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Offering 1 bedroom, this spacious air-conditioned villa features 1 bathroom with a hot tub, a bidet and bathrobes. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

The staff is 100% dedicated to you, the building is just amazing, the views from everywhere, and moreover the surroundings of the house (nice garden, koï pond), the bathtub is also a delight

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9.7
Exceptional
108 reviews
Price from
$153
per night

Boasting pool views, Hilldale Retreat provides accommodation with an infinity pool, a garden and a shared lounge, around 12 km from Gregory Lake. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The villa features mountain views, an outdoor fireplace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The staff were really friendly and had fantastic views. The food was also very good.

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9.2
Wonderful
328 reviews
Price from
$146
per night

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Shirin1892 is a country house situated in a historic building in Nuwara Eliya, 1.7 km from Gregory Lake. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Our stay at SHERIN 1892 was like stepping into a colonial-style time capsule. The hotel's design made us feel like we were sleeping in a living museum, surrounded by history. Asila and his wife's warm welcome added a personal touch to the experience. The fresh and delicious food was a treat for the taste buds. Whenever we needed guidance for sightseeing, they went above and beyond to ensure we had a happy and memorable time. SHERIN 1892 is more than just a hotel; it's an immersive journey into the past with exceptional hospitality. We look forward to returning soon.

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9.3
Wonderful
327 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

The spacious villa comes with a cable flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with parquet floors and a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

My wife and I adored the tranquility of the grounds, the attentiveness of the service from Mr Sanjeena, Arosha and Chaminda and the hearty breakfasts and dinners prepared by Chef Roshan. All in all, a memorable experience with beautiful views, delicious food and comfortable rooms.

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9.3
Wonderful
151 reviews
Price from
$216.30
per night

Conveniently situated in Nuwara Eliya, La Grande Villa provides express check-in and check-out and free private parking. Conveniently located in the Nuwara Eliya City Centre district, this villa offers a garden, as well as a hot tub. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a restaurant. The property also offers accommodation for disabled guests.

The Sri lankan breakfast was delicious and the best breakfast we had in our 10 days stay in Sri lanka. Rooms were spacious and clean. The jacuzzi was a bonus for our tired bodies after traveling from Kandy. Near all the tourist spots by tuktuk.

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9.1
Wonderful
729 reviews
Price from
$172.12
per night

Located in Nuwara Eliya, within 6.9 km of Gregory Lake and 14 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Cottage San Francesco provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 1-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

This cottage is located at such a pristine beautiful quiet place in nuwara eliya. The interiors ,the food ,the hosts everything about this place is just amazing.

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9.5
Exceptional
211 reviews
Price from
$57
per night

Located within 5.1 km of Gregory Lake and 12 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Nuwara Eliya, Lily Bank Cottage features accommodation with seating area. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Parking on-site is available and the country house also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

Fabulous stay at this place. Highly recommended for all ❤️❤️❤️

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9.1
Wonderful
141 reviews
Price from
$14
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Kent Cottage is located in Nuwara Eliya, 2.6 km from Gregory Lake and 7.2 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden. This villa provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. This 5-star villa offers private entrance.

Kent Cotage located in very decent place with wonderful view in little England ,overall everything was perfect and specially their friendly staff. Nalaka was very supportive and very friendly and he make us to feel the place like our home.

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9
Wonderful
159 reviews
Price from
$121
per night

Offering barbecue facilities and views of the mountains, Thuring's Holiday Bungalow is set in Nuwara Eliya, 600 metres from Gregory Lake. Free private parking is available on site.

The rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each room comes with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. Thuring's Holiday Bungalow features free WiFi throughout the property.

We went to that place late at night. The place is very good, beautiful, clean, even in the middle of the night, they prepared a delicious meal and a delicious tea for us....Thank you!Mr.Ruwan.Best hospitality ever...we will visit there place again.

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9.1
Wonderful
115 reviews
Price from
$22.10
per night

Guests at the tranquil Langdale can go hiking in the scenic area. They can relax in the sauna or steam room, or enjoy a massage at the Ayurvedic Spa.

In a cosy dining room atmosphere, the hotel’s restaurant offers International cuisine, ranging from French to Sri Lankan. The bar serves cocktails and other drinks beneath the trees.

