Spring Acre, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
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| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Sleeps | 10 |
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| No Pets |
| No Smoking |
| Suitable for Children |
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| Rental type | House |
| Minimum Stay | 1 night |
| Bedrooms |
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| Sleeps | 10 |
| Suitability |
Pet friendlyNo Smoking allowedNo Suitable for childrenYes Suitable for the elderlyAsk Wheelchair accessibleNo |
| Theme | Adventure, Luxury, Romantic, Mountain, Village, Other |
Description from the owner
Welcome to "Spring Acre"! The luxury holiday bungalow in the heart of the central highlands of Sri Lanka, home to the famous "Ceylon Tea".
The breathtaking view from the property is a tea estate and the "Pidurutalagala" mountain range (Mount Pedro), which is the highest in Sri Lanka.
This tastefully furnished luxury bungalow can accommodate up to 10 persons. The bungalow is just 5 minutes drive from the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, famous for its scenic range and high altitude golfing.
Facilities at the bungalow include: Room heating, fireplace in living room, CableTV, DVD, karaoke, complimentary breakfast (traditional english b...Read more
Amenities
Location
Spring Acre, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka
What's Nearby:
Additional Location Information
* Drive along the Kandy - Nuwara Eliya Highway No. A5
* Just after the 62nd Kilometer post look out for the sign-post displaying "Nuwara Eliya"
* At the sign-post, on your left is a beautiful tea estate
* On your right, you will find a small road leading up a hill to "Spring Acre"
Location Type Mountain, Village, Other
Rates
Rates shown in $ USD (change)
| Date | Weeknight | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Minimum Stay |
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| Rate Summary | $247 - $296 | $247 - $296 | $1,729 - $2,072 | $7,410 - $8,880 | 1 night |
| Jan. 1 2013 - Mar. 31 2013 Jan - Mar 2013 |
$247 | $247 | $1,729 | $7,410 | 1 night |
| Apr. 1 2013 - Apr. 30 2013 Apr 2013 |
$296 | $296 | $2,072 | $8,880 | 2 nights |
| May. 1 2013 - Jun. 30 2013 May - Jun 2013 |
$247 | $247 | $1,729 | $7,410 | 1 night |
| Jul. 1 2013 - Sep. 30 2013 Jul - Sep 2013 |
$296 | $296 | $2,072 | $8,880 | 2 nights |
| Oct. 1 2013 - Nov. 30 2013 Oct - Nov 2013 |
$247 | $247 | $1,729 | $7,410 | 1 night |
| Can't find rates for your travel dates? Contact the owner | |||||
| Dec. 1 2013 - Jan. 4 2014 Dec 2013 |
$296 | $296 | $2,072 | $8,880 | 2 nights |
| Jan. 5 2014 - Mar. 31 2014 Jan - Mar 2014 |
$247 | $247 | $1,729 | $7,410 | 1 night |
| Apr. 1 2014 - Apr. 30 2014 Apr 2013 |
$296 | $296 | $2,072 | $8,880 | 2 nights |
| All Other Dates | $247 | $247 | $1,729 | $7,410 | 1 night |
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Additional notes from owner
The following is provided on a complimentary basis*:
- Sumptuous breakfast for all guests (Sri Lankan or Traditional English)
- Tea / coffee (served twice a day)
- Room heating (from 6 pm to 6 am)
- Fireplace (from 6pm to 10pm)
- Usage of bed linen and towels
- Hot water
- Essential toiletry
- Self cooking facility in our well equipped kitchenette
- Broadband Internet facility (200 MB data download per reservation)
- Services of a full time caretaker
- Backup generator to power all equipment in the bungalow
* Conditions given in registration form
Payment Terms
- 50% at time of booking and the balance in full 30 days prior to check-in date
- Reservation and payment can be made using your credit card. Please visit: www.springacre.info/reservations.html
Alternatively, you can make payment by bank transfer. Please contact us for our bank details
Cancellations Policy
Cancellation within % of charge levied
30 days of check-in date 50%
14 days of check-in date 100%
Availability
AvailableUnavailable Last updated: May 16, 2013 ◀▶
What Past Guests Are Saying
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Sriram Mahadev
SydneyBeautiful views and friendly vibe.
Left on 04/18/2013 for a stay in April 2013
It's a little difficult to find and that's probably the main downside. Located high on a hill it commands great views of the surrounding hills and tea plantations. The man looking after our big group was lovely and cooked a simple but good breakfast. We loved it.
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TrippinMani
Reston, VirginiaLovely
Left on 03/31/2013 for a stay in March 2013
We had a nice stay at Spring acre. We were just there for one night. We were actually planning to stay at a different bungalow but that turned out to be terrible. It was late at night and we were looking for some other place to stay. We found Spring acre on trip advisor and called Ms. Charini. She was great, and let us stay here at such short notice. We were so pleased when we arrived. The bungalow is clean and cozy. There's 4 bedrooms and one of the rooms has two bunk beds. So, it can easily accommodate 10 people. The beds were nice and comfortable. The living room was very cozy with the fireplace.
