“I loved the bird songs in the morning, the luxurious vegetation, the paddle boarding on the lake, the early morning yoga sessions and the delicious food. But most of all, I liked how the lovely stuff makes you feel at home. They are genuinely doing their best to make you feel easy and relaxed. The breakfast is also divine! Should I mention about the coconut tree forest close by, where you can watch one of the best sunsets ever? Honestly I haven't stayed in a place that ticks so many boxes. I am so grateful for all the memories I have in this place. I managed to switch off completely for 4 days and met some amazingly kind people! Couldn't recommend this place enough! ” Read more

“Location was lovely, staff were incredible and very welcoming. The Yoga was amazing, Emma thank you.”

“- beautiful setting and views - clean - food was very tasty (and generous portions) - really good service and helpful / friendly staff (e.g. meal times, asking what activities we’d like to do, getting tuk tuks) - nice decor and setting - nice yoga studio (classes twice daily)” Read more

“Its such a lovely place with great Guys how runing it. It s the best place where you can stay in Sri Lanka If you look after a peacefull and quit stay and a relaxing time they do everythink to make you feel Like Home. Even there food ist so good and different from what you got in all the other places. Room are perfect with super pilows and an bathroom you cant Imagine with there homemade Shampoo and showergel. If i be next time in Sri Lanka i come defintly Back to this place caused offer so much. At such nice place ” Read more

“Rukgala was the first place we stayed in Sri Lanka and what a wonderful start it was. We arrived late in the evening from Colombo after a long flight and were greeted by Aravinda, our lovely host. We enjoyed a delicious laksa curry on a beautiful veranda looking out over the hills. Everything about this place is special, from the friendly staff, the incredible food and great yoga (good for beginners! - thanks Jasmine and Emma). Aravinda took us on a 5 hour hike at the Ashburnam Estate and around the tea fields and cloud forest, explaining the wildlife and the history of tea in Sri Lanka. This was certainly the highlight of our trip, the views from the property are magnificent and Aravinda so friendly (as were every one of the staff!) and knowledgable about the area. We couldn’t recommend this place more! ” Read more

“My experience at Rukgala was amazing! I’m a solo woman traveller and was looking for a place outside Kandy to avoid the chaos and relax and this place overcame my expectations. The nature surroundings are incredible, the accomodation is impeccable, and the staff, specially Emma the yoga teacher makes you feel you are part of this community. It really felt like a retreat and definitely recommend it and hope I can come back” Read more

“The care and attention to each guest - very personal”

“Beautiful location and very peaceful. Great meals with delicious curries and excellent variety. ”

“My husband and I had such an incredible time here. The staff are amazing, the food is amazing, view, rooms everything really. Lots to do in the area. Yoga morning and evening if you fancy it, amazing pool. We went to Ash burn tea estate for a day which was just wonderful. Everything was arranged for us, we swam in a beautiful waterfall then had a dip in the pool, after that we had a lovely lunch and then went pick some tea and see how it’s all done. Highlight of Sri Lanka for us and we’ve been here nearly 3 weeks! ” Read more

“Beautiful location and scenery, extremely calm and relaxed environment, great rooms and possible activities (yoga, paddle boarding, kayak, hiking) very-very close by, the food is simply amazing!”