Nestled amongst the tea bushes the cottage is perfectly situated in the middle of your very own private 50 acre organic tea estate. 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 bungalow is rented on a full-board basis - the price includes all meals. The space The house has a living room with open fireplace and dining room, both with large bay windows overlooking the lawn towards the panoramic views of the south. There are two double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. One of the bedrooms also has a set of bunk beds; this room is accessed from and opens directly on to, the covered terrace. You will be looked after during your stay by Priya who lives on site. Wonderful aromatic curries are always simmering in her little kitchen. The mainstays of the menus is produce from our organic kitchen garden and our hens. Priya would usually cook you a lovely fragrant rice and curry lunch and a "western" evening meal however you are welcome to chat with her and plan your own menus. Being right in the centre of the Island, fish is not a common ingredient and protein tends to come from chicken. Priya's non-Sri Lankan repertoire is growing all the time as our guests teach her new things. Guest access Our guests have full and exclusive access to the whole cottage 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 Because of its remoteness, Haldummulla Estate bungalow 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. 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!