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Description
The Lavender House Overview
Escape to the hill country and breathe fresh air at The Lavender House. This grand villa occupies a stunning elevation and offers sensational views of the Sri Lankan highlands. The best place to take it all in is the villa’s sumptuous pool… although nothing beats a ramble through the lush tea fields that surround the property. The Lavender House is a divine mix of historic grandeur, natural beauty, and modern-day opulence – a very special place you’ll want to keep all to yourself.
Sleeps: 10 guests (13 max)
Features
- Air conditioned bedrooms
- Enclosed living rooms
- Kitchen
- Private pool
- Pool table
- Mountain bikes
- Netflix TV
- Free Wi-Fi access
- In-room safe
Inclusions
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Fruit basket on arrival
- Breakfast and lunch daily
- Villa manager
- Chef
- Housekeepers
- Butlers
- Security guards
Extras
- Extra bed adult USD $80 per night
- Extra bed child $50 per night
- Spa services
Book at least 120 days prior to arrival and receive 20% off.
The Lavender House Living
The Lavender House has the look and feel of a grand country estate. The villa is perfectly positioned on a hilltop, its vast lawns and sleek swimming pool opening to magical views of the surrounding tea fields. The villa’s grand décor is in perfect harmony with its impressive surroundings, its rooms filled with ornate timber pieces, oriental carpets, rich textiles, and shimmering chandeliers.
Living Room
Thanks to generous French windows, the living room is flooded with natural light. The furniture too is light and elegant: think cream-coloured sofas, moss green ottomans, oriental carpets, and beautiful chandeliers. There’s also a large TV that’ll keep everyone entertained on cosy nights spent in. The next room is an atmospheric entertainment room, complete with a dark timber bar, ample chesterfield sofas, and an ornate fireplace.
Dining Room
The formal dining room is a grand space with coral red walls. An ornate dining table sits at the centre of the room, offering seats for up to 12 guests. A shimmering chandelier and a glowing fireplace add even more character to this fabulous space. The villa also has a more relaxed dining area perfect for casual meals and lazy breakfasts.
Games Room
All clad in timber, the games lounge is a great space for shooting a game of pool or grabbing a drink at the bar.
Garden & Pool
The Lavender House feels like a grand estate all yours to enjoy. Expansive lawns offer ample room to run and play, with stairs leading down to a gorgeous swimming pool. Surrounded by sun beds on two sides, the pool offers mesmerising views of the rolling green tea fields and misty mountaintops – the scene really is quite magical.
The Lavender House Bedrooms
The Lavender House features five bedrooms. The rooms are opulent and luxe, playing beautiful homage to Sri Lankan heritage. All rooms feature four-poster beds, lounge furniture, lush green views, and spacious ensuite bathrooms.
Bedroom 1
The first bedroom features a king-sized bed, mini bar, electric kettle, and a seating area by the French windows. The ensuite bathroom is generously sized and features a rain shower, vanity, and a toilet.
2 Guests
1 King Bed
Bathroom (Shower)
Bedroom 2
The second bedroom is furnished with a four-poster bed, lounge furniture, mini bar, and an electric kettle. The room has large windows looking out to the garden. The ensuite bathroom benefits from a luxe bathtub, with his and her vanities and a toilet completing the setup.
2 Guests
1 King Bed
Bathroom (Bath + Shower)
Bedroom 3
This room features a king-sized bed, comfortable lounge furniture, electric kettle, and a mini bar. The ensuite bathroom features a beautiful bathtub, vanity, and a toilet.
2 Guests
1 King Bed
Bathroom (Bath + Shower)
Bedroom 4
The fourth bedroom boasts a four-poster bed, lounge furniture, electric kettle, and a mini bar. The ensuite bathroom is fitted with a freestanding bathtub, vanity, and a toilet.
2 Guests
1 King Bed
Bathroom (Bath + Shower)
Bedroom 5
This room features a king-sized bed, lounge furniture, electric kettle, and a mini bar. The ensuite bathroom comes with a gorgeous bathtub, twin sinks, and a toilet.
2 Guests
1 King Bed
Bathroom (Bath + Shower)
The Lavender House Layout
The Lavender House is a five-bedroom villa that’s built over a single floor. The villa features enclosed living and dining areas, games room, entertainment room, and five ensuite bedrooms. The villa has generous gardens and a large swimming pool.
