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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.

It’s a unique property, just few steps away from all the buzz. Cabana is truly amazing, every little detail is thought through. Gorgeous bathroom, with bathtub overlooking the little town and the mountains. Facilities- top class! Better than some 5* Hotels. But all of that would be nothing, without amazing Host, who met us with a biggest smile and was there every time we needed something. Food set up, quality is out of this world. Malinda, keep up good work! And we hope to see you soon.

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9.7
Exceptional
111 reviews
Price from
€ 181
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.

Amazing. We were upgraded to the best room, and it was absolutely incredible- the view is the best. The food was very good, we had dinner and breakfast which was great. The staff are impeccable. So polite and very helpful. They also have a games room which was a nice change.

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9.2
Superb
333 reviews
Price from
€ 135
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.

Everything was good. Owner was very nice and helpful person

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9.3
Superb
336 reviews
Price from
€ 25
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.

Everthing is perfect, it's the best hotel we live for this trip in Sri Lanka. We highly recommend this place. The bed is comfortable and the food is so good. We enjoyed the English traditional dinner a lot.

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9.3
Superb
153 reviews
Price from
€ 225
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.

good looking and location is convenient

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9.1
Superb
748 reviews
Price from
€ 175
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.

The place felt like home from the first moment. the view is amazing, the cleaning , the breakfast was so rich. Asitha made sure that we get the best experiences with the best prices and we are safe. he called for us a local tuktuk driver that made us an unforgettable day (ask for him!!!), than helped to arrange our trip. I will definitely recommend the place to anyone that arrives to Sri Lanka

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9.5
Exceptional
218 reviews
Price from
€ 53
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.

The room was super nice! Well organized, spacious, clean and really comfortable bed. The shower is also butiful with hot water all the time which is very important for the cold of nuwara eliya. We had great time and highly recomand

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9.1
Superb
148 reviews
Price from
€ 13
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 Cottage certainly exceeded our expectations! From check in to check out, the staff made sure our stay was the best we ever had. They were flexible to meet all our requirements, arranged meals according to our convenient times, and the food was heavenly! Thanks Appu for the amazing food! The room was just a dream come true for me: the VERY cozy beds, and the very elegant bathroom - didn't make me want to leave that place. The interior designing of the entire cottage was out of this world. Nalaka was very kind enough to take us on a tour around Little England scheme, to the neighboring vegetable farms and the tea estates. Would highly recommend this to anyone - very worth it for the price we paid. Kudos to Nalaka and the team managing the place and for the beautiful bouquet of flowers you gave me when leaving. Looking forward to visiting the place again.

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9
Superb
162 reviews
Price from
€ 123
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.

The place is very clean and neat, we had fresh flowers in the room. The towels and bed linen are clean and feel nice and fresh. The location is up the hill, not close to the city centre, but very close to tea plantations and a nice 10 min road to Gregory lake. The owner is very kind and made sure to extend our stay when we requested, as well as arrange tuk-tuks whenever we needed one. Overall one of the best stays in Sri Lanka so far, highly reccommend.

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9.1
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
€ 16
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 cute small designed hotel! Great location right on the tea plantation with fantastic view from the panoramic windows of the restaurant. Fantastic British design of the hotel - all hotel looks very modern and new. Fireplace in the room. Lovely atmosphere. Very friendly and welcomed stuff. Good and tasty restaurant. Amazing breakfast. We highly recommend it to all people visiting tea plantations near Nuwara Eliya and who is going to experience the train to Ella (railway station Nanuoya is located 10 min by car from the hotel).

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9.4
Superb
198 reviews
Price from
€ 268
per night

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Cottages are perfect for travellers who enjoy feeling cosy and independent in the countryside. Usually small, traditionally built houses, cottages spread across one or two floors, making them great for families, or holidays with a little more privacy.
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  • The Edgware Cabana
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 111 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
     · 333 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
     · 336 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
     · 153 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
     · 748 reviews

    Conveniently situated in Nuwara Eliya, La Grande Villa provides express check-in and check-out and free private parking.

    Breakfast was amazing, as were the staff. Huge cosy rooms.

  • Cottage San Francesco
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 218 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...

