FERNCLIFF BUNGALOW, Nuwara Eliya – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Colonial Bungalow Accommodations
Ferncliff Bungalow offers four rooms (Geraldine, Isabelle, Louise, Amelia) and two suites (Frederick, Suzanne), all with attached bathrooms featuring solar-powered hot water showers. The Frederick Suite includes plate glass windows overlooking the front lawn and wildflower garden, while the Suzanne Suite provides views of Mount Pidurutalagala. Rooms feature cable TV, soundproof walls, and garden views. Some include four-poster beds and writing desks.
Traditional Sri Lankan Dining
The dining room serves breakfast from 7-9 AM, lunch from 12:30-2 PM, and dinner from 6:30-9 PM. Chef Dinesh prepares traditional Sri Lankan dishes like Black Pork Curry using ingredients from the property's gardens. The menu includes roast beef sandwiches, cucumber sandwiches, and freshly baked scones. Meals are served in a space that also functions as a game area, accommodating up to 12 guests.
Gardens and Recreation
The property spans 2.5 acres with landscaped gardens, secluded benches, and a wildflower garden. Guests can play board games including Scrabble, Monopoly, and Chess, or use the English Croquet Set and Bocce equipment. The library room offers quiet space for reading, while common areas include two fireplaces. Bird watching is facilitated with a logbook and reference guide.
Nuwara Eliya Central Location
Ferncliff is located at No. 07/10 Wedderburn Road, behind Victoria Park in central Nuwara Eliya. The property is a 5-minute walk from the red brick post office, Hill Club, and Nuwara Eliya Golf Links. Galways Land National Park and Gregory Lake are within 2.5 km. Mount Pidurutalagala, Sri Lanka's highest peak, is accessible via a 1-hour walk from the property.
Family-Run Hospitality Services
Managed by Bernard and his team, services include customized breakfasts as early as 5:00 AM, day tour arrangements, and a free 2-hour walking tour of Nuwara Eliya. The property provides cots and highchairs for children under 3, with one extra bed available per room. Interconnecting rooms (Geraldine/Isabelle/Louise) accommodate families, and the staff can organize visits to tea plantations and Horton Plains.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Golf course
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
