Ellerton, Kandy

Ellerton was built for a tea estate manager over 100 years ago and it retains the character and peacefulness of that long passed time, in its present incarnation as a small boutique hotel.

Close to the geographic centre of Sri Lanka, it sits on its own hill just outside the World Heritage City of Kandy. At 2,400 feet, it combines the best of Sri Lanka's weather. The sun in the day is hot, while the evenings and nights are relatively cool without the stickiness of the coast, nor the distinct chill of the hill country.

The beautiful gardens are full of interesting flowers, butterflies and birds including the Golden Oriole, the Sri Lankan Hanging Parrot, the Plum Headed Parakeet and various Sunbirds. The garden also provides vegetables and fruit for the house. The countryside around Ellerton is crossed by many paths and tea estate roads, making walking and biking easy and delightful.

The Main House has a large sitting room furnished with antiques, a dining room which seats 12 and a study where you can watch international news via satellite TV. There are 3 guest bedrooms, one double and two family rooms, each with their own bathrooms. 

The Valley House is near the swimming pool, and some thirty yards away from the main house. It has spectacular views and has three generous bedrooms, two double and a twin, the double bedrooms have their own bathrooms whilst the twin has a shower. A great advantage of the Valley House is the huge veranda which is a natural place to sit and read. 

The 7^th is called the Garden Room- this is a self-contained unit with a bedroom and a bathroom. 

All in all, Ellerton is a great base for exploring Kandy and the surrounding countryside.