Vakantiewoningen met open haard in Eastern Province

What an amazing place, in a beautiful area of the island. From the moment we drew up to the gates of the Dutch House, we were greeted by the most gorgeous Dutch villa, and the all-pervasive smile of Kannan, who looked after us like members of the family during our stay. The house sits high on the hills outside of Bandarawela, up a short, but very steep road, which gives it a great vantage point over the surrounding lush hills and mountains. It’s a great climate so a gin and tonic on the veranda was a joy. We made use of the pool, and although not heated, you soon get used to it. The surrounding gardens are very well kept and have a plethora of birds and other wildlife. The food prepared by the on site chef was wonderful, as was the attentive service from Kannan. We also had the best sleep we've had during our trip. Even if you’re not in the immediate area, a drive here and a stay in this wonderful house, will surely be one of the highlights of any trip. It was for ours.

Wow! This place is incredible, if you love golf you’ll be in heaven. I’ve never played at a more friendly club ever! The members are so welcoming and we made some awesome friends here that we will keep in touch with. Alan is a great host and did even more than required we feel really privileged to have met such wonderful people. His property is amazing, you won’t be disappointed, along with his care taker and house keeper we felt relaxed, safe and well looked after. Our 10 day stay here will be hard to beat, we can’t wait to come back!

This place is a nice homestay. The rooms were clean, the beds very comfortable and our landlord was a very nice lady. We had a very good breakfast in her dining room and this is an experience that you will not get at a normal hotel. Thank you Cecilia Cottage for the hospitality and also for the nice and interesting conversations we had.

the place is beautiful and so unique. our hosts were so friendly and welcoming ... from first meeting to the great food. we would definitely come again

Just amazing. It feels like living in England. Entire surroundings have english villas only. Very peaceful, very pretty and memorable

Wunderschöne, riesige Villa mit fantastischen Blick und tollen Gastgebern. Auf individuelle Wünsche, z.B. beim Essen wird eingegangen. Die Anfahrt ist sehr abenteuerlich, da die Straßenverhältnisse zur Villa schwierig sind. Die Lage ist sehr abgelegen, dafür aber auch dementsprechend mitten in der Natur, mit Affen im Garten und Blick über den See.

Eine Unterkunft mitten im Dschungel, die Lage ist perfekt – abgeschieden und ruhig, aber trotzdem in nur 20 Minuten im Zentrum. Der Host vermittelt aber auch Tuk Tuk fahrten bzw Scooter. Kaum Moskitos, was den Aufenthalt noch angenehmer macht. Das Frühstück war köstlich, aber das absolute Highlight war das Abendessen! Wir haben uns jeden Tag darauf gefreut – mit viel Liebe zubereitet, geschmacklich hervorragend und einfach ein Genuss. Zudem war es immer eine Freude, mit dem Gastgeber zu plaudern und spannende Einblicke zu bekommen.

Absoutely loved the house, the location was perfect. 2 minute walk to Lake Gregory with great activities to do. Chandrakumar the housekeeper was super helpful and even had dinner prepared after our long journey on check in day. Would highly recommend.

The place is beautiful and green. It has been superbly designed and decorated and we loved our stay there. Rajan the caretaker is wonderful and ensured all our needs were taken care of and cooked amazing meals including an outdoor barbecue. The place was kept very clean despite its size and had several cozy nooks where we could all sit together. It was an overall very well thought out and equally well maintained bungalow. We would highly recommend it as a place to relax when in Newark Eliya.

Ein fantastischer Gastgeber, ich wurde umsorgt und bedient wie eine Königin. Sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit aber trotzdem zurückhaltend! Die Unterkunft lässt keine Wünsche offen, alles blitzsauber und es ist alles vorhanden. Mir wurde Tee und Kuchen und Snacks serviert und immer nachgefragt, ob ich etwas brauche oder ob ich Mittagessen oder Abendessen haben möchte. Alle Wünsche werden hier erfüllt, einen wunderbarer Ausflug in die Teeplantagen hat der Gastgeber für mich organisiert. An alles wurde gedacht, Picknick, Getränke und anschließend ein Mittagessen. Wenn ich einkaufen wollte, hat der Gastgeber mich begleitet und mir die besten Geschäfte gezeigt. Sogar als ich zum Arzt musste, hat er dafür gesorgt, dass alles reibungslos klappte. Und das alles zu einem sehr, sehr fairen Preis! Besser geht nicht, absolut empfehlenswert!!!!

Vi ankom med toget til byen, her blev vi hentet af Wilson (arbejdsmanden) og deres driver. Da vi kom til huset havde Mary (kokken) tilberedt fantastisk mad. Under hele opholdet følte vi os meget hjemme, her nød vi Marys mad og deres anbefalinger.

Our stay at Croft Cottage was nothing short of amazing! The location is ideal—private, peaceful, and offering breathtaking views, yet still providing easy access to many must-visit sites. We loved being able to walk to the nearby Kovil and enjoyed a scenic drive to Horton Plains, where we were lucky enough to spot leopards. A stop at Jagro for fresh strawberries made the journey even sweeter! The house itself is spotless, cozy, and well-equipped with modern amenities, making it perfect for families. Whether you’re looking for a quiet escape or a fun board game night with loved ones, this place has it all. The staff were outstanding—polite, attentive, and always ensuring our comfort. Additionally, the host was incredibly kind, responsive, and helpful throughout our stay. Highly recommend Croft Cottage for anyone seeking a relaxing and memorable getaway in Little England. We can definitely see ourselves coming back to Croft Cottage again in the near future!