Medawachchiya derived from 'meda' (meaning centre) and 'wachchiya' (meaning villa) - the Rest House sits comfortably in the middle of four popular tourists spots; Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Vavuniya and Madhu. The colonial styled Rest House is a popular stop for local and foreign tourists.With its scenic mountain vista, en route to the famous Madhu Church in the North, the Medawachchiya Rest House offers you the simple pleasures of life.