River Cottage

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Free Wifi

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: River Cottage in Wellawaya offers family rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room features garden or river views, free toiletries, and modern amenities. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a restaurant serving local, Asian, and international cuisines in a family-friendly and romantic ambiance. The bar provides a relaxing space for evening drinks. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Location: Located 25 mi from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge and 4.3 mi from Buduruwagala Temple, River Cottage is ideal for nature-centric trips. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 30 mi away. Highly rated for its convenient location and excellent service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Asian, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Eddimon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful setting by the river surrounded by trees. The best Sri Lankan rice and curry we had in 16 days. Also delicious fresh cold smoothies and an excellent breakfast. Super friendly, helpful people. 100% recommend.”
Mohamed
Canada Canada
“The place is tucked away in a pretty secluded area, which made it feel peaceful and close to nature. The owner, manager, and staff were all super friendly and welcoming. We ended up having most of our meals there, and they were happy to cook...”
Daniel
Germany Germany
“We enjoyed our stay and wished we had more time to spend in Wellawaya and at River Cottage. I recommend a refreshing bath in the river in the morning.”
Darren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful setting. Staff and owner the absolute best people around. Couldn't do enough for you and willing to go out of their way to help in anyway possible. The food is good hearty home cooked the rice and curry is exceptional. Many thanks to the...”
Gemunu
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Would throughly recommend stopping of for a day or two at River cottage. Spent afternoon walking for a couple of hours around paddy fields next to hotel enjoying birdlife and local life. Hotel is handy for Buduruwagala temple which is a must ....”
Cathy
Belgium Belgium
“Very peaceful and beautiful place to enjoy nature and good food, The very friendly owner and staff made it a worthwhile stopover on our way to Ella.”
Luis
Portugal Portugal
“Feels like a quiet oasis, good rooms, beautiful setting next to a river. Host arranged dinner for us in our arrival, that was nice of him.”
Elaine
Netherlands Netherlands
“A nice place to relax and see the sights that Wellawaya offers which are well organised by the hotel. The staff are friendly and attentive and the food very good.”
Piotr
Poland Poland
“Very competent, extremely welcoming and helpful people, beautiful premise, spacious and comfortable rooms.”
Agnese
Switzerland Switzerland
“What a fabulous place! The room was spacious and very clean. We had a shared dinner of rice and curry with another couple. The food was delicious, and after dinner, the owner's children taught us how to play carrom. It was so much fun!”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Romantic

Amenities of River Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Check-out
From 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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