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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
£156
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
Superb
328 reviews
Price from
£116
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
Superb
327 reviews
Price from
£21
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
Superb
151 reviews
Price from
£190
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
Superb
729 reviews
Price from
£151
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
210 reviews
Price from
£45
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
Superb
140 reviews
Price from
£11
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
Superb
159 reviews
Price from
£106
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
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
£18
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
Superb
196 reviews
Price from
£210
per night

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

    Boasting a terrace with garden views, a garden and a bar, The Edgware Cabana can be found in Nuwara Eliya, close to Gregory Lake and 8.9 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

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

  • Hilldale Retreat
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 328 reviews

    Boasting pool views, Hilldale Retreat provides accommodation with an infinity pool, a garden and a shared lounge, around 12 km from Gregory Lake.

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

  • Shirin1892
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 327 reviews

    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.

    Everything was good. Owner was very nice and helpful person

  • Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews

    Offering free bikes and garden view, Oliphant Boutique Villa by Amaya is located in Nuwara Eliya, 6.7 km from Gregory Lake and 14 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    Staff was attentive. Beautiful location. Breakfast was good

  • La Grande Villa
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 729 reviews

    Conveniently situated in Nuwara Eliya, La Grande Villa provides express check-in and check-out 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
     · 210 reviews

    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...

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

  • Kent Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 159 reviews

    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.

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

  • Langdale Boutique Hotel by Amaya
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 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

These cottages in Nuwara Eliya have options with FREE cancellation

  • Lily Bank Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 140 reviews

    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.

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

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

    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.

    cozy room, nice views and very friendly staff Ruwan

  • Magnolia Hideout
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 19 reviews

    Boasting mountain views, Magnolia Hideout features accommodation with patio, around 3.8 km from Gregory Lake. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Belle hôtel L'hôte est gentil Le lit est confortable

  • Nuwara Eliya Holiday Home
    Free cancellation options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews

    Situated in Nuwara Eliya and only 2.5 km from Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya Holiday Home features accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Very clean and tidy…owners also really cool people..

  • Kithul Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews

    Offering an open-air bath and garden view, Kithul Cottage is set in Nuwara Eliya, 31 km from Gregory Lake and 25 km from Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple.

    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

    Situated in Nuwara Eliya, 31 km from Gregory Lake, Floating Mountain Villa offers accommodation with an infinity pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    Everything Location and the view was amazing Food Service

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

    Situated in Nuwara Eliya and only 5.9 km from Gregory Lake, Keshiya Holiday Home features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

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

  • Cecilia Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 31 reviews

    Situated within 12 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Nuwara Eliya, Cecilia Cottage offers accommodation with seating area. The property has mountain and garden views, and is 4.6 km from Gregory Lake.

    Very warm & friendly host Host is happy to help anytime

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

  • Dorchester
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews

    Situated in Nuwara Eliya, this detached holiday home features a terrace and a garden. The unit is 43 km from Kandy. There is a seating area and a kitchen.

  • Moon Plain Inn
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 35 reviews

    Located 3 km from Gregory Lake, Moon Plain Inn provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The Hakgala Botanical Garden is within 7.7 km of the holiday home.

    Posto immerso nella natura proprietaria gentilissima

  • Samri Holiday Bunglow
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 55 reviews

    Located just 4.4 km from Gregory Lake, Samri Holiday Bunglow features accommodation in Nuwara Eliya with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

    Bhandara was a great host, a kind and generous man

  • Lemas Holiday Bungalow
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

    Surrounded by lush greenery, Lemas Holiday Bungalow is situated 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
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 41 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Moon Plains Forest Log is situated in Nuwara Eliya, 1.9 km from Gregory Lake. Hakgala Botanical Garden is 5 km 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 1 km away from Ragala and 20 km 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

    Located in Nuwara Eliya, C I Residence provides a restaurant, mountain views and free WiFi, 1.1 km from Gregory Lake and 7.3 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

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

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  • Avg. price/night: £19.92
    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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £23.90
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 588 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £8.68
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 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 traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 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 traveller
  • 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: £289.81
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 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
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 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: £11.95
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 140 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: £27.88
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 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: £79.75
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 319 reviews
    Nice and cosy “log cabin” rooms. Helpful staff.
    Mads
    Family with young children
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