Country Retreat
Location: 274 Moo 3, Tambon Huai Sai, Chiang Mai, Mae Rim, th
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Resorts
About this Property
Tranquil Bungalows in Nature's Embrace
Bungalow Bliss: Escape to cozy bungalows surrounded by lush rice fields, each equipped with modern amenities and a private patio for a serene retreat.
Culinary Delights: Indulge in a gastronomic journey at our on-site restaurant offering delectable a la carte menus. Don't miss out on our cooking lessons for a taste of local flavors.
Adventurous Escapes: Explore the countryside with our bicycle rentals, fishing, and hiking activities. Unwind with shuttle services, tours, and relaxing massages at your convenience.
Experience the essence of tranquility and nature at Country Retreat. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Tour desk
- Ironing service
- Car hire
- Massage services
- Packed lunches
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Salt-water pool
- Outdoor furniture
- Fruits
- Shallow end
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Cooking class
- Television in common areas
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Free pool cabanas
- Pool sun loungers
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Beach yoga on site
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Wine release events
- Exercise/lap pool
- Japanese garden
- Fishing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Pool toys
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Superior Family Bungalow (1A)
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
Overlooking the water
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch Smart TV with satellite channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, twin sofa bed, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
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Family Bungalow (4)
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Overlooking the mountains
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and sitting area
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch Smart TV with satellite channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
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Double Bungalow
1 Double Bed
409-sq-foot room with mountain views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
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Superior Double Bungalow (7)
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
495-sq-foot room with mountain views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, double sofa bed, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
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Superior Double Bungalow (8)
1 Queen Bed
473-sq-foot room with mountain views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
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One-Bedroom Bungalow
These bungalows are fitted with air conditioning, a front and side balcony, and private bathroom with a shower. A safety deposit box, a desk and a fridge are also available.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Two-Bedroom Bungalow
Featuring a private bathroom in each bedroom, this spacious unit also features a terrace with a seating set and garden views. The available amenities include safety deposit box, a fridge and a hot shower.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Additional bathroom
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Superior Bungalow
Offering more space than the One-Bedroom Bungalow, the Superior Bungalow comes with a private garden, smart TV and offers more privacy. There's also a balcony and an outdoor seating area.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Double Room with Mountain View
This air-conditioned room features balconies with mountain and garden views, refrigerator and flat-screen TV. Please note that this room is accessible by stairs.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Superior Double Room
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Superior Family Room
The spacious family room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
Guest Reviews
- Andreas (10/5): -
- Christian (10/5): - Trop bien Jolie chambre Tout était parfait
- Ashley (10/5): - Everything was perfect. It is a very peaceful resort in a tranquil location but with plenty of places to explore nearby. The hosts are a friendly and welcoming couple who would do anything to make our stay comfortable.
- Erik (10/5): - Lekker zwembad,mooie omgeving
- Cohen Zedek (10/5): מקום יפה ונעים עם כל מה שצריך כדי לנפוש. - במילה אחת- הכל הסימן הכי ברור שאהבת מקום- שאנחנו נחזור!
- Holger (10/5): Vielen Dank Yinc und Pete für die schöne Zeit. Wir kommen gerne wieder. - Die Gastgeber waren wunderbar hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend. Die Anlage ist individuell und schön in Reisfelder eingebettet.
- Virginia (10/5): It was absolutely wonderful. - Food was very good. Bikes could have been in a little better condition.
- Stefan (8/5): -
- Lisa (10/5): Lovely peaceful retreat - Breakfast and dinner is amazing , i never eat pancakes in holland but now i ate them with banana every day for breakfast haha. Environment is incredible. People are lovely and warm. Room is very clean, and so is the pool. Nothing. They are genuine people who try more than their best to make this place feel like an oasis of rest and peace.
