Stafford Bungalow, South Coast Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean
Stafford Bungalow, Sri Lanka
There’s something rather special about being welcomed into a house with a history, particularly when it comes with tea on the lawn and 50 acres of its own tea fields. Dating back to 1884, Stafford Bungalow is a charming six-room retreat near Nuwara Eliya, where the hospitality feels wonderfully personal. Settle into a chair on the porch, take a dip in the infinity pool or explore the estate before afternoon tea. Bedrooms are shared between the original bungalow and the nearby Owner’s Cottage, each bringing its own character to your stay. Dining is a particular pleasure, with ingredients gathered from the organic herb and vegetable gardens making their way onto thoughtfully prepared menus. A mini putting green adds a little friendly rivalry to the proceedings, while an 18-hole course around 40 minutes away offers a more serious test.
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Sleep
With just six rooms divided between the Heritage Bungalow and Owner’s Cottage, staying here has the intimacy of a much-loved country home. The bungalow’s four rooms each have their own character, while the cottage’s two spacious suites offer a more contemporary take on tea country living, with garden or forest views. Expect generous king-size beds, rain showers and the pleasing provision of both flip-flops and wellington boots, ready for whatever the hills have in store. The Family Suite sleeps four, while booking both cottage suites together makes a lovely arrangement for a family or two couples.
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