Come live for a few days in a rainforest!
We are on a journey from the city to the wilderness and we invite you to join us for a taste of it.
P'titPot sits on a remote and beautiful location, bordering a secluded, clear-water creek, amid a tropical forest.
We are a family-run lodge, with two cabanas: The Danio and The Barbet House, and a home-stay option for solo-travellers.
We offer charming, homely accommodation, with limited connectivity, to allow you to relax and reconnect with Nature.
If you're looking to unplug from the mental noise pollution of the Internet, come to P'titPot for a true digital detox.
Choose your holiday
The Danio
Experience total simplicity, freedom, and relaxation and let Mother Nature revitalise you.
The Danio, located right near the creek, includes a living-dining area, kitchenette, verandah, bathroom, an outdoor picnic table and a loft that can accommodate up to 5 guests in a common sleeping area. Guests have access to their own private stretch of the creek and our natural pool.
Imagine having a dip in clean, chemical-free water surrounded by trees, birds and butterflies and then having a hot cocoa in a cosy, rustic veranda just a few steps away.
The Danio - The packages & catering options
The accommodation charges are per night, inclusive of taxes for the entire cabana (1 - 5 guests)
Option 1: Self-catering (with access to the kitchen)
Accommodation fee: Rs. 23,000/- per night (Minimum stay 2 nights)
The guests bring their own groceries and cook their meals. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, gas cooker, utensils, crockery & cutlery and a mini-barbecue grill. (Guests bring their charcoal.)
Option 2: Self-catering (with access to the kitchen), hiring our village cook
SORRY, OUR VILLAGE COOK IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO PERSONAL REASONS. IF YOU WISH TO BE UPDATED WHEN SHE IS AVAILABLE, PLEASE WHATSAPP 'DANIO WITH COOK'. DROP US A TEXT.
Accommodation fee: Rs. 23,000/- per night (Minimum stay 2 nights)
The guests bring the groceries. Our village cook comes over and prepares simple Sri Lankan meals. The cook’s charges per meal: Rs. 700/-
Possible meals: Rice & curry, stringhoppers, pittu, kiribath, munkiribath, thosai, roti bread, noodles, pancakes, tempered chickpeas or other pulses with coconut flakes.
Option 3: Catering by the host (set menu)
Accommodation fee: Rs. 20,000/- per night (Minimum stay 1 night)
The guests pre-order from the menu before arrival and the host provides the meals accordingly.
Option 4: Long-term renting
We welcome writers, artists, and others seeking inspiration, solitude and healing in Nature and tranquillity.
What is included in the accommodation fee ?
Options 1 & 2: Self-catering (with or without the village cook)
Welcome drink
Bed linen & pillows
Towels
Toilet paper
Soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
Exclusivity, you will be the only guests present. We only accept one party at a time.
Folks, there’s no hot water shower, you're on a rustic, wildlife holiday!
An office space is available upon request at the entrance to the property, at one minute’s walk from the Danio. Connectivity is limited to phone signals only.
Option 3: Ordering meals from the set menu
All of the above plus a complimentary tea-coffee stand.
Back to 'Choose your holiday
The Barbet House
THE BARBET HOUSE IS UNDER RENOVATION AT THE MOMENT. PLEASE DROP US A TEXT IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE UPDATED WHEN IT'S READY.
The Barbet House is a cosy, little cabana with a bedroom, veranda and a bathroom with an open-to-the-sky shower. Guests have their own private stretch of the creek and access to our natural pool.
Imagine going to sleep looking at the silhouettes of the trees against the night sky and waking up to the sight and sounds of rare forest birds at your window, with the creek flowing below...
The Barbet house - The packages & catering options
The accommodation charges per night, inclusive of taxes, for the entire cabana (1 - 2 guests)
Option 1: Self-catering with our village cook
Accommodation fee: Full cabana - Rs. 20,000/- (Minimum stay 2 nights)
The guests bring the groceries. Our village cook prepares simple Sri Lankan meals (at the host's kitchen) and brings the meals over. The cook's charges per meal: Rs. 700/-.
Possible meals: Rice & curry, stringhoppers, pittu, kiribath, munkiribath, thosai, roti, noodles, pancakes, tempered chickpeas or other pulses with coconut flakes.
Option 2: Ordering meals from the set menu
Accommodation fee: Full cabana - Rs. 17,500/- (Minimum stay 1 night)
The guests pre-order from the set menu before arrival, and the host provides the meals accordingly.
What is included in the accommodation fee?
Option 1: Self-catering with a village cook
Welcome drink
Bed linen & pillows
Towels
Electric kettle and utensils for making tea
Toilet paper
Soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
Exclusivity, you will be the only guests present at P'titPot. We only accept one party at a time.
