Holiday rentals in Padiyatalawa

Amazing remote location camping in the mountains with fantastic views. If you like nature and simple living you should stay here! The tent accomodation is really cosy and you may even share your bathroom with a few small frogs! The outdoor shower has a great view. Amila and team looked after us really well, Amila is very friendly and kind, a great guy to talk to. The food the chef made was amazing ( even if there was so much we couldn't eat it all!), especially as we were so far in the mountains and everything has to be brought in. Shermal organised us a guide to trek up Knuckles Peak 1 and 2 with wonderful views from the top. The guide was excellent with a huge knowledge of plants, animals and birds. It can be cold and wet so we needed warm clothes and rain gear one day, but the fire in the dining area is lovely in the evening to keep warm by. We loved our stay here although it is hard to find..luckily our driver communicated on the phone with Amila to get directions along the way.

We felt right at home. Place is very calm and clean. This is the place you want to go if you want to relax and enjoy true peacefulness of the nature. It's surrounded by green mountains and facing beautiful valley views. Sirisena and his wife prepared variety of tasty meals for us. We'll definitely be back soon.

We had a great time staying at Rohanas estate and enjoyed the magnificent view and the beautiful sunsets from the roof terrace. It’s very remote and perfect to calm down and hike the surrounding mountains. Rohana had a lot of helpful advice for hiking and exploring the knuckles and communicating with him was friendly and easy. don’t miss out on the knuckles when you’re travelling in sri lanka - it’s more than worth it!

Pradeepsetiyanake and his wife have been extremely friendly and accommodating hosts.. We immediately felt comfortable there, which especially contributed to the warm nature of the hosts. The rooms are simple but offer everything you need for a nice stay. In front of the room you can sit covered and enjoy nature. The garden and the covered dining/lounge are designed with a lot of love. In addition, there were many tips on what to do in the area (e.g. hikes in the Knuckles Range, visit to the fantastic Rathna-Ella waterfall, Raja Maha Viharaya (large and important Buddhist temple)). An atmospheric 2-hour sunrise boat tour on Lake Sorabora with impressive bird variety has also given us Pradeepsetiyanake for a very reasonable price. Well, and then the food: super tasty and inexpensive - we were always close to bursting!

I can only agree with the very positive reviews. This was also a very special place for me! The guest house is very quiet and at the same time within walking distance of the village. After the days before were a bit exhausting and chaotic, I was able to come here directly to relax and recharge the batteries. Far away from all the tourist crowds… Krishan and his team were also very helpful and friendly. When we were there, we decided on short notice to go on a safari that Krishan organized for us. For us, this was possible solely from the point of view that it is carried out with respect for nature and wildlife. This was definitely fulfilled in the Maduru Oya National Park. We enjoyed the curry twice, which was absolutely delicious. Regardless of the safari, one of my favorite places in Sri Lanka. Thanks Krishan!

Had great stay. Lovely host, very sweet and helpful:) nice and cozy place. beautiful surrounding, had a lovely hike a small bus ride to the North:)

Throughly enjoyed our stay. The villa was lovely just as in the photos. The staff were very attentive and friendly and the food was excellent. Highly recommend and will definitely consider booking again. Thank you and best wishes!

This accommodation is truly one of a kind, offering an irreplaceable sense of uniqueness. First and foremost, it is a place filled with the host’s thoughtful and warm hospitality. The breathtaking views, beautifully landscaped surroundings, and meticulously curated interior with refined furnishings are truly impressive. During our three-day stay in this special space, we created many unforgettable memories. We sincerely appreciate the host’s attention to detail and kindness. We were also eager to get a glimpse into the lifestyle of Sri Lanka’s upper class—to hear their stories and understand their perspectives. This experience was incredibly valuable to us. Thank you, Lotte and Sadwell, for this wonderful experience.