Chiang Dao Roundhouses

Een bijzondere overnachting Het is een bijzondere ervaring om in een roundhouse te slapen. Bedden zijn heerlijk. Douchen doe je buiten wat erg leuk is. De gastvrouw Suzy vertelt enorm veel en geeft leuke tips. Ontbijten is leuk verzorgd. Al met al een eenvoudige overnachtingsplek maar heel leuk om meegemaakt te hebben.

The roundhouses are a set of 4 round huts, on the edge of a hill, in the center of a lush garden. The owner, a Thai called Sue, bought the site a few years ago. You can find her telephone number and email on the establishment's website. We booked directly with her, without an intermediary. Sue contacted us by Whatsapp the day before to make sure she was there when we arrived (she doesn't live on site). The roundhouses are located on the outskirts of Chiang Dao, a few minutes' walk from the cave temple. A few shops nearby, connected by a road not lit at night. Go there before sunset or rent the scooter offered by the owner. Restaurants open in the evening are 2-3 km away. Grab does not deliver to this remote area. If you find yourself hungry, stuck in the rain, call Sue. She will have a solution for you. If you can, come here with a bottle of red and some sausage, the place would have been perfect for an aperitif. During the day, magnificent view from the room, particularly the one located to the very north of the site. The deckchairs in front of the cottage face the peaks where clouds and tropical forest meet. Being in the great outdoors has its downside. Mosquito nets imperfectly block the entry of pests. The small window to the east of the bedroom only closes at 3 points out of 4. The door separating the bedroom from the open-air bathroom has gaps so large that a gecko got in. Bring DEET-based mosquito repellent and burn the insecticidal incense provided with the room. Large bed, spacious room. The coat rack to the right of the bathroom door is threatening to come loose. The shower drain is practically blocked. The coolness of the mountains makes it possible to live without Airco, but the duvets provided with the bed remain too hot for summer. Sheets would have been nicer. No human noise when it gets dark, but the constant croaking of frogs, interrupted from time to time by the howls of stray dogs. They did not in any way prevent us from sleeping, the song of the frogs was easily covered by that of the fan. You will be awakened by daylight. So I advise you to have breakfast early. This consists of bread, fried egg, fruit and a salad with peanut sauce. Not forgetting real croissants that Sue will pick up in Chiang Mai. Tea, coffee, biscuits and muesli available 24/7.