiday Home (LKR LKR 3,266) - For both rooms the total price for breakfast, if you choose to have it, is around LKR 350 (this is the cheapest I've seen so far! so not sure of the quality of food). Situated in Nuwara Eliya, less than 1 km from Gregory Lake, Hakgala Botanical Garden is 6 km from the accommodation, while Galway's Land National Park is 3.2 km from the property.
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c. Haven Backpackers (LKR 3,611) - They provide breakfast for an additional LKR 544.12. Situated in Nuwara Eliya, within 3.6 km of Gregory Lake and 11 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, 1 km from Nuwara Eliya Post Office, a 12-minute walk from Mackwoods Museum and 1.1 km from Victoria Park (I think this is a fair deal).
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2) In Bandarawela:
a. See Fox Hill Resort (LKR 4230) - Breakfast for an additional LKR 272.12. Nuwara Eliya is 49 km from the accommodation, while Ella is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International, in 97 km.
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b. Woodlands Bungalow (LKR 4590) - They provide breakfast for an additional LKR 725. Nuwara Eliya is 48 km from the guest house, while Ella is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, in 98km.
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c. Savana Bungalow (LKR 4360) - Breakfast is included in the price! so no addtional payments. Nuwara Eliya is 49 km from the accommodation, while Ella is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International, in 96 km.
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3) In Haputhale:
a. New Eagle Best Inn (LKR 1996) - Breakfast included, that is so cheap! Nuwara Eliya is 46 km from New Eagle Best Inn, while Bandarawela is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 101 km from the accommodation.
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b. Green Valley Holiday Resort (LKR 2359) - Breakfast can be ordered for an additonal LKR 730. Bandarawela is 18 km from Green Valley Holiday Resort, while Ella is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International, 95 km from the accommodation.
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d. White Monkey Dias Rest (LKR 8084) - Breakfast for an extra LKR 455. This is a bit more expensive than others, but I've included it because it has a great view, and is half way to the Lipton's Seat! So if you are going for the sunrise, this will be a good option. Bandarawela is 13 km from White Monkey Dias Rest, while Ella is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International, 103 km from the guest house.
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Ceylon Tea Bunglows
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The charming bungalow was previously used by the Estate Superintendent and is owned by the Wijetunga family.
The surrounding tea estate contains 20 acres of high value tea and guests are welcome to wonder around the estate and even pluck some tea in the morning! (
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