Nawalakanda Holiday BungalowA blend of old world charm and modern comfort: ELPITIYA: Nawalakanda Holiday Bungalow, a typical colonial style planter’s bungalow, built in the midst of a lush tea and cinnamon plantation in Elpitiya, combines old-fashioned charm with modern comfort. Boasting of five spacious bed-rooms, tastefully furnished and with modern attached bathrooms, Nawalakanda Holiday Bungalow is geared to cater to family groups. It can accommodate 16 visitors comfortably. The open verandah looks out over a vista of tender green tea bushes.
Nawalakanda tea estate on which the bungalow stands in Elpitiya, was in extent of over 3000 acres during the British era. The present Sri Lankan owners, Athukorala Group, has changed the entire style of the bungalow. Director, Athukorala Group, Anura Athukorala, the owner of the estate said that with its modern touch, Nawalakanda bungalow has opened its doors to the Lankan leisure sector. The experienced caretaker of Nawalakanda Holiday Bungalow, Sumith Perera said that the bungalow is sold as one unit, and it mainly caters to family vacations. “The bungalow is generally given to small family groups who want to spend their outing as a family. The bungalow is ideal for weekend outings for busy executives and their families,” Perera said. The bungalow is a honeymooners’ paradise due to its beautiful location and pleasant and clam environment. The children’s park at the bungalow is ideal for day time cricket matches, Sumith said. There is also a beautiful summer hut meant for morning tea or for a relaxed evening drink, while the fairer sex could watch their favourite TV programmes at the lobby. The cuisine at Nawalakanda Holiday Bungalow is another unique feature. It offers the very best in Sri Lanka and Western food. Most of the vegetables used for cooking are fresh from the garden. Daytime outings and excursions too are arranged. Trekking to the nearby temple, rubber and tea estates, bird watching and a picnic to a stream, too are arranged. The beautiful natural pond, with fresh cool water from a stream, is indeed ideal for refreshing. Nawalakanda Holiday Bungalow is just 16 kms away from Ambalangoda, and lies three kms from the Colombo-Matara Expressway, which is now under construction. The bungalow is available on the Internet at: www.nawalakandabungalow.com and it could be contacted via e-mail on: [email protected] LJ |
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