- Caroline (10/5): Heerlijk verblijf bij super vriendelijke hosts! - Heerlijk verblijf bij super vriendelijke hosts! -
- Johan (9/5): Super verblijf gehad dankzij Ying en haar team - De locatie en het heerlijke eten van Ying en haar team:) De massages van Ten en het mooie uitzicht. Het bed was aan de zachte kant maar dat is persoonlijk
- Montira (9/5): -
- Francisco (10/5): Piece of paradise - Country Retreat is a piece of paradise. Ying, Pete and all the staff make the place even more special. This was our second time there and there will a third one for sure.
- Iman (7/5): Friendly staff helped with getting Taxi’s and providing practical advice. - It’s as the title suggests it’s a country retreat, country feel. Good place if you want to be at one with nature Further away from city centre but if you wish to be close to the night markets better to stay there.
- Tsai Lynn (9/5): - 周邊環境很自然，可以舒適地在陽台、涼亭、泳池畔發呆看書。老闆有分享自己的私房地圖清單。 早餐好吃但價格偏高，需另外付費
- yangjun (10/5): Its really a perfect stay - the stuff is friendly and the room is very clean，the view of rice field is very beautiful，quiet and peace
- Kimberly Jennings (10/5): - I will stay longer next time.
- Inez R (10/5): -
- Bjorn (10/5): Een oase van rust en gastvrijheid, midden in de natuur, dat is wat je hier zeker vindt! - Een waanzinnige plek, na de drukte die wij in Bangkok en Chiang Mai hadden ervaren kwamen wij hier terecht oase van gastvrijheid en rust terecht. Pete en Ying zijn fantastische hosts, zeer vriendelijk, behulpzaam en toegankelijk. Ze doen er alles aan om je verblijf een succes maken. De locatie is gelegen tussen prachtige rijstvelden en natuur. De bungalow waarin we verbleven was groot en was voorzien van een zeer comfortabel bed. Er zijn talloze activiteiten in de omgeving, deze zijn door de hosts verzamelend in een handige Google lijst. Voor een zeer schappelijke prijs huur je hier een scooter, als je het ons vraagt de beste manier om de omgeving te verkennen. Pete is een echte natuurkenner, en kan je van alles vertellen over de natuur en dieren in de omgeving en op het resort, ikzelf vond dit bijzonder interessant. Bedankt Pete en Ying, a speciaal bedankje aan Ying voor de heerlijke maaltijden!
- Marine (9/5): -
- Terry (10/5): -
- D.MOHAMMED (10/5): - الموظفة قمة في الاخلاق وتساعد في كل شيء
- Kelly (10/5): Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay- I will come back to eat more of the best Thai food ever - Peter, his lovely wife K.Ying and chef Pee Meaw welcomed me into this gem of a retreat. Nestled in the rice fields 40 minutes north of Chiang Mai, it's a place of peace, calm and home comforts all with a Thai twist. The food was exceptional- (I have lived in Chiang Mai for 12 years) and it was some of the very best i have tasted. The location was just right for me to spend time alone and pottering about, reading, writing and being in nature. A massage was a lovely touch (pardon the pun) arranged by Khun Ying to spend an hour in nature without a care in the world. In fact the whole time I spent time relaxing, and listing to the sound of birds all aorund. A well stocked small outside poolside bar for a bit of chit chat with the host if you wanted and excellent wifi throughout. Pee Meaw's daughter trounced me at chess but drew me a picture to soften the blow! I am planning my next opportunity to return. Thank you Peter and family! Maybe a slightly softer pillow, (I have an aversion to high ones) but I switched mine for one of the chair's which was perfect! I wish I could have stayed longer!
- Tracy (10/5): - As soon as I arrived I was warmly welcomed, very lovely people who obviously enjoy having guests at their beautiful country retreat. The room was very clean, comfortable and smelled good! The surrounding countryside, nestled in the rice fields, is very beautiful. I really enjoyed relaxing in the pool and listening to the birdsong all around. If you want to relax, this is the place! Also, the restaurant is excellent!
