Kelburne Estate Hotel - Haputale

Historic tea estate cottages with panoramic views and personalized butler service in Haputale.

Accommodation

Kelburne Estate offers One-Bedroom, Two-Bedroom, and Three-Bedroom Cottages with Mountain View, each with a private balcony overlooking the tea plantations and mountain ranges. Each cottage has a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries, a seating area, and a garden view. Cottages such as Aerie Cottage, Ivy Cottage, and Sunflower Cottage retain a colonial-era style with red painted floors and large living areas.

Dining

A personal chef in each cottage prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with breakfast often served on the terrace and dinner in the cottage dining room. The dinner menu includes authentic Sri Lankan curries and Western dishes, with special diet menus available upon request. Guests can also order packed lunches for day trips, and the kitchen provides fresh fruits and kids' meals.

Services

The property provides 24-hour front desk and concierge service, with staff assisting in arranging tours, airport transfers, and car hire. Butler service is available for each cottage, with staff like Ravi and Raja providing personalized attention throughout the stay. For recreation, guests can borrow board games, puzzles, and badminton equipment, or request public transport tickets from the tour desk.

Location & Activities

The estate sits within a tea plantation, with direct access to walking trails leading to Lipton's Seat and Kelburne Rock. Guests can also hike the Pekoe Trail stage 12, a 12-kilometer route through tea estates and villages. The property has a garden with outdoor furniture, a picnic area, and a terrace offering 180-degree views across the southern plains.

Family Amenities

Family rooms in two-bedroom and three-bedroom cottages accommodate up to four or six guests. Board games, puzzles, and badminton equipment are available for children and adults. The kitchen prepares kids' meals and special diet menus, and the estate grounds offer space for picnics and outdoor play.

• Location: Historic tea estate in Haputale with direct access to Lipton's Seat and Pekoe Trail.
• Rooms: 3 cottage types with mountain views, private balconies, and colonial-era interiors.
• Dining: Personal chef prepares Sri Lankan and Western meals in the cottage.
• Activities: Badminton, board games, guided hikes to tea plantations and viewpoints.
• Services: Butler service, concierge, airport transfers, and 24-hour front desk.