Racy Nature Cottage
Kithalella road ella
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Why people book this hotel
“Hospitable hosts, beautiful and well kept cottage, scrumptious breakfast”
“The host is lovely and looked after us so well”
“She gave us different breakfasts every day and they were delicious- her husbands…”
“The breakfast was very delicious, including tea, coffee, and fresh pastries - a …”
“For four people, the space was a bit limited and there wasn’t much storage room,…”
“Very clean room in a quiet environment,amazing view on the forest, kind host, go…”
“The cottage itself is very clean and comfortable”
“Everything was clean and well maintained”
“The cottage is located short distance from Ella’s centre (30 mins walk/short tuk…”
“The Superior (new) villa was comfortable but was missing items like fridge and g…”
“We spent a night in this and the villa next door and overall the price is reason…”
“Amazing value for money”
Overview
Located in Ella in the Badulla District region, Racy Nature Cottage has a balcony. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. This villa with mountain views features carpeted floor, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some fruits. The accommodation is non-smoking. As an added convenience, the villa offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. A car rental service is available at Racy Nature Cottage. Demodara Nine Arch Bridge is 6.1 km from the accommodation, while Hakgala Botanical Garden is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, 86 km from Racy Nature Cottage.
Traveller reviews
Vishal
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
Amazing view & very nice people managing the property.
Aakanksha
extended_group
March 29, 2026
Hospitable hosts, beautiful and well kept cottage, scrumptious breakfast
Daria
family_with_children
March 28, 2026
“Unforgettable stay”
The cottage is located short distance from Ella’s centre (30 mins walk/short tuk tuk ride), which means it’s really peaceful- all you can hear is wildlife. The views are stunning- we’ve spent 4 nights here and got up every morning to watch the sunrise from the balcony. We’ve seen so many animals we’ve never seen before- species of birds, fireflies, and a few monkeys. The host is lovely and looked after us so well. She gave us different breakfasts every day and they were delicious- her husbands’ hoppers were the tastiest we had so far. She arranged a really good tuk tuk driver for us and found a guide to help me get to Ella rock, also insisting that I take a packed breakfast. She also helped with laundry. The cottage itself is very clean and comfortable. It didn’t get too hot, the beds were comfortable and the balcony a wonderful feature. There’s also a little kitchen which I didn’t expect. There’s quite a few restaurants short walking distance from the cottage- the closest is Freedom cafe only a few meters to the left. We ate there every night we stayed here- it’s run by a wonderful family and the food is fresh, delicious and served quickly 😊 they even taught us how to make rottis and took us to a nearby waterfall. All in all we had a wonderful time here- good people, stunning nature, and comfort. I’d recommend to anyone wanting to visit Ell!
John
solo_traveller
March 27, 2026
“A convenient overnight spot to catch the train to Kandy, the Freedom cafe/restaurant is excellent, pity about the ow”
The Superior (new) villa was comfortable but was missing items like fridge and gas for the stove in the kitchen, it had a lovely terrace with a good view over the valleys and was 5 minutes tuktuk ride to the station. We spent a night in this and the villa next door and overall the price is reasonable.
Robinson
family_with_children
March 20, 2026
“Great view and value, but not overly clean.”
View. Friendly staff.
Antonia
extended_group
February 23, 2026
We had a very lovely stay at Racy Nature Cottage in Ella. The hosts were incredibly sweet, welcoming, and helpfuly. They supported us with everything and even arranged tuk tuks for us. The breakfast was very delicious, including tea, coffee, and fresh pastries - a perfect start to the day. Everything was clean and well maintained. For four people, the space was a bit limited and there wasn’t much storage room, but overall we felt very comfortable and truly enjoyed our stay.
Xolmatov
couple
February 11, 2026
Amazing view of the mountains and a sunrise. The owner is a really amazing woman
Joyce
couple
February 6, 2026
Very clean room in a quiet environment,amazing view on the forest, kind host, good breakfast and diner
Brina
family_with_children
February 5, 2026
“Very clean and comfortable rooms. Peaceful place and very welcoming and helpful owner.”
