Xavier’s Cottage by Jetwing Review – Cozy Stay in Nuwara Eliya

Nestled in the cool hills of Nuwara Eliya, Xavier’s Cottage by Jetwing offers a quiet and intimate stay that feels more like visiting a colonial holiday home than staying in a hotel. We recently spent one night at the cottage as a family, traveling with our little daughter, and the experience turned out to be both relaxing and memorable.

If you are looking for a private cottage stay with personalized service in Nuwara Eliya, this place might be worth considering.

About Xavier’s Cottage by Jetwing

Xavier's Cottage by Jetwing

Xavier’s Cottage is a small colonial-style bungalow managed by the same hospitality group behind Jetwing St. Andrew's. Unlike a typical hotel, the cottage has only three rooms, creating a very quiet and private atmosphere.

During our stay, only two rooms were occupied, which made the whole experience feel even more peaceful.

The cottage is hosted by a personal butler service, and in our case, Umeshan took care of everything during our stay. From arranging meals to preparing tea, he made sure we were comfortable throughout the visit.

First Impressions and Check-In

When we checked in, the cottage immediately gave us the feeling of staying in an old British-era bungalow. The property has a small garden area, perfect for sitting outside with a cup of tea and enjoying the cool Nuwara Eliya weather.

Inside the cottage, there is a cozy shared lounge area featuring:

• Comfortable sofas
• A piano
• A chess board
• Books to read
• Relaxing common seating space

It’s a perfect place to unwind in the evening after exploring the town.

Our Room – Twin Room Experience

We stayed in the Twin Room, which was spacious and comfortable.

The room included all the amenities we needed for our short stay. While the room was comfortable, one thing we noticed was that our room didn’t have windows, which made it quite dark during the daytime since there was a power cut during the day time that we checked in.

The Suite Rooms, however, are noticeably larger and do include windows, so if you prefer more natural light, that might be the better option.

Power Cut Experience

One unexpected situation during our stay was a power cut during the daytime. Unfortunately, the generator was not working initially, and there was no electricity until around 5 PM.

Since our room didn’t have windows, the room became quite dark, which was a bit inconvenient.

The staff quickly informed the maintenance team and later repaired the generator to make sure there wouldn’t be issues during the night.

One small downside was that the generator wasn’t started earlier in the day, which would have helped since we needed some hot water.

Still, the team tried to resolve the issue before nighttime, and thankfully we didn’t face any power issues later.

Afternoon Visit to Gregory Park

Since there was no power during the day, we decided to explore nearby attractions.

One place we visited was:

Gregory Lake

Gregory Park is one of the most popular spots in Nuwara Eliya. The cool breeze, lake views, and relaxing atmosphere made it a great place to spend a few hours before heading back to the cottage.

Our little one also enjoyed the fresh air and open space.

Dinner at Jetwing St. Andrew’s

Food is not prepared directly at Xavier’s Cottage. Instead, meals are prepared at Jetwing St. Andrew’s and either:

• Served at the cottage, or
• Guests can dine at St. Andrew’s restaurant.

Our butler Umeshan gave us both options, and we decided to have dinner at St. Andrew’s.

The dinner was served as a set menu, mainly because there were only a few guests that evening. Despite that, the meal was delicious and very satisfying.

Every dish was well prepared and flavorful, making it one of the highlights of our stay.

Night at the Cottage

Later in the evening, Umeshan kindly prepared us a warm cup of tea, which felt perfect in the cool Nuwara Eliya weather.

The peaceful environment of the cottage made it a relaxing place to wind down for the night. Our daughter also seemed to enjoy the quiet surroundings and slept comfortably.

Breakfast Experience

Breakfast was also served at Jetwing St. Andrew’s the next morning.

It was a buffet breakfast with a good spread of options including both Western and Sri Lankan items. Everything we tried was fresh and tasty, making it a great start to the day.

A Small Morning Disturbance

Early in the morning we heard bells ringing from a nearby religious place, which was a little disturbing if you prefer to sleep in late.

However, since Nuwara Eliya is a small town surrounded by churches and temples, this is something that can occasionally happen depending on the location.

Checkout Experience

After breakfast we returned to the cottage, packed our bags, and checked out around 11:30 AM.

The checkout process was smooth and quick.

Traveling with Our Little One

Since our daughter recently joined our travels, we always pay attention to how family-friendly a place is.

Xavier’s Cottage turned out to be a pleasant stay for families as well, mainly because of the quiet atmosphere and spacious rooms.

Our little one clearly enjoyed the stay and the peaceful environment.

Pros and Cons of Xavier’s Cottage

What We Liked

✔ Quiet and private cottage atmosphere
✔ Personalized butler service
✔ Cozy colonial-style lounge
✔ Delicious meals from St. Andrew’s
✔ Good value for money

Things That Could Improve

✖ Generator delay during power cut
✖ Some rooms (like ours) don’t have windows
✖ Morning bell noise from nearby religious place

Final Thoughts

Overall, our one-night stay at Xavier’s Cottage by Jetwing was a pleasant experience. The property offers a unique boutique cottage stay in Nuwara Eliya, with personalized service and access to the facilities of Jetwing St. Andrew’s.

Despite a few small inconveniences, we still enjoyed the stay and felt it was good value for the price.

If you are looking for a quiet colonial-style stay in Nuwara Eliya, this cottage is definitely worth considering.