The road to this property makes you think you might have made a terrible mistake, but once inside things do look a lot better!
Rooms/cottages are arranged in ones, twos and threes on a series of terraces rising above a stream. At the top there is a swimming pool and spa facility and at the bottom the reception and restaurant.
Our room was spacious and fairly comfortable. The en-suite bathroom was very modern in design, but not very practical to use - too many slipping/tripping hazards and awkward reaches.
The food was variable - some very good, some pretty awful. Drink choice limited and expensive.
Pool and sunbathing area was OK.
Unfortunately the tranquillity of the setting was marred by chanting and music from a nearby temple, broadcast at 5:30 am and at random times throughout the day.
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