Name: The Planters House
Address: Monarakanda Estate Rd, Koslanda, Koslanda, Koslanda, 90190, Sri Lanka
Rating: 10

24-hour reception

Smoke-free property

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No elevators

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Castlereigh Reservoir Waterdrome

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport

The Planters House

Koslanda

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Magical well renovated colonial house away from it all with wonderful views. It was spotlessly clean and well maintained. The staff were so very helpful and the food was first class. It really was like staying in someone’s lovely home with personal service. Beautiful walks can be done through local villages and even up to Lipton’s Seat. As it is so secluded, the roads to it are challenging so they will send a jeep to pick you up, which adds to the adventure and exclusivity.

Immaculate Heritage Tea Planters House with personal service

A beautiful old-fashioned with amazing infinity pool that makes you feel like you are floating in the tree canopy.

The journey from the pickup point should only be attempted using the hotel’s transport. It is a challenge but adds to the sense of adventure.

Tranquil old-style hospitality

We are i a round travel in Sri Lanka ond our stay in planters house hotel was very unique in everything from the location to the hospitality and also the food

Thanks for everyone in the hotel
I recommend this hotel for everyone

Unique experience

We stayed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and simply loved it. The house and grounds are so beautiful and so well kept. The location is amazing and it feels like you have died and gone to heaven. We walked, relaxed, played croquet on the lawn and swam in the pool (which is gorgeous). We drank tea and ate breakfast outside and even watched movies with a log fire  blazing away. The staff even prepared us a proper Christmas dinner (which was yummy). 

We totally recommend it. The staff are very attentive and extremely helpful. 

There are a couple of things to note though. The drive up to the house from the road is about 45 minutes on an extremely bumpy path and the linens need a little attention. We also thought that the bathrooms could do with a spruce up. BUT because of where you are you understand. 

BUT any negatives melt away because of where you are and you can let the world melt away in this idyllic setting. 

Utterly gorgeous.

Amazing house in an incredible location. Simply breathtaking.

We booked this property through Ceylon Haven, for 3 nights for a family get together. The staff lead by Malinda, was excellent, always obliging, serving with a smile and went the extra mile to make us comfortable. 

The property is situated at the very top of a mountain and the views are breathtaking.

The drive to the top, from the turn off from the main road is treacherous. It’s only about 7-8km and it took us over 1hr to cover that distance. The road is just stones rock and soil. The hotel provides a Safari type jeep to get you to the top should your vehicle is unable to go in the road. Even if your vehicle could, I suggest not to as it damaged all the vehicles we went in, this was only because we were told by the person from the bungalow who came to meet us at the turn off, that our vehicles can go on this particular road.

The house was poorly maintained. The owner’s cottage and the garden suite were not cleaned properly. They smelt musty, had dust and had insects on the beds. My aunt had to get hold of the cleaning lady and supervise her to clean both these rooms! The rooms lack basic amenities a room and toilet should have. Heavy rain will flood the downstairs toilet. 

Mobile Network is almost non existent at the top and their wifi works very very poorly, just to a few selected spots in the main bungalow. 

The hike up to Lipton Seat was one of the highlights of our stay. 

If the owner’s can maintain the bungalow, it is in fact a beautiful location with lovely staff.

Disappointing

We stayed at Planter House with a group of friends stayed for 2 nights and the bungalow was well maintained and had amazing views of the valley, the sunset and the stars. 

Malinda, Amila and the rest of the team were attentive and always around to ensure we were well taken care of. 

Lovely bungalow 

Stayed here two nights with family and friends and loved it! The scenery is absolutely amazing, the bungalow is tastefully decorated with attention to detail, the rooms in the bungalow are gorgeous; we stayed in the cottage which was nice enough but could be a bit better decorated. Lovely garden at the back through. The bungalow is spacious and has lots of lounge areas with fireplaces etc. The service was fantastic - all the staff - Malinda and Amila and the whole team, were so helpful, welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The food was yummy and always arrived quickly and without fuss. The garden is beautiful, with croquet and a massive trampoline, gorgeous pool (cold!) and loads of games in the house. We did the 13km round trip walk to the Lipton Seat which was amaaaaazing! The most incredible scenery. Highly recommend!

Stunning bungalow and scenery!

I have to stress that the Planter's House is one of the most magical places I have ever stayed at - and I have traveled a lot in my life, especially in South Asia. The location is breathtakingly beautiful and the colonial era house is absolutely delightful, straight out of a James Ivory film. I cannot even begin to describe the class, charm and nostalgic atmosphere of this place! I also have to say that the staff are all extremely kind, polite and helpful. Nothing is trouble to them. The food is delicious and the crystal-clear pool is to die for! I also took a private tour in their jeep to Lipton's Seat which was marvellous! Overall, a paradise in the most gorgeous and emblematic Sri Lankan landscape, surrounded by magnificent trees, tea plantations and absolute peace. However there were some minor issues that need to be addressed: The house, while immensely charming, was somewhat unkept. The sofa coverings were worn and looked somewhat dirty. There was a heavy unpleasant smell coming from the kitchen. I had to ask the staff to keep the kitchen door closed because of this and because of loud and noisy chat in the kitchen. A long bookcase shelf in the library drawing room was broken and hanging in mid-air, as was the hat of the floor lamp. Overall, there was an air of neglect about the house. Minor things one might say, but nevertheless somewhat spoiling the perfect ambience of such a place. There were also tiny ants in our room, even on the bed. However the fantastic staff immediately changed all the sheets and even ironed the fresh ones, so the problem was solved. Last but not least, I have to express our gratitude to the manager and staff who managed to arrange a car in the evening without prior notice, in order to take us directly to Colombo Airport, since we had to urgently change our return flight and leave immediately due to flights cancelled and airports closed because of the coronavirus crisis. Luckily for us, all went well. I will fondly remember the Planter's House and wish to return some day.

Magical place with minor issues

Planters house is absolutely amazing and the garden and swimming pool an absolute delight. The setting is grandiose and everything down to each and every detail is full of taste and refinement.
 
We have been fortunate to visit many places in the world and seldom have seen such a perfect place. 
 
Planters house really has managed to create a unique experience for fortunate guests like us up in the tea country and we are really grateful for the few days we spent there. 

Delightful and memorable stay 

Once you hop in the Jeep to the house and start your journey on the long windy road you get the sense you are In for something special. 50 minutes later you arrive at a gorgeous colonial property that is magnificently furnished and immaculately looked after. The rooms are gorgeous as well as the many common areas to relax. The infinity pool the most special I have been in with a remarkable mountain setting . With a trampoline for the kids we didn’t need to leave for 2 days. To top it off the food was delicious and near faultless. A truly unique and fulfilling experience.

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