Sir John's Bungalow

A bunglow situated in a lovely place. Few miles away from pitawala pathana. But the staff is not that much freindly.

The view over the knuckles mountain range is outstanding, but the rest leaves much the be desired. The only thing that the high price seems to give you, is that the staff is saying yes a lot more often, when they actually mean no or don't understand. As an example I asked for vegetarian food, got a chicken leg for dinner, told them again and got sausage for breakfast. To get towels we had to ask four times. I had much better food and service in places that cost a third of this place. In addition, the entire place was more of a construction site than the quite retreat you would expect. There were construction noises covering the nature sounds all day long. I've heard the phrase "if you're happy we are happy" very often during my stay there, and every time it sounded less convincing. The extra charge of 2000 LKR for our drivers quarter was far above the usual rate and according to our driver absolutely not justified.

Visited bungalow 2 nights full board on 1St Feb 2019 @Rs. 7,500.00 full board per person. Our group consisted of 8 and reserved 3 rooms. Main bungalow has 5 rooms and another unit little away from bungalow with 2 rooms. Our group got rooms 1 from main bungalow and 2 from the other unit. Room arrangements were informed only after we checked in. No front desk. No Manager available at bungalow but one Mr. Nadeera answered phone who claim him as The Manager and said we have to stay in the allocated rooms and he is not in a position to help re- arrange. We were compelled to speak to him because they had 2 rooms vacant in the main bungalow. Kitchen closes at least. 9.00 p.m. If you want a little late dinner, you have to have a cold meal. 2nd day we asked for lunch packets, they some how made us come back for lunch. Therefore we had lunch at 5.00 p.m. That day. Because of late lunch we asked for a late dinner to which they said they will lay the table for us to eat at any time because the kitchen close at 9.00 p.my. They have a set menu of no choices. Although website say BBQ available, no such facility available. As we checked-in they informed our meal plan. Some how we managed to get 1 extra dish on the second day. Rooms are like prison cells. No ventilation. If you open doors and windows the other guests who pass by can see you resting in bed. Solar lights are very dim. You need a torch inside. The only sitting room is too small to accommodate different group of guests. I really regret for my selection which I have never experienced before in Sri Lanka. Food was good. Would like to mention about one of the staff members namely Jason the only person with a smile on the face. Helped us a lot during our stay.

Lovely hospitality, stunning mist laden mountain views, peaceful, quiet, short distance to mini world's end and other sites, great food!

OMG! The view, the place, the atmosphere, the ambiance. If you are craving for a relaxing time amidst mist, mountains and want to breath clean air with a homely feeling and nicely cooked meals, go and book this place.

Located at the foot of Knuckles mountain range, overlooking large plains that spreads towards eastern border of the country, this bungalow is definitely the place to stay, if you are in Riverston, Matale.

Bungalow also has some history. Sir John was one of the early prime ministers of Sri Lanka who reportedly lived his life to the fullest and this I presume is one of his holiday homes.

Large rooms, good food, homely feeling, clean amenities.

Don't forget to watch the sun rise, it's breath taking.