Hapu Tales - Private Holiday Villa

Welcome to my world! I began this passion project in 2016, upon my return from America where I lived for about 10 years. I happened to come across the land by chance and instantly fell in love with the stunning views and cooler climes. One thing led to another and I decided to build a holiday home in the hills as a harmonious and peaceful retreat to relax, recharge and rejuvenate, surrounded by tranquility and natural beauty. I now spend the majority of my time at my "home away from home", far from the hustle and bustle of the commercial capital of Colombo. I am an ardent fan of nature and wildlife, and this is a great base for me to enjoy the splendors of this area. I love waking up to the breathtaking vistas of rolling hills and lush greenery accompanied by the soothing cooing of our resident doves that greet me each day. Living on-site, I take pleasure in developing my land and have planted tea, coffee, spices and various fruit and flowering trees. An amateur photographer, I enjoy observing and taking pictures of the flourishing biodiversity around. I like meeting people from all parts of the world and enjoy sharing my beautiful home in the hills with visitors to this island paradise. My guests can rest easy knowing they have a trusted resource on hand to answer any queries or provide guidance during their stay at Hapu Tales.

Welcome To Hapu Tales A HOLIDAY VILLA NESTLED IN THE HILLS OF HAPUTALE Hapu Tales is a private haven designed to create a harmonious and peaceful retreat amidst tranquil, natural beauty. A scenic 4.5 hours drive from Colombo, this cozy holiday villa is tucked away at an altitude of 850m above sea level in lower Haputale, amidst the misty mountains of Sri Lanka’s south central highlands. Nestled inside 27 acres of what once used to be an old tea plantation, the villa is surrounded by a forested hillside colored in various shades of green. The property sits on an acre of land on which tea bushes have been replanted in keeping with the tradition and history of the area. Hapu Tales offers guests a total of 4 thoughtfully designed bedrooms that have been decorated to create a sense of warmth and comfort. The calm, white bedlinen with beautiful, bright handloom drapes & cushions come together in stunning contrast to radiate elegance and charm. All the rooms offer a different experience and showcase different views. The 1-Bedroom Villa located in the Lower Garden sleeps 3 nd the 3-Bedroom Main Villa located in the Upper Garden can accommodate up to a maximum of 8 guests in 3 double rooms. Single pull-out cot beds are available for 2 extra guests, if required. We are located within easy reach of some of the country’s most picturesque Waterfalls, Horton Plains National Park, Stage 13 of the Pekoe Trail, Lipton’s Seat, Ella, the Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, and is an easy stop on the scenic train route from Kandy to Ella. Every moment spent at Hapu Tales will leave you mesmerized by the utterly breathtaking and ever-changing views of the valleys, reservoirs and mountains around you. Book your stay today and let the mountains recharge you.

CNN in 2010 named Haputale as one of Asia's most overlooked destinations. Haputale (pronounced Haputhaley) is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. With an elevation of 1431m (4695 ft) above sea level, the area has a rich bio-diversity dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Apart from the mesmerizing natural views, there are a number of exciting activities and tours on offer. We are a perfect base to discover the famous wonders this island has to offer. Arugambay – one of the top ten surf destinations in the world, is approximately a 3-hour drive east. Yala National Park which lies south-east, is also a 3-hour drive away. And just two hours south-west is the beautiful Udawalawe National Park which has the largest concentration of wild elephants. The nearest train station is located in Haputale, which is only 15Km (30 minute drive) from us. We can arrange pick up and drop off transfers for you. Landmarks Nearby include: ~ Ella, Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Ravana Falls ~ Bambarakanda and Lanka Ella Waterfalls ~ Diyaluma Waterfall ~ Horton Plains National Park ~ St Benedict's Monastery – Adisham Bungalow & Thangamale Bird Sanctuary ~ Lipton’s Seat ~ Dambetenna Tea Factory ~ Devil's Staircase ~ The Pekoe Trail - Stage 13 to Stage 17 ~ Pilkington & Millennium Point ~ Kirawana Falls and Soragune Dewala