Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow, Ella

Nestled in Ella, one of the calmest and reportedly the sleepiest towns in Sri Lanka, Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow offers a genuine escape from the pace of city life. The towns of Ella and Bandarawela are both well regarded as health resorts, prized for their serenity and soothing climate — making this corner of the hill country a natural choice for families, friends, and honeymooners alike.

Sunnyside sits just 15 minutes from Bandarawela and approximately 30 minutes by road from Badulla. The bungalow makes no pretence of luxury; rather, it offers something quietly harder to find — genuine rest, honest hospitality, and the unhurried rhythm of rural Sri Lankan life.

Rooms and Accommodation

The rooms are airy and comfortable, each with an attached tiled bathroom providing hot and cold water. Mornings begin with the call of the Ceylon Jungle Fowl, and with patience guests may spot a Rock Squirrel — known locally as dandu lena — leaping between branches, or even catch the gaze of a Red Deer. The spacious garden invites an unhurried stroll and provides ample space to unwind at a leisurely pace.

Food and Facilities

The cuisine at Sunnyside is typically Sri Lankan, cooked in clay pots over a wood fire in a tradition that lends the food a depth of flavour difficult to replicate elsewhere. Western dishes are also prepared for those who prefer a familiar palate. Guests who enjoy cooking for themselves are welcome to use the small pantry set aside especially for that purpose.

Excursions and Surroundings

Sunnyside is surrounded by a tea estate in Ella named Kinellan, making the landscape itself part of the experience. The area lends itself well to bird watching, hiking, and mountaineering. A visit to the Halpewatte Tea Factory nearby offers a chance to see the full manufacturing process of tea and to purchase fresh Ceylon Tea directly at source.