YOUR HOST · THE CONVERSATION STARTS HERE
Sidhu Basho
Sidhu looks after booking conversations and guest questions. From your first message to arrival plans, he helps you put the practical pieces of your stay together.
SAY HELLOOUR HOME, YOUR MOUNTAIN PAUSE
The story of
Narangala
Retreat Cabin.
Before it welcomed travellers,
this little A-frame was our home.
We’re Sidhu and Rowana. We built our cabin in the Badulla highlands in 2022, then opened it to guests in 2023. Now we share the mountain views, blue doors and slower days that first made us want to stay.
KIRI-ORUWA · NARANGALA · SRI LANKA
A retreat to share.PERSONALLY HOSTED BY SIDHU & ROWANA
2022
Built as our home.A private A-frame in the hills.
2023
Our doors opened to guests.A new chapter for our little cabin.
Still us.
Personally hosted, every stay.A conversation with the people behind the place.
01 / THE PLACE WE CALLED HOME
Made for living.
Opened for sharing.
The cabin began with a simple purpose: a home for the two of us. We lived here for a year before deciding to share it with travellers looking for a little mountain time.
That beginning is still part of the experience. There is a kitchen for everyday meals, a terrace for unhurried mornings and a sleeping loft that brings the changing mountain light into your day.
Come for a short escape or ask about staying longer. We hope you find time to unpack, make yourself a cup of something warm and feel at home.
Sidhu & Rowana YOUR HOSTS
02 / THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PLACE
A personal welcome.
From our little team.
When you get in touch, you’re speaking with the people who know this cabin as home. Here’s who you’ll be planning your stay with.
YOUR HOST · THE DETAILS THAT FEEL LIKE HOME
Rowana Basho
Rowana helps prepare the cabin and cares for the details that make it feel welcoming. Her attention to the space is part of the warmth you’ll find when you arrive.
FELINE COMPANY · ON HER OWN SCHEDULE
Fiona
Our resident cat has her own ideas about slow living. She may stop by to inspect the day. If you have allergies or are unsure about animals, let us know before booking.
03 / WHAT WE MAKE ROOM FOR
Less on the agenda.
More in the moment.
Our idea of a good stay is simple: space of your own, time in nature and local hosts you can talk to.
Time together.
The whole cabin is private for your stay. Cook together, read on the terrace or leave a day open.
A place with character.
Blue doors, a mountain-facing loft and the everyday comforts of a home. A small space with a personal story.
Help when you need it.
Ask about your arrival, local meals or a trip out. We’ll help you plan the details and confirm any extra costs.
NEAR ELLA, IN OUR OWN CORNER OF THE HILLS
A little off the route.
A little closer to nature.
Narangala Retreat Cabin is in Kiri-Oruwa, near Narangala in Sri Lanka’s Badulla highlands. Allow around 45 minutes from Ella by road, or about 7 km from Badulla town.
This nature retreat near Ella suits couples and slow travellers who enjoy being outside town. Mountain weather, nature sounds and the final village approach are part of staying here.
We can help with a paid transfer and share the meeting pin. Tell us about your plans, accessibility needs or any concerns before you book.
PLAN YOUR ARRIVAL
WORDS FROM OUR GUESTS
A view worth
slowing down for.
A few moments our guests have shared. These are short excerpts from their reviews.
Airbnb · Review excerpt
“Amazing place with an Amazing view.”
Airbnb · Review excerpt
“One of our favourite parts was relaxing on the balcony with a book and watching the wildlife.”
Google · Review excerpt
“The Owners Were Super Friendly and Accommodating.”
A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT US
Get to know
your mountain stay.
More practical questions? Our homepage has the cabin details, stay calculator and booking information.
ALL STAY QUESTIONSWho are the hosts of Narangala Retreat Cabin?
Sidhu and Rowana host Narangala Retreat Cabin. They built the A-frame as their home in 2022 and began welcoming travellers in 2023. You can contact them directly to plan your stay.
Was the cabin originally a home?
Yes. The cabin was built in 2022 as a home for Sidhu and Rowana. After living here for a year, they opened it to guests looking for short stays and longer pauses in the mountains.
Where is Narangala Retreat Cabin?
The cabin is in Kiri-Oruwa, near Narangala in the Badulla highlands of Sri Lanka. It is around 45 minutes from Ella by road and about 7 km from Badulla town. It is outside Ella town; journey times vary.
Can the hosts help with arrival and meals?
Yes. Ask Sidhu and Rowana about paid tuk-tuk or car transfers, groceries and local meals arranged in advance. They can share a meeting pin and help with the final approach. Confirm costs and arrangements before your stay.
Are there animals around the cabin?
Fiona is the cat featured in our cabin story, and other animals may be around the grounds. Birds and wildlife are part of the setting. If you have allergies or are uncomfortable around animals, tell the hosts before booking. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Who is this cabin best suited to?
The private, open-plan cabin is best for two: couples, nature lovers and slow travellers who are comfortable staying outside town. Maximum occupancy is 2 guests. A sofa bed can be arranged for existing guests if requested in advance. The upstairs bedroom and loft have steep stairs, and the hammock net may not suit every guest.
How can we plan a stay with you?
Explore the cabin and use the stay calculator on the homepage, or start a conversation with the hosts on WhatsApp. Three nights are LKR 50,000 total for the whole cabin, up to two guests. Meals, transfers and activities are extra. Availability and booking terms are confirmed before payment.
MAKE A LITTLE MOUNTAIN TIME
Come be part
of the story.
A private cabin. Your favourite person. Three nights to slow down.
THE THREE-NIGHT ESCAPE≈ EUR 134
LKR 50,000 total · whole cabin · up to 2 guests
Cabin accommodation only. Meals, transfers and activities are extra. Availability and terms are confirmed with your hosts.
About the currency estimate
Currency estimates · rate dated 11 Nov 2026. Final quote in LKR. Rates By Exchange Rate API Your booking is quoted in LKR; confirm payment methods and any charges with your hosts.
Narangala Retreat Cabin
No 40, Wekadahena, Kiri-Oruwa, Kandegethera, Badulla, Sri LankaWhatsApp: +94 72 445 4039Use the meeting pin shared by your hosts for the final approach.