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 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Matale
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Antonio
    Switzerland 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
  • Jonatan
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The staff, the garden and the view. The house as a special vibe with its location in the nature and you can really relax and recharge your batteries. The food, especially the perfect curry, is also the best we had in Sri Lanka. The beautiful view,...
  • Alice
    Austria Austria
    Amazing house full of history surrounded by beautiful nature. Great food, lovely staff, big rooms and a yoga terrace. Would definitely come back.
  • Anna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful oasis with lovely surroundings. An historic home still in much of its original state. An interesting place to stay. Beautiful guided walk through local area and many spices and plants pointed out to us
  • Glynn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a wonderfully quiet and relaxing stay here, with our standout experience being the fantastic cooking class we took with the owner’s wife whose recipes we’ll cherish for a long time. Lovely to get some clean air, kick back in an old tea...
  • Fabian
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We loved to stay at the strathisla guesthouse. The view is amazing, the garden with the pool perfect, the staff really friendly and welcoming. We appreciated the tasty food. Definitely a place we would come back.
  • Menno
    Belgium Belgium
    One foot in history, one foot in paradise... a beautiful old building in a magnificent setting. Excellent staff, superb dinner and breakfast! Very pleasant walk around the estate.
  • Sylvie
    France France
    Great place with a stunning view, nice walk around and excellent food!
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This place is magical, it wowed us from the moment we saw it. The location is stunning, right in the middle of the mountain jungle with fascinating flora and fauna. The old colonial style house is soaked in history. Morphti was an amazing host and...
  • Philipp
    Germany Germany
    amazing place, the most beautiful stay I had in Sri Lanka, returned there for the third time and can highly recommend. located in the middle of nature, with lots of plants and animals, and extremely classy hotel

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 Paddy, Peter, Mozelle

9.7
9.7
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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
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Strathisla Tea Estate Bungalow
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English

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.

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

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.

FAQs about Strathisla Tea Estate Bungalow

  • Strathisla Tea Estate Bungalow has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The prices at Strathisla Tea Estate Bungalow may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Strathisla Tea Estate Bungalow is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Strathisla Tea Estate Bungalow include:

    • Double
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Strathisla Tea Estate Bungalow is 2.5 miles from the centre of Matale. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Strathisla Tea Estate Bungalow is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Strathisla Tea Estate Bungalow can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte
  • Strathisla Tea Estate Bungalow offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Full body massage
    • Badminton equipment
    • Foot massage
    • Cooking class
    • Yoga classes
    • Swimming Pool
    • Neck massage
    • Head massage