When it comes to experiential hotels, The Mud House deserves a spot at the top of the list. Deep in rural Sri Lanka, surrounded by lakes and blessed with abundant wildlife, this is a rustic retreat with enviable ecological credentials.
Staying here is an all-encompassing experience. It’s for those who have active minds and bodies. You can cycle along quiet rural lanes, walk through tiny villages, kayak on the lakes, or sit with your binoculars and bird book (both supplied) and soak up this ornithologist’s paradise.
The electricity can come and go, so if you are reliant on your Kindle it’s best to have a battery pack to hand.
Take a guided bike ride around the local villages and surrounding area. This is a unique insight into genuine rural life in Sri Lanka that few get to witness.