Mount Field Cottage, Haldummulla, Sri Lanka

Nestled beside the Colombo-Badulla Highway, Mount Field Cottage sits in an area of sweeping tea plantations and magnificent mountain scenery. Its combination of natural surroundings and comfortable room facilities has made it a particularly popular retreat for honeymoon couples throughout the year, though it welcomes all manner of travellers seeking a peaceful hill-country escape.

What sets the property apart is its intimate relationship with the landscape. Natural rocks are woven throughout the garden, and the green hill rising above the bungalow forms both the backdrop and the main attraction. Many of the walls are themselves built from rock, giving the buildings a grounded, organic character that feels wholly in keeping with the surroundings.

Location

The cottage occupies a position between Bandarawela and Belihuloya, close to Haputale — a part of the hill country that lends itself naturally to ecotourism, nature watching, white-water rafting and mountain hiking. Among the notable attractions within reach are the Bambarakanda Waterfall and Horton Plains.

Accommodation

The property offers 10 rooms in total, with options suited to solo travellers, couples, families and groups. Beyond the main bungalow, individual cottages perched up on the hillside provide a more secluded experience, surrounded by rocks and greenery. Opening a window in any of these cottages reveals panoramic hill-country scenery. Each private cottage is equipped with its own mini kitchen, lending a home-like ease to the stay that complements the more indulgent aspects of the accommodation.