Title: River Cottage Wellawaya Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # River Cottage Wellawaya ## Photo gallery for River Cottage Wellawaya ![Exterior - River Cottage Wellawaya (Wellawaya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112529800/112529731/1a9a492a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - River Cottage Wellawaya (Wellawaya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112529800/112529731/2f5f7330.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi - River Cottage Wellawaya (Wellawaya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112529800/112529731/2a179c8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - River Cottage Wellawaya (Wellawaya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112529800/112529731/2887594b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, free WiFi - River Cottage Wellawaya (Wellawaya)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112529800/112529731/c8059d45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Consider a stay at River Cottage Wellawaya and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as an outdoor entertainment area. ## Popular amenities - Spa - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available £22 includes taxes & fees 27 Feb - 28 Feb ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=112529731&PinnedHotelID=112529731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=112529731&PinnedHotelID=112529731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=112529731&PinnedHotelID=112529731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=112529731&PinnedHotelID=112529731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=112529731&PinnedHotelID=112529731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=112529731&PinnedHotelID=112529731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=112529731&PinnedHotelID=112529731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=112529731&PinnedHotelID=112529731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ### View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room ![Desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112529800/112529731/c8059d45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Balcony Private bathroom Desk - River view - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room ![Comfort Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112529800/112529731/2a179c8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Balcony Separate bedroom Private bathroom Desk - 172 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room ![Desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112529800/112529731/c8059d45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Triple Room ### Highlights Balcony Private bathroom Desk - River view - 280 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWatta-Hotels-River-Cottage-Wellawaya.h112529731.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWatta-Hotels-River-Cottage-Wellawaya.h112529731.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Watta, River Cottage Wellawaya is on the riverwalk. Buduruwagala and Dhowa Rock Temple are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Amphitikanda Tea Estate and Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and ecotours, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Watta. [Visit our Watta travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Watta.dx883658071805595648) [View more Guest houses in Watta](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Watta-Guest-Houses.d883658071805595648-aaGuestHouses.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%7C6.66593%2C81.11678&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VPTGWQtL2EFutB0J3uAF42dqhIU=) Handapanagala,Watta,Wellawaya., Wellawaya, Wellawaya, 91200 ### 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 21 min drive \- 14.0 miles - Lunugamvehera National Park 20 min drive \- 11.4 miles - Buduruwagala 20 min drive \- 5.3 miles - Secret Waterfall 28 min drive \- 18.4 miles - Nine Arches Bridge 38 min drive \- 24.8 miles ### Getting around - Ella Railway Station 34 min drive ### Restaurants - Kauma’s Boat Kitchen 9 min drive - Delish Family Restaurant 10 min drive - Mister Pizza 7 min drive - Kirindi Oya Hotel 8 min drive - Little Roseinn 7 min drive ## About this property ### River Cottage Wellawaya Guest house by the river You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at River Cottage Wellawaya. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and an outdoor entertainment area are available to all guests. Other perks at this guest house include: - Free self-parking - English breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and outdoor furniture - Smoke-free property, barbecues and coffee/tea in reception Room features All guest rooms at River Cottage Wellawaya include amenities, such as free WiFi. 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Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping on request ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - On a river - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture ### Spa - Massage - Spa services ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Chef service ### More - Desk ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 2:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 5 August to 15 August: - Dining venue ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets stay for free Welcoming dogs and cats only ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children aged 8 and younger eat free breakfast ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: from approximately LKR 1500 per person 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 credit cards, debit cards and cash This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as River Wellawaya Wellawaya River Cottage Wellawaya Wellawaya River Cottage Wellawaya Guesthouse River Cottage Wellawaya Guesthouse Wellawaya ## Frequently asked questions ### Is River Cottage Wellawaya pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at River Cottage Wellawaya? ### How much is parking at River Cottage Wellawaya? ### What time is check-in at River Cottage Wellawaya? ### What time is check-out at River Cottage Wellawaya? ### Where is River Cottage Wellawaya located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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