- Walker (8/5): -
- Anais (10/5): A gorgeous stay in and amazing location with the nicest staff - We loved Pete and his wife! They were very helpful for creating day plans and set us up with a driver for the day. We went to the most amazing elephant trip. The food and drinks were amazing
- SAS (9/5): - Tout Rien
- P (5/5): - A beautiful countryside hotel, but unfortunately not child-friendly, even though we stayed in a family room. Children are expected to maintain an unnaturally quiet level (basically not speaking, which is very difficult for normal kids), otherwise they may disturb others (because the space is small). Ironically, the noise from grass-cutting along the rice fields was much louder than children, yet nobody minded that. If the goal is to create a child-free environment, why not follow the example of some quiet hotels in Indonesia that simply do not allow children, which would truly ensure extreme quietness? There is an unfriendly, unleashed dog at the property. It growled in a threatening way, and its body language made it feel like it could attack at any moment. The owner insisted it was friendly… but we could only keep as much distance as possible. Even the small wooden huts in the fields for relaxation have surveillance cameras, which may feel safe to some but also rather unsettling. The water heater barely produces hot water. If you stay there, here’s a tip: turn the water pressure down to the lowest setting to get a little warmth. In September, for some reason, the water was quite cold. We have stayed in many places, always trying to respect local culture and support the local economy, but here we did not experience the kind of wonderful stay described in earlier reviews. We don’t expect perfection,but unfortunately the experience was not very good. — which unfortunately was not the case. That’s why we left after just one night.
- Adrian (10/5): -
- Liza (10/5): - Le cadre au milieu des rizières est splendide. L hôtel a tout pour plaire à ceux qui recherchent un bon compromis entre confort et authenticité. Mention spéciale à la cuisine saine et locale servie au petit déjeuner. Si nous retenons dans la région nous y reviendrons !!
- Benjamin (10/5): Lovely - We were here for the second time and really enjoyed our stay again. The homemade food is delicious and there is something for everyone from Thai food to Western food. The owners are simply fantastic. Rent a bike and you can easily reach all the sights in the area. Country retreat is located in the middle of a rice field, so if you need a quiet night's sleep, the frogs, crickets, and birds will spoil your plans.
- Anne (6/5): -
- Wanda (9/5): - Het is een prachtige omgeving, heel mooi, authentiek en rustig. Ons huisje was ontzettend mooi ook en schoon. De eigenaars en personeel zijn allemaal aardig. Fijn zwembad en goede massage! Het eten duurt erg lang voordat het komt als je iets besteld. We moesten steeds rond een uur wachten. Houd hier rekening mee. Tijdens ons verblijf (2 dagen) werd het gras en andere gemaaid/gesnoeid. Dit moet natuurlijk gebeuren, maar maakte erg veel lawaai, wat zonde is in zo'n rustige omgeving. De kussens op bed waren voor onze smaak te dik/bol wat niet heel fijn was voor je nek. Al met al wel een heel fijn en relaxed verblijf.
- Eran (10/5): -
- Zarah (9/5): A hidden gem—relaxing, scenic, and made unforgettable by Pete and Ying’s warm hospitality and Ying’s amazing home cookin - Location, owners hospitality, relaxing vibe, incredible meals at onsite cafe. Nothing
- Adrian (10/5): Exceptional -
- Clare (9/5): Amazing and tranquil - The layout, the restaurant & bar area are so nice. The food is good Only 4 sunbeds at the pool
- Hani (10/5): Wonderful place to stay - Everything but mainly the hospitality and location. Nothing
- Raywlai (10/5): Exceptional -
- Zha (10/5): Exceptional - I love everything about this place will definitely come back. Is right in middle of rice field. And good home made food also the view of sunset just unwind your busy city vibe. If you in Chiangmai don’t miss this experience and retreat yourself here
- Paul (9/5): A great place to relax and set in rural Thailand - Great location and setting
- Barbara (9/5): Superb - The location, the view, the rooms.
