My husband and I stayed at Castlereagh bungalow in May. It was a quiet peaceful haven. Beautiful rooms with lots of space, big modern bathrooms. We stayed in the Palmer room which had it own little garden thru french doors. The staff were attentive and friendly, anticipating needs and remembering your likes. The chef spoke to you each day regarding... More

My wife and I stayed at the Castlereagh bungalow of the Ceylon Tea Trails during our honeymoon and countless trips later, it remains one of our favorite places in the world to visit. The service that we received at the bungalow exceeded any of our expectations and there was a personal quality to the service that is very hard to... More

We stayed at Tientsin bungalow, a charming place where you quickly feel at home, with a sense of history and old school luxury. The service, food, accommodation and scenery were all impressive, with the friendliness and professionalism of the Tientsin staff making this a very special place to visit. The long drive from Columbo is worth every bump with some... More

Tea Trails was the most enjoyable experiences of our visit to Sri Lanka in 2011. We spent a couple of nights at the Tientsin Bungalow staying in the Fraser Room. Pre dinner drinks are taken in the sitting room which gives you the opportunity to meet some of the other guests. Meals were served on the terrace and were of... More

We came to the tea trails after having stayed at Amangalla in Galle and Amanwella in Tangalle. We stayed at the Castlereagh bungalow for 4 nights - all I can say is, although the two Aman hotels have their own characters, it is the stay at the tea trails which made my Sri Lanka trip special. The quality of the... More

We stayed at Castlereagh bungalow for two nights. This was a really good place to rest and relax. The device was very good indeed and the food absolutely wonderful. Each day the chef would talk us through the menu for lunch and dinner and was genuinely concerned to be sure that what was being offered would be acceptable. Our room... More

We stayed in the Castlereagh bungalow, overlooking the huge Castlereagh Reservoir for four nights. From the moment of arrival the service was exceptional and we really felt cared for and well looked after. The bungalow itself is small - five rooms - and meals were served on the open air verandah, with fantastic views of the lake (reservoir) and surrounding... More

After the heat at lower altitude the three nights we stayed at Castlereagh were magic. Nothing too much trouble. We went to the Tea Tour and spent 4 hours with Andrew Taylor as we were especially interested in the growing and making of tea. Even came back with some cuttings which were looked after by the staff until we were... More

The drive to the Tea Trails was unique, winding through the high mountain roads, admiring the lush environment and views. When we arrived, it felt like a pleasant step back in time. The lodge has loads of charm and the staff are extremely hospitable. The chef visited our suite to design each menu, so the food was always great -... More