Reviews of Ferncliff Bungalow 4 stars
No 7/10, Wedderburn Road, Nuwara Eliya Town, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
#9 of 100 Holiday rentals in Nuwara Eliya
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 31 hotel reviews
9.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
9.5
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
8.8
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Michael
Australia2 reviews9.0“Lovely old house just perfect after the hustle and bustle of the ancient cities and Kandy. Bernard and his team are perf”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nil
Quiet
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Pradeep
India18 reviews9.0“Excellent!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The food options in the property were limited and while the Sri Lankan food was extremely tasty, we thought it wasn’t over-all value for money
The location, the maintenance of the property, the helpful staff (especially the property manager), the beautiful lawn, and the colonial style rooms!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Sharon
Ireland43 reviews3 helpful votes10“Wonderful colonial bungalow. Spacious and inviting with wonderful staff to attend to all our needs. A fine residence to”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very spacious and comfortable- 6 bedrooms with very large lounge spaces to accommodate any kind of leisure. Set on very large private grounds the property is very peaceful and relaxing yet close to the town and main attractions. We were very lucky to be the only guests for 3 days and were pampered by the wonderful Roshan and his team. Superb cooking, fabulous house keeping, a welcoming fire and a wake up pot of tea to our room first thing. Roshan also arranged transport and laundry for us. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Angela
Italy64 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Peaceful and cozy”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Quiet property on the hill, feels like to be in the British countryside. The host is very welcoming and breakfast generous
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Louise
United Kingdom10 reviews1 helpful vote10“Calm spacious historic property, delicious food, beautiful garden”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful historic property, very spacious clean rooms, delicious food, beautiful garden, peaceful. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Jason
United Kingdom91 reviews3 helpful votes10“Brilliant!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No issues.
Very comfortable. Peaceful location with wonderful gardens. Excellent food. Great staff.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Daniel
United Kingdom63 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Amazing hotel. So peaceful and beautiful old rooms with oil paintings. The gardens are beautiful and the old pictures and furnishings add detail and character. Log fire burning in the evening and great dinner and breakfast. Would like to have stayed much longer. Very friendly manager and staff
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Carlo
United States39 reviews3 helpful votes10“Nice and cozy villa with excellent service”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice and quiet villa. Bernard took care of us and we had the feeling that the property was only for us
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Sandor
Netherlands214 reviews21 helpful votes10“Warm setting offering historical styled comfort in modern days”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolutely nothing
Being welcomed by the Ferncliff team is a start of a very warm and caring stay in one of the gloriously historical styled rooms. During your stay nothing is left to chance and both rooms and services are well cared for. High recommendation!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Louise
United Kingdom3 reviews1 helpful vote10“A memorable, comfortable and welcoming stay full of smiles and kindness.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We liked everything!
Bernard was an exceptional host. We loved the room, the character of the building, and being made to feel so at home!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Jonathan
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“lovely welcoming staff. good food - very tasty and plentiful”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
maybe need a bit more written information about local activities.
very peaceful and historical building
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 16 May 2023
Samantha
United Kingdom4 reviews1 helpful vote10“Comfortable, intimate stay in a family-friendly bungalow with fantastic service”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Ferncliff Bungalow is a very special place to stay and probably my favourite guesthouse in Sri Lanka. It's small (four rooms) which means you are extremely well-looked after by Bernard and his team. The bungalow is spacious with large rooms and a cosy communal dining area (complete with an open fire). The limited number of rooms means maximum flexibility when it comes to arrival, departure and all your meals. Bernard kindly prepared a packed lunch for our young children to eat on the train. The gardens are well-maintained and a welcome open (but safe) space for kids to let off steam.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 22 April 2023
Alevizopoulou
Greece16 reviews2 helpful votes10“Best place to stay in Nuwara Eliya”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing!!!
Amazing place!!! The house in the Colonial style is situated in a big garden, with wonderful flowers and trees. The room was large and tasted furnished. The breakfast and the dinner were amazing. At night the host even opened the fire place and light the candles. One of our nicest places we stayed in Sri Lanka. We highly recommend this place!
