Situated in the Hill country of Sri Lanka, amongst the rolling tea plantations, Stafford Estate is located Ragala in the Nuwara Eliya district , in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Ragala is cool in temperature with an elevation of 1200 meters ( 3,937 feet) above sea level .
The crops at Stafford Estate has been evolving over the years. Originally starting off as a coffee plantation , the crop changed to tea after the coffee disease ,also known as coffee leaf rust , affected the coffee plantations in Sri Lanka.
The pioneering tea planters here were meticulous in managing the crops as much as they enjoyed their legendary lifestyle.
Over the years Stafford lands have been used for expanding the crops to vegetable cultivation. The farmland grow carrots , leaks and potatoes which are sum of the popular crops in the region.
Currently the land is divided between tea cultivation and vegetable farming. The foot paths which are used to access the tea and vegetable plantation provide scenic paths and trails to explore the estate.
The stream which flows across the estate provides constant water to the fields and is reinvigorated during the monsoon seasons. It also provides for scenic picnic spots along its winding path..
The Stafford Bungalow is situated in a 5 acre land within the estate which has the bests views from its location. Water to the Stafford Bungalow flows from the nearby spring. Within this area is the Kitchen Garden and Herb Garden which provides fresh ingredients to the kitchen.
Tea, has been and is still an intrinsic part of life at Stafford Estate . Whether managing the tea fields or having tea infused cuisine , or tea served by the pot for your leisure , the estate bacons you to explore its charm.