Wije the caretaker was very friendly and always willing to help.
Comparing with other colonial style bungalows that we have stayed at, Spring acre was much smaller and the view was just ok for us. It was not as good as some of the others which have beautiful gardens and better views of tea estates. -
Llewelyn
NugegodaWonderful Experience!
Left on 03/18/2013 for a stay in March 2013
We had a wonderful stay at Spring acre. We were there for just one day but wished we had stayed for a few more days. Wijay the caretaker was always willing to help and made us a tasty breakfast. He showed us around the bungalow and also explained the operations of the cinema 3D TV and sound system which was a fantastic experience for my family. We enjoyed the private garden and also an early morning walk along the tea garden. The view from the bungalow is fantastic. The bungalow is extremely clean and cosy. Ideal for a family with kids to enjoy Nuwara Eliya at their own pace without being constrained by the schedule of a hotel. I will definitely recommend Spring acre to all visitors. Hope to be back at Spring acre on our next visit to Nuwara Eliya.
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Cecilia
ChinaAverage accommodation
Left on 02/25/2013 for a stay in February 2013
The building is high up on the hill and it's a roll of many other similiar buildings. The facility is okay and the staff is friendly and helpful. If you are looking for 4 bedroom place to meet the basics (they do have TV, etc.) this can do the job. We have stayed in several other similiar accommodation in Sri Lanka, this place just lack of characters. Despite their effort, the meals are fairly average there, not recommended. We had some much more memoriable meals there.
Response from Spring Acre - 02/25/2013
Owner
Thank you for having chosen Spring Acre as your preferred venue during your stay in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.
It is our prime concern to ensure that every valued guest who stays at Spring Acre is made to feel at home whilst being offered the best possible services at all times. Your valuable feedback will act as a source of inspiration to us for the continual improvement of the guest experience at Spring Acre.
We look forward to welcoming all of you to Spring Acre on your next visit to Sri Lanka. -
Ali
DubaiLovely place!
Left on 02/22/2013 for a stay in February 2013
A lovely bungalow on the mountains with breathtaking views. We loved the evening walks on the opposite tea plantations and idyllic village feeling around the bungalow. The caretaker was very friendly and helpful.
Response from Spring Acre - 02/25/2013
Owner
Thank you very much for your lovely comments. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family at Spring Acre. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Sri Lanka.
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Carol Raj
Kuala LumpurExcellent place for small family/friends gatherings
Left on 02/21/2013 for a stay in February 2013
We were welcomed warmly by Vijay, the caretaker on a cold rainy night, with our meals prepared and warmed up just in time for us to enjoy a cosy fly dinner. He was very efficient and helpful, always with a smile. The bungalow is nice and cosy, however, for senior people's safety, the front road leading to the main door should be tarred, so that there is less possibility of people slipping and falling especially when it rains cats and dogs. Other than that, we had an enjoyable stay. Ms. Charini was very professional and helpful and she went out of her way to ensure our stay in Sri Lanka would be a pleasant one. If you are looking for a friendly and approachable tour guide who will work within your schedule and preferences, pls ask her for Frank White's contact or email me direct. All in all, Spring acre is a lovely home for a memorable holiday.
Response from Spring Acre - 02/25/2013
Owner
Thank you very much for your lovely comments and feedback. We are happy all of you enjoyed your stay at Spring Acre. We have been working with the local municipal authorities to get the road tarred and hope to get the work completed soon. Last but not least thank you very much for the thoughtful gift.
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melissa lewke
colombowonderful
Left on 02/10/2013 for a stay in January 2013
Enjoyed every bit of our stay at the bungalow.. Very cosy and homely, a home e way from home.. Not too far from nuwara eliya town and the caretaker was very friendly and obliging. Two thumbs up
Response from Spring Acre - 02/25/2013
Owner
We are happy to note that you and your friends had an enjoyable stay at Spring Acre. We would like to let you know that we really appreciate your valuable comments. We look forward to welcoming all of you to Spring Acre on your next visit to Nuwara Eliya. Thank you very much.
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Melanie
NugegodaA spacious mountain retreat.
Left on 02/07/2013 for a stay in January 2013
The service we received was fantastic, our caretaker was very friendly and took care of our every need. Moreover, the chef cooked beautiful food and cooked in accordance with the menu we had made.
The house was very bright and vibrant with windows that framed the beautiful mountains. The lounge room was very spacious which allowed our big family to comfortably sit together. The rooms accommodated our needs well. The only negative was that the hot water was not sufficient for all of us and given the condition of the weather, having a cold shower was not very pleasant.
