What People Say

  Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Jungle tide. Hosts and staff could not have been more helpful. Beautiful surroundings in the mountains. Well worth the extra effort of getting there. A... read more lovely rural retreat which also provides a great base for visiting Kandy and surrounding area. Could not have had a better experience

  We spent 2 nights at Jungle Tide and wish we had time to stay longer. What brought us up here was Jerry's book "Broke'n' English", which is a must read!... read more />
Sally and Jerry were gracious hosts who cooked up some awesome dishes with the help of Rani who handled the Sri Lankan meals. Specially loved Sally's vegetarian tajine with couscous, Rani's Hoppers and Pol Roti!

The house was clean and tidy, the linen crisp, hot water on tap, the views are amazing and the little village had plenty of walks and things to see, specially the traditional bakery which we visited at 6.15am to buy some food to take on our early morning walk.

Jerry has some suggested walks/ maps which we used to walk over to the next valley.

We skipped lunch on both days as breakfast was filling. But if you do want to have lunch, you can order from Mount Royal or walk up there in 2min.

For all you need to know, check their revamped website.

Thank you Sally and Jerry for a lovely stay....we will be back SOON! More

  Back exactly 2yrs after our first stay at Jungle Tide. Although Sally and Jerry were not around, Rani and Martin made us feel at home. The room and toilet were... read more clean and well appointed.

The food was awesome. Hoppers and roti is a must have!

The weather was lovely and on the 2nd night it rained making it quite chilly.

Loved waking up to birds chirping and warm sunlight coming through the curtains.

Suki and Tofee kept us company on our excursions in the vicinity.

Will be back soon!

  This homestay is situated about 9 kms from Kandy .
Run by a British Couple Jerry and Sally this home stay is for people who love Peace and Tranquility after... read more a day of sightseeing.
Set in a serene forested environment between tea estates it for travellers who would love to be with mature.
The rooms are comfortable and neatly maintained.
The hospitality of Jerry and Sally is heartwarming and the food cooked by their in house cook Martin and his wife is delicious.
Don’t expect a large spread during breakfast and dinner as the quality of food matters, and not the amount of dishes made available.
Overall a very good experience.

  I was exhausted with heat and travelling when I arrived at Jungle Tide. But the ease, comfort and warm welcome extended by Sally and Jerry revived me immediately. Our spacious... read more room opened on to a generous veranda with a breathtaking view of the mountains. The excellent meals, both western and Sri Lankan, were served in an informal family manner at once sociable and professional. Our charming hosts were entertaining and informative, and their hillside retreat a a jewel of relaxed good taste. Jungle Tide is a truly original spot created with love and commitment. I was sorry to leave, and hope to return.

  If you’re visiting Kandy, who on Earth would want to drive miles up a twisty mountain road, then down a driveway that looks like it hasn’t been repaired since the... read more Portuguese left Ceylon just to stay at Jungle Tide? The answer: us again without a question.

A haven of tranquility, good humour, beautiful views and warm reception awaits you here. We stayed for three nights and whilst the wonders of Kandy and surrounding countryside where my father-in-law’s family grew up were wonderful, each day we increasingly looked forward to retreating back to Jungle Tide for simplicity, good company and the kinds of evenings that make long lasting memories.

The hosts are exceptional, with Toffee and Suki looking after your every need. Sally, Jerry and team aren’t bad either.

  What a wonderful place to stay. Something for everyone: walking in tea plantations, badminton and boules, swimming and sunning or just sitting and watching birds, Rani’s curries, Jerry’s home made... read more ice cream, Sally’s jams, chutneys and pies. And all such good value. We were so well looked after. Cannot recommend this beautiful property enough.

  Peaceful and relaxing location close from Kandy, surrounded by infinite tea fields.

We stayed at Jungle Tide for two days and was one of the best experiences we had... read more during our trip in Sri Lanka. Sally and Jerry who are amazingly kind, took care of us so much and we spend lovely time together. We already miss them.

The house, designed by the owners, is gorgeous with great views. The rooms are big and very comfortable.

Just the best place to stay at Kandy.

