Bed and Breakfast Rukgala
Teldeniya Road, 20000 Digana, Sri Lanka – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 15 reviews)
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Location was lovely, staff were incredible and very welcoming. The Yoga was amazing, Emma thank you.
Australia- 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)
United KingdomIts 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
AustraliaRukgala 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!
United KingdomMy 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
United States of AmericaThe care and attention to each guest - very personal
United KingdomBeautiful location and very peaceful. Great meals with delicious curries and excellent variety.
AustraliaMy 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!
United KingdomRukgala was spectacular. The atmosphere created by the staff is incredibly welcoming, warm and relaxing; the food is some of the best I have ever tasted and the little touches made all the difference. Shortly after I went for a walk, it started to rain. As I turned back, I was greeted by a staff member with an umbrella - very thoughtful and considerate attention to detail. The yoga instructor was excellent and catered well to different abilities in a beautiful space. Highly recommend a stay here.
QatarWe loved everything at Rukgala from the peace and quiet of the place to the delicious food and yoga sessions. The house is beautifully renovated and decorated. The whole team is very welcoming, we felt at home and appreciated sharing our meals with the other guests and staff. We recommend this place a thousand time !
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Rukgala
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Krystal
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Claire
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Martin
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Matthew
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Joana
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Thomas
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Located in Digana, 12 miles from Kandy, Rukgala has a bar and free WiFi.
Some units are air-conditioned and include a balcony and/or a terrace, as well as a seating area.
The bed and breakfast has a grill.
There's a shared lounge at this property and guests can go fishing nearby.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 10 for two-person stays.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)
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Host Info
Rukgala was conceived from a passion and enthusiasm for this very beautiful and still pretty unknown part of Sri Lanka. Out of a crumbly, empty old house we've fashioned something we hope will make an ideal sanctuary, both for those wanting extended retreat space and those just seeking a shorter escape in the hills. Our goal has been to offer spaces where people can enjoy time together, experience a very honest and open side of Sri Lanka, and from which they can take something not so often found in the tourist guides. While our focus has been to create something ideal for retreat leaders of all sorts, we're equally keen to welcome guests traveling independently; those that will appreciate really great, healthy Sri Lankan food...active, occasionally even adventurous, days...and a uniquely restorative spot.
’Rukgala’ translates, according to Sinhala spelling, as ‘house’ or ‘shelter on the rock’. We like both but the latter feels particularly apt. The main house was built in the 1970s as a private home and played host, from that point on, to some of the grander Sri Lankan families visiting as an escape from the heat and hustle of Colombo. In 2008 the property was bought by David Swannell, a financier leaving London behind. For some years the house sat unoccupied before the decision was taken to fully renovate, extend and offer Rukgala as a space for group retreats and peaceful private stays. That renovation work started in 2016 and, with a focus on keeping as much as possible of the original buildings (as well as the name), completed in early 2018. Rukgala remains a family-based project - with David and his nephews and cousins very-much involved.
We love this part of Sri Lanka, not just for its natural beauty but, equally, for the variety of rich and warm cultures it plays host to. Rukgala sits wonderfully close to lesser-known temples, lush green tea estates, the untouched mountains of The Knuckles and secluded villages that dot the shores of the Victoria Lake.
Languages spoken: English
What's nearby *
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Victoria Golf Club2.5 miles
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Pallekele International Cricket Stadium3.4 miles
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Galmaduwa Temple5.2 miles
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Kandy Victoria Reservoir6 miles
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Hunasfalls Waterfall6.4 miles
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Kandy Pogolla Reservoir6.6 miles
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Udawatta Kele Sanctuary7.1 miles
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British Garrison Cemetery7.1 miles
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Lakeside Adventist Hospital7.1 miles
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National Museum7.2 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Bougainvillea Restaurant1.2 miles
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Victoria Golf & Country Club Restaurant1.2 miles
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Digana Market Market5 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Bambaragala Rock Mountain2.5 miles
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Victoria Lake Lake0.1 miles
Closest Airports *
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Bandaranaike International Airport59.5 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre7.2 miles
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Kandy Museum7.2 miles
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Temple of Tooth Relic7.2 miles
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Sri Dalada Maligawa7.2 miles
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Kandy City Center Shopping Mall7.5 miles
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Bogambara Stadium7.7 miles
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Kandy Train Station7.9 miles
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Ceylon Tea Museum8.4 miles
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Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens10.7 miles
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RetryFacilities of Rukgala Great facilities! Review score, 9.7
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- BBQ facilities
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Fishing
- Tennis court
Food & Drink
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Non-smoking rooms
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
| 4 - 12 years |
Can use an extra bed
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$35 per child, per night |
| 13+ years |
Can use an extra bed
when requested
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$45 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Rukgala accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
