Stay 

Ellerton has just eight guest rooms spread in three areas. All are spacious and stylishly designed in minimalist colonial style with period furniture, polished concrete floors and large windows offering wide vistas. Three charming rooms are in the Main plantation house that retains its colonial feel while another three rooms are in the Valley House ‘Annexe’, which overlooks the infinity pool and the two self-contained Garden Rooms. All have en-suite bathroom, some with bathtubs or veranda.

ChildCare 

Families with children are welcome to stay at Ellerton. Rooms in the Valley House or the self-contained Garden Rooms are situated away from the main house, enjoy more private and have their own terraces which make them ideal for families. Children will enjoy mountain biking in the surrounds and a visit to the Millennium Elephant Foundation, about 1.5 hours’ drive away.

Dine 

The two chefs at the Ellerton Restaurant, create a variety of traditional and Continental cuisine with many ingredients including vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices grown on the estate. Meals are served in the open-sided pavilion next to the Valley House or in the dining room in the Main House. Dinner is a 3-course set menu of Anglo-Sinhalese dishes. Lunches include simple dishes like sandwiches, soups and salads, while breakfast is a buffet with cereals, fruits, toast and eggs. 

Relax 

Facilities at Ellerton include a swimming pool with stunning views overlooking the jungle, and there are mountain bikes for guests to explore the stunning surrounds. There are plenty of spaces within the hotel to relax including a veranda and shaded corners in the garden or by the pool. Alternatively, take a leisurely stroll and enjoy spotting sunbirds, parakeets and the Sri Lankan hanging parrot.

Experience 

Kandy is home to the Temple of the Tooth, the renowned Buddhist site, and the botanical gardens at Peredeniya are not to be missed either. Ellerton is also a perfect place to visit the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnewala (1.5 hours' south) where the elephant bath time in the river is a particular highlight. Guests can also tour of the nearby Orangefield Tea Factory or visit the ‘Little England’ hill station at Nuwara Eliya (2 hrs south) for tea gardens, waterfalls and colonial throwbacks.