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The Countryside Bungalows

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The Country side is another Dutch - Thai run location with friendly Thai service and good food, and efficient Dutch organisation and management. It's down the dirt track running across the fields, above the T-junction, and though in a fairly bare and barren part of the valley they have done a good job with their garden plus added a swimming pool. Attention has also been paid to the unusual chalets -- they're octagonal, orange and each one comes with its own rooftop sunset viewing deck reached by a ladder. All chalets come with hot shower and are clean and well decorated. The downside is it's a long walk down the dirt track to get there, so transport would be handy.

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90/2 Moo 1 Mae Hee, Pai,. T: (087) 172 6632
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Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Deluxe bungalow	600 THB	1,400 THB	Poolside
Bungalow fan private b'room	400 THB	800 THB

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Added to Travelfish on: 12th March, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 13th August, 2009

The Countryside Bungalows reviews

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Great Dutch Value! - 16th March, 2010
Beautiful resort! The bungalows are so nice, clean and comfortable! Great pool and all the bungalows have pretty views. Very helpfull staff and owners. Great food, they even bring it to the pool or your private (!) rooftop terrace! We booked in advance, for a small price, but when we came there, it was half price! Great surprise! Free pick up and delivery to the bus station or motorbike shop. We surely recommend this great place.

The Countryside Bungalows reviewed by sajkemming on 16th March, 2010, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2010
Total reviews submitted: 5.
sajkemming also reviewed: Halo, Pinochio Hotel, Tung Trang Hotel, Yasaka Saigon Nha Trang.

very nice to stay here - 14th April, 2007
we stay here in April 2007 was it 8 days ? dont remember, but it was to short anyway very nice surroundings very good service by Fon and her sister Thip pity I did not meet Johan a dutch man like myself but there is another time to come we will be back for sure in october 2007 see you then thanks for wonderful service Wim and Janneke van Beveren Netherlands

The Countryside Bungalows reviewed by wimpey1946 on 14th April, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 4/2007
Total reviews submitted: 4.
wimpey1946 also reviewed: Fern Resort, Khoun and Khone Guesthouse, Soppong River Inn.

Countryside Bungalows Pai - 19th March, 2007
I stayed there in April 2006 for 6 nights. Very nice location, great scenery around with mountains in the distance. Deluxe bungalow was very good. Comfortable room, in an unusual but effectively designed building. A 10 minute walk into town. Fon who runs the place, and her sister were very helpful. Breakfast served on your roof terrace or in the outdoor sala. Lovely place. ( Richard )

The Countryside Bungalows reviewed by Somchai on 19th March, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 4/2006
Total reviews submitted: 2.
Somchai also reviewed: Bann Lann Suan Resort Cha-am.

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