Oatlands by Jetwing: Colonial style living in Nuwara Eliya | Sunday Observer

Oatlands by Jetwing: Colonial style living in Nuwara Eliya

12 February, 2017

Adding to Jetwing Hotels exquisite villa collection is - Oatlands by Jetwing – a British colonial style bungalow in Nuwara Eliya. With spectacular sights over a valley with constantly changing panoramic views, invigorating climate, and landscaped tea plantations, Oatlands by Jetwing is a quiet escape into the hill country.

The drive up to Oatlands by Jetwing is a scenic one, with lush greenery, waterfalls, tea plantations and majestic mountains. It is approximately 170 km (5 hours) from the Bandaranaike International Airport and is a short stroll away from the town. Built in the early 1920s during the British rule, the property is a comfortably furnished and well equipped bungalow, opening towards ½ an acre of private garden space perfect for family getaways and romantic escapes. The villa echoes classic colonial architecture with carpeted wooden floors, bed chambers, and tall drapes fitting into the old-world charm and the feeling of warmth the property promises for its guests.

It has four bedrooms inclusive of individual heating units, dressed in crisp white linen and furnished with modern amenities such as tea and coffee making facilities, an electric safe, iron and ironing board and a hair dryer. They also come with attached bathrooms equipped with hot and cold water. In addition, all four rooms provide easy access to the main hall featuring an authentic fireplace, and to the dining room.

Travellers to Nuwara Eliya have a choice of places to visit. For the adventurous soul a walk around the town is a fresh experience. Shops selling fresh local produce and vendors displaying their lovely collection of bright and colourful flowers are aplenty. Known as ‘Little England’, much of the colonial influence is seen in Nuwara Eliya. The Racecourse, Golf Club and the red bricked post office are residues of a bygone era which are now viewed as architectural masterpieces. From a trek to Horton Plains, a visit to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens or Ambewala Farm, there’s much to see up in Nuwara Eliya.

Family owned and in the tourism industry for the past 44 years, Jetwing Hotels has surpassed expectation at every aspect. Building on their foundation of being passionate, as well as the experience of true, traditional Sri Lankan hospitality, constantly pioneering discoveries captures the essence of the brand. Such a strong statement and direction have enabled Jetwing Hotels to imagine, create and manage marvels and masterpieces, where distinctive design and elegant comfort complement each other and the environment. In line with the Jetwing Hotels Sustainable Strategy, across all properties sustainable and responsible practices are given precedence with resource efficiency, community upliftment and education, and awareness being some of our key focus areas.

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