Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya

Actual rating 3.5 The review sums it up...it's a cute colonial bungalow with a spacious garden...the room is well restored but was rather puzzled with the choice of tacky heat panels.... It's situated within a functioning tea estate though the factory is abandoned. There is also a view point, couldn't really find it though with the poor signage, but nevertheless had a nice short hike... The staff was efficient and experienced. The real downside was the food. Dinner was a set menu. The chicken was so-so and the margarita pizza was burnt... The breakfast (local option chosen) was slightly better, but extremely spicy (even for us locals) and with only a few accompaniments. The Google map directions are accurate and road is in good condition upto the bungalow. The rating is rounded up only because we found the place to be quite picturesque and charming....

Excellent boutique lodgings high on hilltop of Oliphant tea plantation. Though not on the set menu, at our request custom offering of delicious Sri Lankan foods like Cashew curry, Gotukola sambol, and Pol (Coconut) sambol, etc. were delicious and arranged by Lakshman the attentive head of staff. He has been with the hotel since its opening 7yrs ago. He is a gem.

We fell in love with this English tutor mansion. The grounds were manicured and absolutely gorgeous. We spent time sitting on the lawn reading and relaxing. We also took two walks to the top of the hill (in tea fields) and went on a tea factory tour. Food was prepared well and very good. The staff was efficient, friendly and service oriented. Our room was cozy and comfortable. Quality linens and bathrobes. Location is in a small village so one can view local living. Not far from Nuwara Eliya and Horton Plains NP. Highly recommend staying here.