Very beautiful & nice boutique hotel it was ready cozy stay ! Great hospitality and super clean very nice view to Tea garden food is great , nice to have breakfast with nice view to tea garden . 15-20 min by car to Nuwara Eliya

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9.4
Wonderful
196 reviews
Price from
$203.55
per night

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  • The Edgware Cabana
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 108 reviews

    1.2 miles from Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, The Edgware Cabana offers accommodations with access to a hot spring bath.

    outer & inner structure was wonderful,comfy & calm..

  • Hilldale Retreat
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 328 reviews

    Featuring inner courtyard views, Hilldale Retreat in Nuwara Eliya provides accommodations, an infinity pool, a garden, and a shared lounge.

    The views! The staff, the food, the rooms! Everything!!!

  • Shirin1892
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 327 reviews

    Offering a garden, Shirin1892 provides accommodations in Nuwara Eliya.

    Everything was good. Owner was very nice and helpful person

  • Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 151 reviews

    Providing free bikes, Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya offers accommodations in Nuwara Eliya.

    Staff was attentive. Beautiful location. Breakfast was good

  • La Grande Villa
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 729 reviews

    1.6 miles from Gregory Lake in the center of Nuwara Eliya, La Grande Villa provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

    The place was clean and staff was friendly and enjoyed our jacuzzi

  • Cottage San Francesco
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 211 reviews

    Located in Nuwara Eliya, within 4.3 miles of Gregory Lake and 8.5 miles of Hakgala Botanical Garden, Cottage San Francesco provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private...

    It was very clean. We got very good breakfest. Room had wonderfull view!

  • Kent Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 159 reviews

    Kent Cottage offers accommodations in Nuwara Eliya, 1.6 miles from Gregory Lake and 4.5 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    It's really a beautiful place. The experience is truly a must-see

  • Langdale Boutique Hotel by Amaya
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 196 reviews

    Located in the beautiful Nuwara Eliya Hills, boutique hotel Langdale by Amaya offers luxury rooms with amazing hillside views. It features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

    Everything was perfect, The design was exceptional

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  • Lily Bank Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 141 reviews

    Lily Bank Cottage enjoys a location in Nuwara Eliya, 3.2 miles from Gregory Lake and 7.4 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    Such a cute little cottage, well furnished and very clean!

  • Thuring's Holiday Bungalow
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 115 reviews

    Offering barbecue facilities and views of the mountains, Thuring's Holiday Bungalow is set in Nuwara Eliya, 1969 feet from Gregory Lake. Free private parking is available on site.

    cozy room, nice views and very friendly staff Ruwan

  • Magnolia Hideout
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 19 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Magnolia Hideout in Nuwara Eliya features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Belle hôtel L'hôte est gentil Le lit est confortable

  • Kithul Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 11 reviews

    19 miles from Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, Kithul Cottage features accommodations with access to a fitness room and open-air bath. 16 miles from Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, the apartment provides a...

    L’accueil chaleureux, la vue depuis la chambre, l’agencement de la chambre et la nourriture excellente.

  • Floating Mountain Villa
    Free cancellation options available
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 18 reviews

    Offering lake views, Floating Mountain Villa in Nuwara Eliya offers accommodations, an infinity pool, a garden, and a shared lounge.

    Everything Location and the view was amazing Food Service

  • HummingBird Hill Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 27 reviews

    Located in Nuwara Eliya, 19 mi from St Clair's Falls, HummingBird Hill Cottage provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and room service.

    cottage is lovely and Ramesh the caretaker makes amazing food

  • Keshiya Holiday Home
    Free cancellation options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 78 reviews

    Keshiya Holiday Home is located in Nuwara Eliya, just 3.7 miles from Gregory Lake and 7.9 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    Very nice accommodation with everything what we needed during our stay there.

  • Cecilia Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 31 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Cecilia Cottage in Nuwara Eliya provides accommodations, a garden, and barbecue facilities. This guest house offers free private parking and private check-in and check-out.

    Very warm & friendly host Host is happy to help anytime

Traveling by car? These cottages in Nuwara Eliya offer free parking!

  • Dorchester
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 6 reviews

    Located in Nuwara Eliya, this detached holiday home features a terrace and a garden. The unit is 27 mi from Kandy. There is a seating area and a kitchen.

  • Moon Plain Inn
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 36 reviews

    Moon Plain Inn offers accommodations in Nuwara Eliya, 1.9 miles from Gregory Lake and 4.8 miles from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    Posto immerso nella natura proprietaria gentilissima

  • Samri Holiday Bunglow
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 55 reviews

    Providing a shared lounge, Samri Holiday Bunglow features accommodations in Nuwara Eliya.

