Bedda Eco Cottages

We had a great stay, the only thing that could be improved are the taste of a food. Sitting on the terrace right down on the river was great.

I recommend the Sinharaja rainforest tour.

The host Buddhika is a very gracious host, we were able to see his tea fields and were welcomed in his house, he even made us homemade drinks and talked about the different kinds of plants in his garden. The pick up service was excellent and he helped us to get on the right bus. The two cottages are very beautiful, equipped with everything you need (best ac so far in Sri Lanka) and have a very peaceful view of the lake, in a short walking distance is a spot to swim. It’s near the street, which you can sometimes hear. Buddhika prepared very delicious dinners for us and provided everything we needed and more whilst being respectful of our privacy. We took a trip to sinharaja national park (1h by car and then 3-4hours in the park with a guide) for a very reasonable price and again Buddhikas service was exceptional! On the way to matara we wanted to buy some tea and he took us to his family’s factory and we got a free tour and an interesting tasting. All in all we had a great stay and a very peaceful and calming experience!

You should know that the cottages are embedded in nature and therefore you are not the sole visitor but share the space with a few geckos etc. This is not necessarily a bad thing, just something to be aware of before your stay

Authentic and delicious Sri Lankan meals. Just perfect. View is also amazing.

a perfect checkin made a perfect first impression: the whole place was just like in any westerner's dream, who wants to stay in a rain forest for a few days: spotted meny monkeys, crocodiles, birds, mammals from our terrace and even from our bed, through the windows! Very calm place, but still close to the main road and villages. The equipment is of course basic, as should be in such a place, but still, the insect-free bedroom, hot water provided clean bathroom adds a lot to the experience. Having your meals at the place is recommended, as it is all prepared a la minute according to your taste, and served on your teracce. Just dont stay here if you usually like huge resorts, nightlife and busy days, as this retreat wont be suitable for you. Our tip is to switch our phone off at least for a day of your stay, but anyway, the wifi issue, mantioned in some previous comments has been resolved. I hope this place stays the same for many years to come! Enjoy.

we loved everything

The chalet was comfortable and air conditioned. The owner and his staff were very helpful and catered to our ala carte preferences very well

The location is set in a forest, there's no WiFi, the security factor is slightly lower than expected

Nothing

Nobody arrived to give me a key. I stayed over the night without accomodation. Huge disappointment. Nobody available on the phone.

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