Our Standard Double Room with a view of the tea garden and mountain range. This air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen TV. A hot and cold shower and free toiletries are included in the attached bathroom. The space The Tea Cottage is a luxurious boutique resort situated in Greenwood Estate Nawalapitiya consisting 200 acres prime vegetative propagated tea, 2750 feet above sea level in the central province of Sri Lanka.Its consisit of two cottages and two double bed suites and two estate bungalows with all modern amenities and pleasantness for present mode of life.Comprising restaturant, Jacuzzi swimming pool, indoor and outdoor dining and many other recreational facilities. WEATHER The climate at The Tea Cottage Resort remain at 20°-25c° celcius throughout the year making it a place where one can relax in a not so hot or cold climate in peaceful surroundings. It is encouraging to note that almost all the visitors have expressed their willingness to be back on the next holidays. Our History The Tea Cottage is a luxurious boutique resort situated in Greenwood Estate Nawalapitiya consisting 200 acres prime vegetative propagated tea, 2750 feet above sea level in the central province of Sri Lanka. From the time of the Sinhala kings this region of nawalapitiya in the kothmale region had been famous for cultivation of herbal plants and spices. Due to the rich soil and the favourable weather conditions experienced in the area and perennial water supply, agriculture is the main livelihood of the populace. Greenwood Estate has been planted in coffee by British planters in the year 1840.on account of the virus infection ‘Hemileia Vastratrica’ that effected and destroyed Coffee Tea took the place of Coffee. The British planters managed the plantation up to the year 1960.thereafter it was owned by Srilankan planters. In 1968 late Mr.Bandara acquired the estate and is hither to manage as a family concern. The present picturesque appearances of the property have been precisely due to the admirable devotion the late Mr.Bandara had to develop the property and bring it to an excellent tea plantation. Our Concept •We have taken precautionary measures not to cause any damage to the environment in the construction of The Tea Cottage Resort. Most of the materials used are re-cycled and obtained from our estate itself. •In order to compensate the trees we had to felt in the construction of The Tea Cottage Resort .we undertook to plant an area in wood to give a natural look maintaining the natural beauty that existed earlier. •Our investment in this project and on its operation has given an opportunity to the local populace to improve their living standards. •It was also our intention that in opening of this resort in a place like Nawalapitiya will give a visitor to observe the hidden beauties of natural heritage of Sri Lanka. Our Staff Most of the staff engaged in the tea cottage resort was recruited from the locality without any hotel experience, however we are glad to say that they have acquired a very good experience in all their works and duties and perform their work in an excellent manner. In conversation with them they will reveal details of the surrounding areas, cultural events etc... Rates-The Tea Cottage Resort Luxury Cottage-100USD two guest b/b basis Family Cottage-120USD four guest b/b basis Double Suite room-60usd two guest b/b basis Double room-45USD two guest b/b basis Guest access RESORT FACILITIES We provide additional services and facilities designed to ensure your stay is both pleasurable and memorable. •24-Hour Front Desk Assistance •Transportation We have the following transportation for any excursions. •9 Seater mini van •Car •24-Hour In-Resort Dining •Children Menus Please ask your waiter or resort manager for children’s menu. •Computer Facilities/fax/photocopying services We have a computer in the restaurant with internet connection. •IDD Telephone •Laundry •Foreign Currency Exchange •All Major Credit Cards Accepted •Complimentary Wi-Fi We offer free Wi-Fi access in restaurant area and public areas. •Valet Parking •Library (Magazines, Sri Lankan history books, Tea related books etc...) •24 Hour Security •Jacuzzi pool(only for Luxury Cottage guests) •Driver / Guide Accommodation The tea cottage resort not provides any accommodation for drivers and guides. But we can help you to find guest house or hotel in a very close to our resort. Other things to note RESORT ACTIVITIES: TEA FACTORY JOURNEY Our object is to show you how a good cup of tea is prepared, let us first go to the plantation and see how the green leaf is plucked. It is two leaves and a bud that is plucked. The visitor can see how the pluckers are engaged in this activity, speak to them and take a snap. Then we go to the Greenwood tea factory along with an expert who will explain the whole process, from the withering of the leaves through rolling, fermenting and grading, to produce the different grades of tea. Finally we will arrange for a tea tasting session at the factory or restaurant to observe the colour, strength and the taste of different grades of teas. We are confident eventually you will be glad to know how good the Ceylon tea reaches your country to enjoy this cheering cup of tea. BIRD WATCHING Greenwood tea plantation is an ideal location for bird watching. Several families of Jungle Fowl are seen on the property and they have got used to human presence. A variety of endemic birds such as Sri Lanka Green-billed Coucal, Ashy-headed Laughing Thrush, Sri Lanka Orange-billed Babbler Sri Lanka Mynah ,Woodpeckers, Layard’s Parakeet, flock together in the scenic tea gardens surrounding the Tea Cottage Resort. HIKING The visitors to The Tea Cottages have the opportunity to walk on foot around the tea plantation and see how the tea leaves are been plucked by the pluckers and also to observe the field works carried out by our workers. The visitors can see the scenic beauty of the valleys, the mountains, ponds and also wild flowers and ferns. TREE PLANTING In order of Commemoration of the visit to The Tea Cottage, our visitors can also participate to the conservation programme by planting a native plant from our plantation. The individuals will be given a native plant from