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THE GRAND DAME OF CAMERON HIGHLANDS
Set on a lush hillock fronting the highlands' only golf course, Cameron Highlands Resorts began as a local village house in 1923 during the colonial era when the British discovered that the plateau was fertile for growing tea.
As the tea industry flourished the humble house was converted into a British gathering house in 1946. 20 years later it was brought down and eventually rebuilt in 1974.
In 1976 it started operating as a modest 65-room inn, which then was acquired by YTL Hotels in 2005. Mindful of the property’s rich history, YTL Hotels began renovation work with a brief that the architecture of the resort reflected the historical context of Cameron Highlands as a plantation settlement back in the colonial days.
The Tudor exterior was retained while vibrant colours were selected to exude a warm ambience.
Elegant furniture with classic lines, and upholstery feature plant motifs to add detail and exhibit a ‘plantation’ feel. The interesting copper tooling panels on the staircase landing depicting Malaysian life were retained to lend an “Old World” character to the resort.
Restoring the property to grandeur entailed transforming the former staff quarters into a luxury spa. In keeping with the colonial heritage and the history of the tea plantations, the spa treatments are based on the healing properties of tea.
Cameron Highlands Resort opened its door in 2006 as a luxury 56-room boutique hotel and is once again the Grand Dame of Cameron Highlands.
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Cameron Highlands Resort Cameron Highlands Resort is a tranquil 56-room hideaway set amidst tea plantations and rolling hills. This colonial style boutique resort with its vast leather couches, timber beamed ceilings and crackling fireplaces promises all the splendor, romance and nostalgia of Cameron Highlands’ grand heritage.
Spa Village Cameron Highlands with treatments steeped in the restorative properties of tea draws inspiration from age-old secrets of local ingredients. This intimate classic hotel is perfect for the sophisticated traveller looking to escape and experience intimate country-style living. www.cameronhighlandsresort.com
About YTL Hotels
YTL Hotels owns and manages a prestigious collection of award-winning resorts, hotels, boutique experiences and Spa Villages in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Japan, France and the UK, including Pangkor Laut Resort, voted the world’s best resort in 2003 by Condé Nast Traveller UK. The group also co-owns the Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train.
2014 brought the launch of Kasara, a new brand of luxury accommodation offering bespoke, one-of-a- kind experiences in Niseko Village.
The Gainsborough Bath Spa, the group's latest addition, is the only hotel in Bath to be part of the Leading Hotels of the World’s collection of legendary hotels and has recently been named one of the Top 10 Hotel Spas in Europe.
Set in the heart of Bath, a World Heritage Site, this unique heritage gem exclusively offers the only natural thermal spa within a hotel in the United Kingdom.
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THE FIRE LIGHTING RITUAL---A TIME HONOURED TRADITION AT CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT!
This charming ritual is offered to VIPs, celebrities, honeymooners, lovebirds, birthday celebrants and guests upon request.
A staff prepares the working fireplace and passes the torch for me to light the logs! I was supposed to make a wish which I did but it has not come true yet.
A strawberry cocktail is offered to me plus a photo in folder! So sweet!
LOVE THIS LOVELY FLORAL DISPLAY, MUST COPY AT HOME!
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