The Sri Lankan country seat of Sir Thomas Villiers

For those in search of peace of mind, the Adisham Bungalow, once the country seat of Sir Thomas Villiers is one place you out to check out.

The Owner

The owner of this grand bungalow is Sir Thomas Villiers, grandson son of Lord John Russel. He was a decedent of the Dukes of Bedford. He was the Chairman of a well-known business named George Steuart Co.

The Bungalow

The bungalow’s design is quite unique and was crafted by F. Webster and R. Booth in Jacobean and Tudor styles. The property spreads across 10 acres of land.

The Surroundings

Sir Thomas Villiers selected a plot of land that is 5000 ft in elevation to build this place and it was surrounded by a forest called ‘Tangamalai’. The attraction is a short distance away from Bandarawela hotels the likes of Bandarawela Hotel.

The Views

Siripadha — dRavini Dissanayake , Sripada as seen from the top of Pidurutalagala, CC BY-SA 4.0

When the mist recedes, one is able to see the grand mountains of the central hills of Sri Lanka. Piduruthalagala, Hakgala, Totapolakanda, the Uda Pussellawa range are just a few of the many beautiful places you could spot.