Maple home stay and cottage

Great view, delicious breakfast

Bathroom amenities could be improved.

The view!

We booked for 4 nights, but unfortunately could not make the first night and this lovely, welcoming husband and wife were very accommodating. The breakfast was varied each day, lots of it & always started with fresh fruit. We were cooked a meal one evening and it was in the top two of Sri Lankan meals during our 15 night trip. The other was actually just up the road in a small roadside restaurant. The room was well kept with fabulous views. It was an easy walk down to Ella via steps. Really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.

We asked for a room with a view and I expect we did get the best view, but we were therefore nearer the road noise. Perhaps one of the other 4 rooms would be better if this would bother you - as all have beautiful views !

We booked for one night and additionally for two nights (in a row). This is the review for the first night. We stayed in the Double Room with balcony right next to the Breakfast area. The female host is very kind and helpful. The bed had a mosquito net and was very comfortable. Very good Wifi connection in the room. Nice view from the balcony except the uncompleted house construction area. Quiet place only 10 minutes walk to the centre but you need to climb lots of stairs

The bathroom was bad: No place to hang a towel or anything else. After shower the water didn't flow to the drain, but is concentrated in the bathroom. You have to use some device to push the water to the drain. The overall cleanliness of room, bathroom and balcony was really bad. In the room description was mentioned a bottle of water. The female owner told us that it is not included. The pictures in booking.com show the other Double Room with balcony which has the same structure but much better view. In front of the side window is a storage for wood or construction work. We kept the curtain closed. On the balcony were two plastic chairs, one of it with oil on it, we didn't want to sit on it although we tried to remove the oil. Lots of ants on the balcony and in the room. This is no real Homestay. We saw the children only from the balcony, no introduction, no greeting, no communication. Totally different to other experiences we made in Sri Lanka. During our breakfast no asking if everything is okay or asking for our special wishes. After serving and short small talk the owner disappeared to the private rooms . The communication in English was difficult.