Cottage holiday rentals in Sri Lanka

I am English staying with young family.. 6 of us a laf minute booking. Much to appreciate from RUPUL as a Barrister at the Bar in Kandy/Colombo and country’s high Courts . I’m a forever returning visitor. The sitting room so stylish and crammed with not just law material! The breakfast was excellent and very accommodating for taking 2nd one with is to sight see early. Strongly recommend for large families. As place and tranquility yo self. Peaceful only hearing the nature I thank you and your wife Upil and obliging staff)Muhindera(sp) Loose U.K. family Sri Lankan

Our stay was completely successful! Host was extremely polite and responsive at all times. If we needed anything, we could easily contact him via chat message – he usually responded immediately and quickly took care of our concerns. It is particularly noteworthy that he took us to the next accommodation at a fair price on the day of departure. The rooms were nicely decorated, the outdoor area lovingly and attractively designed. Overall a very pleasant atmosphere – we can clearly recommend this place!

I have to say that this was my favourite stay in Sri Lanka. The property is very interesting, green and full of life. The people are even better, Kumari and Wasana made my stay unforgettable. Kumari is a great cook, from breakfast to dinner I was always delighted with everything. And I'm not an easy costumer. Wasana is very kind and made me feel always comfortable, responding ASAP to any request. She even nailed a mosquito net in the roof of the cottage for me! Many thanks to both of you and Mr Neil for always helping me when needed. It's on my plans to comeback one day!

Beautiful place to stay! The staff were so friendly and accommodating. I will be back!

out of All the Stays in SriLanak (under 20€/night) we have been in, this was the best. Very nice and helpful Host, stunning breakfast and other offers right at the place, as in cool water, or free snorchels. Vottage was clean and we had no Problems whatsoever 10/10 would recommend

We had a really nice time! The two Cabins are perfect for two couples. From there you can reach the ancient part of Polonnaruwa very easily. Also you have a nice view on the Lake!

Loved the place! Indica was very helpful as a host and communication was excellent, putting us at ease with clear directions and tips. The caretaker was incredibly helpful too for the duration of our stay. Regarding the actual place, lovely views and really the perfect place to recharge and recuperate. The natural pool was so good. Would definitely recommend reaching the place before light begins to fade and much earlier if its the rainy season. If you don't have a 4x4, best to park the vehicle and walk to the cottage (again, if its the rainy season). If you are walking, pack light, don't leave yourself a lot to carry since its about a 15 minute walk. Definitely on the list of places I would re-visit.

Nice place. Easy to communicate with. Very pleasant. Many thanks for the great stay.

I could not have wished for a better place to land in the culture of Sri Lanka. Agapi Villa, truly lives up to its name: love. The loving attention that this place is created with is felt within every detail. The shower is fantastic, the kitchen has all you need to create a home-cooked meal. The bicylcle I could borrow added a lot of value to my experience. Cycling through the country side, along the ocean and to the near by city made me able to really feel as if I was taking part in the Sri Lankan life. To meet Christina, Keshan and their family and get to peek into the life they are living; a full devotion to care for the street dogs in Sri Lanka, truly left an Imprint in my heart. As well as their heart warming presence and genuine care and help during my stay. If you are wish to experience Sri lanka in an authentic way, away from the mass tourist and find yourself at one of the beaches that make you feel as if you are inside of a post-card, this is the place for you to be!

The cottage is at the entrance of a main bigger property which is a large villa with 4 bedrooms. This main villa has a pool, a lawn and access to the beach. So crossing paths with other guests should be expected. Lakmal & staff are very hospitable and can prepare wonderful meals and help out with local transportation and give tips on nearby locations. The main kitchen has all supplies and Lakmal can arrange for any groceries, fruits etc at some advance notice. It is advisable to reach the location with basics like milk, tea, coffee, oil, sugar etc on you as the location is a bit remote. The cook dishes up nice elaborate meals on request and everyone is very attentive, polite & responsive. True Sri Lankan hospitality. The beach is quite private and only village folk & fishermen access it mostly. Walks in the neighbourhood are very rewarding and you will spot peacocks and water monitors casually. It's a perfect getaway.

One of the best places . I was looking for a place to stay comfortably with my family (7) and this place ticked all the boxes. It is in a very convenient place. Specially if when you are living abroad and coming down stay with your family. This place is ideal . You can have your privacy and live with your extended family at the same time 😊. Very spacious, clean and situated in very quiet area . Also you are 10 minutes away for anything and everything. To eat out or to order anything online. You can do it easily. Now about the Host , Shanika is very responsive,attentive and also accommodating. I had to change my booking due wrong schedule , she accepted the change immediately. Also Chaminda and Kapila, they are very responsive and they will make sure that you are properly checked in. They will always go above and beyond. I would highly recommend it for anyone who is looking for a convenient and a clean place stay in Colombo for a few nights or even longer.

Amazing location on the lake. The host and dinil are super helpful and took care of all our needs. Would definitely come back again. Thank you guys

Wonderful cottage in its own stunning garden overlooking lake koggala - so quiet and tranquil - the staff were amazing - breakfast and other meals cooked on request to high standard and security at night with three fabulous dogs so you always felt very safe and looked after all the time! Ty and go on a boat safari (there are crocodiles!!!) so best not to swim in the lake But a sweet pool will allow you to cool off. The staff can order a tuk tuk if you need one and Cecilia arranged a great car for the airport run. Would highly recommend this for a really great rural stay away from the noise of the coast road!! Loved it!!

Was easy to communicate with and the property was clean and tidy. Would recommend to anyone. Thank you Jayamini!

We just left this morning and my mum is already missing this place. It was very cozy, tucked away near the canal and you can walk to the beach in 10 minutes. We had a great time staying here and our host went above and beyond to make our stay a pleasant one! Would definitely come back if we decide to visit Negombo again.

I had a fantastic stay! The host was incredibly helpful and made everything smooth and enjoyable. The accommodation was perfect, and I would definitely come back again. Highly recommend!

An amazing location with very friendly and responsive hosts! They are doing a lot to protect the local landscape (especially turtles) and are knowledgeable about the area!

I had stayed at one of his places before, and booked this on an emergency, he was very helpful and accommodated all requests even those were last minute requests. I highly recommend the place. Caretaker Selvam was friendly and helpful too. Place is very homely and good to relax and stay in peace. We really enjoyed the stay.

We had a lovely 2-night stay at Charles’ place! The location was fantastic — easy to find and overlooking the beautiful Gregory Lake. The property looked just like the photos and had all the amenities listed, making our stay very comfortable. A special thanks to the caretaker, Devi, who was incredibly kind and helpful throughout. The home is in a wonderful spot — right next to Gregory Lake, with most attractions just a short tuk-tuk ride away. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area and looking for a peaceful, well-located stay with warm hospitality!

Just to be clear: this is a simple living type of cottage and the road to get there is tricky (we’d strongly recommend a car with good clearance if you’re coming by car). However, once you get there it is well worth it! The view and tranquility of the place is amazing. Jerry and Sally are super friendly and welcoming and make you feel at home – the door to their neighbouring house (main house) is always open, and you’re welcome to use the pool in their garden, or just hang out and have a chat with them in the living room. They also offer breakfast and dinner (there’s a basic kitchen in the cabin if you want to cook yourself), and this was for us both convenient and very nice – we had some good talks with both Jerry, Sally and their other guests. This was a good starting point for the first (and second) stage of the Pekoe Trail nearby (15/20 min by tuk tuk). We highly recommend!