- Anna (10/5): Exceptional -
- Tamir (9/5): Superb - The place is beautiful and relaxing The people are so kind. We arrived late at night after the restaurant opening hours, but still they prepared for us dinner and our girls were more the happy. Food was amazing!!!!
- Ray (10/5): Exceptional -
- Marie-kristin (10/5): Exceptional -
- Laura (9/5): Great stay would be perfect minus the loud children - The softest bed I ever laid on, great WiFi, peaceful location, beautiful room and VERY clean, new towels and water everyday, amazing massage lady, friendly staff I think this was just circumstances but noise was an issue there was a lot of screaming crying children for my first 3/4 days who took over the pool area so there was no escaping the screams! It wasn’t much of a retreat for me like I hoped, but maybe staff could give parents a friendly reminder about noise control. Also the dogs start to howl each morning at 6am so if you like to sleep in I would request a room away from the entrance. Lots of mosquitoes bring repellent!
- Iris (9/5): Superb -
- Elizabeth (7/5): Good - I loved the location, a great place to go to relax and I liked that you could get your meals there. I loved that they had a restaurant and the food was good but it took me awhile to figure out the system on how to order; I'm not sure I ever did.
- Andrew (10/5): Amazing 👏 - When you stay here, it's more than just a resort. It's an experience! Not one to be missed. As soon as we arrived, we had a warm greeting from the hosts Yen and Pete, who straight away made us feel welcome and at ease, they were also very accommodating throughout our stay, even helping us get around and encouraging us to explore the local area. Pete was happy to share their story over a beer, and Yen did amazing at recommending and preparing us some wonderful traditional food, being really considerate of our allergies too as everything was made from scratch, a must try!
- Tatsuman160 (10/5): Exceptional - - a family run villa in the middle of beautiful rice fields, very picturesque - everyone working is friendly and helpful - great food and hospitality - clean and tidy room - nothing in particular
- Hendrik (10/5): A treasure in Mae Rim amidst the ricefields - It’s been such a pleasure to stay here again, we love this treasure in the ricefields. Ying’s cooking skills are amazing. The room is spotlessly clean. We would have liked a mosquito windowscreen in the room so we are able to sleep with open windows. For the rest we like everything.
- Adam (10/5): We'll be back - was such a pleasant stay, we were well catered for. - I visited this resort with my mum for some quality family time in the Chiang Mai Countryside. We did not know what to expect but were pleasantly surprised. Pete and Ing are exceptional hosts and couldn't do enough to make our stay more pleasant. Checkin was seamless, the room was a decent size and clean and to top it off the resort restaurant and Ing's cooking was amazing. Wholesome, homemade food that tasted so good! We had a choice of french and new zealand red wines aswell to make us a little more happy! Big thanks for such a nice stay and we will be back. Couldn't have asked for more. Everything was top!
- Josh (10/5): Exceptional - Great food. Felt like a nice peaceful resort. Perfect if you want to chill by the pool and read a book. We took out push bikes for the day to visit the surrounding area. Would recommend.
- Samittra (9/5): Superb -
- Nanette (9/5): Totally amazing! The food cooked by Steve’s wife was out of this world. The brown rice had been grown in the surrounding - Rustic and surrounded by rice fields. I loved to sit on the balcony and listen to the frogs croaking in the evening. Steve the owner was responsible for designing and building the complex. He had also crafted the beautiful bed in which we slept! The property was scrupulously clean and the air conditioning was effective. There was nothing to dislike
- Jaylyn (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sarah (10/5): Wonderful, peaceful, serene - Loved this lodging! Peaceful, quiet except the beautiful sounds of the birds and frogs in the rice fields and that is a wonderful sound. Beautiful grounds, comfortable, super hosts. The couple that owns and runs the property are great hosts. Best food I had in Thailand cooked to order. Highly recommend if you love peace and quiet and serenity. Loved everything
- Adrian (10/5): Exceptional -
- Trisha (10/5): Spectacular view and accomodating and helpful hosts - Beautiful, lush scenery. Available scooter and bike rental on site. Massages on site. Food was exceptional and freshly prepared. It could improve slightly with access to outdoor fans and stronger deck chairs.