The location was very good, there's plenty of things to do to keep occupied. We visited a tea estate as well as a farm which was enjoyable. Overall, the location and the vibrancy of the house which elegantly captured the landscape enhanced our stay.
Response from Spring Acre - 02/25/2013
Owner
We would like to thank you for the lovely feedback and comments provided. We are glad to note that you had a pleasant stay with us whilst enjoying our facilities and services on offer. We would like you to know that we are committed to ensure that our valued guests' are offered a service of high standards at all times.
Exceeding guest expectations is what we continually strive to achieve.
Thank you for staying with us and we hope to be of service to you once again in the not too distant future. -
Kirat Ranyal
MumbaiVery good place to stay
Left on 01/10/2013 for a stay in December 2012
We did a family vacation to Sri Lanka in Dec-12 and stayed in the cottage. It was very nice cottage - arnd 10mins drive to main city centre. Overall good experience - though only issue is that there are no dining options nearby - so one has to drive down to city centre - which was bit of issue specifically during dinner time. Would surely recommend this place to others.
Response from Spring Acre - 01/20/2013
Owner
We would like to thank you for the lovely review.
It is our prime objective to ensure that every valued guest who stays at Spring Acre is made to feel at home whilst being offered the best possible services at all times.
We look forward to welcoming all of you to Spring Acre on your next visit to Sri Lanka. -
Michel_de_MontrealetParis
ParisA great vacation home for a family
Left on 01/10/2013 for a stay in December 2012
The villa is well appointed and clean, and it is located on top of a hill facing a tea plantation. All rooms offer splendid views on nature. The caretaker, Vijay, is simply wonderful, looking after all of our wishes to make our stay pleasant. The chef, Kumar, also constatntly smiling, prepares great breakfasts and dinners.
The amenities are modern, including wifi and an interet connected TV.
The only negatives are the little extras that in our views should be included in the rental price; such as internet data above the first 200 Megabytes, irrespective of the length of stay, or the charge for daytime heating after 6 am, which we did not use fortunately, but could be useful on colder days. It is also inconvenient that all cupoards are locked, making it mandatory to ask the caretaker to provide a glass or a plate. Also, the location is just a little too remote from the town to make it accessible by foot; a driver or tuktuk is needed all the time to go anywhere.
Response from Spring Acre - 01/20/2013
Owner
We would like to thank you for the lovely review and would want you to know that your feedback is highly appreciated. We would definitely work on the improvements suggested by you.
It is our prime objective to ensure that every valued guest who stays at Spring Acre is made to feel at home whilst being offered the best possible services at all times.
We look forward to welcoming all of you to Spring Acre on your next visit to Sri Lanka. -
Natasha
ColomboOh what a find!
Left on 10/31/2012 for a stay in October 2012
My family and friends consisting of a group of 8 recently stayed for 2 nights at Spring acre and what a find it was!
Situated approximately 10-15mins from the Nuwaraeliya city centre, the bungalow is tucked away in a resort location opposite a tea estate. The bungalow itself is compact, but extremely cosy. Rooms are fairly basic, but lovely. The toilets are spotlessly clean. The warmth of the fireplace and the wooden floors and ceiling gives a very homely feeling in the cool climate of Nuwaraeliya. On the first day we were served with a sumptuous english breakfast and on the second day we had the traditional Srilankan breakfast consisting of pol rotty (made with a mixture of coconut and flour) and it was simply amazing. Make sure that you experience the BBQ at the bungalow at least one night of your stay. Part of the charm of this cottage is its view of the tea gardens and the pedro mountain range. You should definitely take a stroll down the tea gardens, preferably early morning to experience the nature and scenery at its best. The bungalow is just excellent to explore Nuwaraeliya and its surroundings. A visit to Horton plains, lake Gregory and hakgala gardens are a must.
I would definitely recommend Spring acre for all traveler to Nuwaraeliya as it provides value for money in a luxurious and cosy environment. -
Wicks Family
Mount Lavinia Sri LankaDidn't expect Nuwaraeliya to be that chille during sep!
Left on 10/23/2012 for a stay in September 2012
Had a good relaxing time, located amongst a number of other holiday bungalows. Well maintained interior, friendly staff and great food!
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Roshan Jinadasa
Saudi ArabiaIndeed a pleasent stay!
Left on 09/25/2012 for a stay in August 2012
Clean & good facilities, very good service (Vijay..you are a star), easy access to the main town. Quiet surrounding which was a good get way from noise & hassle of everyday life.
Food was good, though with some minor improvements it could become much better.
They should think of putting the available space to good use by encouraging/inviting guests to us the small stretch of garden with some garden chairs etc...
