Haputale may be a better choice than Ella
Many travellers in Sri Lankan head straight to Ella.
However, Haputale offers a quieter and more authentic experience.
It is less crowded and provides stunning views of the hill country.Â
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Haputale offers a genuine Sri Lankan experience
Haputale is a working town surrounded by tea plantations.
You will meet locals and experience daily Sri Lankan life.
The atmosphere feels more authentic compared to busy Ella.
GlenMyu Boutique Villa is a twenty minute drive from Haputale town.
Ella can feel too touristy and noisy
Ella has grown rapidly as a tourist hub.
Bars, restaurants, and crowds dominate the small town.
Some travellers find it noisy and less peaceful.
Ella works for certain types of travellers and is a must go place to visit whilst you are in Sri Lanka.
Many of our guests at ext including GlenMyu Boutique Villa remark that they were pleased that they did not stay in Ella.
Haputale is close enough for an Ella day trip
Haputale is just over one hour from Ella.
You can enjoy Ella’s attractions without staying overnight.
Return to Haputale for peace and comfort.
Attractions near Haputale worth visiting
Haputale is surrounded by natural and cultural highlights.
You can explore waterfalls, tea estates, and historic landmarks.
It is a perfect base for adventure and relaxation.
Upper Diyaluma Waterfall
Haputale is closer to Upper Diyaluma than Ella.
The waterfall is Sri Lanka’s second highest.
You can swim in natural pools at the top.Â
Lipton’s Seat and Dambetenne Tea Factory
Lipton’s Seat offers panoramic views across the island.
It was a favourite viewpoint of Sir Thomas Lipton.
Nearby, Dambetenne Tea Factory shows tea production in action.
Adisham Bungalow and colonial charm
Adisham Bungalow is a former colonial mansion.
It is now a monastery open to visitors.
The gardens and architecture are peaceful and charming.
Pekoe Trail stages 12 and 13
The Pekoe Trail passes through Haputale’s hills.
Stages 12 and 13 offer scenic trekking routes.
You will walk through tea estates and forests.
Bambarakanda Waterfall and natural beauty
Bambarakanda is Sri Lanka’s tallest waterfall.
It is located a short drive from Haputale.
The surrounding landscape is dramatic and beautiful.
Horton Plains National Park adventure
Horton Plains is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It features World’s End, a dramatic cliff viewpoint.
You can also spot wildlife and unique plants.
Why GlenMyu Boutique Villa is the perfect base
It offers comfort, privacy, and stunning mountain views.
Holidaymakers enjoy spacious rooms and personalised service.
It is ideal for couples, families, and solo travellers.
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 expeirence. 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.
How to secure the best rates
To secure the best rates, contact us directly.
WhatsApp us on 00 94 752 999 272 for bookings.
Plan your stay in Haputale.for a memorable holiday.
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.