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About this property
Elegant Accommodation: Saddle Cottage in Ella offers a serene garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy mountain views from balconies and private bathrooms. Each room features a dining area, electric kettle, and free toiletries. Comfortable Amenities: The property includes a shared kitchen, housekeeping service, and outdoor seating. Breakfast is served in the room, and room service is available. Additional facilities include bike and car hire. Prime Location: Located 85 km from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Saddle Cottage is a 16-minute walk from Ella Railway Station and 2 km from Ella Spice Garden. Nearby attractions include Demodara Nine Arch Bridge (5 km) and Little Adam's Peak (4 km). Highly rated for its scenic location and excellent breakfast.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Emely
Belgium
“The owners of this guesthouse are incredibly kind! As a solo female traveler, I felt very welcome and safe here. The upstairs rooms are very clean, comfortable, and have everything you need. The surroundings are peaceful and quiet, which makes it...” - Peter
Australia
“Fantastic hosts. Very warm and welcoming. Beautiful views. Peaceful quiet area.” - Jákup
Denmark
“We stayed for three nights at the place. The room worked fine. It was clean and cozy. The host family made the stay special, with their unusually friendly and welcoming manner. The location of the place was great, it took 15 minutes to walk to the...” - Laura
Netherlands
“The family that own the place could not have been friendlier! He can take you anywhere with his tuktuk. Breakfast is always handmade and plentiful. The views are stunning, and the place is only 10 minutes from the main street if you walk along the...” - Morris-jarvis
United Kingdom
“Really lovely hosts, very attentive. Showed me maps of the local area, what to do, and how to get there. The view of the valley and waterfall is brilliant. I had a sunny day, followed by a thunderstorm. I spent the afternoon sitting on the...” - George
New Zealand
“Absolutely delicious breakfast. Stunning view and beautiful location. 10 minute walk along the railways tracks into town, away from the noise and air pollution. The family are really gorgeous.” - Laura
Belgium
“- Incredible terrace view -Peaceful, a bit away from the city center, but it is only 10 minutes to walk there - Tidy rooms with AC - Kind hosts” - Sophie
Australia
“Saddle Cottage is a hidden gem in Ella — peaceful, welcoming, and surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. Waking up to the sound of birds and a waterfall in the distance, with mist rolling over the hills, was pure magic. The rooms are clean and...” - David
Germany
“The waterfall view is amazing, especially at breakfast. The breakfast was also great.” - Robbie
United Kingdom
“It's worth staying here just for the view of the waterfall from the balcony. The hosts are also really lovely and gave me tea and biscuits when I arrived and a really nice local breakfast each morning. It's also a great location just a 10 minute...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.