Nestled within a working tea estate in the heart of Sri Lanka’s hill country, Goatfell is an intimate four-bedroom bungalow retreat offering peaceful surroundings, personalised service and a wonderful base for exploring the region.
Highlights
Beautiful and unobtrusive service
360 degree views of the tea plantations
Intimate boutique property with just 4 rooms
Great location, just 25 minutes from Nuwara Eliya
As a Teardrop property guests can expect excellent and unobtrusive service, delicious cuisine and a wonderful 'at home feeling' from a stay at Goatfell. Based on a working tea estate, guests are given an immersive experience of the hill country complimented by 360 degree views of the surrounding rolling hills.
All rooms at Goatfell are uniquely designed and accented with stunning features, a mix of contemporary and antique pieces providing a stylish atmosphere. The four en-suite bedrooms are located in the main house and will come equipped with plush rugs, overhead fans and for chilly evenings hot water bottles will be provided for guests to keep cosy. Two of the bedrooms at the property can be combined to create a suite with one double room and one twin room providing a great option for families.
Keeping with the intimate nature of the hotel there is one main dining room, living room and swimming pool for guests to enjoy alongside the extensive and beautifully manicured gardens. Stays are Goatfell are all inclusive and daily guests are treated to personalised butler service and sumptuous three course meals in the evening complemented by a fantastic wine list, afternoon tea and evening drinks.
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