Seetha Eliya : locations de vacances

Pepper villa is surrounded by a beautiful forest environment and river with wildlife all around. Some insects do find their way inside, we watched dazzling displays by fireflies on some evenings. Dimuthu was an amazing host and showed us around the farm pointing out the different plants and where the best swimming spots were. His parents live in the farmhouse nearby and were very kind and helped us get milk and Kurds from a local farm. There are a couple of small local shops with basic supplies and it's a short bus ride to the nearest town with more shops, cafes and ATMs. We found pepper villa a great place just to relax and well placed for longer excursions by bus, tuk tuk or train.

Dileepa and his father were so welcoming and helpful and even offered us tea with cake on arrival. Dileepa was very responsive and gave us lots of recommendations. The view from the balcony is amazing and you can watch the various birds and monkeys. The breakfast portions are very generous and you get a nice variety of stuff. Dileepa kindly let us check-out late so we could squeeze in a walk before leaving as we were a little unlucky with the rain and he even helped us turn our TukTuk around. The room is a quick Tuktuk ride to Ella town and you could even walk if you wanted. Thank you for our great stay, we loved it!

The house was very beautiful, amazing views of the lake Gregory, mountains and perfect spot to view sea plane landing. Our family loved it. Kitchen could be equipped more with spoons, utensils etc. Pradeep and his Mom were very helpful. Bathroom could be more clean and glass doors need to be revamped as the water came out while taking shower. Perfect house for our Christmas gateway. Thanks.

We had a lovely stay at Sharmini’s place! She is a fantastic host, helping us to organise transport, preparing breakfasts and even dinner for us too. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the water is the hottest we have had in Sri Lanka! The location is within a 15 minute walk to town, or a quick tuk tuk ride. We loved our stay with Sharmini and will always be grateful for her kindness and hospitality.

What an adventure. We were a group of friends with people of all ages and everyone loved the space. It’s not a child friendly place but kids (and everyone else) loved the surroundings,birds and views. We hiked to the neighboring hill and were rewarded with amazing views. The hosts are very attentive and dealt with any issues proactively. It’s not an easy location but one worth making the effort to get to. The house is beautiful and rustic. An outdoor bathroom isn’t the most practical but somehow adds to the house and we can see how it would be great on the summer. The kitchen had everything we needed, we cooked all our meals with ease, and the local housekeeper is perfect if you prefer not to cook, in fact having her cook for you is a great way of empowering her to create a better life for herself and her family. Jody and Punyaka were always responsive and we hope to have the chance to visit again, it’s not an experience we will easily forget! Don’t miss Diyaluma falls (take swimsuit).

Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay and for the delicious breakfast and tea :)

Wunderschöner Aufenthalt. Zuerst fragte ich nach der Adresse, als Antwort bekam ich dass wir vom Bahnhof in Ella abgeholt werden. Das Treehouse liegt sehr schön in der Natur, ist dadurch aber alleine schwierig zu erreichen. Dies ist jedoch kein Problem, da wir (kostenlos!) vom Bahnhof abgeholt wurden. Für alle anderen Aktivitäten hatten wir den Fahrer Sugala, mit welchem wir einen geheimen Wasserfall aufgesucht haben. Eine der schönsten Erfahrungen unseres Urlaubs, auch wenn dieser Wasserfall nur Leuten zu empfehlen ist, die auch gerne etwas anspruchsvollere Wege gehen. Dadurch waren wir fast die einzigen Leute im Pool unter dem Wasserfall. Fragt im Hotel nach Sugala, er wurde innerhalb eines Tages für uns mehr ein Freund als nur ein Fahrer. Er kennt die Gegend wie kein anderer und kann euch alles zeigen. Das Zimmer war sehr gemütlich und die Aussicht von der Dachterrasse traumhaft. Essen war auch top. Der Gastgeber war auch sehr freundlich und konnte immer helfen. Klare Empfehlung!

What a view! So the location is on top of a hill, 30 mins walk up or 5 mins by tuktuk. there are few restaurants down the swirling path to the centre of the city BUT breakfast is included with accomodation and meals are available to order. Home cooked foods are always the best in my opinion if you're after that authentic taste. Let me say the view from the balcony whilst having breakfast is a memory you'll burn into your brains. Yes it's a bit of a tough climb to the top and then a staircase to your room but you'll remember this moment and view forever! Watching the sunrise over the forest is a sight to see with a cup of brew. The place is run as a family business and they are the superb with their hospitality and comms. The room is spacious as well as the bathroom. The room is equipped with a fan to stay cool and have a desk indoors and a large table on your balcony to eat for a family of 4 easily. Highly recommend