Folks, there’s no hot water shower; you're on a rustic, wildlife holiday!
An office space is available upon request at the entrance to the property, at one minute’s walk from the Barbet House. Connectivity is limited to phone signals only.
Option 2: Ordering meals from the set menu
All of the above and a complementary tea-coffee stand.
Home-stay for solo travellers
Stay at the host's private residence and enjoy the restful and surreal feel of this unique dream home.
You will have your room with an en-suite bathroom, access to the living room, a small office, indoor and semi-outdoor kitchens, the verandah, and an enclosed backyard. The house is located directly in front of the creek.
We only welcome solo female travellers under this option. If you're looking to spend some me-time in a safe and quiet environment, fully immersed in Nature, this is the option for you.
The host has dogs, so you need to be comfortable with dogs.
The reservation process will include a screening to satisfy the safety concerns of both parties, and the host reserves the right to decline a booking at her sole discretion.
The package
Full fee including two meals: Rs. 18,000/- per night (Minimum stay 2 nights)
What's included in the package?
Welcome drink
Lunch and dinner (simple meals, including a dessert)
Morning and evening tea/coffee
Access to the kitchen to prepare a simple breakfast for yourself - You will need to bring your own provisions for breakfast
Bed linen & pillows
Towels
Soap, shampoo, and toilet paper
Exclusivity, you will be the only guests present at P'titPot. We only accept one party at a time.
Folks, there’s no hot water shower; you're on a rustic, wildlife holiday!
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What's P'titPot about?
We're about helping you leave aside your stress and your various devices, so that you can live in the moment and soak in the healing and restorative power of Mother Nature.
If you're a wildlife enthusiast, click here to see our fauna identification list.
P'titPot is situated at 20 minutes’ drive from the Deraniyagala town, up Maliboda road, Poddenikanda, Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 1000 ft (300m) above sea level, in a tropical rainforest climate. The temperature normally varies between 20°C and 28°C.
We are in the eastern foothills, close to the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary with routes connecting via Dehiowita to Awissawella-Colombo, and via Ratnapura-Deniyaya to Matara and via Ginigathhena to the Hatton-Nuwara Eliya highway; mostly very scenic and less frequented routes.
There are direct nearby routes (motorable and hiking) to Adam's Peak.
Travelling time
2 ½ to 3 hours from Colombo, depending on traffic conditions.
As we are in a rainforest, we strongly urge you to time your travelling for daylight hours, preferably in the morning or early afternoon. The rainy season is a special time to visit, but extra care needs to be taken, as there are two overflow-bridges on the way. Do not cross them if the water flow is high. Generally, the water recedes quickly.
How to get there
Three options
1. You can travel all the way to PtitPot in a four-wheel drive, or motorbike or...
2. Park your vehicle at the starting point of the 2 km hike and either walk up or come in a tuk-tuk. The tuk-tuk charges to be paid directly to the driver by you, or...
3. Travel by bus from Deraniyagala town (buses leaving every 30 mins or so) and hike up the last 2 km /come in a tuk-tuk.
Safe parking can be arranged for you at the starting point of the hike.
Food & accommodation may be arranged for your driver in a village house, but prior notice is a must.
Other important info
Check-in time 11.00 a.m.
Check-out time 11.00 a.m.
Early check-in and late check-out may be possible depending on occupancy schedules. Please inquire for details.
Fitness level if you're doing the 2 km hike
Moderate - Suitable for people of most ages, including children who have a basic fitness level.
At the Danio, you need to climb a steep staircase to reach the loft, where the sleeping quarters are located.
Languages
Sinhala, English, French
Don’t forget to bring
Insect repellent (Citronella spray recommended), a raincoat, a water bottle if you're doing the 2 km hike, and goggles to see & feed the fish underwater. We recommend that you wear good walking shoes or secure flat sandals and carry a backpack, even if you are not doing the hike.
Safety
The host's residence is located approximately 60 feet away from both the cabanas. She's always reachable if you need anything.
P'titPot is located in a little hamlet of 6 houses only. The villagers are welcoming and helpful.
Concerning wildlife, there are hump-nosed vipers in the area. But they prefer to stay on the leaf litter and avoid cleared and swept-out areas. There are wild boars. They too avoid houses and lights. You can check our Activities Page for the list of fauna at P'titPot.
Things to avoid
Littering of any sort whatsoever,
Disturbing/harming the flora and fauna,
Single-use plastics (Please try to minimise non-biodegradables because the host carries it all back to Colombo for disposal),
Use of chemical products in the creek, such as soap, sunscreen, etc.,
Skinny-dipping,
Rowdy behaviour.