- GYUDONG (8/5): - Nature and clean with beautiful scenery
- Zohar (8/5): Very good - The place and the garden looks beautiful, yet we didn't had time to fully explore it. The owners was very friendly. The location is in a country area, surrounded by beautiful rice fields, which is one of the reasons to go there. Yet, during night time, the noises from the nature outside, frogs and crickets, was too loud and we couldn't sleep. Nothing to blame the owners, which was friendly and understating, yet if one find it hard to sleep with noises he might want to reconsider this place
- Anne (10/5): So pleasant that we extended our stay. - Kind and helpful hosts, beautiful place.
- Ronald (10/5): Great authentic place - View of the paddy fields while in the pool was Fantastic Nothing
- Stefan (9/5): Superb - As always very good, nice people, great location, , quiet place, refreshing swimming pool. Perfect for a few days to relax.
- Ninag (10/5): 5 stars property without the 5 star price! Highly recommended- without hesitation - Everyone and everything! Was a beautifully well maintained property! Ying and Pete are amazing hosts and I felt so taken care of from the moment I arrived! Ying and her beautiful niece 🥰 were such lovely people who I enjoyed talking with so much! Nothing was a problem. Ying is an amazing cook! I recommend eating at her restaurant. I just pre ordered my meal and time and then came down to eat at the lovely on-site restaurant! I had a wonderful day having a nice long walk around the village and then a few hours by the pool! The pool was so cool and was very well maintained ( like the whole property) and I just relaxed the afternoon away by the pool looking at the rice fields. It was truly magical! My accommodation was extremely clean and the bed was so comfortable. I just snuggled down at night into my cozy room! I really really did not want to leave! Thank you so much to Ying and her lovely niece. You are just the most beautiful warm kind and friendly people and thank you so so much for making me feel so special! I look forward to coming back next time I am in Chiang Mai! They also arranged my taxi back into town and my driver was Ying’s nephew - he was such a lovely and polite young man!! If you are looking to relax in a 5 star setting and also be really well looked after I have no hesitation in highly recommending Country Retreat! Everything was FABULOUS! Nothing except I only stayed 2 nights - wish it had been longer!!!
- Aminuddin (6/5): Pleasant - A small size resort located in the country side. Quite isolated and a good experience to feel the inner of Chiangmai surrounded by paddy fields. There is a small cafe that offers morning breakfast and also lunch and dinner. A small common pool that you can enjoy with family. I rate a comfortable accommodation one that offers good shower facilities and good bed. The bedsheet looks wore down and need to be replaced. The shower spray is not even with piercing jet stream of water. The resort needs refurbishment.
- Tee (4/5): Disappointing -
- Nikki (10/5): Beautiful and relaxing resort away from the city - We went here for my boyfriends birthday and it was the best place to celebrate it! We felt instantly zen when we entered especially after being in the city. You can see that everything is taken care of with a lot of love, including the garden, food and rooms. Also availability to rent a scooter and bikes to see the surroundings (I recommend to do that). The swimming pool and bar are very cozy to relax after a busy and warm day.
- Thomas (9/5): Don’t stay there just for one night - it’s too beautiful. - Beautifully arranged premises in a wonderful setting. Quiet and peaceful. Wish we would have stayed longer. Highly recommended. -/-
- Ngar (9/5): Superb -
- Tw (5/5): Ok - This was a beautiful, calm and peaceful place with pretty gardens and surrounding rice fields. There were lovely touches in the wonderfully clean rooms such as little bamboo leaf wrapped soaps and fresh flowers. We ate on site the first evening of our stay, but unfortunately it took almost two hours for our food to appear, and then we were very disappointed, for, even though the food was pleasant, there was an astonishingly small amount. We had to go to the village supermarket to get more food afterwards. Our three children felt unable to use the pool ( which is much smaller than the photos suggest) as there is a big sign saying no jumping or splashing, which, of course, is s vital part of pool fun for children. The sun beds were immobile lumps of wood and not conducive to relaxing as they were extremely uncomfortable. Whilst lovely, the Country Retreat is best suited to adults only, with very small appetites.
