Title: The Essence Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6023099&destination=Asia&selected=118963771&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Essence ## Photo gallery for The Essence ![Exterior - The Essence (Nuwara Eliya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118970000/118963800/118963771/33f25757.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Essence (Nuwara Eliya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118970000/118963800/118963771/f19e625b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - The Essence (Nuwara Eliya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118970000/118963800/118963771/85bd8682.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Billiards - The Essence (Nuwara Eliya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118970000/118963800/118963771/192b637d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Quadruple Room, Garden View | Soundproofing, free WiFi - The Essence (Nuwara Eliya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118970000/118963800/118963771/11f6dcd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Essence provides amenities, such as a firepit and a garden. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FThe-FernCove-Bungalow.h118963771.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FThe-FernCove-Bungalow.h118963771.Hotel-Information) ## About the area [Visit our Asia travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Asia.dx6023099) [View more B&B in Asia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Asia-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d6023099-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.92760%2C80.78783&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NL4sDwMz2HLWzeEvsWhJn5hP2XY=) 270/4, Meepilimana, Nuwara Eliya, 22214 ### What's nearby - ![Lake Gregory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049994/cbbe82c1-d0f4-4559-b9f8-4c8b39bc511e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Gregory 7 min drive \- 3.4 miles - ![Nuwara Eliya Golf Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049994/e62a0c97-d727-426f-bda2-3d4c7a62a805.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nuwara Eliya Golf Club 10 min drive \- 4.8 miles - Victoria Park 9 min drive \- 4.1 miles - Galway Forest Reserve 9 min drive \- 4.1 miles - Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya 9 min drive \- 4.4 miles ### Getting around - Haputale Railway Station 60 min drive ### Restaurants - Barista 8 min drive - Indian Summer Restaurant 8 min drive - Grand Hotel 10 min drive - Pedro Factory 8 min drive - Grand Indian Restaurant 9 min drive ## About this property ### The Essence Bed & breakfast in a rural location The Essence provides amenities, such as a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Free self-parking - Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture and barbecues - Luggage storage, multilingual staff and a porter/bellboy Room features All guestrooms at The Essence include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. 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check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of LKR 5000 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-off cleaning fee of LKR 4998 Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately LKR 1500.00 for adults and from LKR 1000.00 for children - Pet fee: LKR 5000 per accommodation, per stay plus a one-off LKR 4998 cleaning fee - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Essence pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Essence? ### How much is parking at The Essence? ### What time is check-in at The Essence? ### What time is check-out at The Essence? ### Where is The Essence located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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