Lily Bank Cottage

Good walkable location, excellent attentive host, lovely breakfast, incredible value for money

Kind, helpfuly, hospitality owner.

The bathroom was so cold.

Bellissime le camere, molto pulite e di nuova fattura. Abbiamo avuto tutto i comfort necessari per uno splendido soggiorno

La posizione é poco fuori dalla città ma facilmente raggiungibile in tuktuk

Really cozy room, plenty of space, cool vibes.

The sink tap didn’t have hot water and just had one small towel hope we had more clean towels.

De gastvrijheid is enorm. Je voelt je heel welkom. De locatie is hoger gelegen in een rustig gebied.

Spacious very clean and so comfortable.

No parking,

No parking

Priyantha and his family were lovely hosts - very welcoming. We loved the room - it was spacious and had a great bathroom. Felt very cosy! We would stay again. There’s a direct pathway from the Main Street of the city to the accommodation that was enjoyable and kept us fit!

The only minor detail would be the lack of soundproofing of the walls - we could hear our neighbours. The room was still worth it despite this though :)

Please DO NOT book this if you are coming by tuk tuk or taxi, it is not accessible. ⚠️ Still extremely dangerous on bike. This information should be on the main page but it not. Luckily we came by bike, it was a nice stay.

It was nice to stay there given the weather there. Very clean rooms Location Staff friendly Room comfortable big room

The location is really good. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to try much food. The staff were excellent and very friendly. It was just my bad luck that there was a water cut when I visited, but they still arranged water for us.

There were no issues with the cottage; everything was well taken care of for us. There were some minor disturbances, but he managed them well.

Muy limpio y desayuno súper completo .

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Ruhig und etwas abseits gelegen! Netter Host, der sich um all unsere Befindlichkeiten sofort gekümmert hat!

Etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber trotzdem für den Preis voll in Ordnung!

Nice place and very clen room

这老板宰客，平台价5000，到店了他收税费500，我司机本地人，给他打电话4000，4500还有早餐，一到了当司机面还问我早点吃什么，等我司机走了收税费还说不提供早餐，可平台上的名字就是加早餐旅馆。。。无语，别人看不懂咱不管，中国人看到别去，地方不好，开车得下一个很大的斜坡还贼窄，第二天早晨我都是自己爬上去让司机在上面等我的。房间里灯很暗，浴室没热水。。避雷了属于是

Good property. Travel through steep roads to get to the property. Inside property it was good.

Hot water was a problem. WiFi was slow to a state it was unusable (sometime speed was 700 kbps)

Such a beautiful space! I spent a lot of time sitting outside the room drinking tea admiring the garden. The room was cozy, blankets, and the hosts were so helpful! Arranged my laundry and my ride to Ambewela Train Station. Really lovely, cozy space!

As much as I liked the property, I don’t think it’s suitable for solo female travelers (like me) as it gets very dark after 6:30pm and the homestay is a 15min walk up the mountain from the center. So I had to get a tuktuk and didn’t go out on my 2nd night.

Super confortable on a adoré

breakfast was good and staff was nice ☺️

Bed wasn’t really comfortable and the bathroom had a weird smell. You hear everything what happens outside. But for what you pay it’s okay!

We enjoyed our stay at Lily Bank Cottage. The location is quiet and peaceful, around 2.5km from town. The cottage has a beautiful garden and a charming vintage aesthetic with wooden furniture and warm lighting. The room was clean, comfortable, and very quiet. Bathroom was spotless and water pressure was good. The owner was kind and quickly helped us when we needed matches for the fireplace. The friendly dog was a lovely bonus !

However, the hot water system needs improvement as the temperature changes automatically and becomes too hot or cold. There were also no tea-making facilities or electric kettle in the room.

This place is a gem! Wow, wow, wow. The room is absolutely beautiful, you can tell so much care has been taken in the decor and layout. The bed is extremely comfortable and we loved the fireplace. We can absolutely recommend the dinner, which was served to us in our room as we were exhausted from travelling. The food is delicious! The hosts are also extremely kind and helpful.

The wifi didn’t work for us but that wasn’t too much of an issue.

Le petit déjeuner et le dîner était excellent, la chambre était propre, la salle de bain spacieuse. L’équipe était très gentille !

Very convenient location and very friendly staff Highly recommend

Das Cottage ist sehr schön eingerichtet, die Familie ist super nett! Uns wurde ein Tuktuk Fahrer (Nishantha) vermittelt, der uns den ganzen Tag begleitet hat und sehr professionell und freundlich ist. Wir haben uns sehr wohl und willkommen gefühlt!

De eigenaars zijn zo vriendelijk en niets is te veel gevraagd. Je ziet dat als je als gars geniet van je verblijf, zij er enorm veel voldoening uit halen. Bij aankomst ook verwelkomt met een glaasje thee en koffie. De kamer is ruim, de douche was de beste die we hebben gehad. Gezellige in richting.

