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| | | | | | |  | | | | Introduction | | The Hill Club of Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka was founded in 1876 by a homesick British Coffee Planter, as a 'home' away from home and exclusive social club, and today, the Hill Club still has an active club membership which helps to preserve a distinctive atmosphere, with comfortable rooms and all modern facilities. The Hill Club, Nuwara Eliya is perhaps one of the few remaining monuments that remind you of the colonial occupation of Sri Lanka. The colonial architectural features of this mansion is impressive - wooden staircases, high roofs, hardwood floors, fire places and antique furniture which are all well maintained.
During the day enjoy a stroll around the carefully maintained grounds or play a game of tennis at the tennis courts, in the evening partake in a frame of billiards in the wood panelled games room or linger over a liqueur in the bar. At the Hill Club, much has changed over the years making it more relaxing for those spending a holiday here but certain club rules and regulations still continue. Today guests have the option of dining at the member's dining room which has a formal dress code for dinner (gentlemen over 18 are expected to wear jacket and tie and appropriate formal wear is expected of ladies), or in a casual dining room amidst a more informal ambience. Children under the age of five are not permitted within the clubhouse, but separate family holiday chalets with an adjoining play area is available within the extensive gardens for families travelling with young children.
The service at the Hill Club is excellent and some of the staff has many decades of service. Special touches such as the hot water bottle that is kept between the bed sheets when turning down the beds at night, and the relaxing scent of cinnamon and pine that permeates through the property, gives the Hill Club a welcoming feel. | | | | Location Details | | | The Hill Club is in Nuwara Eliya, or Little England as it is also aptly referred to, is Sri Lanka's most popular holiday resort. At approximately 6500 feet above sea level, with temperatures ranging from 12 C to 22 C it opens into a breathtaking panorama of colour. Beautiful gardens, cascading waterfalls, lakes and sweet smelling mountain air, Nuwara Eliya is endowed with almost everything a holiday maker seeks. Golfing, Horse Racing, Boating, Fishing, Trekking, sightseeing and a host of other recreational facilities make Nuwara Eliya the ideal holiday resort 'The Hill Club' stands in the midst of this dream resort. The Hill Club is located adjoining the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club on one side and the country home of Sri Lanka's President on the other. | | | | Facilities Summary | | | | | | | | | | » | Dining at the grand dining room where formal dress code applies | | | | » | Casual dining room where the atmosphere is much more relaxed | | | | » | Bar | | | | » | Lounge area | | | | » | DVD library | | | | » | Large reading room furnished with comfortable leather armchairs, grandfather clocks, a fireplace | | | | » | Library filled with old and rare books on the Colonial period in Sri Lanka as well as books on nature and the island's ancient cultural heritage | | | | » | Games room with many board games, a darts room and a billiard room with full-sized tables | | | | » | Four outdoor clay tennis courts | | | | » | Room service | | | | » | In-house laundry service | | | | » | Business centre with internet access | | | | » | Venue for weddings or conferences | | | | » | Well maintained gardens | | | |
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| | | Room Types and Facilities Summary | | | Enjoy the atmosphere and stay in one of the thirty one well appointed guest rooms offered by the Hill Club, each with modern facilities such as the en suite bathroom, internet, telephone, television and of course the mini bar. Many of the rooms have quaint decorative log fireplaces for use on those colder crisp evenings. The best rooms are overlooking the front lawns that have views of Pidurutalagala mountains. There are also two suites with lounge area and connecting door to a second room. | | | | | | | | | Hill Club Standard Room: Cosy colonial style rooms with: | | | | | | | | | » | Twin or double beds | | | | » | Antique dresser and desk | | | | » | Satellite TV | | | | » | DVD player | | | | » | IDD telephone facilities | | | | » | Minibar | | | | » | Fireplace (not lit - electric heater provided) | | | | » | En-suite bathrooms with hot water, showers, bath tub, wash basin and w/c | | |
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| | | | | Hill Club Superior Room: Added comfort and living space. | | | | | | | | Hill Club Suite: The two corner suites have large living space with a lounge area and connecting door to a second room. | | | | | | | | Hill Club Family Rooms: The family chalet is a separate area for families with three family rooms. It has a separate lounge with satellite TV and DVD, dining area and bar. Meals are also served out on the sun deck which has a picnic table and lounging chairs. The family chalet is perfect for those travelling with children. Children under 5 will be accommodated only in the Chalets Family Rooms. | | | | | | |
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