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Kapila L
Rajagiriya, Sri LankaIdeal Holiday Bungalow for a small group
Left on 07/28/2012 for a stay in June 2012
Thanks to Tripadvisor we managed to find this lovely place for our annual family trip. The owners handled our reservation very professionally and gave all the tips necessary to make our stay a pleasant and comfortable one. Although Spring acre is a 5 minutes drive away from Nuwara Eliya town, it is situated at a higher altitude and views from there are quite beautiful. Bungalow is new and tastefully furnished and we really liked the wooden floor, electric fire place and interior decor. During our 3 nights stay we always had Wije, the caretaker at our service and he prepared 3 tasty breakfasts for us. He also helped us to have a perfect BBQ night. We hired a cook to prepare some of our meals and on couple of occasions we went to Nuwara Eliya town for our meals. Our group had 4 kids and they really liked the facilities in the living room and enjoyed sleeping in the 2 bunk beds. However, they wished that they had a larger TV in the living room. It was one of the best stays I had in Nuwara Eliya and I am pleased to recommend Spring acre for a group consisting not more than 3 families. Tip to anybody travelling to Nuwara Eliya: Don't take the route through Hatton, Thalawakele, Nanu Oya until the road constructions are over.
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Uma
USAWe had a great time
Left on 06/11/2012 for a stay in June 2012
Everything was well designed and planned. The house keeper was very helpful.
in getting us settled in. Its a great place for younger families but someone with older parents may find the stairs and the kitchen that was difficult to access as it is down stairs. Great views of the tea plantation -
Niroshi perera
ColomboAmazing experience
Left on 05/14/2012 for a stay in April 2012
We had a superb time at the bungalow , it was a very homely place. We had an amazing time!! It was value for money
Response from Spring Acre - 05/15/2012
Owner
We are happy that you had a good time at Spring Acre and look forward to welcoming all of you to Spring Acre on your next visit to Nuwara Eliya.
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Lalinda
KurunegalaWe had a lovely time :-)
Left on 05/02/2012 for a stay in February 2012
Spring acre is opposite a tea estate with beautiful views of the surrounding tea plantations and Mount Pedro. The location, bungalow facilities, cleanliness and service was exceptional. The fireplace was our favourite place for lazing around and for a sing-along. The three days we spent at Spring acre was relaxing and memorable. We would most definitely return to Spring acre for our next vacation in Nuwara Eliya and would recommend this place for the discerning traveller.
Response from Spring Acre - 05/15/2012
Owner
Thank you very much for the detailed feedback. We are glad you had a good time. Looking forward to welcoming all of you to Spring Acre on your next visit to Nuwara Eliya.
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The Danish Tourist
AarsA little oasis in the Tea Plantations
Left on 03/19/2012 for a stay in February 2012
Nice spacious house with 4 rooms, 2 bathrooms, living room and dining area. The caretaker was very nice to us, served some great breakfasts and made sure to make our stay very pleasant and memorable.
The house was located a 5 minute drive from Nuwara Eliya and had a great view of the hill sides. -
Niroshan
KandySplendid experience-Thumbs Up
Left on 03/15/2012 for a stay in December 2011
I have stayed at Spring acre twice and I could recommend this place for anyone who is concerned of cleanliness, tidiness, friendly staff and a professional & cordial management.. I came across the spring acre name through a web site & then checked out their own website. I was quite impressed but was not ready to make any conclusions as pics that are shown on websites of holiday bungalows are most often misleading. Well when we arrived at the place we were extremely happy to find out that it was just the same as shown on the web site. The place was beautiful & well kept. The first impression we got was really good. I went to spring acre with a group of friends along with my wife the first time around while the second time around it was a family trip. The care taker "Vijay†was really helpful and did make our stay really comfortable & homely on both the occasions. The entire property was very clean & we observed that the care taker was also very keen on keeping the place tidy. The cleanliness of the toilets & the bed linen is noteworthy as some of our previous stays at more popular hotels have been disappointing in this regard. The breakfast was really nice, both the western breakfast & the Sri Lanka breakfast (we stayed for two nights). I need to emphasize on the fact that the management was really cordial & professional though a reviewer had commented something totally different. We did experience certain issues with the power supply as there tends to be a voltage drop during peak hours of usage. It is nice to hear that the problem is being sorted out now. I would definitely stay again at Spring acre. It is quite comforting to know that there is a good comfy clean holiday home located in a beautiful setting, just a few minutes' drive to the Nuwara Eliya city center.
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traveler
LondonNice people and location
Left on 03/12/2012 for a stay in February 2012
We were a group of 10 people staying for 1 night. People taking care of the place prepared dinner for us very nicely. They were very nice and kind. Lovely people. The place was very comfortable and great value for money.
