The Forest and lake by Schofieldshire

4.5 star property

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
73/1, Dimuthugama Potato Farm, Meepilimana, Nuwara Eliya, Central, 22200
  • Galway Forest Reserve
    14 min drive
  • Lake Gregory
    14 min drive
  • Assemblies of God Church Nuwara Eliya
    14 min drive
  • Kandy (KDZ-Polgolla Reservoir)
    182 min drive

Room options

Maple

  • 452 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Black Willow

  • 237 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Pine

  • 312 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ash

  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Chestnut

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Oak

  • 495 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Forest and lake by Schofieldshire

4.5-star hotel with rooftop terrace
A restaurant, a rooftop terrace, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free English breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
The Forest and lake by Schofieldshire offers 6 accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and rice cookers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and shared/communal kitchens. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Colonial hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Forest and lake by Schofieldshire is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
The Forest and lake by Schofieldshire has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Colonial architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 10 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Forest lake Schofieldshire Hotel Nuwara Eliya
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Forest lake Schofieldshire
The Forest By Schofieldshire
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The Forest and lake by Schofieldshire Nuwara Eliya
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The Forest and lake by Schofieldshire Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 13 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nandana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had booked a room for a weekend for a family member to enjoy their birthday and he was blown away by the experience/guest experience. The space is beautiful and looks like paradise, the food is excellent, very clean space including the bathrooms and the highlight of it all was the friendly staff. They were extremely helpful and kind providing many things to do while visiting. Would definitely recommend for anyone passing by for a stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Signs of neglect, disrepair, bad management abound
The good: Tharindu & Varun, onsite staff, are very helpful. The bad: This hotel claims it's the "Epitome of Luxury". Is it? Judge for yourself: *room's doorknob doesn't work *TV only local stations with grainy picture, no remote *broken fixtures everywhere *trash bin with food pedal that's broken *broken window in lounge *picture window condenses. Can't see out of it. *bathtub leaks on floor *shower door doesn't shut *no facial tissue *bed creaks badly *hot water hard to control, too hot, too cold *salty food *scenic view obscured by new construction *unsafe electrical outlet *no way to pay bill by credit card. *incompetent management. Manager could not find my booking. I happened to call before arriving. Ms. Hamsimi told me I had to contact Hotels. I gave her all the information. Still, I had to spend hours and hours as the go-between. She wanted me to cancel my booking, and she offered a big discount. I was in the process of doing so, following her instructions, and she suddenly did an about face, reneged on her offer. She told me we would talk about this issue when I came, but she knew the whole time that she wasn't going to be here when we arrived! She was out of town, and refused to answer my messages. I paid about $230/night for at best a 2 star, neglected, mismanaged property. My wife observed, "There is nothing in this hotel that doesn't have problems." That's no exaggeration. This experience has definitely shaken my confidence in Hotels.com as well.
Broken food pedal trash can
Picture window not double paned. View obstructed in the mornings.
"Scenic" view partially obstructed by new buildings.
Unsightly foreground.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alain Pierre

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, all people very kind, beautiful lanscape and view, food wqs excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neeraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little cozy place
The location was not very convenient as it was far from the city centre and the approach road was very narrow. But once you reach there the location and property is fantastic. The cozy lounge is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Devi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an awesome stay at the hotel. The room was spacious and comfortable. The staff were very hospitable and friendly. The only problem we faced was the condition of the road leading to the hotel, which really tested the vehicle. The hotel management has to do something to solve it early, so that their guests can reach with more comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Looks good on the surface
This hotel looks great on the surface, but seems to prioritize its appearance over the comfort of their guests. There were a lot of flies in the lobby and the room, and we were woken up around 8am by hotel construction outside our room. They did help us organize a trip into town to the tea factory. There were many options for breakfast on the menu, but we weren’t offered any of these and had to ask multiple times for coffee and tea. Overall it’s in a beautiful location and looks great, but we wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the bathroom and the view. Also the garden.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Uma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its up the hill, very beautiful deco of the property and beautiful themed rooms. About 6km from the city where you will find shops and restaurants. Very warm and friendly staff who go the extra length to make your stay comfortable. Felt more like family and home there!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow! This hotel is a must if you are going to Nuwara Eliya!! The views, the staff, the food, all AMAZING!! You won’t be disappointed!! 👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and cozy hotel, a pearl of luxury in the middle of the nature surrounding Nuwara Eliya. Very welcoming staff and excellent food. Beautiful views from the hotel's garden. Excellent quality for price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

DrAhmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
حجزت لصديقي وزوجته وكانت الإقامة مريحة والكادر متعاون
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel sale, non entretenu. Personnel faisant beaucoup d'efforts et très prevenant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019