01 · GROUND FLOOR
Bedroom One
A peaceful private bedroom with its own entrance and attached bathroom.
KADUGANNAWA · KANDY · SRI LANKA
Your private retreat
in the mountains.
An exclusive-use colonial retreat with a private pool, glass-filled living spaces and the quiet beauty of Sri Lanka's tea country — near Kandy, Sri Lanka.
PRIVATE RETREATONE GROUP
AT A TIME
AT A TIME
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TEA HERITAGE
Not a hotel room.
A place of your own.
Tea Heritage is designed around a simple idea: when you travel to the hills of Kandy, you should have space to actually feel them.
The entire retreat is reserved for one group at a time, giving you a private setting for slow mornings, long meals, swims and evenings surrounded by nature.
Explore the house ↗TEA HERITAGE AT A GLANCE
Everything you need
to know at a glance.
Clear, useful facts for guests planning a private stay in the Kandy hills.
LOCATIONKadugannawa, near Kandy
Historic hill-country setting on the Kadugannawa–Gampola route in Sri Lanka.
ACCOMMODATIONEntire private retreat
The whole property is reserved for one group at a time.
BEDROOMS2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
One bedroom on the ground floor and one on the first floor, each with its own attached bathroom and separate entrance.
SHARED SPACESLiving + open dining
A spacious living room and open dining area for relaxed meals and time together.
OUTDOORSPrivate swimming pool
A private pool surrounded by greenery, designed for exclusive use by your group.
NEARBYKandy heritage & nature
Convenient for exploring the Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya, Kadugannawa heritage and the Gampola temple circuit.
THE PRIVATE POOL
Your pool.
No strangers.
No schedule.
Step outside, swim under the trees and return to the house without leaving your private world.
PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL · EXCLUSIVE USE
THE HOUSE
Designed for privacy,
made for togetherness.
A two-bedroom retreat with independent bedroom entrances, attached bathrooms and generous open living spaces.
02 · FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom Two
A separate upstairs retreat, also with its own entrance and attached bathroom.
03 · LIVING
Open Living Room
A relaxed shared space framed by large windows and views of the garden.
04 · DINING
Open Dining Place
Gather around the table for Sri Lankan breakfasts, private dinners and slow evenings.
2Bedrooms
2Attached bathrooms
1Living room
1Open dining area
∞Mountain moments
THE SETTINGBETWEEN KANDY & THE TEA COUNTRY
Close enough to explore.
Far enough to breathe.
Tea Heritage sits near Kadugannawa on the historic route through the hills. Here, the landscape becomes part of the stay: greenery outside the glass, mountain air, tea country and a slower rhythm.
Spend the morning exploring. Come home for lunch. Swim in the afternoon. Watch the light change over the garden.
Build your Sri Lankan day ↗THE TEA HERITAGE JOURNAL
Don't just stay.
Go deeper.
A morning in tea country
Walk among tea, learn how Ceylon tea is grown and slow down with a cup in the hills.
The village table
Discover local ingredients, sustainable farming and the flavours behind a Sri Lankan home-cooked meal.
Three temples, one journey
Combine Gadaladeniya, Lankatilaka and Embekke into a cultural route through the Kandy–Gampola landscape.
Mountains & heritage
Pair Alagalla landscapes with Kadugannawa's railway and road heritage for a day beyond the usual Kandy circuit.
EXPLORE FROM TEA HERITAGE
Kandy,
within reach.
A handpicked starting point for temples, gardens, railway history, mountain trails and one of Sri Lanka's best-known elephant attractions.
01 · SPIRITUAL KANDY
Temple of the Tooth
The Sri Dalada Maligawa is one of Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites and a defining cultural landmark of Kandy.
Approx. 11–13 km · 25–35 min*Photo: Koshy Koshy · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.002
Royal Botanic Gardens
Explore the celebrated gardens at Peradeniya, with landscaped avenues, palms, orchids and extensive plant collections.
Approx. 11 km · 20–30 min*03
National Railway Museum
A compact stop for discovering Sri Lanka's railway heritage in Kadugannawa.
Approx. 3–5 km · about 10 min*04
Captain Dawson Tower
A historic landmark connected with Captain William Dawson and the engineering story of the old Kandy Road.
Approx. 4–6 km · 10–15 min*05
Gadaladeniya Temple
A remarkable historic temple in the Kandy–Gampola area and the natural first stop on the three-temple heritage loop.
Approx. 3.3–3.4 km · about 10 min*06
Lankatilaka Temple
A striking hilltop temple with historic architecture and views across the surrounding landscape.
Approx. 5–7 km · about 15 min*07
Embekke Devalaya
Known for its elaborate traditional wood carvings and distinctive architectural details.
Approx. 4.3 km · 10–15 min*08
Alagalla Mountain Range
A mountain landscape for travellers looking beyond the city, with forested terrain and elevated views. Trail conditions vary.
Allow roughly 30–50 min to a trail area*09
Pinnawala
A popular elephant-focused visitor attraction in Rambukkana, suitable for combining with a wider day trip.
Allow roughly 30–45 min**Distances and driving times are approximate planning estimates and can vary with the exact route, traffic, weather and road conditions. Confirm live directions before publishing final figures.
HERITAGE ROUTEGadaladeniya · Lankatilaka · Embekke
ONE BEAUTIFUL HALF-DAY
Three temples.
One story of the hills.
Build a cultural excursion around three historic sites in the Kandy–Gampola area. Start at Gadaladeniya, continue to Lankatilaka and finish at Embekke before returning to your private pool.
TEA HERITAGEGADALADENIYALANKATILAKAEMBEKKE
THE GALLERY
Let the photographs
tell the story.
A visual walk through the villa, bedrooms, living spaces, pool and garden.
FOR TWO · FOR FAMILY · FOR ONE GROUP
A private setting
for the moments that matter.
Honeymoon mornings. Family dinners. A quiet week in the hills. Tea Heritage is built around the luxury of having the whole place to yourselves.
Plan your stayGOOD TO KNOW
Before you arrive.
Is the whole property private?
Yes. The retreat is presented as an entire place, reserved for one group at a time.
How many bedrooms are there?
There are two bedrooms, each with an attached bathroom. One bedroom is on the ground floor and the other is on the first floor. Each bedroom has a separate entrance.
Is there a private swimming pool?
Yes. The property has a private swimming pool for guests staying at the retreat.
Can we arrange meals and local experiences?
Yes. Enquire about Sri Lankan dining, tea experiences, village activities and other local arrangements during your stay.
TEA HERITAGE · KANDY
Come to the hills.
Make the place yours.
Ask about availability, private dining, experiences and direct booking.
Email Tea HeritageKADUGANNAWA — KANDYPrivate Colonial
Luxury Retreat+94 71 408 1637 ↗Teaheritagekandy@gmail.com ↗teaheritage.lk ↗
Luxury Retreat+94 71 408 1637 ↗Teaheritagekandy@gmail.com ↗teaheritage.lk ↗