  We have never felt more at home in someone else’s house. Everyone made us feel so welcome, Sally, Jerry, Rani and Martin and especially the resident dogs Suki and Toffee.... read more The house is set in a beautiful location, with sweeping views, a short tuc-tuc ride from Kandy. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. We shared delicious family meals (some of the best food we had in Sri Lanka) with Sally and Jerry who are incredibly knowledgable about Sri Lanka and helped organise train tickets for the next leg of our journey. Rani is such a great cook and was kind enough to demonstrate some traditional Sri Lankan cooking to us. We had three generations of my family playing in the pool and on the lawn with beautiful hills in the background. We are already missing it! More

  We arrived at Jungle Tide directly from the airport at Colombo.
We had a week to get over the jet lag and to acclimatise .
Sally and Jerry our hosts... read more are charming and couldn’t have done more to make us welcome. Indeed they organised our ongoing tours of Sri Lanka. With their knowledge and experience we had a wonderful tour of the island.
The rooms in this colonial style house are large and well furnished.
Meals are taken together in the large dining room and can consist of either western style or local cuisine cooked by Rani who will also share her cooking skills with you.
The pool is well maintained and the gardens offer opportunities to see large numbers of birds and animals.
Having visited the north of the island we returned for a second week to charge our batteries before our final leg of this visit.
The house is a 30 minute trip up into the hills from Kandy but it is certainly worth the drive. The views are stunning and it is a joy to escape the hustle and bustle of the town.
Transport is made easy by Sally and Jerry who can order either a tuk tuk or a car and driver for sightseeing tours of local places of interest such as the botanical gardens , the Temple of the Tooth, and the Tea Museum.
A wonderful place to relax and experience this amazing country. More

  We were a group of 5 persons and stayed 3 nights. Our hosts Sally and Gerry were very welcoming and kept us entertained. The food was a... read more mix of European and Sri Lankan. The cook is a star. We took 3 rooms and which were very comfortable. There are doors out to the veranda from each room overlooking the garden where you can see up to 40+ bird species. It was lovey to sit out on the veranda for early morning coffee or having drinks before dinner in the evening.

Their 2 dogs accompanied us on our daily walks. They seemed to have sensed which turn we would take and waited patiently until we actually took the turn. Then they would run ahead of us until we got to the next turn. Gerry gave us detailed directions for our different daily walks.

We all had a very relaxing 3 days and I look forward to my next stay. More

  Jungle Tide is a gorgeous guest house, remotely situated ½ h uphill from Kandy inside a tea plantation area and a village, inviting for walks or relaxation on the veranda... read more overlooking the valley or by the swimming pool. The hosts, Sally and Jerry are very charming and extremely helpful in sorting out all the logistic issues.

  A Wonderfull stay off the tourist trail.
Unspoiled beauty of tea plantations and mountains.
Spacious back yard where our son could play a lot.
Private swimming pool is very enjoyable... read more by the couples and families.

The best thing we enjoyed in jungle tide was their hospitality.
It was like visiting to grandma's or friend's home.

You will fall in love with Sallys' English home-cooking and Rani's Sri Lankan home-cookings.

Sally and Jerry is a sweet English couple they will take good care of you just like a family.

Definitely, we will visit again.

  We were a group of 5 persons and stayed 3 nights. Our hosts Sally and Gerry were very welcoming and kept us entertained. The food was a... read more mix of European and Sri Lankan. The cook is a star. We took 3 rooms and which were very comfortable. There are doors out to the veranda from each room overlooking the garden where you can see up to 40+ bird species. It was lovey to sit out on the veranda for early morning coffee or having drinks before dinner in the evening.

Their 2 dogs accompanied us on our daily walks. They seemed to have sensed which turn we would take and waited patiently until we actually took the turn. Then they would run ahead of us until we got to the next turn. Gerry gave us detailed directions for our different daily walks.

We all had a very relaxing 3 days and I look forward to my next stay.

  We spent 2 nights at Jungle Tide and wish we had time to stay longer. What brought us up here was Jerry's book "Broke'n' English", which is a must read!... read more />
Sally and Jerry were gracious hosts who cooked up some awesome dishes with the help of Rani who handled the Sri Lankan meals. Specially loved Sally's vegetarian tajine with couscous, Rani's Hoppers and Pol Roti!

The house was clean and tidy, the linen crisp, hot water on tap, the views are amazing and the little village had plenty of walks and things to see, specially the traditional bakery which we visited at 6.15am to buy some food to take on our early morning walk.

Jerry has some suggested walks/ maps which we used to walk over to the next valley.

We skipped lunch on both days as breakfast was filling. But if you do want to have lunch, you can order from Mount Royal or walk up there in 2min.

For all you need to know, check their revamped website.

