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EXCELLENT Based on 83 reviews Posted on Tripadvisor KarmaQuestVerified Special service: a floral bouquet for Valentine's Day A delightful stay close to Wilpattu Nat'l Park, great for getting to the gate early. Very nice rooms with attached outdoor bathroom. The staff went out of their way with a Valentine's Day dinner -- each of us rec'd a floral bouquet at our plate! I look forward to going backPosted on Tripadvisor LinklaterVerified I did not want to leave Upon arrival we were shown to a nice chalet with panoramic windows out towards fields and trees. The beds were very comfortable. On the wall was a beautiful drawing of a heron made by the owner himself! The layout of the cabin was great, with a nice verandah in front, where we sat often esp at sundown. It was unforgettable to watch two peacocks settling in a tree around sunset! The food was excellent morning, lunch and dinner, whether it was Sri Lankan or Western or "action" (wok night!) . Nice and polite young men from the village were serving, and dressed in very stylish sarongs with shirts that matched. They were so helpful and sweet. Johann was really a great and funny guy who helped us with any question we had. The trip to Wilpattu safari was short. The lunch box was totally fine, with lots of stuff in it, club sandwiches, juice, tea, coffee, fruit, biscuits. Ask for meat fish or egg if you are on low carb, just make a request. You don't need to go on safari, because on the grounds were peacocks, lizards, frogs, a dog :), cranes, and birds I don't know the name of, and you could just relax by the pool and try to photograph the lizards and philosophize about life in between swims. Some mosquitos were there, too, so bring oil and coil! And....it is quiet there!!!! So lovely.Posted on Tripadvisor DFamily_12Verified Excellent in every way Claughton Wild is a very special place! We were lucky to spend two nights in a chalet directly adjacent to the rice fields. The accommodation is excellent, the location stunning, the staff delightful and the food delicious, the pool allowed us to cool off after a safari. In addition it is very good value for money. We could not fault anything and would highly recommend!Posted on Tripadvisor Peter EVerified Right Place Great stay at Claughton Wild. Beautiful room, beautiful food, lovely staff. Perfect location for Wilpattu National Park, quiet and relaxedPosted on Tripadvisor Lalith SVerified A Pleasant Return Returning to Claughton Wild felt exactly like coming back to a cherished home away from home. The property is neat and clean, stunning, offering spacious, impeccably designed chalets that serve as serene sanctuaries looking out over sweeping paddy field vistas. The location is unbeatable—you are literally steps away from the park entrance, completely immersed in nature. The hospitality, however, is what truly makes this place special. We felt incredibly well cared for by Manager Johann Lappen and his attentive team. A special mention must go to Chef Jayaratne; his authentic Sri Lankan cuisine is nothing short of masterful, and his gracious willingness to accommodate our special dietary needs made every meal memorable. We cannot wait to return again.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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