The Cottage is a tranquil oasis. Set deep in its lush, green surroundings, it is a world away from the grit and noise of the main road. Peacocks cry, birds chirp, lizards scarper and families of monkeys leap from bough to bough. Lion Rock and the town of Sigiriya are a pleasant bike ride away, but the pleasant, helpful staff can arrange tours, tuk tuks or taxis to destinations near and far. There’s all the free wifi that you need, but this is the ideal environment for a digital detox. It’s a peaceful place to read or just to chill, there are hammocks and a plunge pool to cool down. The restaurant serves some excellent dishes, particularly their koththu. The bungalows are air conditioned and kept spotless. I highly recommend the Cottage and would happily return.

An unforgettable stay! We had an absolutely amazing experience. I reached out to the staff in advance to arrange a surprise for our anniversary, and they went above and beyond. We were welcomed with beautiful rose petals on the bed, a handwritten note, and a complimentary cake at dinner, all for free! The room was spacious, spotless, and well-equipped with plenty of thoughtful amenities. The pool area was clean and peaceful, perfect for relaxing. What truly made the difference was the staff: incredibly kind, attentive, and always ready to help with a smile. We felt genuinely taken care of throughout our stay. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a special, memorable getaway!

The hotel is right in the middle of the nature and very quiet. It was a delight getting up every morning with the sound of monkeys, birds and cows. The staff is lovely, very welcoming and always available to answer to all our requests and answers (including transportation, safari and other experiences). The food is great, especially the local one. We really loved staying at The Cottage Sigiriya, it was a great starting point for our trip in Sri Lanka.

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The staff were so welcoming & attentive. It had a small hotel feel which was charming and real Sri Lanka. The rooms were incredibly clean. The food was delicious. They took us on a beautiful walk in the rice fields & it was a pinch me moment. They gave us drinks and cold towels on arrival, hit the spot perfectly

It is a little out of the way on a rough path, but they can arrange transport easily. You don’t get a true oasis without a little distance, so was not a problem for us.

The accomodation is beautiful! The garden is well kept and the pool is clean. When we arrived we were greeted by the gate and assisted with our luggage. After a nice welcome watermeloen juice we could check-in to our room. Which was clean and had everything we needed! The Sri Lankan breakfast they served was amazing and also lunch and dinner were very tasty, they know how to cook here! And are super friendly :) I would recommend having your own transport as it is quite 'far' from the city of Sigiriya.

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the grounds are gorgeous,, you could really see and feel the investment of the staff. the rooms were clean and spacious, the fact its located in the middle of the jungle meant we had " visitor" in the room during the night... but once we opened the light it was gone. the staff are above and beyone , we came in the middle of the night and they located an alternative room for us till our room was ready .

the shower is nice and good looking , but the decision to put small pebbles on the shower floor was not comfortable to say to least. the sri lanken breakfast i'm guessing suits the local taste. for us was a bit harsh :) . the conntinental one, was satisfactory. the location is remote from the city center and even our local driver found it hard to find, again the staff were super helpful in directing him.

Amazing! We stayed for two nights and can’t fault the accommodation. Everything was clean and looked after, the pool was great, but most of all the staff were sooo friendly and helpful. They organised a scooter for us to get around on our own, had the laundry ready in no time at all and helped us again organising an elephant safari and taxis leaving the property when we had a few problems with our contact. A big thank you!

Nothing not to like. Maybe grow some greenery up the tower next to the pool? I can not fault our stay.

I spent two nights at The Cottage, and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The room was great, with comfortable bed and a great pool. The food was really good, and service was amazing. A particular thank you to Priyanka and her team who made me feel ever so welcome during my stay. The location of the property is approximately a 5 minute tuk tuk drive away from town, and the property has it’s own driver, so I never had to wait long for a lift. Priyanka arranged transport for me to get to Lions Rock to see the sun rise, and the driver brought me back to The Cottage after. The property itself is in a beautiful jungle location, away from the hustle bustle of town, surrounded by beautiful gardens and plenty of wildlife to watch and keep you entertained. I would definitely return when I come back to Sri Lanka.

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Great staff who were very helpful, approachable and knowledgeable about the area. They were very friendly and made us feel welcome. The bed was very comfortable and the room was spacious. The grounds and the surroundings are beautiful and the pool is lovely. Fantastic Sri Lankan breakfast!

The main issue was the WiFi. It was poor with very low speeds and low signal strength. The other issues were minor ones, such as the air conditioning being a bit difficult to control (too strong or too weak). A hairdryer in the room would be a nice, small addition. The location is beautiful and quite convenient for Sigiriya but the last 5 or 6 minutes of the drive leading to the hotel is a narrow, bumpy gravel road which is not good for cars (no issues for tuk tuks, motorbikes or 4WD vehicles).

On a month long trip to Sri Lanka, filled with beautiful places and accommodations - the Cottage holds a special place in my heart. We spent two amazing days here, and later in our trip we decided to go back for 5 more. From the kindness of the staff, the excellent hospitality, the pool that was somehow always the right temperature, the location in nature and all of the life that surrounds it - we had a perfect stay. The gentleman that cares for the plants, pool and grounds works all day making sure the place looks great and the pool is always clean. The chef makes great food, and the Sri Lankan breakfast was excellent. The location is a short bike ride from town, or if you have your own tuktuk as we did it’s about a 5 minute ride. It’s in the midst of the jungle. In our days there we had encounters with every type of bird in Sri Lanka. Monkeys of all varieties. Even Elephants. The near by lake, which you will drive by the signed path to, is a must at sunrise. Walking further down the road into the farmers fields (stay on the road, don’t walk on their crops) will yield incredible sunsets with peacocks calling in the background and a clear view of lions rock. Bungalows are simple, clean and comfortable. The staff went out of their way to ensure we had a great experience. We will most certainly return here in the future and highly recommend it to others. There is more to see in Sigiriya than you think, and a couple of days at the cottage is a great base to explore and relax. Mama, the local dog running around is very sweet. If you’re a dog loving traveler as I am - take care of her and show her some love. She’ll keep the monkeys off your tuktuk 😉

Nothing, our stay was perfect. We can also see that the hotel reads these reviews and uses them to improve. For example, sunbeds now have comfortable mats.