Ethical travel in Sri Lanka
GlenMyu Estate and Ethical Travel
Travellers increasingly seek ethical places to stay.
GlenMyu Boutique Villa near Haputale offers a responsible and caring experience.
Guests enjoy luxury while supporting sustainable values.
GlenMyu Boutique Villa’s commitment to staff
The villa values its staff highly.
Ru, Michael, and the team ensure fair treatment and respect.
Staff are trained, supported, and empowered to deliver excellent service.
Staying at GlenMyu supports ethical travel
Ethical Travel - Respect and care for animals
Animals are part of life at GlenMyu.
Dogs, cats, and rescued animals are cared for lovingly.
Guests often enjoy meeting them during their stay.
This adds warmth and authenticity to the villa experience.
Some of our profits are spent on caring and feeding the animals at the estate.
We also fund spaying and neutering of dogs for local Sri Lankan dog owner who find paying for the operation a financial challenge.
Ethical travel -Environmental responsibility at GlenMyu Boutique Villa
The villa is designed with sustainability in mind.
A natural spring-fed swimming pool reduces chemical use.
Food is prepared with estate-grown produce, minimising waste.
Produce that we cannot grow is sourced from local markets reducing food miles.
Efforts are made to protect the surrounding environment.
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We believe in supporting the local community.Â
Being self sufficient would not be very neighbourly. Supporting local businesses helps fund the local community and their families.
Why ethical travel matters
Ethical travel supports communities and ecosystems.
Guests at GlenMyu Boutique Villa contribute to responsible tourism in Sri Lanka.
It ensures holidays benefit both people and nature.
You know that staying at GlenMyu will support, local people, animals and the environment.
We continuously plant a variety of endemic plants on the five acre estate to encourage biodiversity and a to restore the land.
Guest experiences highlight GlenMyu Boutique Villa ’s values
Reviews on Google and Booking.com praise GlenMyu Boutique Villa ’s ethos.
Guests mention the care shown to staff and animals.
They highlight the villa’s commitment to sustainability.
Ethical Travel - Activities that connect guests with nature
Guests can explore tea plantations and waterfalls nearby.
Walks through the estate reveal local flora and fauna.
These experiences deepen appreciation for Sri Lanka’s environment.
Our guest particularly enjoy UNESCO World Heritage Site Horton Plains National Park.
Upper Diyaluma Waterfall is one of our favourite places which has not been spoilt (yet!) by over-tourism.Â
Two stages of the new 300 kilometre, Pekoe Trail, are nearby in Haputale. This is a good social project which supports local communities along the walking trail.Â
Why GlenMyu is a model for ethical stays
GlenMyu Boutique Villa combines luxury with responsibility.
It shows how boutique accommodation can be ethical and sustainable.
Guests leave with memories and respect for its values.
We continue to add to sustainability of the estate and plan to add solar electricity in 2026 with any surplus being fed back to the grid.Â
Solar hot water tanks are already used for the hot water requirements on the estate.
Booking advice for holidaymakers
Availability at GlenMyu Boutique Villa is limited as reputation grows.
As there are only three guest bedrooms with a capacity for seven people, we can be fully booked during the peak tourist season.
Please book in advance to secure your stay and avoid any disappointment.
To secure the best rates, contact us directly by WhatsApp: 00 94 752 999 272.
More reasons to stay at GlenMyu?
Two Lounges where you can relax, chat and enjoy the views
GlenMyu Boutique Villa has two comfortable lounges that have views of the southern hills.
The middle floor have ample seating where you can sit together or separately, if you want some space.
Dining is on the lower floor of the house.Â
We also have a snug which is an ideal place to have a pre-dinner drink and chat about your day in the Sri Lankan hills.
Three comfortable Bedrooms
We only have three guest bedrooms at GlenMyu Boutique Villa.
The Mahogany and Mango bedrooms are situated on the middle floor and have a communal lounge.
All the beds in the bedrooms look out over the views to the south of the island through floor to ceiling windows.
Our Cinnamon bedroom is on the ground floor of the property and has direct access to the gardens.
The Swimming Pool
Our Natural Spring-Fed Swimming pool at GlenMyu Boutique Villa is located a short walk from the house.
Guests like that fact that it is private and not overlooked by the house.
Surrounded by nature, it is a wonderful place to relax whilst listening to the soundtrack of bird songs.
Food, glorius food!
Our food offering at GlenMyu Boutique Villa is mainly plant based or vegetarian as we are able to source good quality fresh ingredients.
However, we do offer some fish and chicken dishes for our guests.
Breakfast is quite substantial and guests often skip lunch.
We make our dishes freshly to order from the best ingredients we can find.
What we serve to you is important to us and Ru and the team have a good reputation for cuisine with a hint of Sri Lankan flavours.
Amma shows you how to cook Sri Lankan
We offer a complimentary Sri Lankan cookery demonstration at GlenMyu Boutique Villa when our guests order our Sri Lankan sharing platter.
The platter consists of six or seven vegetarian dishes and is served with rice or flat bread.
It’s a fun and interesting experience. We love it when our guests try making some of the dishes when they get home.
Ruwanthi's garden tour
There are five acres at GlenMyu Boutique Villa and we grow various fruits, vegetables, and spices.
Ruwanthi is happy to provide a garden tour to interested guests.
Often you will pick some of the ingredients that will be used in the meals that you will eat that evening.
Ethical travel - Book directly and save
We recommend contacting us directly via WhatsApp for the best rates.
Message us at 00 94 752 999 272.
We reward guests for finding us directly by offering direct booking rates.
Stay at GlenMyu to explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
GlenMyu is listed on Booking.com and Airbnb.
Contact us by the WhatsApp button on our website for direct booking rates.
Stay at GlenMyu as you explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
See sights like Horton Plains National Park is a unique experience.
We only have three bedrooms and you will need to book early during the peak holiday season.
The estate is usually within an hours drive of the major sightseeing locations such as Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Town, Upper Diyaluma Waterfall, Lipton’s Seat, Bambarakanda Waterfall and many more.