St Benedict's Monastery - Adisham
St Benedict's Monastery - Adisham
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A Bag Full Of Travel
Germany13 contributions
Jul 2020
Did you know that this breathtaking Tudor styled monastery was the famous Adisham Bungalow built in 1931 by Sir Thomas Lister Villers, an English planter? Therefore, leaving Good Fridays and Xmas apart, this 10 acre land is available for viewing on weekends and approx. Another 23 Sri Lankan public holidays a year!
The Benedictine fathers are well known for cultivating and producing their very own line of natural Adisham fruit jams, jellies, cordials and chutneys. Gains from these fruitful jars of joy are utilized towards the maintenance of this beautiful 90 year old Tudor styled stone structure from the British era.
The Benedictine fathers are well known for cultivating and producing their very own line of natural Adisham fruit jams, jellies, cordials and chutneys. Gains from these fruitful jars of joy are utilized towards the maintenance of this beautiful 90 year old Tudor styled stone structure from the British era.
Written August 13, 2020
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Vachintha Piyadasa
Colombo, Sri Lanka1,827 contributions
Dec 2020
Adisham Bungalow is said to have been built in 1931 in a massive 10 acre land in Halutale. It has been home to a number of prominent personalities in the country and also attached to some of the key incidents in the past. As of today, it is managed by the Roman catholic church and functions as a monetary and a museum. The entire Bungalow is well preserved with the vintage furniture. Its certainly a must visit site in the area.
Written January 1, 2021
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nir0sh
Colombo, Sri Lanka953 contributions
Aug 2019
St. Benedict's Monastery so called Adisham Bungalow is situated about 5 km from Haputhale town at Haputhale-Boralanda road. It can be reached by a private vehicle or have to walk about 1 km if you go by a bus.
Adisham Bungalow was built by Sir Thomas Villers in 1931 and later it was purchased by Sri Lankan Roman Catholic church in 1961. Currently this place is functioned as St. Benedict's Monastery. Adisham Bungalow is opened for public on weekends, public holidays, poya days and school vaccations from 9am to 4.30pm. You have to buy a ticket to enter the place. They only show a small portion of the Bungalow to the public as rest of the place is functioned as a monastery. You can buy some products of St. Benedict's Monastery including Jam and cordial. It is worth to visit there .
Adisham Bungalow was built by Sir Thomas Villers in 1931 and later it was purchased by Sri Lankan Roman Catholic church in 1961. Currently this place is functioned as St. Benedict's Monastery. Adisham Bungalow is opened for public on weekends, public holidays, poya days and school vaccations from 9am to 4.30pm. You have to buy a ticket to enter the place. They only show a small portion of the Bungalow to the public as rest of the place is functioned as a monastery. You can buy some products of St. Benedict's Monastery including Jam and cordial. It is worth to visit there .
Written March 20, 2020
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cabeysiriwardhane
Western Province, Sri Lanka11 contributions
Jun 2020
One of the best Architecture season in 1930, Part of it is closed to the public due to religious activities. The roof tiles are made out of small wood. It has been very well treated for weather conditions. Nicely maintained surrounding. Select the bench if possible to feel the great building.
Written June 24, 2020
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My Tropical Journal
Colombo, Sri Lanka206 contributions
Feb 2021 • Friends
This is a monastery belongs to the Roman Catholics Church of Sri Lanka. A beautiful bungalow built-in 1931. Located in Haputhale, Badulla district and named after the Adisham a city in the English country of Kent.
Inside there is a small museum that carries old books, coins hand paintings, ornaments and furniture belong to the historical era. ( no videos and photos allowed inside the bungalow). Nothing much to see other than the landscape and beautifully built bungalow.
It's better if there is written information about the bungalow and artefacts in the museum so guests can understand the real value of this place. Washrooms are old and not very much good. Overall a nice experience.
Inside there is a small museum that carries old books, coins hand paintings, ornaments and furniture belong to the historical era. ( no videos and photos allowed inside the bungalow). Nothing much to see other than the landscape and beautifully built bungalow.
It's better if there is written information about the bungalow and artefacts in the museum so guests can understand the real value of this place. Washrooms are old and not very much good. Overall a nice experience.
Written March 1, 2021
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Young explorer
Colombo, Sri Lanka8 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
What a place!
Had a fabulous time with my aunt and uncle walking around on my birthday. The amount of exhibitions and knowledge you can acquire from a place like this is astonishing.
I'd recommend you visit this not in one go as you will be absolutely exhausted as you have to walk alot . You should attempt to visit it in probably 3 days if you want to actually learn anything.
