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Set 12 km from Horton Plains National Park, 32 km from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 40 km from Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, Forest Cyniciam Homestay offers accommodation situated in Ohiya. The property has mountain and garden views, and is 38 km from Gregory Lake. The homestay features family rooms. Some units have a private entrance. The units feature bed linen. Ohiya Railway Station is 500 metres from the homestay, while Pattipola Railway Station is 21 km away. Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base Airport is 82 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
High score for Ohiya

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing hosts! I had dinner and breakfast, both were very tasteful! Lots of tea and coffee. My shoes were wet so they kept them on a mini heater overnight, and also gave me a little snack box for my journey the morning I left. Couldn’t have had a...
  • Krishani
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    The host family were so warm and welcoming! We had some of the most delicious home cooked meals by Muthu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. She was so accommodating to the requests the group had and was so generous with the meals they provided, they...
  • Alison
    Australia Australia
    Great hosts looked after us very well and provided a delicious dinner and breakfast
  • Rosa
    Spain Spain
    Very nice and helpful hosts, a beautiful, comfortable and spacious room, and a delicious breakfast and dinner
  • Elleke
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The hospitality of the owners and the delicious food.
  • Pavel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing stay, we felt very welcome by Muthu and her family from the moment we arrived, their place felt like a home away from home. Will happily come back anytime.
  • Selin
    Germany Germany
    We were welcomed very warmly by the host family. They gave us a lot of tea and information and supported us with everything we needed. They made fabulous dinner and even gave us breakfast to go for the hortons plain national park. The rooms were...
  • Nivarthana
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Tasty breakfast and dinner, warm family , comfy rooms, beautiful place amidst hills, loved the experience and the vibe
  • Morgane
    Belgium Belgium
    The view is amazing and the host super smiley and welcoming! This is the perfect spot to stay in Ohiya before or after Hortons plains. We had dinner there and it was super good The room is super comfy!
  • Simondostal
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Wonderful hosts Mahinda and Muthu made us feel like at home. Food was great and always plenty of it. Beds large, rooms spatious and clean. Good to use train to get there. The family owns a Tuktuk.

Managed by Mahinda & Muthu

Company review score: 10Based on 237 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I am a farmer from the local area I do vegetable cultivation and at the same time i started this guest house to show people how the village life is and also to support my family better.

Property information

Ohiya is a rural village located in Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. It is situated 11kms from the Horton Plains National Park and only 30 minutes drive by car or Tuk Tuk. Ohiya is surrounded by natural forest reserve and is peaceful, quiet and beautiful village that has many interesting things to see and do. The picturesque Colombo -Badulla Railyway runs through Ohiya and is 1 1/2 hours travel time by train from Ella.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Forest Cyniciam Homestay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
No parking available.

General

  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Forest Cyniciam Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 11:30 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 11:00
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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Forest Cyniciam Homestay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Forest Cyniciam Homestay

  • Forest Cyniciam Homestay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
  • Forest Cyniciam Homestay is 400 yards from the centre of Ohiya. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Forest Cyniciam Homestay is from 11:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Forest Cyniciam Homestay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.