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| Entrance |
As you walk through the foliage covered entrance, you immediately feel you are arriving at a special place. Even with that, I was not ready for the tranquillity and rustic charm that unfolded before my eyes.
The foyer, greeting area, was small and cosy. Far from the usual modern, polished marble affair you find at most places.
You are welcomed with a refreshing cold glass of water, something I really needed. I was never asked for my name, it seemed they knew who I was. An old friend returning. A quick photocopy of my passport and the check-in was completed as the atmosphere, and drink was enjoyed.
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| Looking down into Foyer |
All wood, old, recycled wood, with each plank and fixture placed to give a feeling of an older period in time.
Just up and to the side, an elevated deck, scattered with chairs and tables surrounded by lush green garden. A perfect oasis to rest and plan the next day's itinerary.
A small library, of the usual left behind books, and along maps of the local area and even the whole country are available for you.
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| Wood Furniture |
Escorted up the stairs, after removing your shoes, you are shown a small landing where coffee making facilities are available. To the left and right are short passages to some of the other rooms. Lead down another small walkway adorned with yet more wooden furniture, to the room.
The room I had booked, being the last one available, was for 3 people. Too large for me, but the price was acceptable, and I really wanted to sample this, what appeared to be, interesting guesthouse.
The double doors opened, and the room revealed it's own splendours starting with a small living area with bean mats (the minimal filling, possible the only thing I could fault) for seating, flat screen TV with DVD player, and your own coffee making ingredients. In the corner, a full floor to ceiling glass window looks out over the raised deck below. Beside this are 3 wood shutter type windows, when opened, the similar breath taking view.
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| Shutter Windows |
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| TV & DVD Player |
To the right and around a corner from the living room, is a small area with a fridge and a large writing desk. Just off this area, up a wood ladder, it a single bed on it's own elevated platform. Comfy!
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| Ladder to Single Bed |
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| Single Bed |
Back to the living area, are a set of double doors providing privacy to a beautiful bathroom. The shower made from a rough stone, double water nozzles (one for hot water, and the other for cold) all enclosed by a solid glass door. Water pressure, you are not often to find this in Thailand, strong and steady. The vanity basin, one of those "bowl" resting on top of the bench type, and a toilet of modern design, but blending in well with the décor.
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| Double Door to Bathroom |
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| Toilet |
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| Shower |
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| Vanity Area |
Returning into the living area, and up a sturdy wooded stair case, to the bedroom. The mattress, Queen size, I think, laying on the floor. It's dressing, dark coloured and well presented. The area is a good size with a small bedside lamp. The ceiling is mostly a slopped affair with more textured wood panelling. A good sized window is off to the side giving natural light that spreads across the bed. It is curtained, but these will not be needed, as there is privacy from it's position. The morning light will be a welcomed alarm to wake by.
The whole room is beautiful. Everything placed where is should be, and I'm ready to immerse myself to enjoy all it has to offer.
Khun Koy and Khun Neang, the guesthouse owners, are friendly and eager to show off their masterpiece accommodation. There are push bikes available, and they can assist with booking local tours and offer sightseeing advice. The evening boat tour of 3 Wats sounds interesting. ("Wat" is Thai for Temple) A promised sunset at the last Temple is placed on my list of things to do.
The tranquillity of the place makes it difficult to believe you are only metres from one of the main roads. Just across this road, is one of the major sightseeing locations. Wat Mahathat. It's crumbling remains strike you head on as you leave our small soi (Thai for street).
A short time now to enjoy the deck. Another pleasant discovery, an area with 2 wash basins similar to that of the bathroom for a clean up before relaxing. A nice touch to an already wonderful experience. Sitting back with a few beers (50 baht each), I take in the atmosphere, and ponder what to have for dinner.
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| The Deck |
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| Looking down to Deck from Room |
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| From Deck to Entrance |
Shortly, you can check out my blog detailing my trip to Ayutthaya with all it's historical wonders. You will find a link to it here.
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