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Ashburnham Estate, Kandy | Sri Lanka | Ultimate Travel Company

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ASHBURNHAM ESTATE, KANDY

Rich in character and old-world charm
ASHBURNHAM ESTATE, KANDY

CHARMING BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Rich in character and old-world charm, this elegant boutique hotel is surrounded by its own 100-acre estate where you’ll find pretty tea fields and sparkling waterfalls.

Beautifully converted from a traditional, 1930s planter’s residence, Ashburnham Estate has retained much of its historic charm. The property offers just six spacious guestrooms, each decorated in its own unique style but all with plush four-poster beds and private bathrooms. Most rooms have a private outdoor area in the form of a balcony or terrace. Meals, served in the open-plan dining area, are prepared by a Kandyan chef and feature fresh ingredients sourced locally or from the on-site vegetable garden.

Days at Ashburnham can be blissfully spent mountain biking, taking guided tours of the tea fields and exploring hidden corners of the estate. Cooking classes are also on offer, as well as nature treks with the resident naturalist. Those who wish to venture further afield will find many of the Cultural Triangle’s top attractions – from the Temple of the Tooth to the stunning cave temple complex of Dambulla – within reach of Ashburnham Estate.

Ashburnham Estate, Kandy | Sri Lanka | Ultimate Travel Company
OVERVIEW

ASHBURNHAM ESTATE

At a glance

  • Charming boutique hotel, converted from a 1930’s planter’s estate and set on a working tea plantation
  • Just one hour north-east of Kandy
  • Beautiful views stretching towards the Knuckles Mountains
  • Six uniquely designed guestrooms
  • Double rooms can be combined to make a great area for families
  • All with large four-poster beds, comfy mattresses and duvets
  • Open-plan dining and lounge area with a log fire
  • Daily housekeeping and laundry service
  • Dine on regional and international cuisine, prepared using locally sourced produce and ingredients plucked from the onsite vegetable garden

For leisure and pleasure

  • Swimming pool with glorious views across the tea plantation
  • Take a day trip to Kandy where you can discover the Temple of the Tooth and the Botanical Gardens
  • Visit the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya or the famous caves of Dambulla
  • Explore the surrounding tea fields with the estate manager
  • Swim under waterfalls
  • Mountain biking
  • Insightful treks in the local area alongside the resident naturalist
  • Enjoy a cooking class
  • Relax in the beautiful gardens

Testimonal 9
“SEAMLESSLY ORGANISED, TRULY UNFORGETTABLE”
The itinerary was spot on. Claire really listened and understood the kind of holiday I wanted – from the hotels to the pace of the trip. The team on the ground were exceptional: friendly, efficient, and always one step ahead, helping with everything from flight check-ins to tax-free procedures at the end. The guides were knowledgeable and genuinely helpful. I had an amazing time. Thank you!
Testimonal 14
“INDIA AT ITS MOST INCREDIBLE”
Unbelievably brilliant from start to finish. 91 gave us complete flexibility while tailoring the trip to our personal preferences. Communication was excellent throughout, and the in-country team in India was super-efficient at every stage. The quality of the experience was exceptional – and the value for money, remarkable. From expert naturalists to thrilling wildlife encounters (tigers, leopards, 140 species of birds), awe-inspiring temples, the Taj Mahal, scenic walks and warm, welcoming people – not to mention the fantastic curry – it was a truly superb holiday. “Ultimate” really is “91”!
Testimonial 2
“THREE HOLIDAYS IN AND STILL HIGHLY RECOMMEDED”
Dan Mills organised perfectly a challenging itinerary to incorporate a wedding we were attending in Kathmandu. A fantastic balance of trekking, rafting, safari, sightseeing and R&R. This was our third holiday with Ultimate Travel and we cannot recommend highly enough

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5 OUT OF 5

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