The Cottage - Assure your Tickets for the Ella train journey

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: The Cottage in Ambawela offers a country house experience with a beautiful garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy family rooms, a lounge, 24-hour front desk, and free on-site private parking. Additional facilities include a shared kitchen, daily housekeeping, child-friendly buffet, outdoor seating, and barbecue facilities. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local, Asian, and barbecue grill cuisines with brunch, lunch, and dinner options. Breakfast includes continental, à la carte, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and Asian choices. Local Attractions: Located 8.7 mi from Gregory Lake and 8.1 mi from Hakgala Botanical Garden, The Cottage provides easy access to nearby points of interest. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base is 34 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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Suzanne
Australia Australia
“The staff were very friendly and the peace and quiet”
Lidia
Russia Russia
“It is the nice cottage hidden in the peaceful Ambewella hills, not far from Ambewella train station. The host Ishan was very helpful and friendly, he served for us traditional dinner and organized our way to Ella by train (helped us to buy tickets...”
Jacqueline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Cottage is so pretty and in such a beautiful location”
Vins
Netherlands Netherlands
“So nice, Ishaan you are the best! Thanks for everything!”
Myneika
Australia Australia
“Beautiful cottage on the hillside. Ishan is a gracious and kind host, and helped us get to the local train station and secure tickets on the morning of our travels (don’t pre-book! You can get the tickets on the day). Absolutely delicious local...”
Polly
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“Such a great find! Ishan was so helpful and the communication was great. I’d really recommend staying here if you’re planning on catching the train - Ishan helped with everything, it was so easy! This is a really quiet haven in Sri Lanka and the...”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Cottage is in an idyllic, peaceful location, and very nicely decorated. I loved the window seat and view in the front bedroom. It is surrounded by greenery and nature - fresh air and fresh temperatures. Ishan is an excellent host, very...”
Rachael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What a fun day with Akhile , he was friendly and happy to plan the day of sightseeing ,or you choose the agenda, and he would drive you there. He came to our hotel to collect us , and showed us all the sites of interest. As we didn't want to...”
Shahriar
Bangladesh Bangladesh
“We had a truly wonderful stay at The Cottage Ambewela. The location is absolutely stunning, surrounded by breathtaking scenic views that made every morning feel peaceful and refreshing. The natural beauty around the property created a perfect...”
Pak
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“We had a wonderful stay at this guesthouse. The owner was incredibly kind and helpful, especially when he assisted us in buying our train tickets, which made our trip much smoother. His hospitality really made us feel welcome, and we truly...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local • Asian • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Cottage - Assure your Tickets for the Ella train journey

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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