Cosmic
Acres
Work under Starlink by day. Sleep under the stars by night.
Reserve →This far east, it's just paddy fields and open sky.
Cosmic Acres sits on two flat acres, about 20 minutes from Oddamavadi. Paddy fields spread out around the area, with dry open ground and a wide view of the sky. It's quiet. Still growing.
We started this place a few years ago as a home garden on open land beside the paddy fields. The trees are still young and the ground is bare in places. We haven't shaped it into a resort. Rural and unfinished. Open to the horizon.
Mostly sky
Fields around us, no tall buildings. On clear nights the sky runs horizon to horizon.
Shared ground
This is rural edge land, not a sealed-off resort. Wild animals pass through, and after dark you might see a jungle cat on the road. We give them space and ask guests to do the same.
Still growing
The garden is young. Some trees are newly planted and still staked, and parts of the land are still bare. You are seeing Cosmic Acres early.
It’s our home, not a hotel. You have your own room and bathroom, and a simple farm breakfast. The outdoor spaces are yours to wander.
Designed by Shahdia Jamaldeen. Simple, cool, open to the trees and fields. High white ceiling, polished titanium-finish floor, wide black-framed sliding windows. Furnished for rest and remote work, without clutter. An existing structure reused rather than rebuilt, with solar hot water and low-chemical finishes.
The bathroom uses the same plain materials: bare concrete, cane, and jute. It has a walk-in shower.
There is Starlink internet, fast enough for video calls and streaming. We have measured speeds of around 300 Mbps down and 30 Mbps up, though this may vary. Work when you need to, then step outside once it gets dark.
STARLINK · SPEED TEST 300Mbps ↓30Mbps ↑ Ask about dates →Cosmic Acres is far enough from town lights for the night sky to open up properly. Because we sit close to the equator, you can see stars from both hemispheres: the Plough in the northern sky, the Southern Cross in the south, and the Milky Way on clear, dark nights.
Sirius, Vega, and Arcturus are the stars we return to most often, because they are the names of our dogs.
The brightest star in the night sky.
Sirius appears over the fields in the cooler months. Its light takes about 8.6 years to reach Earth.
A bright northern star in Lyra.
Vega was once the northern pole star and will be again, as Earth’s axis slowly shifts over time.
An orange giant in Boötes.
Follow the curve of the Plough’s handle and you reach Arcturus, one of the brightest stars visible from Earth.
Once it is properly dark, step outside and give your eyes time to adjust. On clear nights, the Milky Way is easiest to see when the moon is low or absent.
They move through here on their own terms. We keep our distance and leave them to it. Our window glass wears small anti-collision markers in the Feather Friendly pattern, so birds don’t mistake it for open air. The list below is what we’ve recorded so far, still growing.
In the trees
- Asian koelEudynamys scolopaceus
- Pied cuckooClamator jacobinus
- Black-hooded orioleOriolus xanthornus
- Black-naped monarchHypothymis azurea
- Common tailorbirdOrthotomus sutorius
- Red-vented bulbulPycnonotus cafer
- Brahminy kiteHaliastur indus
- Crested serpent eagleSpilornis cheela
- Changeable hawk-eagleNisaetus cirrhatus
- Grey-headed fish eagleIcthyophaga ichthyaetus
- Barn owlTyto alba
- Indian nightjarCaprimulgus asiaticus
- Jerdon's nightjarCaprimulgus atripennis
- Barred buttonquailTurnix suscitator
- Jungle priniaPrinia sylvatica
- Indian paradise-flycatcherTerpsiphone paradisi
- White-browed bulbulPycnonotus luteolus
- Stork-billed kingfisherPelargopsis capensis
- White-throated kingfisherHalcyon smyrnensis
- Ashy priniaPrinia socialis
- Coppersmith barbetPsilopogon haemacephalus
- Indian rollerCoracias benghalensis
- Green bee-eaterMerops orientalis
- Purple sunbirdCinnyris asiaticus
- Red-backed flamebackDinopium psarodes
- Indian peafowlPavo cristatus
On the ground
- Asian elephantElephas maximus
- Jungle catFelis chaus
- Fishing catPrionailurus viverrinus
- Eurasian otterLutra lutra
- Sri Lankan jackalCanis aureus naria
- Black-naped hareLepus nigricollis
Bring binoculars by day and a small torch after dark. Tell us what else you spot.
Cosmic Acres sits inland from the east coast, with beaches and lagoons within easy reach. Enjoy a slow day at home, head out to the sea, or do a night drive along the edge of the fields.
Photograph the Milky Way
OverheadOn clear nights the Milky Way is bright enough here to catch on a phone camera. Step out, let your eyes adjust, and look up.
Survey the fields after dark
At the gateAfter dark, we take a torch along the edge of the fields. You may hear nightjars, or catch a jungle cat’s eyes on the road.
Walk the tanks at sunset
About 30 minTanks are the reservoirs that water the paddy here. Go up on the bund an hour before sunset and walk until the light goes.
Ride at Vonfidel Ranch
Next doorVonfidel Ranch next door runs bespoke, welfare-first riding holidays and private trail rides, by prior application only. Places are limited and subject to rider assessment. Mention riding when you reserve with us and apply for your ride directly on their website.
Snorkel and dive at Kayankerni
About 20 minExperience the Kayankerni Marine Sanctuary through small-group snorkelling, diving, and kayaking trips with Ecologix Adventures. Their activities follow responsible tourism practices and support marine conservation and local communities.
Swim at Pasikudah & Kalkudah
About 20 minLong shallow water behind the reef. You can wade a long way out before it reaches your waist.
Explore Batticaloa Lagoon
About 45 minOne of Sri Lanka’s largest lagoons, wrapping right around Batticaloa town: mangroves, fishing boats, waterbirds, and the old iron Kallady bridge. It’s also known as the land of the singing fish, a faint hum heard near the bridge on full-moon nights.
Cycle ancient Polonnaruwa
About 1 hrAn hour inland, an 11th-century royal capital: rock-carved statues, brick stupas, and the Parakrama Samudraya, spread across a green archaeological park you can cycle through.
Kayak the Mahaweli River
About 2.5 hrExplore the Mahaweli River on a guided kayaking expedition with EcoGrip. Their multi-day trips combine paddling and camping, with an emphasis on low-impact, environmentally responsible travel.
Come and see it.
Tell us when you want to come and a bit about your trip. We answer every note ourselves, usually within a day. No payment to enquire.
US$95 a night for two, November to March, farm breakfast included. Discounts for longer stays. Lunch and dinner available on request.
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