    Location , facilties , services and respecting from the owner and his family

  • Kent Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 162 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
     · 198 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
     · 148 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
     · 116 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
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 21 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

  • Cabin 7000 feet Nuwaraeliya
    Free cancellation options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Offering a garden and river view, Cabin 7000 feet Nuwaraeliya is set in Nuwara Eliya, 8.1 km from Gregory Lake and 15 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

  • Townside Lodge
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 29 reviews

    Well set in the centre of Nuwara Eliya, Townside Lodge is a recently renovated holiday home, which provides free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

    Super freundliche Vermieter, schöner Blumengarten, draußen sitzen, Frühstück gratis

  • 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
     · 20 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
     · 84 reviews

    Situated in Nuwara Eliya and only 6 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.

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

  • Cecilia Cottage
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 30 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

  • Dorchester
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 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.

  • Samri Holiday Bunglow
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 58 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.

  • Stafford Bungalow
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 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
     · 41 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
     · 128 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!

  • King's Lodge
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 161 reviews

    Offering a garden and mountain view, King's Lodge is situated in Nuwara Eliya, 4.8 km from Gregory Lake and 12 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.

    Good place. Nice location. Good friendly people. Worth for spent.

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Cottages that guests love in Nuwara Eliya

  • Avg. price/night: € 18.50
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 239 reviews
    We loved this place! Melisha and her family welcomed us with open arms and a big smile. We got a big pot of tea and ginger cookies upon arrival. The cottage is super cozy and has a wonderful view. They provided the best blankets and a hot water bottle so you definitely won't be cold in the night. The dinner was amazing and the breakfast as well! From mango and chicken curry to egg hoppers and pancakes, everything was super delicious. We even came back for another night. We can highly recommend this place and wish the family only the best.
    Kathrin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 18.31
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 610 reviews
    The staff was very friendly, the boy working there did everything to make us feel comfortable. The room upstairs was very nice and cosy, with an amazing view. Feels like a house in the mountains with the fireplace on in the evening.
    johanna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 406.55
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 16 reviews
    Great location, as expected, a real British era bungalow almost unchanged, very cosy. Good and helpful staff. Great place to relax.
    Irshad
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 13.87
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 148 reviews
    This is a great cottage to stay in Nuwara Eliya. Value for money and only 10 mins from the town. Priyantha is a great host and we appreciate his hospitality. Shower is really nice and the place is cozy.
    Shenuka
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 10.07
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 45 reviews
    Eranga was a really kind and helpful host. Always willing to share a cup of tea or an advice for places to visit around. The place is a bit outside of the centre but it offers beautiful view of the countryside. There is a vegetarian restaurant just round the corner with amazing and cheap curry. The room is very cosy and a thick duvet for cold nights is provided.
    Daniel
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 123.10
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 162 reviews
    Kent Cottages in Nuwara Eliya deserves a big high-five! Mr. Nalaka, the caretaker, made our stay feel like a breeze – super friendly vibes. The Bungalow itself is a charming dream with its English-style magic. Rooms? Absolutely adorable. Staff? Total rockstars. And let's talk about the food – it was a taste explosion! Kent Cottages, you've got the 5-star game strong. Cheers to a fab stay!
    Ashutosh
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 132.26
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 67 reviews
    We had an absolutely fantastic time at Glenfiddich cottage. The view of Gregory Lake and the charming front garden were simply breathtaking. The cottage itself was so cozy and homely, making it the perfect retreat for our two-day stay. Special thanks to Mr. Shiva for his exceptional culinary skills – every meal was a delight! We're also incredibly thankful for Mr. Rohan, the friendly manager, who made our stay even more enjoyable. Overall, it was an unforgettable getaway in Nuwara Eliya, and we can't recommend Lakeside cottages enough.
    Nethmini
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 23.58
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 46 reviews
    This cabin house is perfect for couples and solo travelers. It looks exactly the same in the pictures. The fireplace kept us warm. Also its cozy and comfortable. Owner of the property is also friendly and very helpful.
    Aminath
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 37
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 211 reviews
    The hotel is a bungalow from the British era which has retained it's charm and originality. A very cozy place with fireplace in the room. The staff was great, especially Robson. Very near the city center and great breakfast too!
    Ayush
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 84.91
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 156 reviews
    This is a heritage type small bungalow. Small but very unique than all i stayed near nuwaraeliya. Wooden cabins are really awesome
    Hashan Perera
    Solo traveller