Nine Skies Bungalow

This small but perfectly formed main bungalow offers everything you could need with a garden to stroll in and an infinity pool to dip in, a cosy library for devouring a book or two, and a lounge to play games. The food here is excellent and is served on the picturesque veranda: fill up on hoppers, multi course curries and all manner of delicious local treats. Be sure to also enjoy a sundowner or two, served nightly in front of the roaring log fire.

There are five bedrooms, each plushly and uniquely decorated in soothing tones but with splashes of colourful Sri Lanka here and there. All have four poster beds, ceiling fans and ensuite bathrooms with both rain showers and tubs. Each room also enjoys its own private garden or veranda, complete with views to the hills beyond.

The location of Nine Skies lends itself perfectly to a host of iconic, tea country activities. Walk to the famous Nine Arch Bridge for that quintessential photo, or hop on a steam train and take in the surroundings from a locomotive. Hike in the hills with your own specially-prepared picnic, visit a tea factory, or even just relax and watch the world (and steam trains) go by.