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Lily Bank Cottage

Country house

58/17/1 waterfield bank

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

We loved the room - it was spacious and had a great bathroom

Nice place and very clen room

Friendly staff
9 mentions

Priyantha and his family were lovely hosts - very welcoming

The staff were excellent and very friendly

Breakfast available
5 mentions

breakfast was good and staff was nice ☺️

Nice views / Nice people / Tasty breakfast and a wonderful hotel dog 🥰

Clean rooms
4 mentions

The room was clean, comfortable, and very quiet

Clean cosy and amazing hosts

Great location
3 mentions

The location is really good

The location is quiet and peaceful, around 2

Good value
1 mentions

Honestly this place is just great value for money (they should be charging doubl…

Overview

Located within 5.1 km of Gregory Lake and 12 km of Hakgala Botanical Garden in Nuwara Eliya, Lily Bank Cottage features accommodation with seating area. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Parking on-site is available and the country house also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. Some units include a fireplace. A car rental service is available at the country house.

Traveller reviews

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Emma

solo_traveller

May 23, 2026

8

Cosy getaway!

Priyantha and his family were lovely hosts - very welcoming. We loved the room - it was spacious and had a great bathroom. Felt very cosy! We would stay again. There’s a direct pathway from the Main Street of the city to the accommodation that was enjoyable and kept us fit!

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Jessica

solo_traveller

May 14, 2026

7

DO NOT BOOK IF COMING BY TUK OR TAXI

Please DO NOT book this if you are coming by tuk tuk or taxi, it is not accessible. ⚠️ Still extremely dangerous on bike. This information should be on the main page but it not. Luckily we came by bike, it was a nice stay.

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Siraj

couple

April 19, 2026

9

My stay was comfortable, with friendly staff and a good location despite a few minor issues..

The location is really good. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to try much food. The staff were excellent and very friendly. It was just my bad luck that there was a water cut when I visited, but they still arranged water for us.

M

Madubashini

couple

April 5, 2026

10

Nice place and very clen room

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Deepak

couple

March 22, 2026

8

Good property. Travel through steep roads to get to the property. Inside property it was good.

M

Maxine

couple

March 19, 2026

10

Super confortable on a adoré

D

de Rooij

couple

March 9, 2026

7

breakfast was good and staff was nice ☺️

J

Janith

couple

March 5, 2026

8

Overall, it’s good value for money and a cozy place to stay in Nuwara Eliya.

We enjoyed our stay at Lily Bank Cottage. The location is quiet and peaceful, around 2.5km from town. The cottage has a beautiful garden and a charming vintage aesthetic with wooden furniture and warm lighting. The room was clean, comfortable, and very quiet. Bathroom was spotless and water pressure was good. The owner was kind and quickly helped us when we needed matches for the fireplace. The friendly dog was a lovely bonus !

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Hannah

solo_traveller

March 4, 2026

10

This place is a gem! Wow, wow, wow. The room is absolutely beautiful, you can tell so much care has been taken in the decor and layout. The bed is extremely comfortable and we loved the fireplace. We can absolutely recommend the dinner, which was served to us in our room as we were exhausted from travelling. The food is delicious! The hosts are also extremely kind and helpful.

K

kawshalye

couple

March 2, 2026

10

Very convenient location and very friendly staff Highly recommend

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Priscilla

solo_traveller

February 21, 2026

9

Nice room, loved the warm rainshower and the bed is super comfortable.

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Estelle

couple

February 19, 2026

8

Nice views / Nice people / Tasty breakfast and a wonderful hotel dog 🥰

S

Sarah

couple

February 16, 2026

10

Clean cosy and amazing hosts.

Clean cosy and amazing hosts. Honestly this place is just great value for money (they should be charging double) Comfy bed and lovely hot rain shower.

A

Arran

couple

January 26, 2026

10

Amazing property, a must stay

S

Sibylle

solo_traveller

January 21, 2026

10

Warm, cozy and delicious food

We had a wonderful stay at Saveen Guesthouse in Nuwara Eliya. The room was very cozy and spotlessly clean. Mine had a fireplace that was lit in the evening and warm, cuddly blankets for the cold nights. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the large bathroom added to the comfort. The small inner courtyard is beautiful and very peaceful. Dinner was outstanding – Dilakshi’s cooking is fantastic, and her warmth and kindness make you feel immediately at home.

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Maria Vittoria

couple

January 8, 2026

9

Nice place in nuwara eliya with hot water and A/C, Great staff

Nice room, nice breakfast, great staff

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Alan

extended_group

December 30, 2025

10

Beautiful - would go back in a heartbeat

Everything - one of our best stays in Sri Lanka The home cooked dinner was by far the best that we have had

M

Matilde

couple

December 26, 2025

9

Highly recommend, very nice host and nice room.

Very nice host and very nice room. Nice dinner and breakfast

C

Charlene

couple

December 13, 2025

10

Above and beyond, loved it here.

Lily Bank Cottage was perfect! It had a warm homely feel. The owner went over and above to make our stay memorable. We had a beautiful dinner by candlelight in our room after we arrived, highly recommend having dinner here when you stay. We also had a great cooked breakfast each morning 🌄 the rooms are big, very clean and warm 👌 the shower had hot water and the bathroom was very clean. We were able to park our tuk tuk on-site. The accommodation was also close to town. The owner has intentions of extending and building his own restaurant on site which we think will be fantastic. A must stay, highly recommend 👌

L

Leong

couple

December 9, 2025

9

A great inexpensive place to stay with the bonus of learning Sri Lankan cooking

A charming cottage with tasteful room decor and a well tended garden. Wonderful Sri Lankan meals prepared by the owner, Priyantha, who will share his recipes and let you watch his cooking

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Garden

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Street parking, Parking on site

Services

Shuttle service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Car hire, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Room service, 24-hour front desk

Deluxe Double Room

The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room

This double room provides a fireplace. The double room offers a flat-screen TV, a private entrance, a seating area, a dining area as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 18 1 bedroom0
Deluxe Room

The double room offers a private entrance, a seating area, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 18 1 bedroom0
Queen Room

This double room features a fireplace. The double room provides a private entrance, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 18 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 21:00
Check-outFrom 10:00 until 11:30
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that there is no separate accommodation for drivers.Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:11 PM

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