Slightly Chilled Forest Villa

We were warmly welcomed and had delicious food that evening. The place was fresh and very clean, and we slept well in a room with A/C, a fan, and a nice balcony view. Breakfast was good too. We stayed just one night. Finding the place on your own could be difficult. Our driver got us there, and we thought it would be really hard without one.

The food was delicious, and we even got to learn a bit of cooking. Our room was large, clean, and nice, just what we needed. My husband and I had such a great time that after two days, leaving felt like saying goodbye to old friends or family. If we come back to Sri Lanka, we’re definitely returning 🤩😊🙂

We booked three nights with Ranga, his wife Nirasha, and their daughter, then loved it so much we added another. Staying with this lovely family gave us a real taste of Sri Lanka, especially Kandy, and it’s an experience we won’t forget. Their hospitality was genuine, and they’re friendly, honest people. When we return to Sri Lanka, *Slightly Chilled Forest Villa will be at the top of our list. Ranga often offered to drive us and told us about Sri Lankan culture, daily life, fruit and food, wildlife, events, and religions along the way. We learned a lot and saw as much of Kandy as we hoped, and more. One day he drove us to Sigiriya and back, a five-hour return drive, then took us to Pidurangala rock and joined us for the climb. Another day he drove us to Rambukkana, where we visited the Millennium Elephant Foundation. After we got back from Sigiriya, Nirasha had prepared a buffet dinner of authentic Sri Lankan food. We shared a drink with Ranga and talked for hours. Nirasha made us a different Sri Lankan breakfast each morning. On our last night, Ranga took us to a local fruit and vegetable market and a fish market so we could choose ingredients for dinner. That evening, Nirasha taught us about Sri Lankan dishes and spices, the health benefits of the vegetables we used, and traditional cooking methods.

The hosts were so kind, and the room was huge and spotless. We also loved the Sri Lankan breakfast. I’d strongly recommend this if you’re visiting Kandy.