Flow Nature Cottage

Located at an elevation of 2710 ft on the southern flank of the magnificent Sri Lanka Hill Country, Flow Nature Cottage provides you with peace and calm in the midst of nature. This modern and tranquil Cottage is ideal for guests who seek scenic relaxation, adventure, and the ability to work from home. Here you can enjoy privacy, bird songs, panoramic views over rolling hills and valleys, delightful nearby adventure walks, a sizeable outdoor pool, good WiFi (10 gb per day), and meals on request. The space Flow Nature Cottage is located 200 m up our private winding drive past a waterfall. It is the first of two hillside cottages situated to the left of the drive. The Cottage is open and spacy and contains all that you need for a quality holiday - either for a single person or for a couple. The Cottage has dimensions of 21 ft by 17 ft and includes a separate bathroom with a large shower. A natural wooden floor and an indoor rock and little waterfall make your stay here feel special and close to nature. The elevated position of Flow Nature Cottage provides you with privacy and amazing panoramas. Lying in your bed you can view for miles around but no one will see you. Guest access Guests have free use of good Wifi. Guests are welcome to use the outdoor pool of size 25 ft by 10 ft (depth 3 ft to 5.5 ft) situated near to the top of the drive. Guests are welcome to use the washing machine at the Happy Stones villa. The cost to use the washing machine is 1000 Rs per wash load. Please speak to a member of staff to use the washing machine. Guests are welcome to use the fully-equipped gym located 200 m from the Cottage down the driveway. The cost for a gym session (lasting up to 3 hours) is 1500 Rs per person. Please speak to a member of staff to use the gym. We provide a free 20-page Guide called "Five Great Walks from Happy Stones" to inspire and assist guests in undertaking stunning adventure walks nearby. Other things to note 1. Meals on request Airbnb bookings are for self-catering accommodation (where you prepare your own meals). However, you are welcome at any point to request meals to be prepared and served by our staff. Either an individual meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) or all meals can be provided on request subject to ordering in advance. We offer vegetarian, Sri Lankan and western cuisines. Our menu and prices are included in the 'House Manual' that confirmed guests can see before they check in. Meals are served on the Happy Stones verandah but may also be provided in Flow Nature Cottage if preferred. Settlement for 'meals made on request' is due before you depart and should be done either by cash payment or by account transfer. 2. Five great walks from Flow Nature Cottage: Walking is a great activity for your physical and mental health. Furthermore, walking is the best way to experience the captivating 'real' Sri Lanka that occurs away from the main tourist attractions. Happily, Flow Nature Cottage is well-located for stunning adventure walks! Should you be interested in undertaking such an adventure during your vacation, we have prepared a 20-page Guide called "Five Great Walks from Happy Stones" to inspire and assist you. Each walk provides wonderful experiences and a perfect blend of adventure, serenity and Sri Lankan culture. Every walk offers unforgettable views and panoramas. You may access the Guide once your booking is confirmed. 3. Motor scooter for guests to hire As an additional way for guests to get around and to visit nearby sights we have a 100cc two-seat motor scooter that is available for daily hire. The hire cost is 2250 Rs per day plus petrol. The motor scooter is a Hero Honda Pleasure and dates from 2015. It is recently serviced. Should you wish to hire this vehicle please ensure that you have the appropriate licence to drive a motor scooter in Sri Lanka. We request that the motor scooter is always returned with a full tank of petrol. 4. Ayurvedic treatments and body massages on request We offer traditional Sri Lankan Ayurvedic treatments and body massages. If you are experiencing aches, tiredness or stress, a refreshing Ayurvedic treatment or Ayurvedic body massage with warm herbal oils may well jejuvenate you! These treatments may be done on site in the comfort of your own room. Please contact Chitra if you are interested. 5. Monthly weather averages for the Flow Nature Cottage Should the weather be a factor in deciding the date of your visit please see the data below for the average weather at the Flow Nature Cottage during each month of the year. In each case the first value is for January and the last (12th) value is for December. Average daily maximum temperature (°C): 25.6, 26.7, 27.9, 28.2, 27.6, 26.5, 26.6, 26.4, 26.4, 26.4, 26.1, 25.4 Average daily minimum temperature (°C): 16.4, 16.5, 17.5, 18.8, 20.2, 20.7, 20.5, 20.2, 19.6, 19.0, 18.4, 17.7 Monthly total rainfall (mm): 117, 100, 105, 196, 131, 62, 70, 99, 134, 256, 256, 223 Number of rainy days each month: 7, 6, 7, 12, 12, 13, 12, 12, 13, 16, 16, 13 Average daily sunshine per month (hours): 6.7, 7.5, 8.1, 7.3, 5.7, 5.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.6, 5.6, 5.8 Thus the hottest month during the day is April (28.2°C), the coldest month at night is January (16.4°C), the wettest months are October and November (both 256 mm), the driest month is June (62 mm) and the sunniest month is March (8.1 hours). This information is obtained from "Weather 2 Visit".