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Kelburne Mountain View Cottages: Traveller Reviews

Haputale, Sri Lanka
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Kelburne Mountain View Cottages
5.0 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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New Jersey
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Where Eagles Soar”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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My wife and I stayed here for two nights recently. We rose each morning to breath taking scenery and an excellent breakfast laid out for us by Ravi. Ravi aside from being one of the nicest people one could ask to meet doubled as a very capable tour guide when our drivers command on English was not up to snuff. During our visit we also went to the former Lipton Tea Factory, Liptons Seat and little Adams peak in the company of Ravi. The cottages themselves are clean and furnished in the original style of the departed Colonials. We dined each night on well executed local Sri Lankan Fare on the suggestions of Ravi. If I was to critique somethings it would be the following, the Mattresses are a little worn out and could do with replacing, full menu options could be given in advance and guests should be offered the option to BYO as the only alcohol on offer is the very excellent Lion Beer which may not be to everyones taste each night, these are small items and are not meant to take from our wonderful experience at Kelburne.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Teignmouth, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“old world charm”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

we travelled round Sri Lanka and this was the best place we went to. we stayed only 1 night in Eerie and didn't want to leave the next morning. Sipping tea on a the balcony looking onto a view to die for once just breathtaking. The food was delicious; the service was excellent. The cottage was like going back to see your maiden aunt in the 50's (if you ever had one, that is!)can't recommend this place highly enough and the cost, we thought was quite, reasonable considering it included breakfast, dinner and afternoon tea. We also met the tea pluckers as they finished their day's work. Fascinating.

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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bristol, uk
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Fantastic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

We took two of the three comfortable bungalows for our family. The views are indeed amazing but it was the way Ravi looked after us that really stole the show. Great food, great service and good value. Highly recommended. Go to the local tea factory while there,

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sri Lanka
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“Heaven on Earth.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

If you are looking for a place to escape to, relax deeply, and be pampered in old-world style, look no further. The six hour drive from Colombo is well worth the effort: rewards include outstanding personalized service, wonderful food , beautifully comfortable cottages, and the best views on the Island. Give yourself at least 3 nights to avail of all that the place and Ravi, Stanley and the rest of the staff have to offer.

  • Stayed November 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Swansea
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“Wildflower Cottage”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

We stayed for 2 days at Wildflower Cottage as part of a tour of Sri Lanka. The views were stunning and the service and food superb.
Ravi the houseboy was excellent, organising a trip to the local [public]hospital for one of our group. Incidentally the care and treatment there was great.
We were superbly looked after and they even organised an impromptu Birthday celebration, as well as meeting the needs of a one year old.

Room Tip: Wildflower Cottage has fantastic views from the balcony and garden
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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