Homestay
Hi, my name is Anil and I run the Idyll homestay together with my wife, Danu. We opened our doors to travelers many years ago and are happy to be one of the most loved homestays in Ella to this day. We will do our best to make your stay pleasant and unforgettable – we'll gladly share recommendations, help you book your transport and plan your activities and serve you homemade local cuisine.
We have four rooms to offer. They all are equipped with large comfortable double beds, mosquito nets, a private bathroom with hot water, a kettle and mini fridge and (except for the budget room) a balcony with a view.
Double Room With Balcony
2 persons | 11.000 LKR
Basic Double Room
2 persons | 9.000 LKR
Triple Room
3 persons | 12.000 LKR
2 persons | 9.000 LKR
Family Room
3 persons | 12.000 LKR
2 persons | 9.000 LKR
Idyll Cottage Ella
Idyll Cottage Ella is secound property of Idyll homestay in Ella. Idyll Cottage Ella Located in Ella just 10 Min Away for city on kithal Ella road, 4.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Idyll Cottage Ella provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 49 km from Horton Plains National Park, less than 1 km from Ella Railway Station and a 15-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden. The property is non-smoking and is situated 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.At the hotel, each room is fitted with a balcony with a mountain view. With a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, rooms at Idyll Cottage Ella also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms come with a city view. Guest rooms include a desk.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast.
Little Adam's Peak is 3.5 km from Idyll Cottage Ella, while Ella Rock is 4.5 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 85 km from the hotel.Idyll Cottage Ella is secound property of Idyll homestay in Ella. Idyll Cottage Ella Located in Ella just 10 Min Away for city on kithal Ella road, 4.8 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Idyll Cottage Ella provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 49 km from Horton Plains National Park, less than 1 km from Ella Railway Station and a 15-minute walk from Ella Spice Garden. The property is non-smoking and is situated 49 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden.
At the hotel, each room is fitted with a balcony with a mountain view. With a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, rooms at Idyll Cottage Ella also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms come with a city view. Guest rooms include a desk.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast.
Little Adam's Peak is 3.5 km from Idyll Cottage Ella, while Ella Rock is 4.5 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 85 km from the hotel.We would love to welcome you here. And we think you would love it, too!
Here's why:
Amazing View
Both, our shared terrace and the private balconies, offer views of the winding road to Ella and the sunrise over Little Adam's Peak. For us, it's the best view in Ella.
Comfortable Rooms
All our rooms are equipped with large double beds, mosquito nets, a private bathroom with hot water, a kettle and mini fridge and a balcony with a view.
Family Atmosphere
Every single guest we welcome at our homestay is a source of joy for us. We all share the common area – a terrace with sofas, bean bags and dining table.
Free Breakfast
A big Sri Lankan breakfast is included in the room rates. We're also happy to prepare dinner, Sri Lankan Rice & Curry, on request (book before 5pm) or some locally grown afternoon tea.
Convenient Location
Located far enough from the main road to enjoy some piece and quiet – yet in walking distance to the restaurants, train station and all major sights in Ella.
Fast WiFi
While this is the perfect place to get away from it all we do offer a free WiFi connection – for those who can't wait to share their vacation pictures.
Responsible Tourism
We are committed to practicing responsible tourism. To reduce plastic pollution we provide free unlimited clean filtered drinking water for our guests to refill their own bottles.
But don't take our word for it! See what others say about us:
Hiking tours
I lived most of my life in Ella and love to share my knowledge of this beautiful part of Sri Lanka with visitors from all over the world. Guests of our homestay have enjoyed my recommendations and hand-drawn maps of the well-known and not-so-well-known trails around Ella for years – now I decided to offer guided treks so I can tell you even more about the places we're going to and the flora and fauna around you.
Below you can find three recommended half-day and full-day tours – they include some of my favorite spots. We can also arrange other treks if you have something else in mind. Just get in touch!
Ella Rock – Ravana Falls – Ravana Cave
7.500 LKR for 2-6 persons | half day tour
We will meet in Ella or at your homestay and start by climbing Ella Rock. You can enjoy some amazing views, not just from the top but also along the way. We will follow the railroad tracks, cross a little river, walk through an old tea plantation and take a steep path through the forest to reach the top. After taking in the view we will continue down to the famous cascading Ravana Falls and look inside the Ravana Cave hidden behind the waterfalls.
Recommended start: 8.30 a.m.
Food and drinks are not included – but we can stop on the way for lunch.
Tea Factory – Nine Arches Bridge – Little Adam's Peak
7.500 LKR for 2-6 persons | half day tour
All the must-do's of Ella in one tour! We will start by visiting a tea factory where you can see the full process involved in getting tea from the plantations into your morning cup. Our path will then lead us through tea plantations and vegetable fields to the impressive Nine Arches Bridge and finally to Ella's backyard mountain, Little Adam's Peak – overlooking the winding road to town on one side and tea plantations on the other.
Recommended start: 8.30 a.m.
Additional cost for tuk tuk transport and guided tour at the tea factory: 1.300 LKR per person.
Food and drinks are not included – but we can stop on the way for lunch.
Lipton Seat – Diyaluma Falls – Buduruwagala Rock Temple
12.000 LKR for 2-6 persons | full day tour
Let me guide you through my former workplace, the famous Lipton Seat, and learn all you ever wanted to know about tea production. Afterwards we will enjoy a beautiful hike to the Diyaluma Falls, the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka, where we can take a break and cool off in a natural basin. We round off the day by taking a peek into Sri Lanka's ancient culture at the Buduruwagala Rock Temple before heading back to Ella.
Recommended start: 7.30 a.m. by tuk tuk (or 6.30 a.m. by train)
Additional cost for tuk tuk transport: 2.500 LKR per person (or 300 LKR per person if we take train and bus – it's up to you!)
Food and drinks are not included – but we can stop on the way for lunch.
Get a glimpse...
...and then come see for yourself!
