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Overlooking Tissa Lake, Lake View Cottage offers air-conditioned rooms with a 4-posted bed and free Wi-Fi. Located in Tissamaharama, the bed and breakfast has its own restaurant which features organic meals. Lake View Cottage is 1.5 km from Tissamaharama Bus Station. Yala National Park is 15 km away while Ruhunu Maha Katharagama is 21 km from the property. Mattala Rajapakse International Airport is 30 km away. All rooms have a balcony offering lake and garden views. A seating area is included. Private bathroom comes with a shower and toilet. Guests have access to a shared lounge, tour desk and 24-hour front desk. Barbecue facilities and a garden are also available. Sri Lankan, Indian and Chinese cuisines are served at the restaurant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
7.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wiktoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed here for 1 night whilst visiting Yala National Park and had a great experience. The hosts were very welcoming and offered us some refreshing coconuts when we arrived. The rooms were clean and had all the facilities needed. The lake...
  • Tomasz
    Poland Poland
    Well maintained property, super clean, excellent choices for those who are looking for a silence and nature.
  • Monika
    Cyprus Cyprus
    We stayed for a couple of nights. Ubul was very welcoming, and the food was yummy. Great place with an amazing view. Excellent value for money.
  • Nina
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Unbeatable view on the lake, peaceful surroundings and friendly staff!
  • Mathubala
    India India
    Such a beautiful stay and the staff was so helpful and took great care of us. The whole ambience was serene and blissful 😊 Staff also arranged us yala safari for reasonable price
  • Sophia
    Germany Germany
    Great Place and great manager. Upul made our stay very special and fulfilled all our special requests for breakfast. The room was very clean and had all you needed.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning location and views. Fabulous welcome cold coconut juice in wonderful comfortable chairs.
  • Sebastian
    Germany Germany
    As the name suggests the lake view. It’s directly located at the lake and you have a wonderful view over it. The staff is a one-man-show, but he’s really kind. He prepared a breakfast to go for our safari at 4 am!
  • Veronica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is amazing, breathtaking views of the lake, especially at sunrise and sunset. The bed is comfortable and the room is spacious. Good breakfast and nice meals too. The gentleman at the property doesn't speak very good English but we...
  • Thisara
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Beautiful Thissa lake view Room is very comfortable with nine view. Breakfast was superb Very friendly staff, they supported very well

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Lakeviewcottage

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Lakeviewcottage
Fabulous views of Lake Tissamaharama (Tissa), peaceful and convenient location and cozy great value boutique style accommodation made it the perfect base to explore Yala and southern region.
Exquisite Sri Lankan Food comes with culture and unique taste. we are inviting you taste and feel the healthy Sri Lankan cuisine in lake view cottage. Sri Lankan Spicy menu comes with really cultural taste, Hoppers and string hoppers will be a natur
Our tailor made Yala game drives offer half day safaris spanning 03 – 04 hours and a full day safari spanning 10 – 12 hours, are designed to make you experience the real spirit of Yala national park.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Facilities of Lake View Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Dressing room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Water slide

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 13:30 to 20:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:30
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 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

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

FAQs about Lake View Cottage

  • Lake View Cottage has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Lake View Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Happy hour
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Cooking class
    • Walking tours
    • Themed dinner nights
  • The prices at Lake View Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Lake View Cottage is 1.1 miles from the centre of Tissamaharama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Lake View Cottage is from 13:30, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Room options at Lake View Cottage include:

    • Double
    • Triple
  • Yes, Lake View Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Lake View Cottage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go