Sehr schönes und geräumiges Zimmer 😊 Sehr hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Ich hatte mich über eine Tuktuk-Fahrt zu den Teeplantagen informiert und einen sehr netten Fahrer mit gutem Preis bekommen, der im Anschluss dafür gesorgt hat, dass ich mit einem AC Bus Richtung Kandy komme. Dort bin ich bei einer Freundin des Gastgebers untergekommen, was ebenfalls ein Glücksgriff war!

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Super vriendelijke gastheer! Ontzettend schone kamers, fijne douche. Sfeervol aangekleed. Lekker ontbijt. Ons netste verblijf in Sri Lanka tot nu toe! We kregen zelfs hulp met het regelen voor de trein tickets, hij ging zelfs mee naar het station.

Niks

Perfecto anfitrión, nos consiguió un gran guia para visitar alrededores y encima nos lleva el desayuno a la habitación.

El personal muy amable. Teníamos frío y nos prestó un calefactor. Desayuno muy completo

Super freundliche Gastgeber, alle Wünsche wurden erfüllt, super leckeres Abendessen.

Leider war die Luftfeuchtigkeit sehr hoch im Zimmer, daher fühlte sich alles feucht an.

Die Gastfamilie ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Das Dinner war sehr lecker und die Unterkunft ist liebevoll gestaltet. Das Zimmer war sauber, auch wenn das Zimmer etwas modrig roch. Das ist aber dem Klima dort geschuldet. Ich würde die Unterkunft definitiv wieder buchen.

Very pretty little courtyard. Comfortable bed, lovely staff

Make sure you ask for blankets and firewood. The street is very steep so be sure you are able to walk up as vehicles may not take you all the way

We had a lovely stay at Lily Bank Cottage last weekend! The room was spotlessly clean, warm, and very quiet – perfect for a relaxing getaway. The bed was extremely comfortable, and we slept so well. The host was also incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made our stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a peaceful and cozy retreat!

La chambre est au calme sur les hauteurs de Nuwara.

La chambre était humide. Il faut prendre les transports pour se rendre dans le centre ville ou alors devoir remonter la côte pour revenir le soir.

L'espai és molt bonic i el personal molt agradable

El preu és una mica massa car. Està molt allunyat del centre i de difícil accés i l'habitació feia molta olor a humitats

Sehr gemütlich eingerichtetes Zimmer und auch der Außenbereich war toll gestaltet

Leider keinen Haarföhn was bei den Temperaturen gut gewesen wäre für Frauen. Es war sehr kalt und Feuerholz für den Kamin gab es wenig und leider auch feuchtes Holz. Es hat das ganze Zimmer so verraucht das wir immer wieder lüften mussten sodass die Wärme wieder raus ging. Echt schade.

Had a nice “cottage feel” about the place, with a cosy room with a comfortable bed. The shower was also excellent.

The accommodation is quite far from the centre, which made it difficult for us at times to go into the centre. We possibly would have liked some more blankets on the bed, considering it gets pretty cold at night in Nuwara Eliya. The WiFi was also awful (but the WiFi tends to be bad across Sri Lanka in general). In addition, I found it hard to get in contact with the host for anything I needed.

Mooie, ruime kamers, heerlijk ontbijt, en een supervriendelijke eigenaar, die om 5 uur s ochtends koffie en een ontbijtpakket komt brengen voor onze vroege wandeling bij Horton's Plains. Het lijkt een enorme wandeling naar het centrum, maar binnendoor sta je binnen 15 minuten in het centrum.

Niets

Lekker en groot bed, leuke sfeer.

Alles was een beetje vochtig, volgens de eigenaar kwam dat doordat het veel had geregend maar dat doet het daar volgens mij wel vaak. Dus iets om rekening mee te houden.

Petite chambre très sympathique et cosy. La salle de bain est grande et propre. Petit plus pour les dîners et petits déjeuners servis dans la chambre avec une grande attention. Le propriétaire est très sympa et il est possible de rejoindre le centre ville à pieds.

Il fait un peu frais à Nuwara Eliya et cela mériterait peut être une couette plus chaude ou un petit chauffage d’appoint.

Room facilities were very comfortable Staffs very kind and helpful 😍 Highly recommend ❤️

We hebben echt een hele fijne tijd gehad hier. De kamer ziet er top uit; warme douche, schoon en helemaal nieuw. De gastheer is heel aardig en kan avondeten en ontbijt op de kamer voor je regelen. De locatie ligt op een berg waardoor je mooi uitzicht hebt over de valei. Er is een tussendoor weggetje waardoor je met 10 minuten lopen in het centrum kan zijn. Ons beste verblijf tot nu toe in Sri Lanka.

Mooie ruimte, fijne warme douche, aardige man en top ontbijt.

Het verblijf ligt wat hoger, dus het is even steil omhoog/naar beneden lopen. Maar als je het verblijf rechtsaf verlaat, kom je via een padje in 10 minuten bij het centrum.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Wonderful Stay at Lily Bank Cottage!” Me and my wife stayed at Lily Bank Cottage in Nuwara Eliya and it was a truly pleasant experience. The price is very affordable compared to other places in the area. The cottage was clean, well-maintained, and had all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay. The owner was very kind and helpful, making sure we felt welcome and cared for throughout our visit. The breakfast provided was delicious and fresh, which made our mornings extra special. Overall, a great place for couples or families looking for a peaceful and affordable stay in Nuwara Eliya. Highly recommend!

