Heritance Tea Factory

Set high in Sri Lanka’s tea country, Heritance Tea Factory offers a rare blend of heritage charm and modern comfort, providing an exceptional base for travellers journeying through the central highlands on the remarkable Pekoe Trail Sri Lanka experience.

Nestled within lush tea plantations in Kandapola, the hotel sits within easy reach of Nuwara Eliya’s major attractions and scenic viewpoints.

Once a functioning tea factory, the property preserves its original character with polished timber, old machinery and elegant industrial design. Surrounded by misty hills and sweeping plantations, it offers a unique stay immersed in the story of Ceylon tea. Cool mountain air and gentle estate breezes create an inspiring atmosphere for guests preparing for further trekking Sri Lanka adventures.

Why do we love Heritance Tea Factory?

This beautifully restored factory-hotel captures the essence of Sri Lanka’s tea heritage, offering atmospheric interiors filled with history and charm. The rooms are cosy, stylish and perfectly positioned to frame the surrounding hillsides. Service is warm and attentive, enhancing every moment of the stay. Its immersive setting and refined ambience make it one of the highlands’ most memorable boutique experiences.

What can I look forward to?

A distinct blend of heritage elegance, scenic tranquillity and thoughtful service, all set within one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic tea landscapes.

Comfort

Rooms at Heritance Tea Factory combine vintage-inspired design with modern comforts, offering warm interiors that echo the building’s rich past. Wooden floors, soft bedding and plantation views create a welcoming haven after active days of hiking Sri Lanka’s highlands. The sense of heritage blends seamlessly with peaceful surroundings, encouraging deep rest and relaxation.

Guests enjoy amenities including heating, Wi-Fi, elegant bathrooms and well-appointed furnishings. Large windows frame misty hills and neatly clipped tea fields, enhancing the property’s tranquil atmosphere. After immersive trekking Sri Lanka days, the hotel’s cosy rooms offer a soothing retreat shaped by charm, comfort and quiet elegance.

Experiences

Heritance Tea Factory is an ideal base for exploring tea country, with guided estate walks, tea-plucking demonstrations and scenic viewpoints nearby. Its location is also perfect for hikers accessing Stage 22 of the Pekoe Trail Sri Lanka, connecting Kandapola to Pedro Estate through rolling plantations, historic tea fields and beautiful highland landscapes rich in colour and tradition.

Guests can enjoy tea tastings, gentle walks and captivating photography opportunities, supported by a knowledgeable team that enriches every aspect of the experience.

Gastronomy

Dining here blends heritage atmosphere with refined cuisine, served in beautifully restored factory spaces that celebrate the history of Ceylon tea.

The hotel offers carefully curated menus showcasing Sri Lankan dishes and international favourites, each prepared with fresh local ingredients. Guests enjoy hearty breakfasts and comforting dinners ideal for active days on the trail. Unique experiences, such as dining in a converted tea trolley, add charm. Evenings conclude beautifully with tea-inspired beverages overlooking moonlit plantations.

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Heritance Tea Factory

Set high in Sri Lanka’s tea country, Heritance Tea Factory offers a rare blend of heritage charm and modern comfort, providing an exceptional base for travellers journeying through the central highlands on the remarkable Pekoe Trail Sri Lanka experience.

Why do we love Heritance Tea Factory?

What can I look forward to?

Comfort

Experiences

Gastronomy

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