Lily Bank Cottage
58/17/1 waterfield bank
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Why people book this hotel
“We loved the room - it was spacious and had a great bathroom”
“Nice place and very clen room”
“Priyantha and his family were lovely hosts - very welcoming”
“The staff were excellent and very friendly”
“breakfast was good and staff was nice ☺️”
“Nice views / Nice people / Tasty breakfast and a wonderful hotel dog 🥰”
“The room was clean, comfortable, and very quiet”
“Clean cosy and amazing hosts”
“The location is really good”
“The location is quiet and peaceful, around 2”
“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
Emma
solo_traveller
May 23, 2026
“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!
Jessica
solo_traveller
May 14, 2026
“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.
Siraj
couple
April 19, 2026
“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.
Madubashini
couple
April 5, 2026
Nice place and very clen room
Deepak
couple
March 22, 2026
Good property. Travel through steep roads to get to the property. Inside property it was good.
Maxine
couple
March 19, 2026
Super confortable on a adoré
de Rooij
couple
March 9, 2026
breakfast was good and staff was nice ☺️
Janith
couple
March 5, 2026
“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 !
Hannah
solo_traveller
March 4, 2026
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.
kawshalye
couple
March 2, 2026
Very convenient location and very friendly staff Highly recommend
Priscilla
solo_traveller
February 21, 2026
Nice room, loved the warm rainshower and the bed is super comfortable.
Estelle
couple
February 19, 2026
Nice views / Nice people / Tasty breakfast and a wonderful hotel dog 🥰
Sarah
couple
February 16, 2026
“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.
Arran
couple
January 26, 2026
Amazing property, a must stay
Sibylle
solo_traveller
January 21, 2026
“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.
Maria Vittoria
couple
January 8, 2026
“Nice place in nuwara eliya with hot water and A/C, Great staff”
Nice room, nice breakfast, great staff
Alan
extended_group
December 30, 2025
“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
Matilde
couple
December 26, 2025
“Highly recommend, very nice host and nice room.”
Very nice host and very nice room. Nice dinner and breakfast
Charlene
couple
December 13, 2025
“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 👌
Leong
couple
December 9, 2025
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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