The Lavender House Staff
Your stay in The Lavender House is made enjoyable by the professional staff. The Lavender House’s staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly Sri Lankan hospitality.
Villa Manager
The Lavender House’s experienced and knowledgeable manager is responsible for the overall operation of the villa. The villa manager will oversee and coordinate the staff and property and assist you during your stay.
Housekeeping
You didn’t think you would be expected to clean while enjoying time off did you? All of our villas include housekeeping to tidy up the villa, arrange the laundry services, wash up and simply make sure you don’t lift a finger whilst on holiday with the family.
Butlers
Butlers are on hand everyday to assist with serving during meal times and attend to other guest requirements throughout your stay.
Chef
The villa’s skilled private chef will happily prepare anything from the Western, Asian, vegetarian and children’s suggestion menus, as well as discuss special requests and dietary requirements.
Security
It’s nice to know you have security and many villas will have full-time guards or night time security available. Additional security can also be arranged if the villa doesn’t include any in the daily rate.
Location
The Lavender House is located in Pussellawa in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Surrounded by a lush tea plantation, the villa immerses guests in beautiful, unspoilt nature. The setting is ideal for nature hikes and bird watching – or doing nothing at all if you feel like it. The charming town of Nuwara Eliya is about 75 minutes away, offering ample opportunity for dining, hiking, or even playing a round of golf at the beautiful Nuwara Eliya Golf Club.
Sri Lanka Travel Guide
A teardrop shaped island riddled with lush tea plantations and ancient temple ruins; framed by golden sand beaches and palm trees swaying in the breeze. It might sound like a fairy tale, but in Sri Lanka, the fantasy comes to life. Add to this the scenic train rides, exotic safaris, pumping surf breaks and above all, the warm smiles of the locals – and you have the unique magic of Sri Lanka.
Bookings
Click on the ‘Check Dates’ button to view live rates and availability for your desired dates. To book click on ‘Reserve’ and follow the steps. Ministry of Villas accepts Visa, MasterCard, Amex, PayPal or bank transfer. Once your payment has been processed, we will send you a booking confirmation via email.
Need to Know
- Minimum stay: Low Season: 3 nights, High Season: 3 nights, Peak Season: 5 nights
- Our rates include Government tax and services. Other websites add this on at the end of the booking!
- We offer the best rates online and offer a price guarantee to prove it!
- A deposit of 50% of the total amount must be paid at the time of booking
- Final payment is required 60 days prior to arrival
- Check-in time: 2pm – check-out time: 12pm
- Late check out until 6pm can be arranged at half the rental rate (subject to availability)
- Payment can be settled by credit card or PayPal (3% payment processing fee)
- Payment can be settled by bank transfer in your preferred currency (AUD / EUR / GBP / HKD / IDR / JPY / NZD / SGD / USD)
- Read our full terms and conditions
Viktória Tóth
We cannot recommend Lavender House highly enough. Everything about our experience was absolutely wonderful, the venue itself, the breathtaking views, the delicious food, and the overall atmosphere. However, what truly made our experience unforgettable was the kindness and dedication of the people who work there.
We chose Lavender House as the venue for our wedding, and from the very beginning of the planning process, the team was there to help us with everything. They went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect and that we felt supported every step of the way.
On our wedding day, they were by our side from start to finish, helping, encouraging, and caring for us in a way that made us feel as though we had family with us. Their warmth, professionalism, and genuine kindness meant the world to us.
We are especially grateful to Damith and Rawindra, whose support and hard work helped make our wedding day truly magical. Thank you for creating memories that we will cherish forever.
We are already planning our return and cannot wait to visit again. Thank you, Lavender House, for everything!
tomomi eau
This was my second stay, a two-night stay. Once again, I had a dreamlike experience. While the staff had changed due to personnel changes, everyone was just as wonderful as last time. Thanks to Manager Damith, Butler Ravindra, Chef Banuka, and everyone else, I felt incredibly comfortable and relaxed. Thank you all.
Butler Ravindra took me on a tour of the local area. We visited a tea factory owned by the hotel owner, saw a waterfall and its pool, visited a Hindu temple, and ate hopper at a local restaurant. It was a wonderful tour that allowed me to deeply experience the region. Banuka is a young but incredibly talented chef. Thank you for making exactly what I wanted to eat, even though I was the only guest. It was delicious.
