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Pool deck with shadow and light, Goatfell Kandapola
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Veranda with loungers and garden view, Goatfell Kandapola
Pool deck with shadow and light, Goatfell Kandapola
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Goatfell Kandapola NUWARA ELIYA

Starting from $450
8 guests
4 rooms
4 bathrooms

Goatfell sits at 2,000 metres above sea level on the Concordia Estate in Kandapola, an hour from Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka's Central Highlands, and its position is the first thing that needs to be established: this is high enough that the air is noticeably cool, the mornings carry mist off the surrounding ranges, and the panorama of rolling tea hills that fills every view from the property is one of the most sustained pieces of landscape in the country. The bungalow was originally built in the 1940s by the then estate manager, reconstructed using the latest American building technology of the time, and converted to its current form in 2018 by the Teardrop Hotels, who named it after Goatfell, the highest point in Scotland, in acknowledgement of the Scottish planters who first brought tea to Sri Lanka.

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Amenities at Goatfell Kandapola

Misty hills aerial panorama, Goatfell Kandapola Sri Lanka

360-Degree tea estate views at 2,000 metres above sea level on the Concordia Estate

Pool and lawn with afternoon shadows, Goatfell Kandapola

The 12-metre pool sits on the upper lawn with the tea hills and valley directly beyond the water line

Parking
Wi-Fi
Heating
Bathtub
BBQ Facilities
Staff Included
Crib
Hairdryer
Hot Water
Generator
Garden
Private Pool
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Daily Cleaning

Location

Concordia Estate, Kandapola, Nuwara Eliya

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Nuwara Eliya

Your storybook-like vacation into the misty mountain landscapes, colonial elegance, and lush tea estates, brought to you with our exclusive villas in Nuwara Eliya. Staying in a villa in these highlands allows you to experience its signature beauty at your own pace without compromising anything. Book your Nuwara Eliya accommodation with Ceylon Haven and enjoy exclusive perks and a personalised service.

Get around

Bandaranaike International Airport
Katunayake
4.5 hrs
Gregory Lake Seaplane Base
Nuwara Eliya
1 hr
Railway Station
Nanu Oya
50 min
Nuwara Eliya town
Nuwara Eliya
30 min
Ella town
Ella
3 hr

Points of interest

Horton Plains National Park
Ohiya
45 min
Concordia Tea Factory
Kandapola
10 min
Hakgala Botanical Gardens
Hakgala
35 min
Seetha Amman Temple
Sita Eliya
30 min
Ramboda Falls
Ramboda
40 min

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The Ceylon Haven Promise

  • Handpicked Villas. Only the best make the cut.
  • No Surprises. What you see is what you get.
  • Passport Included. Exclusive island experiences, on us.

Booking policies

House Rules

  • Minimum age for primary guest: 18 years
  • Children of all ages welcome; Concordia twin room connects to one king room for families
  • No smoking inside the property
  • No events or functions without prior approval
  • No pets permitted

Good to Know

  • Check-in from 2:00 PM
  • Check-out before 11:00 AM
  • Stays are fully all-inclusive: all meals, afternoon tea, soft drinks, alcohol, butler service, and laundry throughout
  • Firepit prepared each evening without prompting; guests can request it at any time
  • Walking boots and leech socks available on loan for estate and trail walks
  • Guided tea estate walks, tea factory visits, and Horton Plains day hikes can be arranged on request

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund
  • Cancel within 30 days of your check-in date and the booking is non-refundable

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Frequently asked questions

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What is Goatfell Kandapola?
Goatfell is a four-bedroom fully all-inclusive tea estate bungalow on the Concordia Estate in Kandapola, at 2,000 metres above sea level in Sri Lanka's Central Highlands. Originally a tea estate manager's bungalow rebuilt in the 1940s and converted to its current form in 2018 by Teardrop Hotels, it has four ensuite bedrooms with four-poster beds, a 12-metre infinity pool, a croquet lawn, a firepit, butler service, and 360-degree views of rolling tea hills. Stays are completely all-inclusive including all meals, drinks, and laundry. The bungalow sleeps up to 8 and is available for exclusive use.
What are the four bedrooms?
The three double rooms, Ragala, Kandapola, and Summerhill, each have king-size four-poster beds, a private furnished terrace, and an ensuite bathroom with a bathtub and rain shower. The Kandapola room also has a fireplace and French windows opening directly onto the lawn and the pool. The fourth room, Concordia, has twin canopy beds and connects via an internal door to one of the king rooms, making it a natural family suite. All rooms have polished dark wood floors, hand-sourced antiques, woven local fabrics, and large feature mirrors.
What is included in the price?
Everything except transfers. Three meals daily, afternoon tea between 3.30 and 4.30 PM, soft drinks and a full selection of alcoholic beverages, butler service, and laundry are all included. The kitchen has no set meal times and works around the group. Guided tea estate walks and the logistics for excursions including Horton Plains, the tea factory, and the Hill Country train are arranged by the team. The only additions are personal items and tips.
How cold does it get?
Kandapola sits at 2,000 metres above sea level, which means days are pleasantly warm and evenings drop to temperatures that require a jacket and, after dark, a hot water bottle. The team provides hot water bottles in each room and the lounge has a log fireplace that is lit without prompting most evenings. It is a genuinely different climate from the rest of Sri Lanka and most guests find it a welcome contrast, particularly after time on the coast.
What activities are available?
Marked walking trails run through the Concordia Estate, and a private guide leads tea estate walks daily. The kitchen garden can be visited with the resident gardener. Croquet is set up on the lawn. The team arranges day hikes to Horton Plains National Park, including World's End and Baker's Falls, as well as visits to Finlay's Tea Factory and the scenic rail journey from Nanu Oya to Ella. Birdwatching at this elevation is also notable; the property sits within range of species not commonly found lower down.
How do I get to Goatfell?
By road from Colombo it is approximately four and a half hours. By train from Colombo to Nanu Oya, followed by a 50-minute road transfer, is the scenic alternative and is widely recommended. A seaplane from Colombo to Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, operated by Cinnamon Air, takes approximately one hour by air followed by a further hour by road. The team organises transfers from all three starting points on request.

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