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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: YOLO " LOVELY COTTAGE " in Ella offers a lodge with a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy sea, mountain, and garden views from their balconies or patios. Comfortable Amenities: The property features private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and free on-site parking. Additional services include a paid shuttle, room service, and bicycle parking. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including vegetarian, vegan, and Asian selections. Guests can enjoy local specialties, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Prime Location: Located 54 mi from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the lodge is near attractions such as Demodara Nine Arch Bridge (4.3 mi) and Ella Railway Station (2.1 mi). Guests appreciate the family-friendly environment and scenic views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katkhuda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely cottage, very private with stunning views and well situated for climbing Ella’s Rock. Very sweet family who cooked us lovely food and had an on-site tuk tuk for ease of driving us into town as the son has one. It was lovely to be away from...
  • Anna
    Germany Germany
    The property looked amazing and was very comfortable. Surrounded by nature on all four sides, literally woke up to the sound of nature every morning. The food prepared by the host and family is delicious - home cooked Sri Lankan food! Will...
  • Harriet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved our stay at YOLO cottage- the host family were so friendly and warm and made us feel so welcome. The room was very clean and the views from the balcony are beautiful!
  • Samer
    Australia Australia
    They provided the best breakfast we had on our entire trip with wonderful pancakes, fresh fruit, and local cuisine. The staff offered us TukTuk transportation around Ella at very reasonable prices and were always available and helpful. The...
  • Vovo
    Russia Russia
    Awesome place, clean rooms, good location, super hosts, tastiest food i've tried in Sri-Lanka. The location is perfect for everyone looking for peaceful time from busy center and crowds. Very supportive of solo travellers. A good spot for...
  • Samer
    Germany Germany
    Yolo Lovely Cottage is such a beautiful place. Just Execptional . Lovely cottage, spacious room and huge balcony. Misty view from balcony is just fabulous. Breakfast is also very delicious and huge. And the host family are just wonderful. So...
  • Anna
    Russia Russia
    I liked everything about this wonderful cottage. It is very quiet here and the rooms are very comfortable with everything you need. I loved relaxing on the balcony with a great view, listening and watching birds including parrots, or watching the...
  • Andruss
    Russia Russia
    Great location, not in the center but close enough, ten minutes by tuk tuk. Also only 650 rupees in a tuk tuk to ella. Very reasonable price. Really peaceful. From here it is easy to reach Ella's rock. Close to a small train station (not the one...
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    The host family were very lovely and welcoming. The scenery from the balcony was beautiful. The breakfast presentation was fabulous and servings were plentiful! And brought to you with a smile 🤗
  • Florence
    Netherlands Netherlands
    It was the best stay we had in whole Sri Lanka. It was a tip from a good friend, and we are so happy we went, it was wonderful. The family is incredibly kind, the food (we had breakfast and dinner every day) was outstanding. The room perfect, the...

Area info

Amenities of " YOLO " LOVELY COTTAGE

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

View

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Parking garage

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Child safety socket covers

Cleaning Services

  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 11 are welcome.

Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform " YOLO " LOVELY COTTAGE of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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