
Duke of Devonshire Cottage
A peaceful cottage-style stay for guests seeking privacy and an easy connection to the gardens, terrace and surrounding mountain scenery.
Discover a distinctive luxury villa experience in Sri Lanka.
Tranquillity, Beauty, silence and the world's most sought after commodity- Peace, describes Chatsworth Best. Chatsworth, a real British country house built in the colonial style is a creation of Lord Blackler. A 20 Acre working Tea Estate, in the little town of Pupuressa, Chatsworth is a little island of tea surrounded by thousands of Acres of Tea Plantations, waterfalls and breath taking views.
With uninterrupted views of mountains and valleys a hundred kilometers and beyond, simply sit on the huge terrace and watch the play of the weather, or take a walk through the Estate and watch how tea pluckers engage in their centuries old trade.
Explore the available suites and choose the accommodation that best suits your journey. For an exclusive private stay, contact our reservations team.
Set within a 20-acre working tea estate in Pupuressa, Chatsworth is a colonial-style country house surrounded by rolling tea plantations, waterfalls and breathtaking hill-country scenery.
Created in the spirit of a traditional British country house, this peaceful retreat invites guests to slow down and take in the changing weather, expansive mountain views and the rhythm of life on a working tea estate. Spend time on the generous terrace, wander through the gardens or watch tea pluckers at work in the surrounding landscape.
With welcoming living spaces, characterful interiors and a calm sense of seclusion, Chatsworth is suited to families and friends looking for a relaxed private-villa stay in Sri Lanka’s central hills.

Each room has its own character and a connection to Chatsworth’s timeless country-house atmosphere. Select a room to explore its details.

A peaceful cottage-style stay for guests seeking privacy and an easy connection to the gardens, terrace and surrounding mountain scenery.

A restful room with mountain views, offering a comfortable base from which to enjoy the estate and its wide-open hill-country setting.

Enjoy a calm country-house atmosphere and uninterrupted mountain scenery, with space to relax between walks and time spent around the estate.

Settle into a relaxed room with mountain views and a traditional feel, ideal for a quiet break in the tea-growing hills of Pupuressa.

A characterful room for unwinding after a day outdoors, with mountain scenery and the quiet atmosphere of the surrounding tea estate.

A calm, inviting room for guests who want to take in the landscape, enjoy a slower pace and experience the character of the estate.

Make Chatsworth your private retreat. With its traditional living spaces, generous terrace and setting within a working tea estate, the whole house offers an inviting base for a family gathering or a group escape.
Enjoy the estate at your own pace, from quiet moments indoors to fresh-air walks, garden tea and wide views across the surrounding hills.
Rates and availability can vary by date and room type. Please confirm the latest details with the reservations team.

Chatsworth sits within a 20-acre working tea estate, surrounded by the green textures of tea fields and the changing colours of the hills. Take a walk through the estate, enjoy the fresh air and watch the daily rhythms of tea-growing life.
For quieter moments, settle on the terrace and watch the weather move across distant valleys, or enjoy a leisurely high tea in the garden.
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Chatsworth is a peaceful base for exploring the tea-growing countryside around Pupuressa and the wider Kandy region.

Explore the surrounding tea country, take in distant mountain views and enjoy the beauty of the green estate landscape. Ask the team for guidance on local walks and nearby places to visit.
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Plan a day trip to explore Kandy’s cultural landmarks, historic sites and lakeside scenery. The reservations team can help you discuss travel arrangements and excursions suited to your stay.
Ask about excursions ↗Enjoy a quieter pace of life in a country house surrounded by Sri Lanka’s tea country.
Discover the spaces, architecture and surroundings that make Chatsworth - Kandy distinctive.
Discover the facilities available to make your stay comfortable and memorable.
Let our reservations team help you plan your stay, explore availability and choose the right experience for your travel dates.