at a Glance.
Star Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Type
BedAndBreakfast
Location
St. Andrew’s Drive, Nuwara Eliya
Hotel Category
Highland Heritage / Tea Country Collection
Ideal For
Couples, Writers, Families, Tea Lovers
Style
Colonial Heritage Bungalow
Price / Night
Why Stay Here
Private non-hotel feel with colonial charm
6,200 feet above sea level, mist curls through pine and rose hedges, carrying whispers of an older Ceylon.
Here, in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, the Jetwing Oatlands Bungalow preserves its colonial grace — part manor, part memory — a place where fireplaces warm chilled fingers and tea steam mingles with mountain rain.
“It feels less like checking in — and more like stepping back in time.”
Overview / About the Property
Tucked along St. Andrew’s Drive and minutes from Gregory Lake, Jetwing Oatlands Bungalow offers the quiet comfort of a private home.
Originally built during the British Raj, its wooden floors, fireplaces, and bay windows recall the planter lifestyle that once defined Nuwara Eliya.
Sithiyam Insider: “If Jetwing St. Andrew’s is the heart of the hills, Oatlands is its soul.”
The property’s colonial bones remain intact — from brass-handled doors to four intimate chambers that hold more hush than sound.
Why Stay Here
- Authentic colonial home at 6,200 ft altitude
- Access to Jetwing St. Andrew’s facilities
- Private gardens and fire-lit lounge
- Ideal for small groups or quiet escapes
Sithiyam Insider: “Oatlands is the pause between journeys — not the stop.”
Accommodation & Rooms
With only four deluxe bedrooms, Oatlands is the definition of exclusivity. Each room combines classic charm with discreet modern comforts.
- Deluxe Rooms (4) — 20 sqm bedrooms + 6 sqm baths with individual heating, bespoke toiletries, and antique accents.
- Private Garden Access for select rooms — ideal for tea in the morning mist.
- Shared Lounge (36 sqm) — fireplace, library, and old Ceylon photography on the walls.
Pro Tip: Choose the room facing the pine fringe — it glows amber at sunrise.
Location & Accessibility
Just a stroll from Nuwara Eliya town and 5 minutes from Gregory Lake; about 5 hours from Colombo Airport (170 km).
Access via private car or train to Nanu Oya Station with Sithiyam transfers.
CTA: Plan Your Tea Country Stay →
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Dining & Culinary Experience
Dining at Oatlands is intimate — a 20 sqm dining room and garden terrace where the chef creates from seasonal hill-country produce.
Expect Sri Lankan comfort food and European heritage plates served with highland flair.
Guests also enjoy access to Jetwing St. Andrew’s for:
- Old Course Restaurant (fine dining with show kitchen & wine cellar)
- Roadhole Bar and Pub (cosy fireplace drinks)
- High Tea on the Terrace
“At 6,000 feet, tea tastes like poetry.”
Sithiyam Offer: Complimentary High Tea or Garden Dinner for Sithiyam bookings → Reserve Here →
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Spa & Wellness
Though no formal spa exists, wellness unfolds naturally: the air, the stillness, the green.
Guests can arrange Ayurvedic treatments or massages through Jetwing St. Andrew’s.
Pro Tip: Enjoy an evening steam bath followed by Ceylon tea by the fire.
Similar & Recommended Hotels
- Jetwing St. Andrew’s – classic colonial grandeur
- Jetwing Warwick Gardens – elevated estate luxury
- Jetwing Broomfield Bungalow – lakeside elegance
- Heritance Tea Factory – industrial heritage icon
CTA: Explore Sithiyam’s Highland Heritage Collection →
Nearby Attractions
- Gregory Lake – boating & horse rides
- Pedro Tea Factory – guided tastings
- Hakgala Gardens – flowers and mist
- Lover’s Leap Waterfall – romantic trail
- Victoria Park – colonial botanical beauty
Pro Tip: Visit Hakgala early morning — the light is pure silver.
xperiences & Facilities
- 24-hour butler service and daily housekeeping
- Tea-factory tours (Pedro, Labookale, Blue Field)
- Trekking in Horton Plains or Piduruthalagala
- Visits to Hakgala Botanical Gardens and Victoria Park
- Waterfall excursions (Baker’s Falls, St. Clair’s, Ramboda)
- Resident naturalist from Jetwing St. Andrew’s for bird-watching guidance
Sithiyam Insider: “Take the early tea trail walk — mist moves like a dream between trees.”
Insider Tips for Guests
Pro Tip: Pack layers — temperatures drop to 10°C after sunset.
Sithiyam Insider: Request a private high tea with Ceylon cakes on the veranda.
Editor’s Note: Best for those who travel to remember.
Guest Reviews & Testimonials
Guests call Jetwing Oatlands Bungalow “a home frozen in grace.”
Service is celebrated for its discretion, and the firelit evenings for their quiet perfection.
Sustainability & Design Ethos
Jetwing’s signature sustainability runs through Oatlands:
- Solar water heating
- Plastic-free operations
- Locally crafted furniture and textiles
- Support for community artisans via Jetwing St. Andrew’s
Editor’s Note: Heritage is not replicated here — it’s protected.
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Conclusion
Jetwing Oatlands Bungalow is a quiet conversation between past and present — a four-room sanctuary for those who still believe in slow travel and firelit nights.
Experience Jetwing Oatlands Bungalow with Sithiyam Travel — where luxury meets authenticity.
