About this property
Overlooking stunning nature views, Strathisla Guest House features an outdoor swimming pool and barbeque facilities. Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi access at all areas of the property. The cosy guestrooms at Strathisla are cooled with a fan and fitted with wooden flooring. The en suite bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries. This well-appointed property is located on the foothills of Knuckles Mountain Range and 123 km to Bandaranaike International Airport. Guests can make travel arrangements and book tour excursions at the tour desk. Guests can also enjoy the view from the terrace and utilize the free parking facilities. The in-house restaurant at Strathisla Guesthouse will serve a selection of local Sri Lankan and Western dishes.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Room service
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Ruchira
Sri Lanka“The Bungalow is situated within a former tea estate and is a place where the modern hospitality meets the colonial charm. The staff is super friendly and is very attentive to the needs of the guests. They are very knowledgeable about the...”
Pascal
Switzerland“Beautiful estate in the middle of nature. The room was very spacious and comfortable. The views from the garden were beautiful. The staff was fantastic and the food delicious.”- Sam
United Kingdom“This is a truly magical place. It is in the most beautiful, secluded setting with stunning views across the valley. We were at Strathisla for 3 nights and 4 days and it was well and truly worth it. While we were using it as a base to explore...” 
Simon
Australia“This is a beautiful place set in a tranquil setting, perfect for a few days to unwind. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, the local food excellent. We highly recommend staying at Strathisla”- Stephanie United Kingdom“A lovely heritage property with an old world feel in a tranquil rural setting. Beautiful gardens and amazing views - the sky at sunset was spectacular. Wonderful staff and delicious Sri Lankan food. The perfect place to chill out.”
Steve
United Arab Emirates“A wonderful place to spend time in a peaceful location close to nature and natural beauty. The staff were fantastic and provided plenty of support and guidance, helping us to enjoy senic walks in the area. The breakfasts and evening meals were...”- Caroline
Ireland“Beautiful old colonial house in an amazing setting, but what was so special was the warmth of the staff. The food was some of the best I had in Sri Lanka. It's a pity that I live on the other side of the world....otherwise we would be frequent...” - Tara United Kingdom“Beautiful. Amazing pool. Staff and owner were excellent. Food amazing. Really wish we’d had more than one night here”
- Jeannette
Netherlands“Perfect stay. Very attentive and nice staff. Breakfast and dinner were great and tasty. The morning walk was so enjoyable. The reading room had even a nice puzzle which we made. Nice swimming pool. We wished we could stay longer. The dogs are...” - Antonio Switzerland“Absolutely outstanding! Here the time stopped 100y ago! They keep as much as possible originally, yes for sure not new and some comfort is missing, but I prefer it like this! Outstanding! Would go to stay again! Anytime”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Hosted by Paddy, Peter, Mozelle
9.8
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Paddy, Peter, Mozelle
Strathisla Tea estate Guest House is a B&B which offers Tea estate accommodation in Sri Lanka. Situated in the stunning hinterland of Matale where the days are warm and the nights refreshingly cool, the bungalow is now open to all as a boutique guest house. Whether taking a dip in the local waterhole, exploring the local villages or simply whiling the day away with endless cups of tea on the expansive verandah, Strathisla B&B will be sure to provide all with relaxation and peace.
Monkey Manor is an exciting addition to our accommodation lisitng. A beautifully situated 3 bedroom villa with stunning views of Hunasgiriya and Riverston mountains, Monkey Manor has its own dip pool. large wrap around terrace and generous living area and can sleep up to 6 people. Perfect for small groups who want to experience the tea country up close from the luxury of their own villa.
Experience the old world charm of Strathisla B&B guest house, it will be sure to captivate you.
Hi I'm Peter from Australia and I bought Strathisla Bungalow back in 2009.
It's been a long journey to get the old house and gardens looking as lovely as they do now but it's been well worth the effort.
We have tried to make the house comfortable in a semi-colonial style with the emphasis being on maintaining the old world atmosphere.
There is a wonderful team at Strathisla headed by my ever friendly, diligent manager Jeyakumar who will look after you like family, while his wife Priya will be sure to take you on a culinary adventure with her mouth watering cooking.
Please be sure to enjoy a Yoga class or an Ayurvedic massage or if you're feeling energetic, why not take a hike up into the Knuckles ranges.
From Mozelle and I we wish you a wonderfully restful and happy stay at Strathisla B&B bungalow.
Strathisla Bungalow offers tea estate B&B accommodation in the beautiful hinterland of the Matale region. The bungalow is surrounded by undulating hills of lush tea plantations, thick forests and rice paddies. Noteworthy attractions include the local Buddhist rock temple and rock pools, Matale's spectacularly colourful Hindu temple, the sacred Buddhist Rock temple of Aluvihare and the stunning World Heritage listed Knuckles ranges.
Languages spoken: German,English
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAsian
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per person, per night
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
A deposit via bank wire or Paypal is required to secure your reservation. The property will contact you with instructions after booking.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Legal information
This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.
