The Best Homestay in Sri Lanka?
The Best Homestay in Sri Lanka?
Is this the Best Homestay in Sri Lanka?
GlenMyu Estate is a bed and breakfast that offers a lot more.
Guests have regularly commented that they can’t believe that GlenMyu Estate is a homestay.
We try to make our guests feel that they are friends and are able to properly relax without the formality of a five star hotel.
What is a Homestay?
In Sri Lanka a homestay is defined by the Sri Lankan Tourist Development Authority as follows;
“a house occupied by a family with guest rooms that are ready to accommodate and provide services to paying guests, where the guests and the host family interact with each other, immersing themselves in Sri Lankan culture and experiencing authentic Sri Lankan hospitality”.
There should be a minimum of one and a maximum of four rooms.
Although GlenMyu Estate is a B & B, it does also fit into the definition of a homestay.
A homestay in Sri Lanka with a difference.
Designed with a balance of luxury and comfort.
The house at GlenMyu Estate was only completed in 2021.
It is set in five acres and there are only three guest bedrooms. There is a feeling of luxury knowing that you don’t have to share the space with many other guests when you holiday in Sri Lanka.
The property has been designed so that there is a contemporary but natural feel.
Locally sourced wood is blended with cool titanium concrete floors.
Large windows look out over the stunning Sri Lankan landscape and appear to let nature in.
More than just a stay
We had Polish guests last year, and Greg, said in his review that GlenMyu Estate was more than just a stay, it was an experience.
You can read Greg’s Google review by clicking on the following link.
Please read our other reviews in Booking.com, Airbnb, and Tripadvisor.
The food - not a typical homestay in Sri Lanka
Normally in a homestay in Sri Lanka you would have typically rice and curry for most meals. They will be delicious as the dishes will be made from locally sourced ingredients and cooked by experienced cooks.
At GlenMyu Estate, we offer both traditional Sri Lankan cuisine, and also fusion dishes made with the best local ingredients that we can source.
Ruwanthi did a short Le Cordon Bleu course whilst she lived in London and is growing a reputation for her food in Sri Lanka.
Please click on our food menus to see what types of dishes we offer to our guests.
A Sri Lankan Cookery Demonstration
One of the things that we do which you would often have the opportunity to see is a Sri Lankan cooking demonstration.
We have found that with the successes of contestants Brin Paripathan and Sav Perera in UK Masterchef and Australian Masterchef, there has been a heightened interest in Sri Lankan food.
Our own ‘Masterchef’ is Ruwanthi’s mother, who has over fifty years of experience cooking delicious Sri Lankan dishes.
Getting an authentic taste of Sri Lankan food is a real benefit when staying at a homestay.
As Ruwanthi lived in the UK for many years before returning to Sri Lanka, she is able to temper the level of chilli to the Western palette.
A garden tour at a homestay in the Sri Lankan Hill country
We feel extremely fortunate to live in the area of this paradise island that we do.
The estate sits at an elevation of around 1,000 metres above sea level and the climate enables us to grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and spices.
There are lots of organised spice garden tours around the country. It’s great seeing what is grown, but what we don’t like is the hard sell to buy some products as you leave.
Ruwanthi really enjoys delivering an informal garden tour which is complimentary for our guests. And, there is nothing to buy at the end of your walk!
The best homestay?
At GlenMyu Estate, we are not interested in titles and accolades.
All we want is for our guests to have the nest time on their holiday in Sri Lanka….and want to come back again.
Stay at GlenMyu Estate to explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
Stay at GlenMyu Estate 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,
GlenMyu Estate is listed on Booking.com and Airbnb.
Contact us by the WhatsApp button on our website for direct booking rates.
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