Mud House

Nestled in sixty acres of forest in the ancient rural heartlands of Sri Lanka, lies The Mudhouse - a private and seductive retreat, far away from the beaten track.

Flanked by lakes and blessed with abundant birdlife, wildlife and natural beauty, The Mudhouse was selected by The Guardian (UK) as one of the 100 most romantic destinations in the world.

The Mudhouse offers complete tranquillity in the form of elegantly designed wattle and daub dwellings with traditionally thatched roofs. Mud walls are smoothed over to give a polished finish to the earthen accommodations.In this simple settlement, guests stay in wattle and daub huts, eat traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry cooked over a hearth, bathe at the well, and share the surroundings wilderness with birds, butterflies, and buffalo. The Mudhouse consists of sleeping and dining areas built out of natural local materials. Traditional village construction methods are used - clay walls and floors, and natural tree barks used as columns to support roofs thatched with coconut palm,The Mudhouse is a true experience of typical Sri Lankan village, where the hosts will welcome you with open hearts, share their simple lifestyle, and impart their knowledge of this ancient land with pride.

Visit rock temples, ancient tanks, wildlife parks on a land-master or traditional buffalo cart . The Mudhouse’s uniquely designed tours.