W15 Hanthana Estate Kandy

A robin's-egg-blue vintage Land Rover collects guests from the rail station, which tells you everything about the register this colonial-style estate has chosen. Set in Sri Lanka's misty hill country among tea plantations, the bungalows have verandas, columns, heavy wooden furniture, and tiled bathrooms built for long soaks. Tea, naturally, is always within reach. Hiking, cycling, or a safari-style tour fill the days. The Michelin Guide awarded it one Key.