    Bhandara was a great host, a kind and generous man

  • Lemas Holiday Bungalow
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 7 reviews

    Surrounded by lush greenery, Lemas Holiday Bungalow is located in the scenic Nuwara Eliya. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and free private parking on-site.

    Everything! Nothing not to like. Beautiful climate too.

  • Moon Plains Forest Log
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 42 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Moon Plains Forest Log is located in Nuwara Eliya, 1.2 mi from Gregory Lake. Hakgala Botanical Garden is 3.1 mi away.

    Sehr freundliche, aufmerksame Gastgeberin, ruhige Lage am murmelden Bach

  • Stafford Bungalow
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews

    Stafford Bungalow is 0.6 mi away from Ragala and 12 mi away from the Nuwara Eliya city center. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms have a seating area where you can relax.

    Staff is very professional and took good care of us

  • Ferncliff Bungalow
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 39 reviews

    Set in the Nuwara Eliya valley of Sri Lanka’s central highlands, Ferncliff Bungalow is a 10-minute drive from Hakgala Botanical Gardens and Nuwara Eliya Golf Club.

    Situation et cadre Restauration excellente et très fraîche

  • C I Residence
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 121 reviews

    Providing mountain views, C I Residence in Nuwara Eliya provides accommodations, a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge.

    I like the location, the view, and the staff service!

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Cottages That Guests Love in Nuwara Eliya

  • Avg. price/night: $25
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 231 reviews
    this is a unique place in Sri Lanka run by an amazing family. great food prepared by my mother, lots of warmth from my daughter, wonderful trekking (the best in Sri Lanka) organized by my father. in addition, a charming room with a fireplace in which you can light a fire (I checked - it works)
    Aldona
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $19.80
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 590 reviews
    It's a very cosy guesthouse with great views and an amazing breakfast. Owners offer a nice range of tours and are really kind. Met some nice people in the evening at the fireplace.
    Anique
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $10.89
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 34 reviews
    The hosts were very nice people. The environment is quiet and the beds are comfortable with enough blankets for a cold night. I slept really well here. It’s a cozy rural countryside kind of house.
    Lida
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $39.60
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 77 reviews
    I enjoyed my stay here! The room was clean, basic but all you need as out most of the day sight seeing. Super cute cottage with a very homely/cosy feel. Ragu was the main staff member I saw and he was so helpful with things to do and made a great breakfast! Also gave me some extra blankets as it gets super cold at night.
    Leyla
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $38.25
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 42 reviews
    A cozy, very thoughtful place utilization, an attic kind of a first floor bed as well. The dining area is right outside the main door. Very good place to stay with a small family or friends as well. Very polite staff and he helped us in everything like ordering food from outside at 9 pm during heavy rains. Oven, hot water kettle, fireplace inside the room was the best
    Mithun D
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $363.78
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 78 reviews
    Beautiful property with large, clean rooms, cozy bed. Shower and bathroom were very clean. In summation the perfect stay in a cottage-style environment. The owner, Gavin, took care of all our needs, arranged trips and even packed our lunches for an early-morning hike and our journey on the train to Ella. We tried the fish curry, which was amazing, hats off to the chef!
    Enya
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $16
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 255 reviews
    Do you know those Instagram pictures that make you wanna leave everything behind and be there? That will be your accomodation in Loversleap bungalow. You'll stay in a cozy home surrounded by the vast green stretch of the tea plantations. MUST try their dinner/lunch of the savory fried rice with beef chunks. The family members are so helpful, welcoming, and professional.
    mahmourad
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $15
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 141 reviews
    The overall experience was amazing. we arrived later in the evening. the owner prepared a delicious rice and curry for us, served in our room. he lighted the fireplace for some cosy heat, and arranged for us to have a nice tour of the tea factories. Amazing stay with an amazing owner.
    Denise
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $31
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 327 reviews
    The host is very charming, caring about the guests and how to make their stay comfortable! We were offered a taxi drive from the train and tea at check-in. The breakfast was in true Sri Lankan style. We spent our evening talking by the fireplace and drinking tea with the host. The house/hotel is built in 1892! It very unique and beautiful. We enjoyed our stating there very much!
    Natallia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $100.10
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 320 reviews
    Nice and cosy “log cabin” rooms. Helpful staff.
    Mads
    Family with young children