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Bec
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Welcoming old colonial bungalow.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Lovely place with big garden, and very helpful host. Very central - a few minutes walk to the park, but ststaion etc.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 19 January 2023
Marcus
United Kingdom39 reviews9 helpful votes10“A piece of colonial luxury - like going back in time.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Beautiful period property and garden. Bernard and his team were extremely accommodating - they cleaned our muddy walking boots and put hot water bottles in our bed in the evening. The food is fantastic, served in a lovely dining room with a roaring fire. Located near Victoria Park and 10 mins walk to the centre of town.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 18 January 2023
Caitriona
Ireland7 reviews10“Perfect from start to finish!”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Staying in Ferncliff Bungalow is like staying in history! A beautiful colonial house nearly 200 years old maintained lovingly to the highest standards by its lovely team. Bernard is the perfect host. We felt so well cared for and pampered. Dinner was delicious. We are so happy we stayed in Ferncliff and would highly recommend.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 22 December 2022
Nicholas
United Kingdom57 reviews5 helpful votes10“Wonderfully old English house”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s just so lovely and old English. Makes you feel like you’re staying in a big old house in the Lake District, but with the necessary amenities done to a high standard Staff will bend over backwards to help you
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 9 March 2022
Laura
Pakistan20 reviews2 helpful votes10“delightfully homely experience with impeccable service from our host, wonderful extra touches, hot water bottles, fires,”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
n/a
immensely characterful and charming, but also all mod cons.,
Stayed in March 2022
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Reviewed: 6 March 2022
Viktor
Russia3 reviews4 helpful votes10“Wonderful place”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A wonderful place to relax with a rich history. The atmosphere takes you to 19th century England. Excellent staff will always help, prompt and conduct a tour of the territory. The house itself is the residence of the first governor of Sri Lanka, while the layout has remained unchanged for several centuries. Very tasty dishes, some vegetables and fruits from their own garden! And the shocking pudding is incredible. Thank you, I want to stay in this house for a long time!
Stayed in March 2022
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Reviewed: 25 February 2022
Annabel
United Kingdom28 reviews3 helpful votes10“incredible service from Bernard, and a lovely stay at Ferncliff. The team even went as far as trying to make vegan scone”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
very interesting colonial bungalow with beautiful gardens, a lovely tranquil base for a few days rest
Stayed in February 2022
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Reviewed: 18 February 2022
Eric
United Kingdom25 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Amazing host; Bernard, who attended to every detail, be it hot water bottles and lit fires, to coordinating taxis and tuktuks, to early coffee for our trip to Horton plains. The bungalow is a wonderful place to stay. Generous rooms, comfortable bed and excellent bathrooms. Superb food. Wonderful original features throughout
Stayed in February 2022
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Reviewed: 3 February 2022
Nick
United Kingdom74 reviews16 helpful votes10“A hotel to savour.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We couldn’t stay longer.
It couldn’t be faulted. Home of the last Governor of Ceylon. Very old English Colonial . Rooms all very elegant, furnished with antiques .The bedrooms very comfortable. The gardens unique with fabulous views . Only a short walk from the town. The staff are delightful. Dinish, the chef and manager, produces delicious food, both Sri Lankan and international. He is ably supported by Roshan. If you want a large or modern hotel, don’t come here.
Stayed in February 2022
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Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Hilary
United Kingdom19 reviews2 helpful votes4.0“Very disappointing anc expensive compared to the other hotels we be stayed in on our trip.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very uncomfortable bed in first rm. Manager helped us move rooms on 2 nd night . Beds better but so so dark even in the day . Very gloomy . Decor very dark and dated .If you like brightness this is not a good place to stay . Dining in the eve was similar to eating in a library . Overpriced and over rated in reviews in our view. A lot of noise from local area carried at night.
Very helpful property manager. Lovely gardens . Good breakfast Good shower Complimentary water. Location ok for walking to town in day and Tuk Tuk
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Kerry
Australia112 reviews7 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Family with young children
- • Bungalow Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
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