Nature Glow Cottage

Lovely little home stay with the nicest host family. The room is big and equipped with everything you need, including a hot shower with great water pressure. The terrace looking out over the creek was great to relax in the evening. Our favorite thing was the food (dinner and breakfast). The portions were huge and everything was so tasty! They also arranged our taxi to our next stop, which was appreciated.

The mattresses and pillows felt very worn and probably should be replaced soon. However, given the price of this accommodation, it is something we could overlook.

If you are looking for a peaceful and quiet place, this is it. It was a wonderful stay. When we arrived, we got a delicious lime juice as a welcome drink. It was made from fresh fruits growing right next to our cottage. The breakfast here was the best we had during our entire trip in Sri Lanka! The owners are amazing and they organized a great safari for us. They even gave us ice cream at the end of the safari, which was such a kind gesture. We left this place feeling like we have new friends at the other side of the world. We highly recommend it to everyone!

Der Aufenthalt war einer der schönsten in Sri Lanka. Sehr gute Ausstattung der Zimmer, mitten in der Natur bzw. im Jungle und super liebe Hosts. Wir haben abends sehr gutes traditionelles Rice and Curry bekommen und am nächsten Tag ein super leckeres Frühstück. Wer außerdem offen ist für kulturellen Austausch ist hier richtig.

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We had a fabulous stay with great food, clean rooms and very well taken care of, thank you.

Beautiful location, very comfortable, I liked the table on the terrace

We had a wonderful stay at this apartment! What stands out the most is the extraordinary kindness of the family, who took great care of us throughout our stay and ensured we had everything we needed. They organized a driver for us to visit the Ulla Walawe National Park at a very fair price, and the driver was also very friendly and helpful. The national parks are in direct proximity, which makes the location of the apartment even more appealing. Additionally, the hostess mentioned that she plans to offer cooking classes in the future – such a great idea! We highly recommend this apartment and the warm hospitality. Thank you for everything!

The stay here at nature glow has been my favourite of my trip to Sri Lanka! The family here are so so welcoming, treating us to juice when we arrived and the most amazing dinner and breakfast! I highly recommend getting dinner as the food is so good and you learn a lot about Sri Lankan dishes. We decided to extend our stay to spend more time in the beautiful jungle and room. The room was clean and had a hot shower and AC! The family showed us around to the fruit and spices that they have here, introduced us to their son and just really made us feel at home. Highly highly recommend making a stop here. We organized our safari ourselves (which sometimes seems prohibited at our accommodations) and they were happy to just host with no pressure to do a safari at all! One of the best stays in Sri Lanka!

Nothing all was amazing

This was by far the best accommodation I had in Sri Lanka. The hosts are incredibly kind and arranged a safari for me with a great local guide. The meals are delicious and served in generous portions. I have never seen such welcoming, attentive, and thoughtful hosts. I truly felt at home, in the heart of the jungle—it was paradise.

Nothing ! Everything was perfect.

This room exceeded my expectations by far. Very spacious room with a thee/coffee corner, two beds, table and chairs. Ac and fan but super cool inside so not even necessary to turn on the AC. Finally a room with bedside lights and proper curtains. And the most lovely balcony with a view of the jungle and the river running down below which you can also hear and is very calming. The scenery round here is beautiful and an ideal location for visiting Udawalawe National Park, but also to just unwind and enjoy nature and Damiante’s delicious cooking. Probably the best food I’ve had in Sri Lanka so far and the portions were huge. You will not go hungry. Also just a very loving and caring family that are always available to help you in any way the can. I highly recommend the place to any and everybody visiting Sri Lanka.

Everything was better than I could have imagined it to be.

I had an absolutely amazing time at Nature Glow Cottage. The family is so lovely. They helped me organize the safari tour, which was really great! The food there was incredible. And I got to olay badminton and Karam with their son, which was a beautiful experience. Thank you so much for everything!

We have never experienced such a warm and welcoming family during our travels! They took such great care of us and made us feel completely at home. The food was absolutely amazing, and we even had the chance to cook with them. They showed us everything step by step, which made it such a special and unforgettable experience. We also had so much fun during the game night with their son—it was filled with laughter and joy. This family truly goes above and beyond for their guests. Thank you for making our stay so memorable! Highly recommended!

