Governor’s Mansion according to the information and facts we have, had been built just before or around 1820 and fully completed a few years later. Late Governor of the Tea estates Mr.William Scott and his dad first built what is now the security quarters. The building of unique shape and size contained an office, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, garage, stables, kennel and an aviary. The photographs we have at the Governor’s Mansion taken in 1820 when family members of late Mr.William Scott visited, clearly shows how the Mansion had begun to age. This suggests it had been built at least a few years prior to 1820.

Late Governor William Scott who is closely connected to the British Royal family built the Mansion. There were no less than forty (40) rooms offering different facilities. Nothing has been done to alter the original footprint of the Mansion. The present owners have pains takingly have succeeded restoring the Mansion to its original glory and beyond. A few minor internal alterations have created ensuite facilities to all the suites.

Records show a young British princess and her sister frequented the Governor’s Mansion every summer holiday until the princess was coronated as the queen. Late William Scott also built the now famous Warleigh Church with over looks Castleleigh reservoir as a thanks giving for granting him the desire, knowledge and wisdom to build the Governor’s Mansion.

The furniture at large at the Governor’s Mansion had been imported from Britain and Italy in 1820 and has been restored. The remainder of the furniture had been made (hand carved) to match the original theme. The present owners have spared no expense to achieve this aspect. Late Governor William Scott was the undefeated champion of the Norton Bridge Boat Race held every year. His last victory was when he was eighty-two years of age.

The natural pool at the Governor’s Mansion was where he practiced his boating skills. The natural pool also acts as the source of water to the hydro electricity plant in the factory. This was the sole supply of electricity to the factory, The Mansion and all other buildings around. The present owners have now stocked the natural pool with fish for the pleasure of those who wish to indulge in the past time of feeding, fishing.

The Tennis court has been changed from all grass to all clay to come up to international playing conditions and is available for the guests to use. Visitors to the Governor’s Mansion then were a few and it is now only offered for especially selected guests.

Accommodation:

The mansion brings to like the gracious living style of the post colonial era. With all modern amenities mode available together with the essentials of luxury accommodation, the Governor’s Mansion Luxury Tea Estate Boutique Hotel offers tastefully designed 11 deluxe rooms. 3 suites, 7 deluxe – single and double, medium, large and very large sizes including conjoined living space for family holiday needs, With the blending of rich material furnishings in silks and cottons, each room has exposed and painted beam ceilings, on old fireplace, a modern bathroom with hot water, a writing desk, teak wooden floor and antique furniture. For those wishing for a pampered holiday the choice of four poster beds, snug leather seats and large spacious rooms ore available. The courteous staff offers personal attentive room services on daily basis. Friendly reception desk is manned 24/7. One con strike up good conversations with other quests in the lounge or living room where comfortable solos, entertainment in the form of music center, board games and magnificent billiards table, piano, guitar, karaoke and satellite TV ore available to keep guests of all ages entertained.

Child policy: Children age 2 years to 21 years sharing suite with adult – $45

Cancellation: Full stay charge levied

Included:

* Cooked English or Sri Lankan or Continental Breakfast
* Lunch 3 course or packed lunch on excursions
* Morning Tea/Coffee
* Afternoon Tea/Coffee
* Dinner 4 course
* Soft drinks
* Fruit juices (Fresh and other)
* Tea (Home grown)
* Coffee
* Laundry (Dry cleaning not included)

Dining:

Sri Lankan and Continental Cuisine,the Governor’s Mansion Luxury Tea Hotel offers a delectable range of food for breakfast, lunch and dinner ore served by obliging and discreet stewards. The chef’s creations reveolinq his talent with outstanding flavours can be accompanied by your choice from a selection of world-class wines. Be it sandwiches and tea from the estate or hot toast and cappuccino, tasty sundries or gourmet cuisine, the mansion offers a dining experience which leaves a lasting impression. Guests con enjoy traditional evening teas with scones, tea cakes and jams in a scenic setting in the garden, overlooking tea estates, mountain ranges and terraced garden, in privacy.

Activities:

Nestled against the foothills in Dickoya, Sri Lanka, the Governor’s Mansion Luxury Tea Estate Boutique Hotel stands prominent in its garden setting, located in a serene and picturesque tea valley of Ceylon. Visitors can walk amongst the tea bushes in the plantation and observe the daily routines. And while standing on the garden lawn, they can catch aglimpse of tea pluckers carrying their day’s collection in wicker baskets, or Adam’s Peak, a highly venerated site by Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians alike. Various flora, gathered over the years, gives the garden a unique and awe inspiring character. Trees dating back a hundred yearshave been well preserved and now stand tall looming over the colourful and tranquil garden. Guests can hike or cycle along the winding roads of the tea valleys or ride the white water rapids of a river close by. They can experience a periodic steam train journey or visit religious sites such as temples and old British Churches. For those seeking solitude Governor’s Mansion proves to be pure paradise. Cozy corners, collection of books ot read and spacious yet privy rooms offer the best opportunity to spend some time alone.