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Gayani M
BattaramullaHome away from home
Left on 03/02/2012 for a stay in January 2012
We came across spring acre whilst browsing online and we were really happy to find such a cozy place. From the very start the owner of the property was very helpful and also willing to accommodate all our requests. Spring acre is located in a wonderful location just at the very start of Nuwara-Eliya.It's location made it very convenient for us to travel to town which was just a 10 minutes drive away.Now for the best part :) Spring acre the house itself felt home away from home for us.It was fully equipped with all amenities needed to make our stay a memorable one. The house keeper was very friendly and helpful. The cook on request also made some mean(really tasty) dishes.The wonderful part about Spring acre is that from the very start to the very end all parties involved in looking into our stay made sure we were well taken care of. We stayed only 2 days at Spring acre but we all wished we could have stayed longer as our stay there was very relaxing and enjoyable. So if your interested in spending a good old relaxing holiday uphill, your search is over! Stay at Spring acre as long as you can :)
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Vicky
ColomboGreat Experience
Left on 02/27/2012 for a stay in February 2012
This is a fabulous Holiday Bungalow for a family vacation, Clean peaceful environment with an unbelievable view and the quality of service was excellent.The only drawback is the non availability of a drivers quarters.
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larinetoussaint
295424It was a Nice place with good location, but the management was n
Left on 02/25/2012 for a stay in February 2012
The Place was excellent, but when we reached the Housekeeping had not been done, we had to sit and wait in the Lobby for more than an hour, also the Caretaker was terible, he was not at all helpful, First of all we had to pay for the BBQ Rs1000 per day, and he BBQ everything raw!!! had to ask him to do it again, they have a major power electricity issue there, we paid good money and to be in darkness for more than 3 hours at night in the cold with no heaters, and it was tough with the kids around, the cook made us a louzy English breakfast!!! and on the second day we were leaving early so we requested him for breakfast at 7 am, but he said that he can not provide breakfast so early, well for us 7am is not that early!!! Hot water kept finishing soon, and we had to like wait one hour before another takes a shower,as for me only the Place and the Location was great, the rest was horrible!!!
Response from Spring Acre - 03/06/2012
Owner
Thank you very much for your feedback. At the outset, we would like to make it very clear that the person who made the reservation and paid for the entire stay at the bungalow has stated in the feedback form that he would visit Spring Acre again for his next holiday and would also recommend Spring Acre to his best friend.
However, as you claim to be a party who stayed at Spring Acre under the same reservation we will respond to your comments.
1) We have clearly mentioned in our promotional material, website and also at the time of reservation of the bungalow that the check-in time is 2pm. However, you have arrived at 11am. As the check-out time for the previous guests is at 10am, it would take a minimum of another 2 hours as per our quality standards to get the bungalow ready for our next set of guests. Hence, it is only fair that the caretaker takes at least 2 hours to do the housekeeping while you wait.
2) Similarly the bungalow literature specifically states that the BBQ machine is available for a charge of Rs. 1,000 per single use and this has been communicated to the person who reserved the bungalow. Whilst the caretaker would assist you in the operation of the BBQ machine it would not be reasonable to expect the caretaker to also BBQ the meat for you, which is the responsibility of the guest. However, the guest has the option of hiring a professional cook to do the BBQ for a nominal charge, which you did not request. We would like to confirm that the Rs. 1,000 has not been charged for the BBQ machine rental.
3) We acknowledge and regret the unplanned electrical power outage, which was a very rare occurrence. We have complained to the Sri Lanka Electricity Authority, who has already commenced work to install a new electricity power transformer to augment the power supply to the area and also increase the reliability and availability of the electricity power supply. This work is expected to be completed by 15th March 2012.
4) We are sad that you did not enjoy the home cooked English breakfast, which is normally well received and has very positive reviews from our past guests. Moreover, on your day of departure you had requested for an early Srilankan breakfast at 7am, which was unfortunately communicated to the caretaker only at 10pm on the previous night. The normal time that we serve Srilankan breakfast, as per the bungalow literature, is at 8am. However, even with the short notice period the caretaker was able to arrange the Srilankan breakfast by 7.30am,
5) Each of our toilets has dedicated hot water geezers with a capacity of 30 litres. Moreover, the water is getting heated continuously. Hence, it is unfortunate that your group exhausted the stock of hot water and had to wait for 1 hour, which is a rare occurrence.
I hope we have addressed your concerns and we regret that there were some short comings, which were not resolved to your expectations. -
OliviaClarke
255100Wonderful location!
Left on 02/16/2012 for a stay in January 2012
Our group of six had a very enjoyable one night stay at this lovely place high up in the hills of Nuwara Eliya. We were looked after very well by our genial Sri Lankan host and particularly enjoyed the home-cooked breakfast.
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Renuka Kamalasuriya
Sydney, AustraliaA wonderful experience in Nuwara Eliya
Left on 02/09/2012 for a stay in January 2012
Breakfast was very good. i think you have a marvellous cook
Employees were very friendly, courteous and caring.
Surrounding sights were fascinating.
Our stay was very comfortable.
I have no hesitation to recommend to my friends in australia and Sri Lanka.