I love this place. I will be back!
Fanshen
This getaway, tucked within the tea plantation estates (once owned by the Rothschilds), is truly an exceptional one.
The landscape, as it transitions from day, to evening and night, offers the most untainted, magical views.
The meals by the chef throughout our stay were delicious, and we thoroughly enjoyed the Sri Lanka fare that he prepared (the western courses were also wonderful).
A big highlight was the service from the staff. Our host, Ravindra, was most attentive, caring and welcoming, ensuring that we were well taken care of during the entirety of our stay.
Dylan Radabaugh
By far the best place for peace and quiet with the most beautiful view. Damith was amazing in every aspect and was able to help us with the rest of our trip. He was very knowledgeable and helpful, plus great for conversation. The rest of the staff were also very friendly and helped to make our stay for my partner’s birthday even better than we could’ve imagined. Sarjen, Nuwen, and Sanjeewa were all extremely attentive and I can’t even describe how delicious the meals were. This place should be a 5-Star luxury villa and restaurant! We were truly sad to leave the Lavender House and will be returning during our next visit.😊 would absolutely recommend to anyone thinking of going to see Kandy as it’s a short distance away but feels like a whole different vibe. Nothing negative to say about our stay, just many thanks and see you again soon 🙏🏻
Diana Heinzl
Lavender House is absolutely exceptional. The location alone – nestled amidst the tea plantations – is unique; you feel like you’re on a movie set.
The house has a very special atmosphere, the service was outstanding, and the food was some of the best we had in Sri Lanka. A very special thank you goes to Ravindra, who attended to all our needs with such warmth and attention. We felt welcome and exceptionally well cared for from the very first moment. We would book again in a heartbeat!
Alex “Book’s” MANC
An absolutely exceptional stay at The Lavender House 🌿
Everything was perfect from start to finish — the warm welcome, the genuine kindness of the staff, the beauty of the property, and the peaceful atmosphere. You immediately feel at home, with that special touch that makes the experience truly unique.
The room was spotless, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. Every detail seems carefully designed to ensure guests have an unforgettable stay. The surroundings are stunning, ideal for relaxing and fully enjoying the moment.
A huge thank you to the entire team for their availability, professionalism, and kindness — especially Ravindra, who made our stay even more enjoyable 🙏
We leave with wonderful memories and will definitely return. A place we highly recommend without hesitation! 🌿
Mike B
We had a wonderful few days at the Lavender House. Damith and the entire team looked after us incredibly well. The food cooked for us by Chef Shantha and his kitchen team was delicious. The prawn curry was the best meal we had in all of Sri Lanka. The view from the garden and pool is spectacular come rain or shine (we had both). I can thoroughly recommend Lavender House.
cormacb206
We were so well looked after by Ravindar and his superb team. Nothing is too much trouble in the house nestled in the tea plantation. Sunning views, beautiful rooms and food cooked by your private chef. A trip to remember.
raimondom6
Great Location in the middle of the tea plantations. The bungalow is 140 years old and keeps all the charme of colonial architecture. Beautiful garden and swimming pool with a great view. The service is really excellent and Ravindra is an amazing host, kind and full of nice thoughts and good idea. We really appreciated everything!
Ste Broo
We stayed two nights at The Lavender House. It was an absolutely amazing stay. Located in the midst of a lavish tea estate, this beautiful spot features breathtaking views, a charming colonial cottage style as well as some modern rooms à la James Bond movie. Tasteful, elegant decor as well as impeccable cleanliness. From the security guards, the gardenening girls, the kind service staff, the amazing Chef Sampah to Saman, the head of staff, as well as our private butler and guide Sato – we were welcomed in the most kind, attentive and wonderful way. We will never forget the most beautiful experience of a High Tea served during sunset in the middle of the tea plantage. A big thank you to the team and an absolute recommendation to stay here, if you wish to experience a whimsical, magical stay in the beauty of Sri Lankan Highlands. Kind regards, Stephanie & Diana
S O’S
This was such a delightful
place to stay. A beautifully restored plantation house high in the hills, with a picturesque view over the valley. The suite rooms are exceptional and the food and service from the team wonderful. There is a games room with pool table which was an enjoyable way to spend the evening after a day exploring the waterfalls and tea plantations in the surrounding area.