Ferncliff Bungalow is a very special place to stay and probably my favourite guesthouse in Sri Lanka. It's small (four rooms) which means you are extremely well-looked after by Bernard and his team. The bungalow is spacious with large rooms and a cosy communal dining area (complete with an open fire). The limited number of rooms means maximum flexibility when it comes to arrival, departure and all your meals. Bernard kindly prepared a packed lunch for our young children to eat on the train. The gardens are well-maintained and a welcome open (but safe) space for kids to let off steam.

The best stay ever! Gorgeous colonial house, exceptional service and delicious food. We'll connected to the town. The estate manager Bernard and his team went above and beyond always to make our stay absolutely comfortable. I didn't want to leave. If you get a chance, stay here. The experience will stay with you for a lifetime.

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Amazing hotel. So peaceful and beautiful old rooms with oil paintings. The gardens are beautiful and the old pictures and furnishings add detail and character. Log fire burning in the evening and great dinner and breakfast. Would like to have stayed much longer. Very friendly manager and staff

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Amazing place!!! The house in the Colonial style is situated in a big garden, with wonderful flowers and trees. The room was large and tasted furnished. The breakfast and the dinner were amazing. At night the host even opened the fire place and light the candles. One of our nicest places we stayed in Sri Lanka. We highly recommend this place!

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Being welcomed by the Ferncliff team is a start of a very warm and caring stay in one of the gloriously historical styled rooms. During your stay nothing is left to chance and both rooms and services are well cared for. High recommendation!

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Beautiful period property and garden. Bernard and his team were extremely accommodating - they cleaned our muddy walking boots and put hot water bottles in our bed in the evening. The food is fantastic, served in a lovely dining room with a roaring fire. Located near Victoria Park and 10 mins walk to the centre of town.

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Staying in Ferncliff Bungalow is like staying in history! A beautiful colonial house nearly 200 years old maintained lovingly to the highest standards by its lovely team. Bernard is the perfect host. We felt so well cared for and pampered. Dinner was delicious. We are so happy we stayed in Ferncliff and would highly recommend.

A wonderful place to relax with a rich history. The atmosphere takes you to 19th century England. Excellent staff will always help, prompt and conduct a tour of the territory. The house itself is the residence of the first governor of Sri Lanka, while the layout has remained unchanged for several centuries. Very tasty dishes, some vegetables and fruits from their own garden! And the shocking pudding is incredible. Thank you, I want to stay in this house for a long time!

Amazing host; Bernard, who attended to every detail, be it hot water bottles and lit fires, to coordinating taxis and tuktuks, to early coffee for our trip to Horton plains. The bungalow is a wonderful place to stay. Generous rooms, comfortable bed and excellent bathrooms. Superb food. Wonderful original features throughout

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It couldn’t be faulted. Home of the last Governor of Ceylon. Very old English Colonial . Rooms all very elegant, furnished with antiques .The bedrooms very comfortable. The gardens unique with fabulous views . Only a short walk from the town. The staff are delightful. Dinish, the chef and manager, produces delicious food, both Sri Lankan and international. He is ably supported by Roshan. If you want a large or modern hotel, don’t come here.

We couldn’t stay longer.