I hope to re-visit next year too.
Thank you very much -
Senaka
ColomboFantastic!!
Left on 01/18/2012 for a stay in December 2011
Nestled atop a high mountain, Spring acre is a well designed and cozy bungalow with a spectacular view of the surrounding mountain range. The warm and friendly living room was our favorite place (or was it the cozy bedroom with the most comfortable bed?!). The Bar-B-Q was super, where we enjoyed the quality time spent with our families. Great place to return to after an eventful nature trek/trail at Horton Plains. And Wijay, the amiable caretaker was always at hand to help!
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Vikas
Mumbai, IndiaHome away from home
Left on 01/13/2012 for a stay in December 2011
Oh, where do I start. Charini was a great help at the office. Prompt replies and helpful. Thank You, shame I could not meet you.
Drive from Colombo airport to Spring acre can be more than 5 hours depending on what type of vehicle you have.
Secondly, do not expect the property to be a secluded one with a lawn etc. Sorry but we were looking for the property to be something like from the pics loaded on the site. There are whole lot of properties like Sa around offering similar type of accommodation. But by saying this we are not complaining. Its just that dont expect too much.
Coming to the property, just perfect for a group of 8-10 people including kids. Downstairs, kitchen, dining and 02 bedrooms (one with 04 bunk beds, great for kids)and upstairs 02 bedrooms and big living room with TV.
Bunglow is equipped with everything u will need, yes everything is locked away but we didnt see a problem with that. We asked for wine and whiskey glasses and got it promptly.
The place was kept up nicely, the bedsheets and covers clean and fresh. Towels was good. Morning view from the porch of the tea estate is just awesome.
Sri Lankan breakfast was awesome. String hoppers with dhal and sambhol (we call it sukka chutney). English breakfast was ok but again nothing to complain. We liked Sri Lankan breakfast more than the English.
Last but not the least the caretaker Wije or VJ is a great asset. Very helpful and courteous. Ensured we had a great stay at Spring acres.
Nothing to complain about except we can say that having 02 bathrooms for 04 rooms can be a negative specially in the morning time. But for a big family I dont think it will be a problem. We are all very understanding.
Response from Spring Acre - 01/31/2012
Owner
Dear Vikas, thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and 5 star rating. I am also happy that you would absolutely recommend our property to your best friend. Regarding the comments you have made about the pictures on our website, we have specifically mentioned that the tea estate is opposite the bungalow. I am sure you would have enjoyed the walks along the tea estate. Also, we have specifically stated on our website that there is a small private lawn in multiple levels and also many common areas around the bungalow for everyone to explore and enjoy. Please see the web page that lists out the features of the bungalow: http://www.springacre.info/features.html. Thank you and look forward to welcoming all of you to Spring Acre on your next visit to Sri Lanka. Warm regards, Charini
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Low
SingaporeA lovely Stay at Spring acre
Left on 12/14/2011 for a stay in December 2011
Our 2 families from Singapore stayed at the Spring acre for 2 nights. We found the place clean, warm and cosy. The views of the plantations from the kitchen is lovely. We spent a fair bit of evening time in the cosy living room upstairs. Vj the caretaker of the place was very helpful and accommodating. We cooked a simple dinner there with the well equipped kitchen. This place has a modern, homely feel. We enjoyed the stay and have pleasant memories of the place. It is a short distant from town and you will need a car to get to town.
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GSTColombo
ColomboClean, modern, great caretaker, but lacking homely feel...and he
Left on 11/28/2011 for a stay in November 2011
Spring acre is basically in the middle of a housing scheme - literally a load of similar looking houses on a hill. This threw me a little bit as I was expecting a quaint upcountry bungalow, but I have to admit the inside was immaculate. The kitchen, lounge, bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and tastefully decorated.
The owners, and Wije the caretaker, were really helpful. Location is excellent.
Bad points I found were the fact that everything is locked up - the board games, the coffee and tea, the crockery and cutlery etc and that does not give you the feeling of a vacation rental, as you're compelled to either keep bothering Wije or just go without (we opted for the latter).
The other down point was the fact that heating is limited to 4 hours in the living room and from 6pm to 6am in the bedrooms. It was absolutely freezing in the house and with two young kids this really was disappointing. The small fan heaters in the bedrooms were ok, but the electric fire in the lounge definitely wasn't enough and it was very uncomfortable in the morning when we woke up and weren't able to have any heating in the living room.
Overall we did have a good time at the house, it was a clean, tidy and functional vacation rental, with excellent customer service via the owners and caretaker.Response from Spring Acre - 11/30/2011
Owner
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. As described in the instruction leaflet, the complimentary heating can be extended, on request, beyond the standard hours for a nominal charge. In future we will also give the necessary instructions to the caretaker to ensure that guests are not inconvenienced due to the locking up of cupboards.
