Title: Colonial Holiday Bungalow In The Hill Country Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Colonial Holiday Bungalow In The Hill Country Holiday home in Bandarawela with balcony ## Photo gallery for Colonial Holiday Bungalow In The Hill Country ![Terrace/patio - Colonial Holiday Bungalow In The Hill Country (Bandarawela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45770000/45767600/45767541/538755c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Colonial Holiday Bungalow In The Hill Country (Bandarawela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45770000/45767600/45767541/bcfbd1f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - Colonial Holiday Bungalow In The Hill Country (Bandarawela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45770000/45767600/45767541/99bbcfa0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Unclassified image, 4 of 9, button - Colonial Holiday Bungalow In The Hill Country (Bandarawela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45770000/45767600/45767541/8c262068.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Colonial Holiday Bungalow In The Hill Country (Bandarawela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45770000/45767600/45767541/a0412209.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in idyllic gardens and rolling tea estates, Hyldale offers a serene retreat. Let your kids play while you savor home-cooked meals on the verandah or indulge in garden-grown tea. With its rich history and scenic views, this villa is perfect for nature lovers. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Outdoor space £50 includes taxes & fees 24 Jan - 25 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Colonial Holiday Bungalow In The Hill Country Surrounded by idyllic gardens and rolling tea estates, Hyldale is a beautiful villa with a unique history that spans the 20th century. Set in the colonial holiday destination in hill county of Sri Lanka. Five minutes from the Bandarawela train station, it is the perfect place to let kids run around in the garden, while you enjoy a hot cup of garden grown tea on the verandah .Hyldale was once the holiday home of Sri Lanka’s first executive President .Purchased by President Jayawardhane’s wife ,Elena ,a wealthy heiress,for their private family vacations. The current owner’s family has been living at Hyldale for over 50 years having purchased from the President ‘s family. Hyldale is also a nature lover’s dream destination with maximum temperatures of less than 20C, Hyldale ‘s cook will out delicious home cooked meals for you both western and traditional meals . ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76560000/76558700/76558608/c660977d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Final Gate in Ella Ella - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Colonial Bungalow In The Hill Colonial Holiday Bungalow In The Hill Country Colonial Holiday Bungalow In The Hill Country Bandarawela ## About the area Bandarawela is home to this holiday home. Uva Halpewaththa Tea Factory and Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Central Highlands of Sri Lanka and Nature Trail Ella. [Visit our Bandarawela travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bandarawela.dx690999109971374080) [View more Holiday homes in Bandarawela](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bandarawela-Private-Holiday-Homes.d690999109971374080-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=6.827842,80.98523&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cmuh%40ulhmN%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%40Q%40M%40O%40O%40O%40MBO%40OBMBQBMBOBMBODMBODMDMDODMDMFMDMFOFMFKDMHKFMFMHKFMHKHKFKHMJKHKHKHIJKJKHIJIJKJIJIJIJILGJIJGLILGJGLGLGLGLELGLELELELGNELELCNCLCNELCNCNCLANEN%3FLCNCN%3FNANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FNBNBN%40LBN%40NBLBNBLDNBLBNBLDLDLFNDLDLDLFLDLFLFJFLFLFJHLFJHJFLHJHJHJHJJHHJHJJHJJHHJHJHJHLHJHJFJHLFJHLFLFJFLFJFLDNFLDLDLFLDNBLDLDNBLDNBLBNBLBP%40LBN%40NBL%40N%40N%40N%40L%3FP%40L%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNAL%3FPALANANANCNALCNANCNCNCLCLENCLENENCJENGLENEJGLENGLGLGLGJGLIJGLIJGJILIJIJIJIJIJKHILKHKHIJKHKHKHKHMHKFKHMFKHMFMFKFMFMFMFMDMFMDODMDMDMDOBMBODMBOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAO%3FOCMAOAOCMCOAOEMCOCMEOCMCMEOEMEMEMEMGMEMGMGMGMGKGMGMIKGKIMGKIKIKIKIKIKKIIKIKMIIIKIKKKIKGKIMIKGKIMGKGMIKEMGMGMGOEMGKEOEMEOEKEOCOEMCOCMCMCOCOCOAOCMAOAOAOAOAMAQ%3FM%3FOAO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nEIxswIAlIbYcxHkGm-Qutf9qmc=) Bandarawela ### What's nearby - Dhowa Rock Temple \- 8 min drive \- 4.8 miles - Kinellan Tea Factory \- 12 min drive \- 7.2 miles - Uva Halpewaththa Tea Factory \- 13 min drive \- 7.7 miles - Nature Trail Ella \- 14 min drive \- 8.4 miles - Nine Arches Bridge \- 16 min drive \- 9.5 miles ### Getting around - Haputale Railway Station - 22 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Matey Hut - ‬12 min drive - ‪The White Rabbit - ‬12 min drive - ‪Serenite Cafe - ‬14 min drive - ‪One Love - ‬12 min drive - ‪Hide Ella - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Colonial Holiday Bungalow In The Hill Country pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Colonial Holiday Bungalow In The Hill Country? ### What time is check-in at Colonial Holiday Bungalow In The Hill Country? ### What time is check-out at Colonial Holiday Bungalow In The Hill Country? ### Where is Colonial Holiday Bungalow In The Hill Country located? ## Have a question? 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