Ellerton is situated about 45 minutes outside the Kandy city limits, within a tea and fruit organic estate, and surrounded by mountains. It has two houses.
The Main House which is a refurbished old planter’s bungalow and has 03 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and the Valley House which is more modern and recently constructed and has 03 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Both houses overlook the mountains with views to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
There is a magnificent infinity pool overlooking the mountains. There are plenty of spaces with tranquil views to relax with a good book including the pool deck, the verandah or the garden swing at the edge of the property. Meals are served where ever you wish - the elegant dining room in the Main House, the Pavilion - an open sided deck by the Main House with mountainous views, or in the Verandah at the Valley House. Sri Lankan rice and curries and western dishes are prepared by the in-house chef using local condiments and fresh produce mostly from the Ellerton plantation.
The library area in the Valley House has a fridge and tea / coffee making facility. Local alcoholic and soft drinks are served free of charge with meals. Wine is not available, but guests are welcome to bring their own. The lounge in the Main House has a television, DVD player, and music system. Internet access is available at the Plantation office. Air-conditioning is not required at Ellerton where the climate is comfortable in the evenings. Rooms have overhead fans.
This is a nature lover’s paradise, so guests could hike or cycle through the plantation, villages and water streams, flourishing with fauna and flora. It is a bird watcher’s heaven. There is also the Orange field tea factory 20 minutes away. The heritage city of Kandy can also be accessed as a day excursion.
