Haldummulla Estate - the Library Suite

Nestled amongst the tea bushes the Library Suite is perfectly situated in the garden of Haldummulla Estate Bungalow, a planters' house in the middle of its very own private 50 acre organic tea estate. The suite sleeps two in a large studio bedroom with bathroom. Wake with the chirping of birds , skip through the tea with monkeys, hike through forests, or simply laze on the lawn with a book. Haldummulla is a place to unwind in a homely uncluttered open space. We love it, and hope you will too. The space The suite is in the garden of the main house and has a "studio" double bedroom with open fireplace. Opening off this room is the dressing room, a spacious bathroom and the dining terrace which has panoramic views down the valley towards the southern plains. You will be looked after during your stay by Priya who lives on site. Wonderful aromatic curries are always simmering in her little kitchen which is shared with the main bungalow. For more exotic western fare you are welcome to help her to prepare; she loves to learn new dishes. Because of its remoteness, the Haldummulla Estate Library Suite is offered on a full-board basis. Before you arrive we will discuss your menus with you and Priya will shop for you in advance. She can buy more groceries for you when you are there but remember she may then be gone for a couple of hours as we are quite remote! We have plenty of fresh vegetables growing on the land and neighbouring properties, and fresh cows milk and eggs. However please bring your own alcohol and any food items that you cannot live without and that you can imagine would not be available in a remote location such as this. Do check with us if you are unsure what to bring. Guest access Our guests have full and exclusive access to the Library Suite and its private gardens. Beyond the gardens there are 50 acres of organic tea estate to roam in too. Please feel free to wander freely in the tea estate that surrounds the Bungalow. Stroll amongst the tea bushes and watch the local women plucking leaves. Don’t be surprised to be invited to visit their colourful homes on the borders of the estate; Sri Lankans are famous for their generous hospitality to friends and strangers alike. Likewise if you are staying with children they will soon have a host of new friends to explore with especially if they hang out near the gate as the local kids walk past the top of the Bungalow’s drive on their way to and from school. Other things to note If you are staying for a few days why not lend a hand and try making your own tea? If you enquire in advance we can try to give you our Tea Experience (subject to seasonality) which involves a couple of hours in the morning plucking the tea with our ladies and then rolling your own batch the next morning. What could be more satisfying than leaving with some very fine tea that you made yourself? The experience is free though you do have to pay for any tea you buy even if you roll it yourself!