Solitary Cottage Dunhinna

Cottage isolato, tranquillo, un luogo di pace e serenità! Consigliato per staccare un po’ dal caos e immergersi nella giungla con qualche trekking in mezzo alle Knuckles. Host disponibile, reattivo e organizzato! Posizione non facilissima da raggiungere ma con tuk tuk si fa tranquillamente!

Man wohnt mitten in der Natur mit atemberaubenden Ausblicken. Abends kann man schön vor der Hütte entspannen und morgens die Tierwelt bestaunen: Vögel und kleine Echsen waren immer zu sehen. Das Häuschen hat alles was man braucht: Schön gemütlich und mit einer kleinen Küche ausgestattet. Das von unseren Caretakern zubereitete Essen war fantastisch! Ein Plus: Am Haus wohnt ein kleiner Hund – Rocky – er begleitet einen auch durch Streifzüge durch die Teeplantagen. Unser Gastgeber Eric war immer super zu erreichen und hat uns auch eine Tour durch die Knuckles organisiert. In der Umgebung kann man auch auf eigene Faust ein paar sehr schöne Wanderungen unternehmen. Wir haben uns super wohl gefühlt und können es gern weiterempfehlen an alle, die Entspannung suchen und die Natur lieben, etwas entfernt von touristischen Hotspots. Kandy ist auch gut zu erreichen, falls es einen doch mal in die Stadt zieht. Bitte beachten, dass das letzte Stück zum Cottage am besten mit einem TukTuk zu bewältigen ist (was aber kein Problem ist, denn man findet genügend Optionen ;).

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It is a beautiful location and the cottage has everything you need though it is very simple. You feel completely alone on the world and the surroundings is beautiful. It is very peaceful and the nature is stunning. You can make a nice little walk in the teafield behind the cottage. Our daughter loved the dog Rockey.

This place was just amazing, best part of our Sri Lankan road trip! It’s situated high up in the mountains with beautiful views and no people around. It’s so peaceful. I wish we could stay for weeks. The cottage is so comfy and well equipped. Erik, the owner, is great. He speaks really good English, always replies right away and organises anything you need. We had an old car and had hard times driving in the mountains so he organised parking spot for as and tuk to take us to the cottage. He also organised great guides to take us to Knuckles five peak trek. There is a dog Rocky who is super cute and friendly, making sure you’re safe during your stay. I highly recommend to order rice and curry too, it was so delicious!

This was the best staying we have had in two months in Sri Lanka. The house is the perfect size for a couple, everything worked very well and the views were breathtaking. The dog that was living in the garden was super cute. We were so happy with the way Eric was always available for any inquiries we had. Specially recommended the food, we order dinner and it was such a privilege to be able to have a wonderful dinner in the terrace.

Nothing bad about this place

This is a place you should visit. So quiet, peaceful, you are lost in the mountains with a stunning view and just a minute away from a nice walk in the tea plantation. Even though you are a bit lost you have everything you need. Food is delicious. Highly recommend you to visit this place for an authentic experience. Also you might be guided by a very cute and incredible dog named Rocky who will take care of you. One of our best experience in Sri Lanka as regard to enjoy the nature and food.

I had an absolutely amazing experience here. The owner helped me on my way to Teldeniya from there I took a Tuktuk up in the hills. Solitary Cottage offers all you need: a quiet natural experience, birds and the sound of the wind. I managed to do some good hiking around without the need of a guide. The bungalow is well equipped and offers and fully equipped kitchen! Wifi works great. Make sure you order your food through the accommodation, it was close to the best authentic Sri Lankan food I ever tasted during my travels in Sri Lanka. I would definitely recommend this gorgeous place

The dog that was guarding us was very friendly, so we didn't feel lonely at all.

Amazing place to go for peace and quiet. Very nice cottage with a view and a lovely dog. The food was exceptional, probably the best food I had in sri lanka brought by a nice family who live nearby.

Great location ❤️ Peaceful environment 😌

The name Solitary Cottage is an ideal name for someone or for people who would like to be detached from the city and get isolated and reconnect with nature. First of all need to tell you that the road to the property is narrow and recommended to travel by bike or a hatchback or sedan. But after all that challenging roads, here comes the best view with a small property. Actually it's a one bedroom house type property equipped with furniture, beds, fridge, WiFi and all the other kitchen items. Highly recommended for couples, solo travellers, bloggers and writers. The location has good mobile signals even if it's located on a hill. There is a beautiful swing surrounded with beautiful little flowers that attracts most. You can bring your own food and prepare as of your own or you can request the owner of the property to get it done and the food was cooked by local small family. But I rather recommend someone to get Ur food here and prepare by yourself. There is one cute dog 🐶 who's name is Rocky and he's the guardian of the property and well adopted one. Don't forget to share your meals with him . He will direct you through the roads you came by during your checkout. The view is amazing and the climate is cold. Can experience beautiful sunrise with mist over mountains. The safety is 100% and the property is equipped with cameras. There are places you can enjoy watching around the property with the owner's advise. Really good place to chill in a relax mode if someone wants to spend his/her days on a hill alone. 🥰

The ordered food was not as we expected. Recommend to bring your own food to cook at the property. A nice pantry is available with all kitchen equipment.

This is the perfect place for a wonderful getaway completely isolated and surrounded by nature. Very good wifi, large comfy bed, delicious food prepared upon request and the most beautiful views. The host and staff were very attentive and supportive; we had a problem with our car and they went above and beyond to help us get it fixed. Couldn't recommend this place high enough.

The only thing we'd suggest improving are the kitchen supplies. Because it's really isolated and away from everything, cooking and light meals need to be prepared and the kitchen could be a little better equipped.

If you are looking for a peaceful refuge to unplug from civilization while remaining comfortable, this is it. As the name describes, it is one cottage with nothing around but nature and a few distant neighbors. Perched high on the hill it provides an excellent vantage point to watch the clouds play with the hills. The host Eric is diligent and responsive. The caretakers are friendly and deliver delicious local food. And the friendly watch dog is an enjoyable companion. The facilities are comfortable and clean, and the wifi is strong. The cottage and food are a great value for the money asked. Unique opportunity to feel alone without sacrificing.

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