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at a Glance.
Star Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Type
Hotel
Location
Ambewela, Nuwara Eliya
Hotel Category
Luxe / Culture / Wellness
Ideal For
Couples, Writers, Heritage Travellers
Style
Edwardian Heritage Bungalow
Price / Night
Why Stay Here
Colonial elegance with mountain solitude
Mist curls through pine and eucalyptus, carrying the scent of rain and tea.
Five thousand feet above sea level, time slows to a stately rhythm at Jetwing Warwick Gardens, a century-old bungalow reborn as a mountain sanctuary in Ambewela.
“The hills do not speak loudly — they whisper, and Warwick listens.”
Here, every creaking floorboard, every polished bannister, every crackle of the hearth recalls the island’s colonial past, yet the spirit remains undeniably Sri Lankan — warm, grounded, and poetic.
About the Property
Built in the early 1900s by a Scottish tea planter, Warwick Gardens has been lovingly restored by Jetwing into a six-acre haven of heritage and hospitality.
Stone walls hold stories of the tea era; antique brass beds and fireplaces create a sense of home lost to time.
Sithiyam Insider: “When you arrive at Warwick, you don’t check in — you move in.”
The bungalow’s five unique rooms are named after tea heritage — Warwick Suite, Glenoch Room, Oakleigh, Adisham, and Aberdeen — each a chapter in the island’s colonial tale.
Why Stay Here
- Rare Edwardian estate in Sri Lanka’s tea country
- Five distinct rooms — each a piece of history
- Refined hospitality and farm-to-table cuisine
- Proximity to Horton Plains and Ambewela Farm
- Perfect balance of heritage and tranquillity
Sithiyam Insider: If Vil Uyana is Sri Lanka’s poem to nature, Warwick is its ode to time.
Accommodation & Rooms
Five rooms, five personalities — and not a single one the same.
Warwick Suite
The master suite is the bungalow’s crown — spacious, with a private lounge, fireplace, and views of Ambewela valley. Perfect for Luxe Travellers and honeymooners seeking refined solitude.
Glenoch & Oakleigh Rooms
Cosy double rooms with mahogany floors, woollen throws, and mountain views — designed for Couples or Solo writers seeking inspiration.
Adisham & Aberdeen Rooms
Twin rooms with vintage details and garden access — ideal for Flex travellers or small families who cherish warm fellowship by the fire.
Pro Tip: Request the Warwick Suite for the largest fireplace and a view that feels painted in mist.
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Location & Accessibility
Nestled in Ambewela, 15 minutes from Nuwara Eliya and 4½ hours from Colombo, the estate sits close to Horton Plains and Ambewela Farm.
Transfers and heritage circuits can be arranged via Sithiyam Travel.
CTA: Book your Highland Heritage Circuit →
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Dining & Culinary Experience
Meals at Warwick Gardens are handwritten love letters from the kitchen.
- The Dining Room — Traditional Ceylon flavours with European heritage touches; set menus that change with the season.
- Breakfast on the Lawn — Freshly baked bread, local butter, and Ambewela milk beneath clouds.
- High Tea by the Fireplace — Home-baked scones and Ceylon tea served on antique china.
“Here, tea isn’t a drink — it’s a ceremony.”
Sithiyam Offer: Stay 2 nights and enjoy a complimentary Afternoon Tea Ritual — book through Sithiyam Travel → Plan your stay →
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Spa & Wellness
While Warwick has no formal spa, its wellness lies in the air itself — mountain fresh, tinged with pine.
Guests can request in-room massages or private yoga sessions arranged through Sithiyam Travel.
Pro Tip: Ask for a fireplace massage — the ultimate remedy for a cold Ambewela evening.
Similar & Recommended Hotels
- Jetwing St Andrew’s — Nuwara Eliya’s heritage classic.
- Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya — Colonial grandeur reborn.
- Goat Fell — Modern tea-planter’s bungalow.
- Ceylon Tea Trails — Luxury plantation experience by Resplendent Ceylon.
CTA: Explore Sithiyam’s Hill Country Heritage Collection →
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Nearby Attractions
- Horton Plains National Park: World’s End trek and Baker’s Falls.
- Ambewela Farm: Visit Sri Lanka’s “Little New Zealand.”
- Hakgala Botanical Gardens: Colonial-era flora and fauna.
- Gregory Lake: Boating and tea-country leisure.
- Nuwara Eliya Town: Historic post-colonial market and golf club.
Pro Tip: Go to Horton Plains at sunrise — mist clears by 7 a.m. for World’s End views.
Experiences & Facilities
Jetwing Warwick Gardens is more than a stay — it’s a chapter of Sri Lanka’s hill-country story.
Signature Experiences:
- Private picnics in the Ambewela fields
- Visits to Warwick Tea Factory and Dairy Farm
- Guided walks to Horton Plains or Lipton’s Seat
- Bungalow gardening or bread-making with the chef
- Evenings by the fire with Ceylon wine
Facilities include library, vegetable garden, chauffeur quarters, and tea-tasting verandah.
Sithiyam Insider: Ask for a “Warwick Cloud Drive” — your butler will chauffeur you to the ridge where clouds touch the car windows.
Insider Tips for Guests
Pro Tip: Bring a book and a wool scarf — the fire will do the rest.
Sithiyam Insider: Ask the chef to pack freshly baked scones for your Horton Plains drive.
Editor’s Note: Leave your watch at home — Warwick keeps time by light and rain.
Guest Reviews & Testimonials
Travellers describe Warwick as “a home frozen in time — grace without pretence.”
Guests love its warmth, privacy, and unhurried beauty.
Sustainability & Design Ethos
True to Jetwing’s heritage, Warwick blends nostalgia with eco-ethics.
- Solar-powered heating and water systems
- Organic vegetable and herb gardens
- Minimal plastic and paper use
- Local employment for Ambewela villagers
Editor’s Note: Luxury here isn’t imported — it’s cultivated, like the garden outside your window.
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Photo by UGA Chena Huts
Conclusion
Jetwing Warwick Gardens is a memory preserved in stone and silence — a home where luxury is measured not in opulence but in stillness.
The fire crackles, the mountain breathes, and the world outside falls away.
Experience Jetwing Warwick Gardens with Sithiyam Travel — where luxury meets authenticity.