- David (10/5): Exceptional -
- Hikari (8/5): Really nice place . Jin the chef is superb, outstanding food . - Landscape , views , garden and incredible food. Burgers and pad Thai are in another level. The rental system scooter . They charged us for some scratches on the exhaust protector cover that we didn’t make it. We didn’t get any report beforehand. Ask for this form to avoid bitter surprise So take pictures as you do with company cars before rental. And make sure you show them deposit is full with the key in . Without key display show less than real . They tried to charge us too. /
- Yannick (9/5): Great retreat in the countryside - Very nice location with fields all around, very friendly and helpful hosts. Better to have a car or scooter to explore this very nice area of Mae Rim.
- Yvonne (9/5): Great stay - After 7 years we decided to stay here again for 3 nights. It still is a lovely place, really quiet. The area is beautiful to explore by car or scooter. Ying is a great cook. Try the bananaflower salad and the pizza. If you have the change to book the superior bungalow, you should. It is slightly more expensive, but the views from the balcony are amazing. Room is clean, with everything you need.
- John (9/5): Peaceful retreat - Peaceful and private Beds were extremely firm
- Jennifer (10/5): Perfect place to relax and unwind - We found this lovely place to escape the busy city and only booked for 2 nights but should have booked for more because it didn’t disappoint and when we wanted to stay longer they were sold out Peter and Ying have created a lovely place to rest and eat (her food is amazing!). They hire out scooters and bikes and give a concise list of places to visit. Highly recommended Nothing
- Anonymous (10/5): Exceptional -
- Hendrik (10/5): A gem in the Mae Rim ricefields to feel at home and at peace - Everything was great, we especially appreciated the contact and hospitality from the owners and Ying is such a wonderful lady and the choice of food was top class! Absolutely nothing
- Jordan (10/5): Beautiful scenic location, friendly hosts - Friendly hosts, beautiful location, great food, scenic and peaceful evenings out among the rice paddies. Clean, spacey and comfortable room.Fantastic place, highly recommended!
- Jannice (8/5): - We had a lovely stay here - very relaxing after downtown Chiang Mai. I had thought it would be even more remote but it is surrounded by the paddy fields and sunsets are beautiful. There is only one place to eat on the property and home cooked meals take time, but for anything else you need to take a Grab, Gorgeous swimming pool, and lovely setting
- Aarron (9/5): Superb -
- Benjamin (9/5): Superb -
- Heather (10/5): One of the best places I’ve ever stayed at - I originally booked for one night but ended up staying 5 more, that says it all really - it was too lovely to leave! Pete and Ying are the nicest people you could meet, they run their place meticulously but are always available for a chat and to make you feel welcome. The setting is idyllic, the bungalows are spotless, super comfortable, well designed and furnished and there’s a lovely pool area. Ying’s cooking is fantastic. Hands down one of my favourite places I’ve ever stayed and I’ve stayed at a lot. Nothing not to like!
- Rosa (10/5): Lovely! - Lovely accommodation in the middle of nature. It’s an oasis of peace, with a swimming pool with a view on the rice fields. Pete and Yine are just lovely. Yine makes every meal by herself and they are delicious.
- Géraldine (9/5): Very peaceful and relaxing - Great location, very friendly hosts and great breakfast.
