Beckons you to spend an unforgettable and enjoyable holiday at a manor house nestled in the central hills of Sri Lanka

If you wish to spend an unforgettable holiday exploring the beautiful sights of the former Kandyan Kingdom of Sri Lanka or go hiking or mountaineering, Elpitiya Walauwa a nineteenth century manor house in the central highlands offers you a truly unique holiday package.

This exclusive holiday home 'away from home' is situated on the outskirts of Kandy, the ancient capital of the Kandyan Kingdom of Sri Lanka. Kandy is in close proximity to the more ancient city of Gampola and both lie at an elevation of approximately 1650 feet above sea level. Gampola was the site of the Kingdom prior to its transfer to Kandy during the last quarter of the 15th century. in the reign of King Vikramabahu. This manor house with a history of over 175 years is currently owned by the fourth generation of the Panabokke Family. It is now a National Heritage Home recognized by the government of Sri Lanka.

Elpitiya Walauwa offers the traveller beautiful, eco-friendly surroundings for a tranquil rejuvenating holiday in a cool, meditative environment. You can either take a quiet stroll in the evening along the banks of the Mahaweli, the longest river in the island or hike up the tea slopes to enjoy a bird's eye view of the plantation of tea, coconut palms and spices and the surrounding area, or explore the old religious monuments of two former Kingdoms of the country.

The most important of the Buddhist shrines is the Sri Dalada Maligawa, the temple housing the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, situated in the city center of Kandy.

A few kilometers away from Elpitiyta are the Temples of Gadaladeniya & Lanka ThilakaAnd the Embekke Devale (Shrine) built in the 14th century AC.

For the more out-going and adventurous visitor, Pidurutalagala the highest mountain rising to a height of 8282 feet above sea level is about an hour and a halves drive through the picturesque high grown tea plantations and rises from the foot of the famous hill station of Nuwara Eliya which was appropriately christened 'little England" by the early English settlers due to its climatic similarity to their home country. To those who are keen golfers, the Victoria Golf Course at Digana is an hour's drive from the Walauwa. The beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya and Sri Lanka's first residential university is only about fifteen minutes' drive from Elpitiya Walauwa

Built over 100 years ago for the manager of a major tea estate and now owned by Richard and Cary Goode Ellerton preserves the character and tranquillity of colonial days.

Ellerton is close to the geographic centre of Sri Lanka. Colombo and the international airport is 3 hours away and the World Heritage city of Kandy with its renowned botanical gardens and other tourist attractions is 30 minutes drive. The Cultural Triangle to the north is only 2 hours away making Ellerton an excellent base from which to explore the island.

At 2,400 feet Ellerton combines the best of Sri Lanka's weather. The sun in the day is hot, while the evenings and nights are relatively cool without the stickiness of the coast, nor the distinct chill of the hill country.

The beautiful gardens are full of interesting flowers, butterflies and birds including the the Sri Lankan Hanging Parrot, Golden Oriole, Sunbirds and the Plum Headed Parakeet. The garden also provides vegetables and fruit for the house.

The countryside around Ellerton is crossed by many paths and tea estate roads, making walking and biking easy and delightful.