Architecturally speaking, it is fantastic, just shows how great the buildings of old were. Being around for over 100 years and still holding all its glory, really amazes me.
A lot to learn from this place
I cannot wait to come back more times and check the new exhibitions.
Had a fabulous time with my aunt and uncle walking around on my birthday. The amount of exhibitions and knowledge you can acquire from a place like this is astonishing.
I'd recommend you visit this not in one go as you will be absolutely exhausted as you have to walk alot . You should attempt to visit it in probably 3 days if you want to actually learn anything.
Architecturally speaking, it is fantastic, just shows how great the buildings of old were. Being around for over 100 years and still holding all its glory, really amazes me.
A lot to learn from this place
I cannot wait to come back more times and check the new exhibitions.
Written December 18, 2021
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newtonjsurg
Colombo, Sri Lanka203 contributions
Jun 2022
Heaven for Nature lovers.
We stayed there for 4 days. it is an archaeological master peace. Built by a Scottish planter Sir Thomas Villiers in 1931, was told he wanted to have the weather as in Scotland. His wife was a painter and his picture painted by her is hanging there. Only part of the building is open to the public now. Beautifully standing with the majestic look on a cliff at the Thangamale National park at Haputhaleee, Sri Lanka.. Currently, it is owned by the Franciscan fathers. They are having a beautiful flower garden.
There is a little chapel with prayers and Holy mass being said and you can participate.
This is heaven for the bird watchers as we have recorded lots of endemic rare birds of Sri Lanka, There is a trade outlet where you can buy all types of jam and Vine made in the monastery itself. Prior booking is needed to stay there.
We stayed there for 4 days. it is an archaeological master peace. Built by a Scottish planter Sir Thomas Villiers in 1931, was told he wanted to have the weather as in Scotland. His wife was a painter and his picture painted by her is hanging there. Only part of the building is open to the public now. Beautifully standing with the majestic look on a cliff at the Thangamale National park at Haputhaleee, Sri Lanka.. Currently, it is owned by the Franciscan fathers. They are having a beautiful flower garden.
There is a little chapel with prayers and Holy mass being said and you can participate.
This is heaven for the bird watchers as we have recorded lots of endemic rare birds of Sri Lanka, There is a trade outlet where you can buy all types of jam and Vine made in the monastery itself. Prior booking is needed to stay there.
Written June 27, 2022
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Ruwanthi Ananda
Colombo, Sri Lanka170 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
While the architecture is amazing, we are allowed only to see the entrance n his library full of books, some drawings by Mrs.Adisham. There is a guide to explain and give a tour. He also said they allow 6 rooms to be used by guests on reservation as per FB basis.
As this is a monastery, it is open only on weekends and public holidays.
They allowed the vehicle in after paying LKR 700. It was raining so couldn't enjoy the garden. But it well maintained n beautiful.
As this is a monastery, it is open only on weekends and public holidays.
They allowed the vehicle in after paying LKR 700. It was raining so couldn't enjoy the garden. But it well maintained n beautiful.
Written February 15, 2021
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Prasad F
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia84 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
The Adisham Bungalow is located surrounded by a tranquil environment adjacent to a forest reserve.
A short distance from the haputale town, it boasts beautiful scenery, well maintained gardens and a rich history dating back almost a century.
There is an outlet selling produce of the farms managed by the monastery as well as refreshments.
You have to check the opening times and days before you visit, and its best to avoid public holidays and weekends as it would be crowded.
A short distance from the haputale town, it boasts beautiful scenery, well maintained gardens and a rich history dating back almost a century.
There is an outlet selling produce of the farms managed by the monastery as well as refreshments.
You have to check the opening times and days before you visit, and its best to avoid public holidays and weekends as it would be crowded.
Written April 15, 2024
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Vidurajith Darshana
Kalutara, Sri Lanka440 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
It's an ancient castle in a lovely atmosphere. The castle was built from stones and feels like british ages. The place has a nice garden with beautiful flowers and a lot of fruits. They have organic products in their store for fair prices. Washrooms available. The road is a bit narrow and the parking space is not very good.
Written November 17, 2024
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I want to know it will open on weekdays?
Written September 8, 2019
Nope. Only on weekends and public holidays.
Written February 15, 2021
I want to know it will open on weekdays?
Written September 8, 2019
It's not open on weekdays.
Written September 15, 2019
Hi,
can anybody tell me whether there are visiting hours to this place? and at what time during the day is best to visit?
Written December 8, 2016
Between 10 and 4pm you are safe. Times may change during Xmas and Easter etc
Written May 7, 2018
Hello!
Is it possible to access the monastery with bus from Haputale?
Thanks à lot for your kind answer
Written February 22, 2015
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