Adisham Bungalow

This longstanding stone manor amidst the forests is located close to Haputale in the Badulla District, 80 kilometers away from Hatton. The bungalow currently houses the Adisham Monastery of Saint Benendict and also embraces a relic of Pope Sylvester I at the chapel.
The road to the tranquil monastery cuts through forests and paves way to a land with vistas overlooking many of Sri Lanka’s spectacular undulating mountain ranges and valleys. The vast enchanting gardens leading up to the bungalow still holds an English charm, with blooming flowers that are many-hued and carefully cultured. The manor and its garden preside across 10 acres of land. The Tudor and Jacobean style architecture of the house was designed by R. Booth and F. Webster. The original structures, period fittings and antique furniture are well conserved to this day, parts of which are open to visitors.
Adisham Bungalow was named so after a village/civil parish in England. The house was built by English aristocrat and planter, Sir Thomas Villiers, in 1931. Throughout his time, Adisham Hall hosted numerous prominent figures from the colonial epoch within its walls. Despite the conclusion of The Villiers presence in Ceylon, their stories are etched on each stone that holds up the cottage.
Following Sir Thomas’ retirement, the land was sold to Sedawatte Mills in 1949. It was once again sold in 1961, to a Roman Catholic Church that converted the house to a monastery, where those seeking to enter a monastic life are trained.
The monastery and its residents are maintained by the monks themselves. Popular jam products and other produce sourced from monastery’s farms which are sold to visitors of the bungalow is one of the way of doing so. Make sure to grab a jam product or try their refreshing juices during your visit!
Visitors are welcome only on weekends, Poya days (full moon days) and public holidays (excluding Good Friday and Christmas) from 9am to 4pm.