Beragala, near Haputale — Sri Lankan Hill Country

Five acres of quiet, above the clouds.

A three-room boutique villa built where a tea estate once stood — now a private pool, home-grown meals, and views that change with the mist, an hour and a quarter from Ella.

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"Our favourite stay in Sri Lanka." — a guest, Booking.com

From Tea Estate to Boutique Villa

A working estate, gently reimagined.

GlenMyu once grew tea, then sugar cane, before the land sat quiet for years. It has since been rebuilt into a small, informal villa on five acres — closer to staying with hosts who happen to have a very good cook than checking into a hotel.

Lunch and dinner are cooked to order from produce grown on the property, and the pace here is set by the weather rolling over the ridge rather than a front desk.

3Bedrooms — one triple, two doubles

5Acres of private grounds

1h 15mFrom Ella by road

Garden paths around the GlenMyu Estate grounds — Around the Estate

New for 2026, on the GlenMyu Grounds

Ninada Jala — Whispering Waters Retreat.

A standalone luxury villa built for honeymoons, couples, and small families who want their own footprint on the estate, with a stream running along its terraces.

Open-plan double bedroom with private balcony
A second, single bedroom — well suited to younger children
Two bathrooms, including an outdoor bathtub set among the trees
Streamside terraces for yoga, reading, or doing nothing at all

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Aerial view of Ninada Jala villa on the GlenMyu Estate

In Guests' Words

What people remember once they've left.

Called it the best stop of their whole Sri Lanka trip.

Chloe · Australia

Didn't want to leave after two nights, and said so.

Stefan · Austria

Described the whole stay as a piece of paradise.

Victoria · Germany

Rated it near-perfect and praised the hosts' company.

Anastasia · Russia

Called the garden, food and hosts all "exquisite."

Aude · France

Recommends staying two or three nights, not one.

Katarina · Slovenia

Named the estate a highlight of their entire holiday.

Alexandra · Austria

Found it the perfect reset after Colombo and London.

James · France

An Hour From Ella

The hill country, just outside the gate.

Day trips reach Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Rock and the Ravana zip line, while closer still are Haputale's own waterfalls, tea trails, and stages of the Pekoe Trail.

Day Trip

Bambarakanda Waterfall

Before You Book

Questions guests ask most.

Is there air conditioning?

No — the hill country nights sit between 16–19°C, so duvets and an overhead fan cover it. No AC needed up here.

What happens during a power cut?

There's no diesel generator — by choice. Solar and battery lighting cover the evenings, Wi-Fi runs on its own battery backup, and the kitchen cooks on gas, electric and wood, so meals keep coming regardless.

Can I bring my pet?

Not this time — the estate is already home to seven resident dogs, and everyone (yours included) tends to have a calmer stay without the introductions.

Are there TVs in the rooms?

No televisions — just Wi-Fi. The whole point of the place is getting a bit closer to the view outside the window.

If I book all three rooms, do I get the whole property?

You'll have the middle floor and part of the lower floor to yourselves. Michael and Ruwanthi live upstairs, with their own separate entrance.

What about meals beyond breakfast?

Lunch and dinner are available, charged separately, cooked fresh daily and adjusted for dietary needs — see the food menu for samples. The kitchen closes at 10pm, with last orders at 8:30pm. Outside food isn't permitted, for quality and hygiene reasons.

What's the policy on music and parties?

No parties. Music is fine at a reasonable volume, wrapped up by 10am — the five acres still back onto neighbours.

Beragala, Badulla District

Find your way up the hill.

Kilometre post 185/14, Pahala Viharagalla, Nikapotha — near Beragala, Badulla District, on the A4 Colombo–Batticaloa highway.

4 km from Beragala junction, heading toward Welawaya / Koslanda.

About 1 hour 15 minutes by road from Ella.

Call or WhatsApp +94 75 299 9272 for driving directions on the day.

Five acres of quiet, above the clouds.

A working estate, gently reimagined.

Everything the estate offers, at a glance.

Luxury Bedrooms

Private Swimming Pool

Spacious Lounges

Home-Grown Food

Spectacular Views

Explore 5 Acres

Ninada Jala — Whispering Waters Retreat.

What people remember once they've left.

The hill country, just outside the gate.

Nine Arch Bridge, Ella

Upper Diyaluma Waterfall

Horton Plains, World's End

Lipton's Seat, Haputale

The Pekoe Trail

Bambarakanda Waterfall

For our best rates, message Michael directly.

Questions guests ask most.

Find your way up the hill.