our nursery, and brought in a special area where the planting will take place. KADIYANLENA WATER FALL TREKKING The water of the 8m-high fall cascades down in stages. Although the flow is otherwise languid, during rain the fall is transformed into a rushing body of water, the spray reaching the nearby road. EXCURSIONS The Tea Cottage Resort is close to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Sri Dalada Maligawa Kandy and Horton Plains National Park. Excursions to suit the needs of the guests could be arranged. If you do not have your own transport, we are happy to arrange a vehicle and driver for you. SRI PADA (ADAM’S PEAK) Sri Lanka’s most revered mountain, Sri Pada or Adam’s Peak is located in a very breathtaking area of the southern hill country. Sri Pada has been a pilgrimage centre perhaps for all faiths for over 1000 years. The sacred footprint, a rock formation nearby the summit, is believed to be the Lord Buddha’s. Therefore, thousands of devotees throng to this sacred mountain peak in order to worship the sacred footprint of the Buddha. Sri Pada is a conical mountain 7360 feet high, soaring clear above the surrounding mountain ranges. The great desire of every pilgrim is to reach the peak before dawn to see the magnificent sight of the sunrise and thereafter perform their religious rites. Distance from resort: 56 km Travelling time: 90 minutes The pilgrim season: December to April KANDY It is one of the eight UNESCO World Heritage sites in Sri Lanka. Kandy was last home to the Kandyan Kings of yore in the 19th century and a fountain for all the music, arts, crafts and culture in the country. Kandy keeps hold of great religious significance for Sri Lanka. It is in this delightful city that the Dalada Maligawa or ‘Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic’ lies well guarded. The best time to visit Kandy would be in July/august when you can witness the annual Kandy Esala Perahera, a memorable parade that mirror the pomp and pageantry of kings and more notably an occasion when a replica of the relic casket is paraded. Almost 100 elephants parade along the main street of the city, adorned with ceremonial gear and are accompanied by dancers and drummers for over 10 fascinating days. There are many more sights in kandy that would hold your attention. •The Malwatta and Asgiriya monasteries •Peradeniya Botanical Garden •Kandy national museum •The 2nd world war Military cemetery •Udawattekele Sanctuary •Kandy Lake •Kandyan dance performance Distance from resort: 40 km Travelling time: 50 minutes EMBEKKE DEVALAYA, GADALADENIYA & LANKATHILAKA VIHARAYA EMBEKKE DEVALAYA:Build by king Vikramabahu the 3rd of Gampola (A.D 1357-1374) the shrine consists of three sections, the sanctum or the Garbha, the Digge or dancing hall and the Hevisimandapaya or the Drummers hall. Embekke is world famous for wood carvings in the pillars of the drummer's hall which are considered to be some of the best exhibitions of ancient Sri Lankan craftsmanship. GADALADENIYA VIHARAYA:Built almost exclusively of stone in 1344 by the Gampola King Wickramabahu, situated on a hilltop, commanding views of the surrounding countryside. The architecture is Dravidian. The entrance porch features large stone pillars, which support a roof of huge stone slabs. Within the vihara, an ancient stone and plaster Buddha image looks down upon milk rice pots that have collected food offerings for centuries. The 638-year-Old jack wood doors still exhibit their original paintings. LANKATHILAKA VIHARAYA:Completed in 1344, but in a more traditional Sinhalese style. Situated on a top of a gray rock above the fertile highland green, it justifies its name: "the beauty spot on Lanka's brow." The shrine contains an ancient Buddha image of brick and plaster, plus devalas to the four guardian deities of the island, each with his consort. A Pali language rock inscription at the site records the valuable gifts to craftsmen who toiled on the temple. Woodcarvers still work at the foot of the rock on which the temple stands. This is a magnificent building shining in white against the blue sky in the background. Being a brick building in three stories, it has a peculiar architectural design. Amidst the painted doors of wood and frescoes still bright with their original paint on walls and ceilings in the shrine room is found a superb seated image of the Buddha. Distance from resort:30 km Travelling time: 30 minutes HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK This highland is at an elevation of 2100-2300 metres and very rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. There are three main rivers heading from Horton plains Mahaweli, Kelani and Walawe.The steep Precipice of the World’s End and Baker’s fall are amidst the tourist attractions of the park.most tourists are attracted mainly for bird watching, nature walks and to see the World’s End; a sheer drop of 1 kilometre down the hill is an amazing view. Distance from resort:90 km Travelling time: 2.5 Hours Opening & Closing Time: 6.00a.m to 6.00p.m WHITE WATER RAFTING AT KITULGALA Rafting or white water rafting is a tough recreational outdoor activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. Sri Lanka’s most popular place for white water rafting is Kitulgala on the picturesque Kelani River. Kitulgala white water rafting is just 40 minutes from The Tea Cottage Resort. Arrangements are made to see to the safety at a nominal fee, through our associate partners. Distance from resort: 30 km Travelling time: 30 minutes Suitable season: May to December TRAVELLING BY TRAIN Nawalapitiya to Badulla train journey is considered one of the most scenic train journeys in Sri Lanka. The train starts from Colombo Fort Railway station and it takes about 3.5 hours approximately to reach Nawalapitiya Railway station where the scenic journey begins. Therefore we help our guest to organize scenic railway journey to hill country. Distance from resort to railway station: 4.5 km Travelling time: 5 minutes KOTHMALE ANCIENT VILLAGE TOUR There are many more sights in KOTHMALE that would hold your attention. •Pusulpitiya Temple •Kalapitiya Temple •Mahaweli Maha Seya •Kothmale reservoir and dam Distance from resort: 20 km Travelling time: 25 minutes