Charming place. Wonderful hosts. Great room. We liked everything. Especially the food they prepared

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

My wife, our 10-month-old son, and I had the pleasure of staying at Ayesha and Shiva's homestay for five nights during our travels. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with genuine warmth and hospitality. Ayesha's welcoming demeanor made us feel instantly at home, and her attention to detail ensured that every aspect of our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. Shiva, too, was a fantastic host, embodying the true spirit of hospitality. His friendly nature extended to our little one, and he was incredibly accommodating and great with kids. Their food, I must add, was outrageously good, adding an extra delight to our stay. Whether it was providing baby-friendly amenities or engaging in delightful conversations, Shiva's care for our family added an extra layer of warmth to our stay. Overall, our experience at Ayesha and Shiva's homestay was exceptional. We would wholeheartedly recommend it to any family looking for a cozy and welcoming accommodation in the area. Their hospitality truly exceeded our expectations, and we would rate our stay a perfect 10 out of 10. Thank you, Ayesha and Shiva, for making our visit unforgettable.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing. It was perfect!

The perfect homestay! The owners are wonderful people and they did everything in their power to make our stay memorabel. They speak very good English and we had nice conversations with them and learned a lot about life in Sri Lanka. We also had enough privacy on our own little balcony. The breakfast and dinners they gave us were the best we had in Sri Lanka! There was so much delicious food we couldn't eat it all. We came as strangers, but left as friends. We had a lovely room with a private balcony and the bed was comfortabel. We also could use the big balcony with an amazing view. The place is quiet, but we could easily go to Kandy by taxi. We highly recommend this place!

Stayed in March 2024

Everything was perfect, highly recommend this place.

We had an amazing experience. Starting from the view through the balcony, jungle sounds, fireflies in the garden at night and a wonderful family who makes you feel at home for a very reasonable price! Our host was so nice, they even went to train station to check tickets for train to Ella after our booking, few days before our arrival to Kandy. We had a wonderful generous breakfast and dinner for our stay and it was super delicious! Host gave us plenty of recommendations for our further trip as well as what to see in surrounding areas. They also recommended a great driver who was so kind and drove us everywhere we wanted, and price was fair. Overall I can say that this stay will be a memorable one. Wish you all the best and I hope to see you next time we are in Sri Lanka.

Stayed in February 2024

The owners were so so lovely! The stay was amazing! Breakfast and dinner were both delicious and they took very good care of us. Shiva even dedicated his day to us and took us everywhere in Kandy. Thank you both for making the stay so nice. We would recommend it to everyone!

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing.

Our host Ayesha could not do enough for us. So much care and attention . We stayed for four nights. We had all our breakfasts and dinners at Chathu House and every meal was varied and exceptional. The memory of breakfast and early evening drinks on the balcony with spectacular views will stay with me forever. Only a short tuk tuk ride to the town means you can enjoy your stay outside the bustle of the town. Highly recommend.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing.

The owners Shiva & Ayesha are amazing, super friendly, funny and welcoming. They told us a lot about Sri Lanka and their traditions. Ayesha cooks the best food we had in Sri Lanka, don’t miss dinner and breakfast :) The room was very clean and modern and the view from the balcony was outstanding. It’s a beautiful place near by Kandy, where you can relax. Very unique and 10 out of 10 (!)

Stayed in January 2024

No words can describe how incredible our stay was with Ayesha and Shiva. Incredibly kind, thoughtful and so welcoming. The house and room were perfectly clean and the bed very comfortable. Our one regret: not tasting Ayesha's food which we were told is incredible.

Stayed in January 2024

The room is beautiful and very clean. Especially the mattress is super comfy. The house very nice. I got very good breakfast and dinner. To eat it on the balcony it made it even better with this view. Amazing hots, super friendly and helpful. Thanks very much for everything. 💖

Stayed in January 2024

It’s a bit hard to reach on foot (possible but along a busy road).

The owners are very very kind and helpful (and speak good English!), they allowed us to check in early, greeted with sweets and tea and helped with the train tickets. The place has an amazing view and the hot water works fine. I recommend getting a dinner with them (also because there is nothing else really in vicinity) because it was delicious and plenty.

Stayed in January 2024

Maybe the price is a bit high. But I didn’t really compare with other hotels in Kandy. We found this home stay very fast, 1 day in advance.

The view from the room is very peaceful and greenery. The room is spacious, even the sofa was fit in. I would like to thank for the hair dryer. Not everywhere in Sri Lanka I had it. The bed is big and comfortable with a removable anti mosquito net. There was also a kettle to make our own tea and coffee. Shower with good pressure and hot water. The owners are super friendly and welcoming. We had a very interesting conversation and found out many details about life in Sri Lanka. For those who travel by car: we could park our car on property’s territory. No problem with a road to the house neither. The dinner is home made and served with lots of local sweets. Very tasty and plenty, we couldn’t even finish all. It costs around 7$ per person. In the morning we were served tea and my husband received a special medial help as he had some cough during the night. Thank you for your hospitality!