Thank you Sally and Jerry for a lovely stay....we will be back SOON!

  We arrived with our three children and one grandchild from Dambulla to have a few days in the hill country. It was a delight, the views, the food, the house... read more the walks and of course Kandy. Sally and Jerry and Martin, Rani and Noni their staff, were so helpful and supportive, feeding us, advising on itineraries, recommending places and booking transport. A brilliant stay.

  Sally and Jerry were very nice and careful hosts during our stay in Sri Lanka. We were a big group of 18 people in total (four families including 10 children).... read more Sally and Jerry made everything they could to make us feel at home. They cooked themselves amazing meals for us and shared discussions with us while keeping not intrusive. The villa is beautiful with a wonderful view on the surrounding mountains. The three nights we spent there were delightful and we warmly recommend this accomodation to any family or bigger group.

  We have just finished a wonderful 2 week stay at the new Mulberry Cottage at Jungle Tide. The cottage is great, comfortable and cosy with a very well stocked kitchen... read more for preparing food and in a great spot next to an idyllic stream. Sally and Jerry, the owners are fantastic. We enjoyed lots of interesting conversations and some amazing food. Views from the main lawn over the mountains are gorgeous and we did a really nice walk called the tea pickers trail. We also enjoyed the excellent swimming pool and can't forget the adorable dogs Suki and Toffee! Thanks Sally and Jerry!

  This is our third visit to Jungle Tide. We just keep coming back! It feels very homely, comfortable and relaxing. My children and I are very much at home here.... read more Travelling Sri Lanka with an 8 and 10 year old child can have its challenges, however Jungle Tide offers a great haven for the kids; plenty of lawn space, badminton, a swimming pool, chickens with eggs to collect (ask Rani), resident wildlife (monkeys, chameleons, parrots, fireflies, eagles and much more) friendly dogs that love to go on walks, plenty of board games and children’s books for quality down time. Sally & Jerry also offer western cuisine home favourites like lasagnes and apple crumbles which can be a welcome rest bite from Sri Lankan cuisine for the children. However, if you love Sri Lankan cuisine like my husband and I, Ranis food is fabulous. Her hoppers and vegetable curries were the best I have tasted in Sri Lanka. You just need to request what you’d prefer! Jungle Tide is a Homestay 35 minutes from Kandy in the Hantana tea area. The road is now sealed all the way with the exception of the final 300m to the house. Several previous reviews mentioned access issues, but know that this has largely improved since. If taking a tuk tuk from Kandy it is 1000 rupees to get here and tuk tuks make it all the way to the Homestays front door with no... This is our third visit to Jungle Tide. We just keep coming back! It feels very homely, comfortable and relaxing. My children and I are very much at home here. Travelling Sri Lanka with an 8 and 10 year old child can have its challenges, however Jungle Tide offers a great haven for the kids; plenty of lawn space, badminton, a swimming pool, chickens with eggs to collect (ask Rani), resident wildlife (monkeys, chameleons, parrots, fireflies, eagles and much more) friendly dogs that love to go on walks, plenty of board games and children’s books for quality down time. Sally & Jerry also offer western cuisine home favourites like lasagnes and apple crumbles which can be a welcome rest bite from Sri Lankan cuisine for the children. However, if you love Sri Lankan cuisine like my husband and I, Ranis food is fabulous. Her hoppers and vegetable curries were the best I have tasted in Sri Lanka. You just need to request what you’d prefer!

Jungle Tide is a Homestay 35 minutes from Kandy in the Hantana tea area. The road is now sealed all the way with the exception of the final 300m to the house. Several previous reviews mentioned access issues, but know that this has largely improved since. If taking a tuk tuk from Kandy it is 1000 rupees to get here and tuk tuks make it all the way to the Homestays front door with no trouble. As it is a Homestay, the hosts work hard to make you feel at home versus wait on you like a hotel.

I suggest three days as a good length of time here. Spend your first day relaxing, take a walk amongst the tea plantations and take in the incredible scenery of the Hantana area (Jerry and Sally have walk guide cards to help), play some badminton or swim, pick a book from the exceptional library, spot wild life, take in the views from the balcony and unwind. If you want to spend all your time in Kandy city, dine in Kandy restaurants each night and be located near the city hustle and bustle, Jungle Tide isn’t going to be the ideal location. Having said this, if you want the bonus of peace, serenity, nature with the capacity to visit Kandy, Jungle Tide is the perfect compromise.

