The Backyard Balangoda

We adored staying at the backyard, the views are heavenly, the food is some of the best you’ll have in Sri Lanka. Sumith and his staff were masters of hospitality making us feel welcome and at home throughout. A little slice of paradise tucked away in the mountains of Balangoda, you won’t regret staying here for a while.

The location is great...the views from the rooms are absolutely amazing...its super quiet...Sumit goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable...he can take you for a tea factory tour and go see waterfalls...I enjoyed it very much and highly recommend it...I only stayed one night but would have loved to stay 2...Sumit grows his own coffee and tea also...food is great...

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i loved this place! its a true gem that feels like its in the middle of nowhere. youre surrounded by beautiful nature and an amazing view! we were the only guests and so we could enjoy the quiet and the coziness to the fullest. the host, sumith was so nice and welcoming and they serve traditional sri lanken but also other food that is made with so much love! the architecture of the main house is just stunning and really special. you‘re being taken very good care of by the host and i can warmly recommend the tour with him where you get to see a tea factory, waterfalls, temples and so on. everything felt super easy going and we asked sumith like a thousand questions about sri lanka and the culture and so on and had amazing discussions and talks with him. the area is super quiet except for some nature sounds - which was super soothing. also, the temperature is perfect for a good nights sleep, since balangoda is slightly elevated. 10/10 we loved the escape from busy ella and ahangama to this calming nature stay🔥

The views and the silence from the mountains was everything. Its a very peaceful spot to go and disconnect from the world.

Since it has a bit of a remote location, there should be more activities for guests.

The lodge is located in a gorgeous, magical place in Sri Lanka….quiet, peaceful and well off the beaten tourist track. The view from my cabin was absolutely stunning. The property is a small working tea plantation and there are nice walks on farm tracks around the countryside. The food and coffee prepared for me was wonderful. The owner/host Sumith is very special. He arranged transport for me from Colombo and took me on a lovely waterfall tour. He is very kind and knowledgeable about the area and his country. The accommodation is simple but very clean, comfortable and attractive. Everything you need for a healthy, relaxing stay is there. Wi-Fi worked great.

Everything was good. It does rain very hard there occasionally (like everywhere in the region) so bring some good reading and games!

Beautiful place in the middle of the Jungle

New, stylish and comfy

The view is exceptional. The food is flavourful and the service is great. Bedding is high quality and very comfortable. Their Sri Lankan Breakfast is a must-have.

The views were insanely gorgeous. Having a star lit dinner on our terrace and outdoor breakfast were memories that will live on for a long time. The calmness and energy were indescribable

Mosquito nets for nighttime as we did get bitten a lot.

Wow! The Backyard Balangoda is something truly special. Nestled in the family’s beautiful tea plantation, it is a stunning retreat designed and created by talented young artist Sumit. From the architecture, through to the branding, and through the restaurant into the fabulous menu, everything has been carefully considered to give the visitor a completely unique Sri Lankan experience. The accommodation is in a rustic style, immaculately clean and-frame bungalow with the most stunning views over the valley - an absolutely magical experience to stay in and wake up to. While this is totally off the beaten tourist track, it’s so totally worth visiting - we were only sad we didn’t have time to stay a few more days. If it’s available, book it! Just make sure you book a few nights! Well done sumit! Keep doing what you are doing.

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