Amazing property in a great location. Very green and lush, lots of trees around making a great home for monkeys, birds and other wildlife. Right on the rivers edge where you can go for a swim and rinse off at the end of the day. We had a lovely drizzle of rain in the afternoon and the property came alive with colour and smells. It was absolutely beautiful. The staff are so beautiful and friendly and very quick to help out if needed. We felt apart of the family. And the food, oh the food was full of flavour. Traditional Sri Lankan curry for dinners and omelettes and fresh fruit for breakfast. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay.

Stayed in May 2024

An amazing place by the river. The staff is very very kind and helpful. Our room was large and clean. We had an unforgettable dinner and a sumptuous delicious breakfast. Absolutely h ighly recommend

Stayed in March 2024

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Very nice location with waterfront nice rever for bath

Stayed in April 2024

The dinner was really bad, especially if you are vegetarian. On of the worst dinners we had in Sri Lanka. Also the food was soo expensive. Because the bathrooms have no roof (which is fine), you can hear the other guest when they are also in the bathroom.

The location is so amazing. The river is simply beautiful and we loved swimming in it with the locals. We got a free room upgrade, which was very kind. The staff was very friendly and they have a cute dog. We enjoyed our stay here mainly because of the amazing location at this beautiful river. The room and bed were clean and comfy. The AC is great as well.

Stayed in April 2024

We didn't know that an evening meal would be available before we got there. There was an additional charge for the AC.

The staff were very friendly and helpful and spoke good English. The food was good.

Stayed in March 2024

Amazing place, owner really take care of his property and guests. Amazing food dinner and breakfast, close to warm river with beautiful view

Stayed in February 2024

Everything was wonderful! Comfortable, clean, modern rooms, a wonderful river to dip into, the most delicious dinner and a truly beautiful setting. The staff were also exceptional! Can not fault a thing.

Stayed in February 2024

Gorgeous little spot on the river. Super quiet and relaxing. Very welcoming, friendly and helpful staff. Delicious food. Really comfy beds. Had a wonderful stay! Really close to some beautiful sites and natural wonders.

Stayed in February 2024

We enjoyed our stay and wished we had more time to spend in Wellawaya and at River Cottage. I recommend a refreshing bath in the river in the morning.

Stayed in February 2024

The location is divine! The rooms are very spacious and the people running the cottage are kind and very friendly! Definitely recommend booking with them and having this experience!

Stayed in February 2024

Food it not at all worth the price paid.

This is located adjacent to a nice river. Can have a refreshing bath there.

Stayed in January 2024

The food is very expensive compare to local restaurants for the same quality! I guess you pay the garden view and the sound of the river. There is no mosquito net above the kid's bed and ther are a lot of mosquitoes (we are 50m from the river).

Very professionnal staff. It seems there was a problem ,ith our booking so we got upgraded to a family room (instead of the budget triple room we booked). The room was so perfect : huge and high ceiling, nice beds, beautiful wooden furnitures. Big window so you can enjoy the garden with a lot of light (early morning also !! Cause the curtain are nice but not lifht proof!). The bathroom is perfectly clean, big, hot water. The food is good but expensive, if you are used to the normal srilanka price, ask before dinner to check if it's ok for you.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing not to like

Amazing staff, great location and delicious food!

Stayed in January 2024

wonderful place by the river, very helpful staff, excellent dinner and breakfast

Stayed in December 2023

Out stay at River cottage have been a pleasure. The room was really clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff and the owner of River cottage is very helpful, friendly and nice persons. We arrived a little bit earlier than time for check in and it was no problem. The dinner and breakfast was delicious! The owner did drive us to the buss for kindness the day we continued our journey and he always answered our questions and was helpful. If you looking for a stay that’s are comfortable, out of town, good food,quiet and like to have beautiful nature around you, we really recommend River cottage!

Stayed in December 2023

This was my 3rd visit to the location. Friendly staff, tasty food, good facilities. Overall, a good experience

Stayed in November 2023

1000% recommend this place if you’re looking for a relaxing place to stay. The garden is beautiful and the river is perfect to cool down. Breakfast en diner were both very tasty.

Stayed in September 2023

Excellent facilities. Friendly staff. Highly recommended

Stayed in August 2023

Everything was perfect

The sweetest welcome, the host is very nice and attentive. The location is great, bathing in the river nearby is a true pleasure. We had our best rice and curry of Sri Lanka ! They made it not spicy and kids friendly ! We’ll come back for sure!

Stayed in August 2023

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Extremely friendly host, lovely quiet spot in nature, ginormous meals. The bus dropped me on the main road a few kilometres past the accomodation turn off and the owner kindly picked me up (it was getting dark so I was especially grateful for this!) Dinner was a banquet of curries, dahl, rice, poppadoms, a fried egg and watermelon all for only 2000 (was enough to feed probably 4 people) and breakfast was an omelette with 6! Pieces of toast, butter and jam, string hoppers, curry and watermelon + a big pot of coffee. Beautiful food and the restaurant sits next to a river so its very peaceful. The owners son took me to see the Buduruwagala carvings and then his other son dropped me at the bus station. Lovely spot, wish I could've stayed longer!

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing we didn’t like. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Beautiful location; kind, helpful staff; large, open and spotlessly clean rooms with lovely big bathroom; some of the best food in Sri Lanka! The garden was peaceful and we enjoyed a swim in the river too. Spotted monkeys, chipmunks and kingfishers from our balcony too!

Stayed in July 2023

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Great place for relaxing. It is very calm and a place to take a break. Rooms are large and spacious. We got them to prepare lunch for us, and the food was great. Would recommend all guest to try their local dishes.

Stayed in July 2023

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Cannot recommend this property enough! It’s beautifully situated right by a serene river, the rooms are spacious and modern with good AC and a large bathroom. The food are the restaurant is outstanding! And the team who run the place are the friendliest most welcome people we’ve come across in our Sri Lanka, they provided the best service!

Stayed in July 2023

We had a room with no aircon so it was very hot

The staff were very welcoming, the property was beautiful and the food incredible.

Stayed in June 2023