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Powysland Bungalow is in Dayagama, in the Agrapatana tea country near Hatton and Horton Plains. Hatton town is about 30 km away, roughly 1.5 hours by road. The Horton Plains entrance at Dayagama is 7 km from the bungalow.

Five bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The Main Bungalow has three double rooms. The Cottage has two family quad suites, each with a double bed and sit-out downstairs and two single beds with a balcony upstairs.

Yes. The two Cottage suites each sleep four, with a double bed downstairs and two single beds upstairs. Two doors give parents privacy and children their own space.

The whole property can accommodate up to 10 adults and 4 children.

Yes. All five bedrooms can be booked as an exclusive buyout for up to 10 adults and 4 children, which gives your group the whole property. Contact us for rates and availability.

Yes. Stage 9 ends in Dayagama and Stage 10 begins there. Stage 10 runs 15.5 km to Horton Plains, takes about 5 hours, climbs from 1,421 m to 2,138 m and is rated Difficult by the Pekoe Trail Organisation.

Yes. Tell us your walking dates and we will plan meals, a picnic breakfast and your transfers. Charges apply for transfers. Stage 10 walkers can start from Dayagama after breakfast.

Park tickets are sold at the Dayagama entrance, 7 km from the bungalow, and entry from Stage 10 is not possible after 2 pm. We can drop you there in about 45 minutes. You then walk or are guided 1.5 hours to Farr Inn, where your vehicle waits to continue your journey. Charges apply.

Yes. The Castlereagh seaplane base is about 42 km away. Tell us your flight time when you book and we will plan the transfer.

Located 1.5 hours from Hatton we can arrange to have you picked up. If you come in your own car the last 2 kms of road is unpaved and we can arrange a transfer for free.

We serve western and eastern dishes, and Lamprais is his signature. Vegetarian and vegan menus are available. Please tell us about any dietary needs when you book.

Yes. Three double rooms in the Bungalow, a fireplace and a deck for morning tea suit a stay for two. No room has TV’s.

The two Cottage suites were built for families, with two single beds and a balcony upstairs.

One main rule: look after the house. Much of the furniture is family property, so please treat it as the family does, and do not let children damage it. Robes and slipper are not give aways.

Estate Walk, Pekoe Trail, Horton Plains, Water fall visit, Cooking Lesson.

Yes, on a stay of two nights or more. We switch on the idle factory for a personal batch. It takes about 5.5 hours and about 450 kg of leaf, and makes roughly 75 kg of tea. You receive four 5 kg of loose tea leaves per person. Charges apply.

We offer WiFi throughout the property and freshly made tea or coffee for all guests all day. Please note that our rooms do not feature kettles, mini-bars, or TVs, as these do not sit with our offering.

Birds come to the deck in the morning, and a leopard has been seen from the Cottage sit-out. Trap cameras have recorded leopards at the forest edge. We cannot promise a sighting.

Check-in is from 2:00 pm and check-out is by 10:00 am. Ask us if you need an earlier or later time.

This will vary depending on seasonality and will be confirmed on your reservations voucher or invoice.

This will vary depending on seasonality and will be confirmed on your reservations voucher or invoice.

Generally we will require 50% deposit at booking, full payment 60 days before arrival.

Full payment required for peak periods (14th Dec – 29th Feb).

For bookings made directly via our website; Full payment is required at the time of booking.

We have identified a wonderful place just 30 mins drive away. Single rooms with meals. The driver can pay. Costs around Rs. 4 – 5,000 with meals per night.

Taxis and tuk-tuks are commonly available in major towns and at the airport. You can hire roadside tuk-tuks or private vans only in Hatton near us, but we can pre arrange these for you.

For more reliable transport, try:

Kangaroo Cabs:+94 112 588 588
(Tip: If you prefer to pay by card, mention this in advance so they bring a card machine.)
Ride-hailing apps:
Uber
PickMe (local alternative)
Both accept cash or credit card, though many drivers prefer cash and may decline a booking if you don’t specify that you’re paying with cash.
Note:Outside of Colombo, Kandy, and Galle, taxis and ride-hailing services may not always be readily available. We recommend planning ahead or checking with your host for assistance.