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Nine Skies Bungalow, Demodera Estate, Demodera, Sri Lanka, 22000
5 Hotel Rooms Promising far-reaching hill country views, our stylishly refurbished five-bedroom tea bungalow hotel is majestically perched on a tea-fringed hill near Ella. Dating back to the colonial era, the bungalow epitomises its legacy yet indulges discerning guests with contemporary facilities and high-end personalised service – be pampered by our butlers, feast on gourmet food and dip into a garden pool with stunning views across the valley and famous Demodera Loop.
The homely bungalow has three rooms types. Our magnificent Ella Rock Suite, has a private sitting room, direct garden access and is decadently spacious while our three double Demodera Bedrooms ooffer private luxury in a setting redolent of days gone by. Nine Skies Bedroom is equipped with twin beds, and since this cosy room interconnects with a Demodera Bedroom, it is ideal for families. All five bedrooms open onto garden terraces blessed with wonderful views. All rooms are stylishly furnished and have ensuite bathrooms with tubs for soaking in after scenic strolls around the tea plantations.
Dining
Dining in Ella reaches new heights at our atmospheric restaurant which overlooks our landscaped garden. Our butlers are poised to pamper you in a home from home setting, mixing your favourite drinks for sipping in the sitting room, and serving afternoon tea and freshly cooked gourmet meals to tables inside the bungalow or out on the garden veranda.
Rates are all inclusive, so expect to tuck into a hearty breakfast, a ‘Planter’s Lunch’ – a selection of daily curries – afternoon tea and later, an a la carte dinner.
Activities & experiences:
The south eastern Hill Country region surrounding Ella is a great destination for exploring the great outdoors. There are some wonderful walks in Ella and the tea estates that surround the bungalow can be explored on your own or with a butler guide. At our local Finlay’s Tea Factory you can learn about the tea production process on an absorbing guided tea factory tour.
Experiences in Ella range from exploring this stretch of Main Line railway – the Nine Arch Bridge and the Demodera Loop – to day-tripping to the colonial-era towns of Haputale and Bandarawela. Other things to do in Ella’s surroundings include visiting Sri Lanka’s longest covered wooden bridge, swimming in pristine waterfalls and picnicking in private locations handpicked for their heart stopping scenery.
Demodara is a village in Sri Lanka, renowned for the picturesque Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, an architectural marvel constructed during the British colonial era. The bridge, known as the "Bridge in the Sky," features nine elegant arches and is set against a backdrop of lush greenery. The surrounding area is characterized by rolling hills and tea plantations, contributing to its scenic allure. Demodara attracts tourists and photographers seeking the beauty of the iconic bridge and the historical ambiance of the region. The village has become a popular destination, offering a unique blend of natural landscapes and colonial-era railway heritage. Nearby Ella is a view-blessed village that stands on the edge of the south eastern hills. Views from Mini Adam’s Peak and Ella Rock – two great hikes – peer down the valley, through the Ella Gap towards the southern plains. Ella is a great outdoorsy destination with the undulating forest-edged terrain sprinkled with tea estates, rice fields and vegetable patches.
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Teardrop Hotels is a small hotel and restaurant company owned by 4 partners, Michael, Charlie, Henry and Viraj Premasinghe who firmly believe that the small hotel model offered the best guest experience for tourists visiting Sri Lanka. Thanks to the island’s history, architecture, natural beauty and charming people, the group were excited by the opportunity to convert wonderful properties into interesting small hotels across the country, offering guests from across the world a chance to experience the various sights, tastes and sounds of this diverse teardrop island.Acclaimed for contemporising centuries-old heritage buildings and vintage tea bungalows-with-views in distinct regions across the island, our luxury hotels in Sri Lanka are defined by each destination and encourage you to explore, experience and shape your own Sri Lanka story.Our collection of small, stylish, service-driven boutique hotels champion the island’s rich history, dazzling diversity and warm, open-hearted people, while our fusion menus celebrate the country’s abundant variety of fresh local produce.
