Sigiri Elephant View Guest

I only wish we’d had more time here. Shanty and Gregory are wonderful people, and I loved chatting and laughing with them and walking around the garden while learning about the plants. The food they make is incredible, I’d come back just to eat it. You can rent bicycles from them to explore the area, too. The accommodation is clean and comfortable, surrounded by beautiful scenery.

We had a spacious room with AC, a private bathroom, hot showers, and a porch looking out over the garden, where it was lovely to relax among nature. Gregory and Shanty showed us around their beautiful garden and all the plants, flowers, and fruits growing there. They welcomed us with so much warmth, like parents welcoming their children. Shanty made delicious rice and curry on our first night and lovely breakfasts as well. It’s incredible value for such a low price. If you want a homely place to stay in Sigirya, come here!

The garden walks with Greogory and Shanty were the part we’ll remember most. They showed us the plants they grow and explained all their qualities with so much enthusiasm. We’ll miss them! We also had wonderful food. Breakfasts were great, and the rice and curry at dinner was a real feast, especially after three weeks of eating good rice and curry elsewhere. We wish we’d watched them cook so we could learn their secrets. The next day their son in law, who’s been a chef for nine years, made a delicious Kottu. Gregory and Shanty welcomed us with open arms and felt like the sweetest grandparents. Our room in their beautiful garden had a small porch, enough space, aircon, router, and a good mattress and bed.

Such a lovely stay with Gregory and Shanti. The guesthouse is tucked away in beautiful gardens, a really peaceful, zen spot. Our room was spacious, fabulous, clean, and had a/c. The food and company were amazing, with plenty of smiles and laughter. We’d previously stayed at their families homestay, Elephant Trio, which I recommend too.