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Irshard Hashim
ColomboIt was a memorable stay with my family
Left on 11/13/2011 for a stay in October 2011
I realy enjoyed the stay with my children and grandkids.The environment was fantastic.I will definitely recommended this to everybody. your caretaker was very friendly and helpful.The building was very cosy and the breakfast was just what we needed. We had a memorable experience.thank you
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BreeanaS
Mernda, Victoria, AustraliaPeaceful & homely.
Left on 10/27/2011 for a stay in October 2011
Absolutely loved our stay at Spring acre. Views were beautiful. House was equipped with everything we needed. Very clean & new. Plenty of room great for a large family group as we had 8 people with us. Will definitely return & stay longer next time round. Cook accompanied us to the shop, selected our ingredients & made us a delicious home cooked meal. Housekeeper was also lovely & a great help. thank you for making our stay in Nuwara Eliya so memorable.
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B Narendran
Bath, United KingdomHome away from Home
Left on 10/08/2011 for a stay in August 2011
We first met the lovely couple who are the owners of this holiday rental whilst we were in Colombo. They were most helpful in directing us to useful travel websites [one of which I believe the gentleman of the house manages] for South-Central Sri-lanka and advising us of places and nature trails we could do. We arrived in Nuwara Eliya around 8pm after a long day travelling in a van and were met by the lovely caretaker who helped direct our driver up the steep drive to the house. It was like being in Scotland on that night as it was cold and windy, but the house was warm and comfortable. The only draw back was the takeaway/restaurant that we were directed to at the bottom on the hill near the house, where we bought our dinner, the food was a bit bland and lacking in flavour. Also limited choice for the vegetarians in our group at that restaurant.
Overall, I would say that we all enjoyed our stay there and as we were on a tight schedule, we requested and received on time an early Sri lankan breakfast, which the caretaker arranged for us. I had one of my best nights sleep during our trip to Sri lanka. Its a perfect venue for a group holiday. I just wish we'd had more time to explore a bit more of Nuwara Eliya aside from the tea plantations. I would certainly recommend this place and would stay there again if we ever travel there again. -
Philip
Long BenningtonTranquility
Left on 09/09/2011 for a stay in April 2011
Sri Lanka is our 2nd home and Nuwara Eliya gives us nostalgic memories of our home town in England. In fact, we have visited Nuwara Eliya 3 times in the last 3 years and find the city absolutely wonderful and everybody is so helpful.
My wife and I, together with my teenage children, were at this great place of peace and tranquility for 5 days in april at a beautiful bungalow called Spring acre. The bungalow is central to the vast majority of the city's attractions and we think it is of excellent value with very high standards. Our teenagers were running everyday up the tea gardens in the hills. We followed them walking, and were stunned by the magic of our surrounding land. View over the garden and into the mountains was breathtaking from the bungalow. We made snoozing and lazing around the fireplace a daily habit, interrupted only by Wije, the friendly caretaker, who took up the responsibility of serving us with a permanent smile.
I highly recommend Spring acre for all holiday makers. -
Trevor
Melbourne, AustraliaExcellent Service
Left on 08/29/2011 for a stay in August 2011
The bungalow had all the facilities advertised and the service provided by Wijaya was first class and he is to be commended on his efforts.
Absolutely enjoyed all aspects of our stay.
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Rafat Sohail
DubaiRefreshing
Left on 08/23/2011 for a stay in June 2011
Had a decent experience at spring acre.The caretaker tried his level best within his means to offer all he had.The location of the place is breathtaking;just that the ride uphill to spring acre is a bit bumpy.Toilets are clean and parquet flooring all well polished.Towels and toiletries should not be rationed..atleast one should get a new towel daily.Overall a decent place to stay where you can watch movies and have jamming sessions in their makeshift karaoke lounge
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topchii
saudi arabiaperfect place
Left on 05/30/2011 for a stay in May 2011
very clean and good location all you need is there friendly staff
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SharonODubai
LondonNice place but a bit souless.
Left on 05/19/2011 for a stay in April 2011
In a nutshell as I dont want to spend much time on this one -
House - very clean and comfortable but obviously a buy-to-let place - absolutely no homely feel and it could have been Essex in the UK it was so non-Sri Lankan.
Location - a little way outside of the town on a very steep hill. Its on an obviously holiday let 'village' so lots of coming and going.
Area - opposite a tea plantation - really lovely views and walks
Caretaker - a real pain, would not give us towels for the kids without a fight, even though we had booked for the correct number of persons, also a little over protective of the house, made us feel very unwelcome and you had to be careful not to be wandering around in your pj's as he kept popping in!!
On the whole this place is fine - lovely even - but there are other nicer places in the area. -
Ravi Tejwani
Colombo 05Beautiful Enviroment
Left on 04/16/2011 for a stay in April 2011
The House was clean and good, the caretaker made the experience much better since he was very helpful.
