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8.4 / 10 Guest Rating

The Woods - Birding, Farming & Eco Living

Sembuwatha Estate Nikapotha, Haputale, lk

The Woods - Birding, Farming & Eco Living - main view

About the Property

Breathtaking Mountain Views:
Experience stunning mountain views from The Woods' accommodations, located just 33 km from the famous Demodara Nine Arch Bridge.

Comfortable and Family-Friendly:
This property offers cozy family rooms and well-equipped units with outdoor furniture, private bathrooms, and balconies for a comfortable stay.

Serene Outdoor Spaces:
Guests can unwind in the lush garden, go cycling nearby, or relax on the terrace at this tranquil guest house.

Book your stay at The Woods for a serene mountain getaway with convenient access to nearby attractions.

Facilities & Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Cooking class
Self parking (surcharge)

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.4
Excellent14 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the beautiful location.

Categories

Cleanliness7.8
Service8.8
Location8.7
Room Quality8.3
Amenities8.2
Value for Money8.2
Food and Beverage8.8
Overall Experience8.3

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JuliadeDE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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CalliegbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 7, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

I was well looked after and shown around the local area. Kamura and mada are amazing and I will miss Roger!

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PopegbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 19, 2026

"The best travel experience we’ve ever had…"

10.0

Undoubtedly the best travel experience we have ever had. Into the woods is a truly special place and we will never forget our time there. Kumara’s knowledge and passion for the environment meant we learnt so much. He took us on some incredible adventure days out which gave us the most authentic experience of Sri Lanka from our entire 3 week trip. We looked forward to every meal he cooked - flavours and fuel for everyday. Himself and Madhen both made us so comfortable, we felt truly at home and really did not want to leave! The cabins are pretty basic, but add to the raw natural experience and being at one with nature. If you want to feel at peace - this is the place!

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MarinefrFR
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 2, 2026

"Un trésor préservé et caché en pleine jungle ✨"

10.0

L’accueil si chaleureux de Kumara et le cadre idyllique en plein coeur de la forêt. Nous avons également pu partager un moment à cuisiner tous ensemble et apprendre énormément de choses sur les plantes et herbes des environs ainsi que sur leur bienfaits ✨ Un endroit à visiter absolument surtout pour les amoureux de la nature ❤️

Rien, c’était parfait !

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RomanczCZ
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 27, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

For me, it's a truly amazing place. From my cabana excelent view to jungle, mountains and planty of animals there. No cars can be heard. I like philosophy of natural farming, living, and building. You feal its not only label but truth in this place. The owner is incredibly helpful and kind, always ready to help. The manager is great too, even if his understaning of English has limits, but he is very helpful, friendly and hard-working. This is not job for him, this is his life and mission. Meals were adapted to my Allergies. Rich meals that I could never finish :-) In the cabana I felt our ancient roots, when people were more a part of nature.

Little further from the main road, but that's always a trade-off for quiet and exceptional place. It was harder fo find because the map marker on Booking.com shows the bad location. But the locals always manage to communicate with each other, so everything was fine at the end. Mosquito net should be repared. There should be a choice between a larger, more expensive meal and a smaller, cheaper one. Personally, I sometimes paid for food I didn't eat.

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NikolarsRS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 14, 2026

"Perfect!"

10.0

One of the best experiences in my life! Kumar was the nicest host ever. He took us to a village tour, where we could see how Sri Lankan people live without tourist crowds. Even if we had some plans for visiting different locations in this area, we didn’t want to leave the property, it was that good! This is the perfect place for those who want to be as close as possible to the nature. The rooms were beautiful, as he sad, not luxurious, but the true piece of adventure!

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JohannadeDE
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 9, 2026

"Exceptional!"

10.0

I really enjoyed my stay at the woods. I felt very welcome, the staff is super friendly and warm! The food is exceptional and the property is so beautiful! The rooms are simple but I felt very comfortable! I enjoyed some bathes in the river pools and learned a lot about different plants! I can highly recommend to stay at the woods if you are looking for a timeout in the jungle!

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MartinatAT
Verified booking
solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 10, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Great experience, excellent organic food, super host

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PrageethlkLK
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family with young children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 17, 2025

"Superb"

9.0
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StevelkLK
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young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 16, 2024

"Need a lot of improvement on maintaining the property"

4.0

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