We absolutely loved our room! Everything was beautifully designed and stylish. One of the most unique features of this room—and the hotel itself—was the private fireplace. It was an unforgettable experience to enjoy a real fire in the middle of the mountains. Truly special! Breakfast was delicious, the room was spotless, and the bed was incredibly soft and comfortable. The bedding felt warm and cozy. Honestly, I can say this was the smartest and most well-thought-out room we've stayed in during our entire month in Sri Lanka.

Unfortunately, it was quite noisy in the morning. If you're like us and enjoy sleeping in past 8 AM, be aware that the area outside the window gets lively early, making it hard to sleep longer. Also, there were renovations happening in the neighboring rooms, which added to the morning noise. It's something to keep in mind if you're looking for a quiet start to the day.

The owner was super friendly and attentive! We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage is so cozy and homely. Perfect for a relaxing stay. Only a 10 minute walk to the centre. Highly recommend! Breakfast was delicious 😋

Felt safe and friendly approach

Nil

Very cute little cottage hidden in the hills. The host was very helpful and cooked a lovely breakfast for us. We wished we had longer to enjoy the room and to explore more of Nuwara Eliya.

The road to the place is steep but worth it.

I had an absolutely amazing stay! The room was incredibly peaceful and offered a real sense of safety and comfort. The entire space was spotless — very well-cleaned and maintained to a high standard. It was also impressively spacious, well-organized, and fully equipped with all the necessary facilities, making it super convenient. What truly made the experience special were the owners — they were extremely friendly and always ready to help with anything needed. Their hospitality made me feel right at home. This place is a perfect getaway to relax and enjoy your holiday without any worries. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a calm, safe, and well-facilitated stay!

Nice Cottage. Cosy Room. Good Bathroom . Comfortable large bed. Owner is very kind and helpful. He helped us to park our car also. Parking available. Breakfast also very tasty. Highly recommend ☺️👍🏼

Road is little difficult for a sedan car but can access.

Very neat and cosy room

One of the friendly hosts we have found during our stay. Very helpful. Recommended us good alternatives in terms of route planning and food. The stay is very comfortable as well. The fireplace is a very nice addition.

I had a great stay recently. Cosy and quite place from the city. Clean and well arranged room. Owner is really helpful and good person. Super comfy bed and hot water are available. I'd be definitely visit this place again 💚

Nothing

Clean and cozy accommodation, you get a mountain vibe in cool weather. The bed is a little bit hard but not terrible.

To the owner: It would have been nice to know the breakfast was not included before offering it. We also paid an extra booking.com commission which was not in the total price we had on our bill. We realized we paid the commission the host is supposed to pay to booking.com ...

Such a cosy place, room was comfortable and our host was so friendly.

Comfy bed, nice hot shower, big room, yum breakfast (extra cost)

The wifi wasn't working during our stay and the location is down a steep hill, there is parking at the top of the hill or at the bottom for tuktuks

Very nice and comfortable room. It's one of the best places we stayed in Sri Lanka. Hot shower, comfortable bed, working wifi, amazing breakfast. What else can you ask for am I right? Definitely recommend staying here.

The bed is amazing. We had a very good sleep. And the fireplace is a plus. Also there is hot water.

The bed sheets were clean, but the bathroom was very dirty. The walls had dirt on them, and I ended up cleaning them myself. The fireplace was nice, but there were only three logs, so when we asked for more, they charged us—but I think that’s fine. The worst part was the construction work happening right outside our door, starting around 8 in the morning, making it impossible to sleep in. Overall, the price is reasonable, and I loved the hot shower.

I like the idea of a little fire place in the room. My wife and I stayed here and it was a very cozy room. Bathrooms are clean.

The road to the place is down a very steep hill. Accessing it the first time is a bit daunting.

Beautiful spot in the hills. Really friendly and helpful hosts and staff. Great hot shower and bathroom very clean

There was construction going on outside all day which was very noisy and sometimes uncomfortable to be around. Bad WiFi.

Very beautiful place to stay, only you may need assistance from the owner, so you can message them with your arrival time and they are happy to help you.

Host was nice and helpful, the breakfast was amazing, room was nice with a nice a bathroom.

No cons :)

Everything was great. We loved our stay. It feels like a home, surrounded by nature, the place has a great energy. It was extremely clean, the bed comfortable, nice garden (especially when the sun comes in the morning). Breakfast was delicious. We also enjoyed a sri lankan dinner cooked by the owner, it was very tasty and you could sense how fresh the ingredients are. The owner was very friendly, polite, always making sure we have everything we need. He also helped us to organize our day trip. We will be back!

Have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised by this accommodation. Spacious room, great bed, enough blankets to be warm as it gets chilly in Nuwara Eliya, great bathroom and hot shower. I believe it to be the best accommodation I have had in Sri Lanka thus far. It is a bit away from the town center and uphill, but going down there is a good shortcut so you can walk the distance in 10mins. Going back from town it is a quick and inexpensive tuktuk ride away. Great breakfast too. All in all - a really great stay.

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