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Rismy
colombo 14Romantic days in the clouds
Left on 03/03/2011 for a stay in February 2011
It was really nice time that i spent my vacation with my wife at spring acre. well furnished luxury holiday bungalow which is situated in one of the highest mountain peaks. very nice owner and friendly caretaker with his good service.this is an excellent place for newly married couples..if the rental is low, then we would have thought of staying another 3 more days. i definitely recommend this place to ma friends to have their vacation here.. really a wonderful place to have some relaxation..
we really enjoyed a lot here and planning to come again on another holidays... -
Gan
SingaporeFabulous week-end with Barbeque
Left on 01/27/2011 for a stay in January 2011
I and my colleagues had a very nice time on Saturday night and the caretaker took very good care of us. The cook was one of the best that I had had preparing food for me and his barbeques were fabulous.
In addition, the cottage, its location and the climate was great.
Am planning to come over again in april 2011 with my team for a thanksgiving party once the project in which we are involved in Sri Lanka gets over.
My personal thanks to the caretaker and cook who made our week-end memorable. -
ksm520
New York City, New Yorkgreat value for Nuwara Eliya
Left on 01/18/2011 for a stay in December 2010
great option just 5-10 minutes from the city center. if you are traveling in nuwara eliya you'll need a car to travel around anyways so the location is great. amazing value for a house with 4 rooms. several of the high end hotels in the area are a bit old and run down, so this was a great option for us. very nice owners and a warm and friendly caretaker.
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Rohan
Colombo 5Fantastic!
Left on 12/07/2010 for a stay in November 2010
We have had a lovely holiday at Spring acre, in a very beautiful part of the country. The bungalow is clean and well maintained and had all the comforts of home... Appreciate the sumptuous breakfast with wonderful Ceylon Tea. Walking along the tea estate and the wilderness was fantastic!!"Thanks for a lovely time." We will definitely tell our family and friends to give Spring acre a try!!
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BJS14
Bedford, United KingdomNice, modern and well appointed house high up.
Left on 12/01/2010 for a stay in November 2010
Very nice, well equipped and spotlessly clean modern house with fabulous views, located on the outskirts of Nuwara Eliya . The walks amongst the tea plantations, vegetable growing area and steep hillside were strenuous, but super. The approach to the house is up a very steep hill on a made up road best suited to 4 wheel drive vehicles.
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HGSL
Kuwait City, KuwaitLife in the clouds
Left on 11/23/2010 for a stay in November 2010
Spring acre is a house up in the hills about 3 km outside Nuwara Eliya. The views over the highest hill in Sri Lanka, the tea plantations and local farms are amazing. The house is spotlessly clean with good facilities. I would certainly visit again.
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zaki shuib
Colombo 03Truly Nuwara Eliya
Left on 10/26/2010 for a stay in October 2010
We had a wonderful time recently at Spring acre. It was truly a memorable experience with close friends...We enjoyed the spectacular hill country view while sipping our coffee in the morning. Wije, our care taker makes it all the more feeling like home.
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Dilum/Gishali
Winnipeg CanandaAwesome accomadation and a breath taking view in Nuwara Eliya
Left on 09/26/2010 for a stay in August 2010
Comfortable rooms, breakfast provided had variety and kept us full almost till supper. Washrooms were clean and modern. Plenty of indoor acitivities.Wish we stayed longer as the stay was very homely and pleasant. Lovely place, worth the stay and looking forward for our next vacation at Spring acre.
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Abeer Khalfan
Expatriate living in ColomboWhat you see is what you get! (Wyswyg)
Left on 08/03/2010 for a stay in July 2010
Nice little cottage. Neat and tidy bedrooms. Clean toilets. Comfortable living room. Lovely view. Value for money. What is shown on the promotional literature and website is exactly what you get.
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Oscar Amaratunga
108/7, Station rd, Kandana.Marvellous environment to spend Holiday
Left on 06/12/2010 for a stay in May 2010
All the available facilities such as rooms, sanitary,cooker,dining, living are excellent for spend a holiday in NuwaraEliya and the rates are satisfied. We will be visiting on our next holiday and recommend others to visit to this marvellous holiday bunglow.
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Kannan Upadhyaya
ColomboCosy
Left on 06/03/2010 for a stay in December 2009
Overall a nice experience!!! Extremely neat and clean property with excellent furnishings.This is a new property and certainly has an edge against other old properties in and around Nuwar Eliya Location give a good view.
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Oliver
ColomboAn enjoyable holiday
Left on 06/02/2010 for a stay in January 2010
Spring acre has all the luxurious comforts such as fireplace, room heating and a provides a cozy atmosphere.The view from the bungalow is fantastic. The service provided by the caretaker is excellent. All of us enjoyed our holiday. We will be back again for our December vacation.
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