Ban Rai Tin Thai Ngarm Eco Lodge

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• PydaGilmar

  29 enero 2010
  Shangri-La

  Una nueva casa de huéspedes, que aún no figura en las páginas web de viajes o libros de viaje. La encontramos por casualidad yendo a Thai Culture Holidays en Chiang Mai , (lo encontrarás en el Lonely Planet) la profesora de idiomas y su esposo acababan de abrir hacía 6 meses. Ubicado a 18 km al norte de Chiang Mai en la zona de la montaña de la pequeña ciudad de Mae Rim. A través del pueblo y bajando por un camino de tierra a la casa. Cuando subimos a una pequeña cresta lo vimos -¡ Shangri-La! Hay 3 grandes estanques de peces (cada uno del tamaño de 1/2 piscina) rodeados de montones de árboles frutales y nogales plantados. Hay 3 cabañas muy de estilo tailandés (una está aún en construcción). Son aireadas cabinas con ventanas cerradas con persianas en tres paredes. Parece que haya solo la pared suficiente para mantener las ventanas. Tienen una terraza con azulejos, con 2 sillas con cojines de brazo y mesa de café. ¡La habitación es enorme! Una cama king size, cama individual, escritorio y armario, y aún así hay un montón de espacio para moverse. La parte de atrás tiene puertas corredizas que conducen a la terraza trasera , con 2 sillas de madera y una mesa, que mira hacia el valle y hacia la selva. Tienes que mirar más allá del bambú que crece a menos de un metro de la veranda, pasando las plataneras. El cuarto de baño está justo al lado de la terraza y es del tamaño de un gran vestidor. Hay un enorme salón comedorde 2 niveles al aire libre al borde del mayor estanque de peces. El comedor principal del salón es de mesas y bancos de madera de teca estilo sofá de dos plazas. El nivel más cercano al estanque de peces tiene acogedoras pequeñas mesas y sillas a solo unos metros del estanque. Te dan zapatillas encantadoras de tela para llevar ya que se sienten que las baldosas del suelo de teca de color pueden ser frías. Hay una gran colina al este, que ofrece la vista más espectacular de la puesta del sol descendiendo detrás de las montañas. El cielo es siempre neblinoso y se convierte en un hermoso rico naranja al atardecer. Cuando contrasta con los diversos tonos de azul y púrpura de las montañas, es ciertamente impresionante. La noche se llena con el sonido de los grillos y ranas y la fuente que está justo fuera de nuestra ventana y la tos jing-kok ocasional de un lagarto. Tienen bicicletas de montaña y un mapa de los muchos destinos turísticos que están sólo a unos pocos kilómetros fáciles de la casa de huéspedes; la granja de tigres, la Granja de Monos, la Granja de Orquídeas, la Granja de serpientes, la Granja de Elefantes, por nombrar unos pocos. También se ofrecen clases de cocina en una ubicación cercana. La ubicación puede ser bonita, pero no es nada comparada con la belleza interior de nuestros anfitriones. Ambos hablan un inglés excelente. Panom ofrece excelentes tours a algunos templos increíbles y ofrece la perspectiva y conocimiento único de haber sido un monje durante 10 años. TAT 22-0224 teléfono: [ --] correo electrónico: [ --] www.thaicultureholidays.com

  

• Anthony Q

  19 septiembre 2018
  A very pleasant stay

  We took a tour to several temples around Chiang Mai with some Thai friends. They regularly use the services of Panom and his mini bus to take them around. He speaks English very well and has a good sense of humour. He owns the lodge with his wife so gave us a card and pamphlet in case we wished to visit the lodge at some time. The following day we were to travel to Chiang Rai but got a late start so decided to stay the night at the lodge. A very large modern bungalow with a good view to the hills. I went for a couple of runs but was not sure where to go. Later Panom said he has maps showing a couple of different routes to take. He runs himself and is in good shape. We plan to stay again so will try out the running trails. Had a yarn with his wife at breakfast who also speaks very good English. She worked for the Peace Corp and also taught English. She now runs a restaurant in the old city area of Chiang Mai. She prepared a lovely breakfast including eggs from their own chickens. Brown rice soup and a spread made out of strawberries and blueberries. Very nice. After breakfast she showed us the yard where the chickens are kept. Lots of space for them to run around in. They would have to be the healthiest chickens I have ever see. The eggs were a perfect light brown. Overall it was a very relaxing and pleasant stay. Would recommend it to anyone who likes peace and quite and wants to see some rural village lifestyle.

  

• loisbd936

  31 diciembre 2018
  Nice place with large rooms.

  This is a nice place to stay if you don't mind being remotely located. If you don't have a car, it can be pricey to get to nearby attractions. Everything is ala carte. There are a few roads nearby you can walk on your own, but not really trails into the surrounding area. The food they prepared was good, and there was an option to assist with cooking. The rooms are spacious and the beds were very comfortable.

  

• ATormey

  03 mayo 2019
  "Extraordinary property and special hosts"

  Petchara and Bei were the most amazing people who took incredible care of us during our visit to Chiang Mai. Their kindness and willingness to share their time, resources, and knowledge made our time in this area very special. The Lodge is peaceful and beautifully done. Currently work is underway which will add to the property amenities and enhance the guest's experience. Visited their family restaurant in the old City - Green Mai. Fabulous food, great location and awesome service. We went twice and loved the food. Great place to hang during Sunday night market and people watch. It's hard to describe the rare graceciousness of Petchara and Bei. How fortunate for us to experience this.

  

• Neanna M

  03 febrero 2019
  Exceptional Hosts

  The Ban Rai Tin Eco Lodge and its hosts were recommended to us by a friend. The Lodge is located on approximately five acres in the countryside about 15 minutes outside of Chiang Mai; it is a lovely, peaceful location and is a very welcome respite from the hustle and noise of Chiang Mai. The quiet is disturbed only by the local roosters! The grounds are beautifully and lovingly maintained. The rooms are simple, clean and comfortable. The Lodges real assets are its owner/host, however, and his wife. Both speak excellent English and went all out to make us feel welcome. We hired Bei, who in addition to being the owner/ host, is also a guide, to show us around for an entire day. That day was one of the absolute high lights of our month-long Southeast Asia trip! He showed us the national park and also the beautiful, nearby temple where he had spent years as a monk. In the evening, he took us to one of his favorite, local restaurants, where we enjoyed a delicious, authentic Thai meal. The previous evening, his wife had prepared an excellent meal for us, which we were able to enjoy while talking with them. During our brief stay with Bei, we quickly discovered what exceptional people he and his wife are. If you are interested in getting to spend time with real people, being expertly guided around, and learning about Thai culture, I cannot recommend a stay with Bei at his Eco Lodge highly enough.