The owners are the friendliest and most heartwarming people we met in Sri Lanka. They just help immediately with everything. We just stayed one night because of the safari, but you can easily slow down life there for a few days. There is nothing negative: just the pillows could be a bit softer, but that’s not really a problem.

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We were undecided about our National Park visit. We saw the evaluations for nature glow had, and it turned out they were 100% accurate. They organized a driver to pick us up and Ella and drive us to their magical accommodation. There are two accommodation villas located on a rise of land above a small creek entering a larger river. It's very much in the jungle with wildlife abounding. The air conditioning, which was important to us worked very well, and the bed, room and bathroom were all very good. Our hosts arranged for a safari driver for the two of us. The next morning we are up early and went on Safari in the national park. We saw many many elephants, both solo and in groups of females with their babies. And we also saw a variety of other wildlife. For us Sri Lankan food was a new experience. I fully recommend that you arrange to have your breakfast and dinner at the villa. The dishes were authentic and delicious. We were treated to a variety of different Sri Lankan food. Our host were wonderful people. They took pride and doing everything possible to make our stay as comfortable enjoyable and interesting as possible.

These hosts are outstanding. We have never before met so friendly, super nice and warm people. The food was great as well and they were all the time available and they easily arranged everything we asked for. The location is mini jungle, we loved it! There is also a sweet restaurant nearby with very fun and kind people. One day we' ll be back to this place! Their good vibe and beautiful karma worth a lot!

What a perfect stay! It is in the middle of the jungle with 2 rivers flowing right by, perfect if you want some rest and calmth :) The hospitality is great the owner is a great cook and her husband gave me a tour of their beautiful garden with all the fruit and vegetables growing. The food they cooked was AMAZING tried stuff I have never before. The banana curry was to die for!!

That i only booked 1 night :(

We were apprehensive booking this place, because there are so many scam places in Udawalawe and the reviews seemed too good - but they’re all true! Everything exceeded our expectations for the price: the beautiful balcony and view, the nice clean rooms, the food, and the amazing kind hosts who go above and beyond! They have the most beautiful and peaceful spot down by the river where you can swim, relax and play badminton. If we could have stayed longer we would. This should be the go to place for anyone thinking of going to Udawalawe!

Nature Glow Cottage has undoubtedly been the best stay we've had in the past four months of travelling around Asia. Within the first 30 minutes of our arrival, we were greeted with warm smiles, a refreshing and delicious juice, and the delightful surprise of spotting various animals, including monkeys, an owl, a mongoose, and squirrels. The kindness, the smiles, the hospitality, the accommodation, swimming with our host in the river at the back of the property and exploring their gardens, seeing different plants and fruit trees—it was incredible. - The room was clean, well equipped with comfortable beds, AC was great as well as the mosquito net. Hot water was also a plus! - Highly recommend having breakfast and dinner. The hosts are exceptional cooks and overindulge you with true Sri lankan food. You can also go in the kitchen and see how food is made (unfortunately, we ran out of time) - The porch area is so tranquil in the middle of a little jungle with comfy seating and even a small added touch of an animal book so you can read through for your Safari and after spotting animals in front of your room. - Hosts can also organise safaris for you at a reasonable cost. We only wish we could have spent more time here.

- Is quite out of the way so having your own transport is handy but if not the hosts are more than happy to help organise transport for you! Totally worth it for the tranquillity.

We usually never write any commentary but we could not pass through this paradisiac place! The family of Nature Glow Cottage is so friendly… and received us as a member of their family. We were invited to their son’s birthday, then cooked with them and visited their beautiful garden. The room is very clean, with AC and all you need. The beds are very confortable and they give you everything you should need. The best homestay of Sri Lanka for sure!!!

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This was the most amazing homestay we ever stayed at. The whole family just went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. We could join in the kitchen to learn more about making traditional food and were even invited to the New Year celebration. The food was the best we had in Sri Lanka and the room was extremely comfortable. They also organized a great safari for us with a great guide at a very fair price. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Everything was amazing.