The cancellation policy
Cancellation by the guest
The time zone of reference: India Standard Time (GMT+5:30)
If the cancellation is made 5 days or more prior to the check-in date, the accommodation fee will be fully refunded. (Ex: Check-in on 30th Jan & cancellation on 25th Jan or before)
Cancellation 4 days prior to the check-in date, 75% of the accommodation fee refunded.
Cancellation 3 days prior to the check-in date), 50% of the accommodation fee refunded.
Cancellation 2 days or less prior to the check-in date), no refund.
In case of a foreign currency refund, the amount will be based on the exchange rate of the day of the refund.
Cancellation by the host
The host will arrange alternate accommodation or make a full refund as per the preferences of the guest.
Our menu
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The prices are per portion, inclusive of taxes.
Minimum order - 2 portions
The entire party will be served the same meal, including the side dishes and your chosen proteins.
We are happy to provide halal meals on request.
Special experiences :
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Enjoy a delicious picnic, fully immersed in Nature. Your chosen meal from the menu will be laid out for you on a comfortable mat with cushions on a rock in the middle of the creek. The fee per participant: Your chosen meal + LKR 700 per guest.
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Making pizza in a woodfire oven. Fee per participant: LKR 3000
Home-cooked goodness...
Breakfast
Served from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.
Kiribath
Sticky coconut milk rice served with lunumiris (Sri Lankan fresh chilli paste) + panipol (grated coconut & palm sugar spread) + seasonal fruits + homemade natural yogurt & treacle or sweet sago cooked in coconut cream.
LKR 2,000
Pancakes with chocolate syrup
Served with seasonal fruits + homemade natural yogurt & treacle or sweet sago cooked in coconut cream.
LKR 2,000
Toast - savoury breakfast
Eggs on toast with chicken sausages, served with seasonal fruits + homemade natural yogurt & treacle or sweet sago cooked in coconut cream.
LKR 2,200
Toast with jam & butter
Served with seasonal fruits + homemade natural yoghurt & treacle or sweet sago cooked in coconut cream.
LKR 2,000
Chickpeas
Tempered savoury chickpeas with fresh coconut flakes, served with seasonal fruits + homemade natural yogurt & treacle or sweet sago cooked in coconut cream.
LKR 2,000
Lunch
Served from 12.00 noon to 2.00 p.m.
Sri Lankan rice and curry
Rice served with three traditional Sri Lankan vegetable curries and your choice of proteins: fish/dry fish/chicken/eggs/tofu
LKR 2,000
Rice and stir-fry
Basmati rice with a mixed vegetable stir-fry served with chilli paste and your choice of proteins: fish/chicken/egg /tofu
LKR 2,200
Sandwiches
Sandwich with a homemade patty (your choice of proteins: fish/chicken/egg/veg) served garlic potatoes and a garden salad
LKR 2,200
Creamy chicken pasta
Creamy pasta in white sauce with shredded chicken served with a garden salad
LKR 2,200
Creamy pasta
Pasta in white sauce with basil served with a garden salad
LKR 2,000
Dinner
Served from 7p.m. to 9 p.m.
Roti bread
Roti (Flatbread with grated coconut) served with lunimiris (Fresh chilli paste), lentil curry and your choice of proteins: fish/chicken/eggs/tofu
LKR 2,000
Indian style rice
Rice served with lentil curry, a seasonal vegetable curry and your choice of proteins: fish/chicken/eggs/tofu
LKR 2,200
Chicken pasta
Creamy pasta in white sauce with shredded chicken served with a garden salad
LKR 2,200
Creamy pasta
Creamy pasta in white sauce with basil served with a garden salad
LKR 2,000
Rice noodles
Rice noodles with mixed vegetables served with your choice of proteins: fish/chicken/eggs/tofu
LKR 2,000
Dosa/Thosai
Pancakes made of rice and urad dhal flour, served with a lentil curry cooked in tomato purée, dosa sambal and your choice of proteins : fish/chicken/eggs/tofu
LKR 2,000
Desserts served for lunch and dinner
Seasonal tropical fruit platter
LKR 1,000
Jelly with custard
LKR 1,000
Sago cooked in coconut milk with treacle
LKR 1,000
Yoghurt chocolate mousse
LKR 1,000
Butter cake and custard
LKR 1,000
Beverages
Tea
Plain tea
LKR 150
Milk tea
LKR 250
Ginger tea with juggry
LKR 250
Coffee
Black coffee
LKR 250
Milk coffee
LKR 350
Seasonal tropical fruit juice
LKR 600
Hot cocoa
LKR 500
Frothy Nescafé
LKR 500
Prices per portion inclusive of taxes
Due to the remote location of P'titPot, you will be requested to do a hassle-free pre-order of your meals at the time of the booking.
Thank you for your understanding.