It is also worth noting that Jungle Tide provide three comfortable guest rooms in the main house. Each opens on to the colonial style balcony that in turn opens on to the lawn and sweeping views. As it is located in the cooler high country, AC is not required and the ceiling fans were enough. We slept very comfortably. Note that for families, there is also a more budget option called Mulberry cottage which is great value for travelling families. It has a master with double bed and a second bedroom with bunks, it’s own bathroom, kitchen and living space and is located by the stream.

I highly recommend Jungle Tide to those seeking peace, happy children, good home cooking and the option to visit the sites of Kandy or nearby areas. More

  We had a great stay at Jungle tide. Place was lovely and very away from the hustle bustle of the town. We had a vehicle so it was OK for... read more us to drive up to Jungle tide from Kandy. But others without a vehicle may have to rely on tuk tuk. It is a good 30 min drive up from Kandy.

  Sally and Jerry are warm, welcoming and helpful hosts who have thought through every detail to ensure their guests are comfortable in their beautifully designed homestay. The meals cooked by... read more Ranni, were delicious, the beds comfortable, the rooms spacious, with attractive silk curtains and bed covers (I was in the green room with doors opening onto the verandah with spectacular views). I was pleasantly surprised to find a good size swimming pool so far up this remote hillside, with a shower-room and kitchen full of ice-creams and cold drinks. After the south and Galle, I found Jungle Tide to be a lovely, easy going, relaxing place to stay. Transport was on offer whenever I needed it and I much appreciated Michael, the driver, taking me back to the airport in the evening.

  We had a wonderful 4 night stay at Jungle Tide and wish we had stayed longer.
The house is a short drive from Kandy city and its noise and... read more pollution, close enough to get a tuk tuk in to every day.
Jerry and Sally are warm welcoming hosts with wonderful stories to tell. They recommended day excursions for us as well as alternative trips to less touristy sites.
The food was delicious, cooked with a choice of English or Sri Lankan and on our return to the house each day we'd take a lovely dip in their heated pool.
We would gladly visit them again on our next trip to Sri Lanka.

  Stayed for 4 days in Jungle Tide at the end of a month trip around Sri Lanka. It was a great quiet place to unwind, Super staff and food, lovely... read more house and garden. It's quite a trip up from Kandy which has it's advantages and disadvantages.

  We visited Jungle Tide for 3 nights as part of a family tour of Sri Lanka. The house is an absolutely lovely plantation bungalow, and Sally and Jerry are perfect... read more hosts. The views are beautiful and the food delicious- Sally and Jerry had asked what sort of food we would like in advance, and our tastes were catered for beautifully, whilst also being introduced to lots of delicious dishes we had never tried before.

A wonderful, laid back, homely retreat after the hustle and bustle of Kandy.

  Jungle Tide is such a beautiful and welcoming place located not far from Kandy. Sally and Jerry are such a sweet and attentive couple they’d do anything to make you... read more feel at home. The swimming pool is incredible and the garden is full of amazing creatures. Breakfast and dinner are delicious and always accommodate to anyone’s needs. Rooms are spacious, luminous and comfortable, also for families. They are always ready to help you organise your trip.

Hope to see you soon, all the best

James and Libe

  I came to Jungle Tide in Hanthana mainly do my bird photography. This is an amazing place for bird lovers as it blends with both Wet zone and dry zone... read more Aves. Yello yeared bulbul became my fav till I depart JT. Also i spoted many species including Sri Lanka White Eye (Endemic) followed by some other endemics as SL Jungle Fowl, SL Grey Hornbill, Brown Capped Babbler, black capped bulbul.
This place is really unique with surrounded mountains. Also they have a track made for bird watching. Rooms are really cleaned, comfortable and spacious. Food is made to local cuisines and it is very tasty. Sally and Gerry are the owners of the place which offers you a dedicated service filled with unexplainable hospitality till you leave. Any one looking for a place to board, I recommend the Jungle Tide for you to experience.

  I stayed with Sally and Jerry 2 times!
First at the start of my Sri Lanka trip and the second time at the end of my trip and for Christmas... read more party 🙂
About facilities everything that I expected as a tourist was provided,
Hospitality was excellent , food was extra ordinary and environment is super perfect specially for families and young ppl.
I'm sure their hotel, their farm and their hospitality is a thing that I will never forget .
Thanks Allot .
Reza