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Ellerton

A tranquil hill retreat with stunning views and a genuine "home away from home" atmosphere.
Location: Near Kandy, Sri Lanka
Rooms: 8 Rooms (Main House, Valley and Garden)
Pool: Yes
Great For: Couples, groups & Families
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Sat on a hilltop at 2,400 feet, only 18kms south of Kandy, Ellerton is a beautiful boutique retreat set on a 9 acre tea and spice plantation with a charming colonial character and magnificent views of the Kandyan Mountains.  Originally the plantation manager’s residence built in 1910, it has been lovingly restored & renovated by the owners, Richard and Cary Goode, and from its stunning location it offers the perfect blend of comfort, relaxation, friendly hospitality and a flavour of rural Sri Lanka.

Main House Bedroom at Ellerton
The stunning rural location at Ellerton
The valley house terrace at Ellerton
Swimming pool with a view at Ellerton
The comfy sitting room at Ellerton
Cycling with Ben the dog
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We design holidays from scratch. If you are interested in visiting Ellerton as part of your holiday to Sri Lanka, then call us now on 01273 923100 and let’s get designing.
“Ellerton is in a marvellous setting on the top of its own hill with superb views in all directions and guests can relax and enjoy the house with its library, comfy lounge areas, infinity pool and flower gardens. Alternatively we have wonderful treks and bike rides on the doorstep so you can explore our lovely slice of rural Sri Lanka and Ben the dog is a willing companion! Our aim is simply to give you the feeling you are staying in a friend’s house and not a hotel”. 

Owners, Ellerton

With cosy colonial character throughout the property, there are just 8 rooms at Ellerton which are split with 3 in the Main House, 3 in the separate Valley House and 2 individual self contained Garden Rooms.

The main house was the original plantation manager’s house built over 100 years ago and its character is retained throughout the comfy sitting room, library, study and 3 en suite guest bedrooms, with antiques, traditional furniture and a charming colonial decor. A perfect option for families, two of the rooms in the main house have smaller adjoining rooms.

The Valley House is a new separate annexe next to the swimming pool which maintains a colonial charm but with a more contemporary edge in 3 en suite guest rooms and a lovely shady veranda which is a great spot for a read, game of backgammon or lazy family lunch. The Garden Rooms are also a new additional with a similar style to the Valley House and with a lounge area and unrivalled views of the valley from the private balcony is a lovely option for those seeking a bit more privacy.

With its “home away from home” atmosphere, friendly staff and tranquil location the order of the day at Ellerton is very much about relaxation and there is no better place than the stunning infinity pool with its views down the valley. However if you can muster a bit of energy there are numerous walking & mountain bike trails which are highly recommended to get a feel for this beautiful area – please note you will struggle not to be accompanied by Ben the Labrador!

SUNDOWNER MOMENTS
Sundowner is about moments. Those moments that immerse you wholly into your surroundings and together make up the most wonderful, memorable holiday. Here are a few of the Sundowner Moments you can enjoy with stays at Ellerton…

  • Explore the countryside by mountain bike but don’t forget to take Ben the dog.
  • Take a tour to the Orange Field Tea Factory for a unique and untouristy insight into tea making.
  • Trek to the top of Alagalla Mountain for incredible views of Kandy.
  • Head into Kandy to visit the UNESCO Temple of the Tooth followed by a boat trip on the lake.
  • Relax by the pool and enjoy a lazy lunch on the veranda – bliss!
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These are just a few ideas. We have lots more up our sleeve. So let’s chat about whether Ellerton works for you, call 01273 923100 now. Or if you are worried the boss will be listening in, drop us an email, holidays@sundownerholidays.co.uk

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“I find that when travelling, I take on so many more challenges and do things I would never normally do, it makes me a bolder and braver person. I love making memories I will always treasure”

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“Going away feeds my soul, I love finding places that make me want to stop for a moment and breathe it all in. It’s about creating memories that stand out in my mind, an escape from routine.”

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“I love to travel so I can turn my imagination into reality, instead of thinking about how places might be, I want to see them as they truly are.”

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Holidays allow me to re-balance myself, see the bigger picture and realise how lucky I am.
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"I like to get into the depths of each country, wander around less-travelled towns, squash on to a local bus, breathe the whole country in."
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