- Anders (10/5): A brilliantly located small hotel run by Pete and Ying. We visited in July and it was very hot and the pool was a great - Everything Nothing
- Elizabeth (10/5): Exceptional -
- Miller (9/5): Superb -
- Anna (10/5): A lovely setting with kind and interesting people. The only place to stay in Mae Rim. - Very friendly atmosphere. The owner and his wife makes you feel most welcome. Travelling on your own, it is nice to have people in a strange place keep a track of you. Nothing
- Anthony (8/5): A peaceful stay in the countryside. - Location of the resort is out in the countryside away from the city. It seems to be in a dormitory area for the city, so in the early mornings and early evenings there is a lot of traffic on the main roads to and from the city. Probably better to stay in the city if that is the prime purpose of your visit, however if you want peace and quiet and to enjoy the countryside it is ideal. There are bikes and scooters available for local journeys. The breakfasts are all freshly made and delicious. More coffee would be nice. We also ate in some evenings and that food was also excellent. Pete and Ying are good hosts, but be aware bar and restaurant opening and closing times are generally strictly adhered to. When the village public address speakers played some music one morning the resort's two dogs sat together at the end of the drive singing along - a site I have never seen before, and most amusing. We stayed at the time of maximum air pollution in the Chiang Mai area, in fact it was noted as having the most polluted air of any city in the world at that time. Obviously completely out of the resort's control but worth noting and avoiding if you have any breathing difficulties whatsoever. Any other time of year we would have struggled to make any negative comments.
- Betty (9/5): Superb -
- Anna (10/5): Exceptional - Friendly owners. Home from home! Nothing!
- David (10/5): Exceptional - Clean, comfortable, great food, fun bar Nothing, its a great spot
- Rosalyn (8/5): A very peaceful, away from it all resort. - This truly is a quiet, tranquil away from it all small resort. The grounds are lovely. There is a small pool, a covered terrace on which massages are available to be booked and a bar in the evening. There are hammocks dotted around the resort as well as loungers at the pool. There is a small restaurant on site offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. The location is good for visiting many attractions in the area if you arrive by car, if not bike hire is available. Due to there only being one chef/cook, service at meal times is slow.
- Oliver (10/5): just go here if you want to stay a place filled with good vibes, peace and amazing food - This place is truly amazing! Ying and Pete made us feel so welcome, very warm and generous people. Ying is a great chef, she cooked the best meals of our entire trip in Thailand. It was cozy to have a beer and a chat with the other guests at Pete’s bar in the afternoon. The bungalows are very well equipped, and neat and tidy. Everything just works perfectly. There is such an amazing view over the rice fields with village and mountains behind. The pool was very nice too, it was clean and fresh and had some very nice shade areas around. We loved everything about this place, and would really recommend it to others looking for a nice place to relax with great hosts. We stayed with a 7 month old baby and had a really good experience with our stay at Pete and Ying fantastic place. We hope to return some day! that we had to leave
- Maureen (10/5): country retreat is a lovely tranquil place, Pete and Ying are such lovely people - Pete and he’s wife Ying are such a lovely couple. they made us feel so welcome. Ying cooks all the food from fresh. she’s an amazing cook, we loved every meal we had for the five nights we stayed. Pete is so helpful with information and running the bar which we absolutely loved,open from 5-9pm the rooms are very clean and comfortable with lovely views. we loved the pool. we had an amazing massage which was such good value. we meet some fantastic people at country retreat. we really didn’t want to leave. we loved it so much we are planning to go back next year but stay longer next trip. Nothing to dislike
- Robert (10/5): Our stay could not have been better. Ying and Pete are perfect hosts providing a beautiful stay. - Ying was an extraordinary cook. The breakfast and dinner meals were absolutely wonderful. She cares so much for every guest's experience and moves well beyond expectation. Thank you Ying and Pete! From our perspective, there was nothing that could be improved upon. The grounds are beautifully kept and the surroundings were spacious. Our bungalow was welcoming and private. Our bed was super comfortable. The large bathroom had a great shower and everything we needed.
- Bonny (10/5): Exceptional - It's very peaceful and quiet place with so much nature to be with. Nothing.
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