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# Kumbuk River Elephant Villa

## Photo gallery for Kumbuk River Elephant Villa

![Exterior - Kumbuk River Elephant Villa (Yala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41530000/41520800/41520763/997ceb15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Kumbuk River Elephant Villa provides amenities, such as free breakfast and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this villa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. 

### Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

## Popular amenities

- Breakfast included
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
- Mountain view

£435

includes taxes & fees

22 Mar - 23 Mar

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Kumbuk River Elephant Villa

If Sri Lanka was one of the world’s most enchanting islands, then Kumbuk River is its most spellbinding hideout! The eco resort literally sits on the banks of a lively river that separates Yala National Park from civilization even though the two nearest gates to the park are a breezy 38kms; it’s the same distance to the popular tourist town of Ella.  
One of tourism world's most spectacular images, the Elephant Villa is in the shape of a 40ft enormous Elephant. 

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Massage

### Parking and transport

- Car recommended

### Dining

- Free breakfast available

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom

### Entertainment

- DVD player

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### Comfort

- Air conditioning

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Location highlights

- In a rural location
- In a village
- In the mountains
- On a river
- On the waterfront

### Things to do

- Bicycles
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Bicycles
- Garden
- Property does not allow children
- Property located in a resort

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges 

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 

### We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

### Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Kumbuk River Elephant

Kumbuk River Elephant Villa Villa

Kumbuk River Elephant Villa Buttala

Kumbuk River Elephant Villa Villa Buttala

## About the area

Located in Buttala, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Amphitikanda Tea Estate and Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Yala National Park and Lunugamvehera National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Buttala travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buttala.dx691013874264051712)

[View more Villas in Buttala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buttala-Villas.d691013874264051712-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)

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Yala, SP

### What's nearby

- ![2nd tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526915090/31d6035a-0c48-41ff-bd86-7a952e2ee7f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Diyaluma Falls  
31 min drive \- 20.9 miles
- Maligawila  
17 min drive \- 11.3 miles
- Lunugamvehera National Park  
30 min drive \- 17.9 miles
- Secret Waterfall  
38 min drive \- 25.3 miles
- Nine Arches Bridge  
48 min drive \- 31.6 miles

### Getting around

- Ella Railway Station  
43 min drive

### Restaurants

- Sun Reach Restaurant And Bakery  
17 min walk
- Thilini Restaurant  
14 min walk
- Ambula  
3 min drive
- Manju Guest  
7 min walk

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