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Beautifully perched on a hill in Kandapola near Nuwara Eliya, ideal for tea country exploration.

Located on a working tea plantation amidst the Concordia Estate just 30 minutes from the town of Nuwara Eliya, our sensitively restored tea bungalow basks in glorious hill country views. Goatfell’s limited rooms combined with Kandapola’s misty mountains and hilltop seclusion proffers an extremely private and intimate setting. The enveloping tea hills, waterfalls, and heart-stopping panoramas make it a walkers’ paradise.

Nuwara Eliya, the hill capital, is a market town dating back to the mid-19th century and many of the houses and buildings, including the iconic Post Office, stay true to their heritage.

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

Secluded and extremely private
Stunning tea and mountain views
30 minutes to Nuwara Eliya town
Arrive by car, train or seaplane

GETTING TO GOATFELL

There are multiple ways to get to Goatfell – you can travel by car or to make your journey more scenic and adventurous, by train or seaplane, which gives you access to some of the most breath-taking views in the country.

Getting to Goatfell from other parts of the island is stress-free. From Colombo: 5-hour drive, Kandy: 2 hours 30-minute drive, Galle: 6-hour drive. For a quicker journey, the seaplane from Colombo to Gregory’s Lake in Nuwara Eliya takes 30 minutes. Train journeys can vary from 2-6 hours depending on the location and type of train.

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HISTORY OF GOATFELL

This former planter’s bungalow was rebuilt in the mid-1940s by then estate manager Robert Megginson with the help of his American friend and architect. It is said the architect used all the latest building technology from America, and once finished, was one of the most modern estate manager's bungalows on the island.

Kandapola is one of the highest elevations in the country and when the bungalow was transformed to a boutique hotel in 2018, it was named after Goat Fell Mountain – the highest point in Scotland, and a nod to the Scottish planters that first introduced tea to Sri Lanka.
2013
2019
RESTORING GOATFLL
Goatfell’s restoration, which began in 2018, was one of our biggest challenges in the hills. To give guests a sense of awe on arrival, the team flipped the driveway entry from the front of the bungalow to the back, to reveal an atmospheric garden and infinity pool when entering.

The restoration of the entire bungalow was managed without having to cut a single tree.

WEATHER AND SEASONALITY
The best months to travel to this region are between January to April, and again in July and August. Expect to see plenty of sunshine and clear weather throughout the day, with a cool, pleasant climate in the evenings.

During the rainy months of May and June, and September through November, Goatfell experiences short spells of rain with clouds of mist rolling in and fading out at various times of day, creating a very dreamy atmosphere.
Goatfell, a luxury hotel in Nuwara Eliya, surrounded by tea plantations and lush greenery, offers a serene escape with mountain views.
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