Those looking for peace, privacy, impeccable service and unbelievable views all tied up with a shedload of style need look no further than Goatfell. A boutique gem with just four rooms that gaze across a tea-country special of pretty plantations, forests and soaring peaks, this is a place to restore your soul. Previously an old colonial bungalow with bags of history, the interiors are a perfectly-chic mix of antiques and furniture that are beautiful and never stuffy. So, what to do with all this beauty? Relax, take in the unparalleled views and dine on sumptuous cuisine...
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Four spacious rooms, all with garden views, private verandas and bathtubs — a combination that feels entirely right in the hills. Three are Concordia Doubles with king-size beds and a mix of hand-sourced antiques and custom contemporary pieces; the fourth is a twin, handy for friends or siblings who'd rather not share. One of the doubles interconnects with another, making it a solid option for families. All come with a heater rather than air conditioning — though at this altitude, you'll be grateful for the former and won't miss the latter.
The peace and quiet. Set high up in the hills and with barely another soul around, this is a place to escape it all.
If the weather plays ball, be sure to enjoy a meal or two outdoors on the terrace or in the garden.
The pool is beautiful but unheated so it really is a place to cool off!
Goatfell can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Sri Lanka trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Sri Lanka trips featuring Goatfell or get advice and suggestions from one of our Sri Lanka specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Goatfell start from around $670, or US$670, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Adopt a British sensibility with a Sri Lankan zest for life in this rose-tinted, colonial hill town.