Stayed in January 2024

100% recomended, everything was perfect, room was extra clean, Ayesha and her husband totally stole our hearts, they helped us a lot, organised delicious dinner and breakfast, even organised train tickets, helped with luggage and place in the train!!! Wow! Best hosting service ever! 100/10 ☺️

Stayed in January 2024

Everything was excellent.

Ayesha prepared such a magnificent and large breakfast every morning, that we were able to take half of it for a packed lunch on our excursions. She made a huge effort to treat us to all the local dishes and added some Western food on the side. They really helped us to have a local experience by directing us how to use local buses and trains. Their house is large and spacious and we had a lot of privacy but also lots of valuable interaction. One of the highlights was the day when Shiva took us to Lion's Rock and afterwards took us for dinner to his family in a nearby village. All in all a wonderful experience and highly recommended.

Stayed in September 2023

The house is around 1 km away but Ayesha's husband drove us to the supermarket for grocery shopping

Ayesha and her husband are very hospitable and make you feel at home. They serve delicious home made food and the house has the amazing views of the wild forest

Stayed in July 2023

I didnt like that we didnt stay longer!

It was just incredible.From the warm welcome to the house itself to the food the night the drinks....a one of a kind homestay experience! Aysha and Shiva are the loveliest people we had the honor to meet on our whole trip. On top of that the food was just beyond our expectations. Incredible! We would have stayed a week but I dont think our fitness coach would approve 😂😂😂 Again thank you Aysha and Shiva for everything!😘

Stayed in February 2023

Nothing, everything was amazing!

Amazing hosts. They were really nice and made us feel at home. The food was great, the view from the balcony was great and an amazing room with everything you need. Thanks again for the great stay!

Stayed in December 2022

a beautiful house with an incredible view

Stayed in March 2022

absolutely nothing!

I wish I could rate this higher! This place is the most gorgeous place we have ever stayed in. From the second we arrived we were welcomed by the loveliest hosts Shiva and Ayesha! They treated us like we were their family, and welcomed us with the tastiest passionfruit juice on the incredible balcony with the most gorgeous views. We only stayed for 1 night but wish we could have stayed for many more. We were on our honeymoon and Ayesha decorated the whole room with flower petals, candles and a gorgeous towel decoration, we were so overwhelmed with their dedication and commitment to making our stay so memorable. They gave us a tour of the rest of the building and it is just stunning, cannot wait to see the upstairs finished. This holiday home is just breathtaking and we couldn’t stop staring at the view, waking up to the views out of our own balcony was insane. The small touches like offering to take us to locations, the offer of dinner (which after breakfast we wish we had), fantastic recommendations of things to do in Kandy that we definitely would have missed and even having medicine when my husband felt a bit poorly and bite cream! They supplied binoculars which made my husbands day as he loves watching wildlife and birds! We stayed up talking and chilling with the amazing hosts on the balcony for a lot of the evening, they honestly couldn’t have made us feel more welcome than they did. The bed was extremely comfortable with a mosquito net and a fan provided. Tea and Coffee were offered constantly and they genuinely couldn’t be more inviting. We woke up to an incredible spread for breakfast, hoppers, coconut filled pancakes, chicken, dahl, eggs, chapatis, selection of fruits, teas and coffees. We were so impressed that we didn’t want to leave. The location is a little out from Kandy, but the views and area is absolutely worth it! Thank you Ayesha and Shiva- we cannot wait to see you guys in the near future.

Stayed in May 2022

Excellent location, top breakfast - you can choose from many options

Stayed in March 2022

the hosts were very welcoming, we came late at 10 pm and they served us with tea in the evening and we had to go really early next day and hosts served us a great sri lankan breakfast. It was so calm there and cool at night so you don’t need any AC in this area.

Stayed in March 2022

This was my soul hospital. Shiva and Ayesha are incredibly kind and accommodating hosts. I felt genuinely cared for. I lived in a corner room with large panoramic windows and a spacious shower room. Hot water was always there, the pressure was good. You will have a mosquito net and drinking water. Any need you have will be fulfilled. The common area has a balcony with a great view where you can sit to work or have a cozy chat with the hosts and guests, or just enjoy the beautiful scenery. Ayesha is an amazing cook! My best meals in Sri Lanka. Shiva took me on a tour and told me a lot about Sri Lanka and its people. I am very grateful and happy to have met such wonderful people, it really warms my heart. I would love to come back next time with my husband and stay longer! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Stayed in March 2022

Can’t think of anything! It was very good.

The most welcoming hosts you will ever meet! Other than that: clean room, a stunning view and a great dinner and breakfast. They went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and helped us by buying the last train tickets to Ella. We were lucky to stay here.

Stayed in February 2022

The views were majestic, the room was very clean, the hosts have very big hearts and are always smiling. They are prepared to really help you during your stay.

Stayed in February 2022

Lack of AC in the bedroom, but the fan was okay. Internet was acting out a bit and not working in the room.

The view from the terrace and the food which can be ordered separately. Lady of this house should open a restaurant with fine Sri Lankan food. Honestly I’ve been in Sri Lankan for three months and her food was mind blowing.

Stayed in February 2024