Adisham Bungalow

Adisham Bungalow or Adisham Hall is an attraction not to miss in Sri Lanka. It is a gorgeous house close to Haputale, Sri Lanka. Now, it is the Adisham monastery house of Saint Benedict. There is a relic of St. Sylvester in the chapel. When you enter Adisham Bungalow, you would imagine this is an English manor would have. You can find Adisham Bungalow around 3km away from Haputale, Sri Lanka. Adisham Bungalow is one of the most picturesque locations in the Haputale area.

The building and garden Spread out across 10 acres of land and formed a part of the forest reserve. There are beautiful tea estates and Hindu Kovils near the Adisham bungalow. There is a eucalyptus forest upside of the Adisham and a railway between Haputale to Idalgashinna, at the downside of the Adisham bungalow. Adisham bungalow is in the peaceful site at Haputale, surrounded by a beautiful forest called Tangamalai. The road of the Adisham is an easy way to reach the hills and valleys. On a clear day, you can see Piduruthalagala, Namunukula, Totapolakanda, Uda Pussellawa, Diyatalawa Army Camp, Hakgala, and numerous other mountain ranges out for miles on end.

You will feel that you are in a rock fortress, surrounded by undulating hills when you enter Adisham. The entire building was created breathtakingly and provides a panoramic view of the picturesque Uva valley. The roof of the bungalow was made using small wood. Those are well-treated for weather conditions.

The Tudor style was used to design this house. Also, you can see the long, narrow turret windows and chimneys. They have used flat Burma Teak for covering the roof. Windows, doors, floors, and staircase were also of Burma teak. The staircase is like the staircase at Buckingham Palace, England.

There are fireplaces in the spacious rooms to keep the inhabitants warm. Also, you can see that the wind turbines are fixed on the roof. It generates amazingly heating the room. You can see that they stopped ticking the regency clock. It adds beauty to the bungalow.

You can see that there are many rooms in the bungalow. The Blue room, the Horse Shoe Room, and the rooms occupied by Sir Thomas Villiers and Lady Villiers were created more beautifully. Sir Thomas Villiers imported carpets, glassware, silver, porcelain, and furniture from England.

Well-preserved lawns, evergreens, beautiful flower beds, and vast trees add beauty to the garden. Most of the visitors hope to take admission to enter the Adisham bungalow while the gates are open. You can study more detail about Sir Thomas Villiers’ memories. You can have a better understanding of his childhood and his life. While the architecture and library are more important, you can only see a small portion of the bungalow.

The sprawling lawns, misty mountain range, blossoming gardens, birds’ sanctuary, and thick forest cover are the main tourist attractions at Adisham bungalow. You can see the fruit trees and the various kinds of beautiful birds and butterflies in the garden. If you are a nature lover, the Adisham Bungalow and the surrounding area will delight you. Adisham is one of the ideal places to enjoy during your holiday.

Also, Well-cultivated flower gardens, Burma teak roofing cover, antique furniture, and a well-organized bungalow are other tourist attractions at Adisham Bungalow. Adisham St. Benedict’s Monastery extends to 12 acres of land with forty rooms. As a Visitor, you can enjoy the scenic beauty around the Adisham garden with lovely flowerbeds like beautiful Roses and Orchids. On the upper side of the bungalow, you can see a forest and a bird sanctuary.

The other part is the monastery. The library and the fireplace is remaining like the rest of the house. Also, you can see Twenty-five oil and watercolours paintings created by Mrs Adisham regarding the marine subjects that have been adorning the Adisham bungalow. Moreover, there are sixteen priceless paintings displayed there. Also, there is a guide to explain and give a tour for you.

There is a small shop selling a variety of fresh foods. The building which they use was once the stables years ago. You can easily buy such kinds of homemade jams, coffee, liqueurs, and pickles. If you need a rest, you can get into this shop and have a refreshing juice. It tastes is marvellous. If you visit this beautiful place, don’t forget to buy some organic products made in Adisham.

At the Adisham Bungalow, you can have the best chance to see a notable library which is furnished with excellent old-priced books from floor to ceiling. It is another treasure of Adisham because some of the books are over 500 years old. Lots of books on various subjects are carefully conserved in the cupboards.

History of Adisham Bungalow

The history of the Adisham Bungalow is going back to 1931. In 1931, Sir Thomas Villiers (an English aristocrat, planter, and former Chairman of George Steuart Corporation) constructed the Adisham bungalow. He used the name of the village (Adisham) where he was born for his house. Tudor and Jacobean styles use to design this bungalow. It was fashioned at Leeds Castle in Kent. Adisham was the dream house of Sir Thomas Villiers.

Until the retirement of Sir Thomas, Adisham hall used to host prominent persons in the society. After the Sir Thomas era, in 1949, it was sold to Sedawatte Mills. Subsequently, it was converted to a monastery in 1961, after the purchase by the Roman Catholic Church. After that, the name changed to the Roman Catholic Church. Currently, the bungalow preserves its furniture and fittings. It is a famous tourist attraction in Sri Lanka.