Sarah
couple
January 20, 2026
The room was very comftable and clean. The view from the private balcony was stunning. Our host was lovely, always making sure we have everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The breakfast was delicious and freshly prepared every morning. Definitely recommend this place.
Diana
extended_group
January 17, 2026
“Like visiting family in Ella with an amazing view”
Wow, Ranjani made this place feel like visiting family. She welcomed us with coffee & cake in the afternoon when we arrived and was helpful with all our questions. She brought her own adult son’s toys for our kids to play with. She even cooked us a delicious home cooked meal (kottu, chicken curry & dhal) for our whole family of 4 for 2800) when we spontaneously asked her for it. The home stay also included very good traditional Sri Lankan breakfast and there was plenty of it. She even offered us fruit & tea (including) in the afternoon. Also, she recommended us a very nice view point only locals seem to know about. But the best thing was the sunrise and the view from our private terrace which was absolutely outstanding. Especially the bird sounds early in the morning. We’re so glad we chose this homestay, we hope we can come back one day. Thanks for everything
Dhaaranee
extended_group
January 13, 2026
The host was very kind and very kind and friendly, the sun rise from the property is exceptional, all the main attractions are close by .
Michael
solo_traveller
January 3, 2026
“Brilliant location and views with wonderful owners ang great facilities”
Quiet with fantastic views and walking distance to some fantastic restaurants The family was so friendly and welcoming and they helped organise a fantastic tuc tuc driver who took me around the area and to places less known It was very comfortable and the breakfasts were great and large I highly recommend this place and it was so cheap
Jorda
couple
December 1, 2025
The lovely family and amazing views.
Tooba
extended_group
November 25, 2025
Place was clean. Views were amazing.
Sachie
family_with_children
October 14, 2025
The host was very accommodating and the place was extremely clean. I made the booking for my mom and aunt to have a small holiday. Host was extremely helpful, she organised them transport, dinner and lunches during their stay. According to my mom and aunt, host was very approachable and friendly. Great location and cosy setting. Thank you Ranjanie 😊
Kelly
family_with_children
September 7, 2025
“Come for the view. Stay for the hosts.”
The view was incredible. Staff were friendly and helpful. Helped us organised tuk tuks and with laundry. Amazing value for money.
Leah
solo_traveller
September 4, 2025
Beautiful view of Little Adam's Peak and Ella Rock. Lovely owner's and yummy breakfast. For a small fee they also did some laundry for me.
Vincent
extended_group
August 16, 2025
Very friendly and kind host plus the view from the private terrace is stunning.
Aidan
couple
August 1, 2025
“Favourite stay in all of Sri Lanka!”
Everyone says this but I can assure you this is the best accommodation we've stayed at during our 2 weeks in Sri Lanka. There's a lot of fake 5 stars around in Sri Lanka but this is not one of them. -Stunning views -Away from the centre but close enough to tuk tuk in or walk - Hosts are AMAZING. Racy and her family really are so sweet. They bring you tea and biscuits regularly, check in to make sure things are ok....and the food is incredible!!! With this being Sri Lanka we've had curry every day and the dinner we just ate was the best we've had so far. Then there is the breakfast aswell. Pancakes, fruit, eggs. Pretty much whatever you ask for, Racy will make and it's all delicious. - It's the nicest room we've had during our trip and by far the comfiest bed. Had our best night's sleep here! (And our first place with a hot shower) I could honestly go on and on, there's too much to mention. Do yourself a favour and book this if you're in Ella, you won't regret it. Thank you to Racy and the family, they really were the best and you've created a wonderful place for people to visit. 🤗
Facilities
Activities
Bicycle rental (additional charge), Hiking
Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Terrace
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Private parking, Street parking
Services
Room service, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Packed lunches, Car hire
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
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