We hardly ever score 10 out of 10, but these owners were (it has been mentioned before) very lovely, attentive and great fun to talk to. And then we didn't even mention the great cooking they did and the chance we had to join them in the kitchen! We were unlucky to only have one night. Besides from this, the spacious room and facilities are in a great shape: good shower, good airco, nice beds, a great balcony with (yes, there is only place for one ... 😉) very comfy chair! And the location, in the middle of their own piece of jungle .. Just lovely! We forgot something when we left, but they immediately called and he even brought it with his motorcycle to the car we were in ... All the service. So very much recommended. They have only two rooms, so you are lucky if you can book here.

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The Nature Glow Cottage was a perfect launching pad for my Udawalawe safari, which the Owner also organized for me upon my arrival. The staff were attention to my every need, while also ensuring to leave me with my own space. and the property grounds were a delight to walk around. Dinner and breakfast were delicious and it was great to having with real local food, all the food was make by the owner and his wife, Super delicious. The property and my experience was pretty perfect. Absolutely loved our night here - beautiful hotel and grounds - a real relaxing retreat! Such a shame that it was a quick 1 night stopover as would love to have spent more time here. Thanks a lot to Nalaka for the support in organizing our trip and the great safari! We Strongly recommend the hotel! Thanks

Nothing, everything was perfect.

Best food in Sri Lanka ! Best owners! So heartwarming people. Living was like middle of the jungle.. so peaceful and pretty. Thank you for this experience

We did a last minute change to our itinerary with a suggestion by our guide, Vishal. And it turned out to be the best decision we made on this trip. Nature Glow Cottage in Uduwalawa, Sri Lanka is a hidden gem that exceeded all expectations. The first thing that captivated us was the mesmerizing view of the river and lush nature that surrounds the property. Waking up to the serene sounds of the river and the vibrant colors of the flora was truly a surreal experience. The culinary journey at Nature Glow Cottage was equally unforgettable. The delicious local food served here is a gastronomic delight. From traditional Sri Lankan dishes bursting with flavors to fresh, exotic fruits, every meal was a treat for the taste buds. What truly sets this place apart is the over-the-top hospitality of the host, Nalaka and his wife. Their warmth, attention to detail, and genuine care for the guests make you feel like you're part of the family. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and memorable. Nature Glow Cottage is more than just accommodation; it's an immersive experience in the heart of Sri Lanka's natural beauty, culture, and hospitality. I can't recommend it enough to anyone seeking a tranquil retreat with a touch of local charm.

Super starting point to make a safari. The environment there is incredibly beautiful and relaxing and feels like being in the middle of paradise. The hosts were very eager to make our stay enjoyable. And the food… the food was so delicious!

Everything was perfect

I would not like to share this cool secret place with anyone, but the owner asked me to leave a review. A wonderful family of very kind people lives here. Therefore, I would not like people with an exclusively consumer attitude to come here, but let's hope that the one who reads this review is not a bad person. The place is located far from the main intersections, in the wilderness of the village, respectively, there are no tourist touts, and heaps of pestering toukers, but just very quiet and beautiful. The houses are very cozy, well renovated, the rooms are bright, spacious and with high ceilings. The houses themselves are in the shade of tall various trees: mangoes, coconuts, jackfruits, lemons and tangerines also grow, and everything else. Small monkeys sometimes walk through the trees, but they are cultured and timid, small water lizards live in the stream. In the lowlands near the houses there is a streamlet. There is a small clean river at the back of the plot. Simple small shops with fruits and household needs are within walking distance here. If you need to get to Cargills or to the Wine shop, then the owner is always ready to let you down if he is free, you can also order a PickMe, of course, I myself sometimes went by bus for 60 rupees. I have eaten a lot of places in Sri Lanka, but without hypocrisy I can say that the hostess here cooks perfectly. The food is always fresh, the portions for one are even excessively large. Here they can really cook European food normally, without any masala and not spicy. Fried or stewed chicken with a side dish and with a fresh vegetable salad was always served to me here, if I had asked, they would have served beef (well, I think you know that it's a little inappropriate in Sri). It is undoubtedly better to take food from the owners, because for this money in the cafes of Udavalava, you will not find such quality. Wi-Fi is stable, the connection is fiber-optic.