Gammaduwa Heritage Bungalow and Tea Gardens

Deze bungalow heeft een prachtige authentieke sfeer, is stijlvol ingericht en is een heerlijke plek om uit te rusten. Er is een mooie tuin en veel te zienden de directe omgeving. En in het bijzonder hebben we genoten van het heerlijke zelfgemaakte eten. Waar mogelijk uit eigen tuin. Echt een aanrader!

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Dave’s place is a paradise—peaceful, incredibly beautiful, and thoughtfully designed. The house was spotless and tastefully furnished, with fresh flowers and other welcoming touches that made it feel cozy and warm. The tradition of afternoon tea was especially lovely—restorative and a thoughtful way to connect with guests while introducing them to local teas. The food was excellent. We had the chance to try many new dishes and discover a wide range of Sri Lankan ingredients and flavors. The tea experience was very well done. We picked tea alongside the local tea ladies working on the property’s seven-acre plantation, and afterward, Dave walked us through the entire tea-making process—from plucking to producing both green and black tea. His passion for tea, and more broadly for his community and the work he's doing there, really shines through. The surrounding environment is magical. We went on a five-hour hike through the area—one of the best hikes we've ever done. The people in the nearby village of Gammaduwa were also incredibly welcoming, friendly, and kind. The staff were professional, warm, and well-prepared. Dave himself is a fantastic host. He even helped us arrange a driver at a fair price, which we greatly appreciated. The vision behind this guesthouse is truly inspiring—it reflects Dave’s deep care for the local community and his desire to make a meaningful impact. I really encourage anyone staying here to take a moment to learn more about it. It deserves recognition and appreciation.

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Our stay at Gammaduwa Heritage Bungalow was wonderful. It is an experience that should not be missed. The views were stunning, the host was convivial, the staff were attentive, and the food was sublime. We were sorry to leave.

Our driver found it difficult to find. (Black hole in Google Maps!) No credit cards.

Wonderful period tea plantation house lovingly renovated with fantastic views. Unfortunately we couldn’t stay for the tea experience and wished we’d shave booked two nights rather than one. The host is a lovely, interesting guy and saved our bacon, organising two tuk-tuks to rescue us when my bike broke. Fantastic food.

It’s a little bit of a journey to get to it, but absolutely worth it and our favourite place in Sri Lanka thus far

Spacious comfortable room with separate entrance. Large bathroom with shower. Beautiful scenery if a little remote ( not a criticism, just something to be aware of) Walking opportunities straight from door. The weather wasn’t kind to us but we did get one morning when we were able to do the tea experience. The best part for me was the food - they prepared some wonderful gluten free Sri Lankan meals for me which was the best food I had in our 3 week trip. Dave is very engaging and we enjoyed our chats with him.

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Great views, excellent hospitality and the best food we had in Sri Lanka

The weather can be a bit fickle as it’s tucked in the hills

We chose this as looked like a good stop between Kandy and Sirigiya... Great scenery with fantastic hospitality from the moment you arrive.. the complimentary afternoon tea was a nice touch and we added breakfast and dinner onto our stay.. again both were lovely and David explained the sri lankan dishes in great detail.. we arrived quite early and David suggested a walk which we did and thoroughly enjoyed. The room itself was beautiful and I loved the library and overall decor of the house

Google maps can't be trusted for the route near the property but David is aware and trying to sort that.. we were driving our own tuktuk and enjoyed getting help from local people - they couldnt have been friendlier.. one teen-ager jumping on his bike and riding ahead to show us which junction we needed to take. The only reason I have scored 9 rather than 10 is we went to learn about tea and requested the tea experience but time sort of ran away and it didn't happen... still thoroughly enjoyed the stay though!

Tranqulity and frienly staff. And a good place for bird watching

Dont use google maps to locate the route. It shows wrong directions. Just turn to Gammadywa road from Rattota and drive few miles and then search for directions