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Exclusive luxury rental villa located in one of the most scenic locations in Thailand. Fully serviced with professionally trained staff and a unique suite of activities that offer a rewarding glimpse of the real Thailand rarely experienced by tourists. The house was designed by one of Thailand's top architects, and is the perfect bolt hole for the adventurous, exclusive luxury seekers, families, groups, golfers (behind one of Asia's top courses) and nature lovers. Facilities include infinity pool, 2 acres of tropical gardens, kids facilities (e.g. games room & pool, nannies / babysitters), satellite TV and two dogs!
Lanna Hill House in the early evening
Salt water infinity pool
Courtyard perfect for dining
Stunning 750 sqm interior, floored in teak.
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The North Thailand / Chiang Mai Province region
Northern Thailand is a truly unique and beautiful region comprising mountains, valleys, a pleasant climate and a rich culture. The people are a delight.
The climate in Chiang Mai is a well kept secret. You are unlikely to find it uncomfortable at anytime during the year apart from perhaps late March through to late April, when temperatures can reach 40c (albeit a very dry heat, that is not altogether unpleasant). Even during the wet season, it usually rains for only an hour every 2 to 3 days. The weather from November to January is usually amazing: No rainfall and rarely over 30c with blue skies on most days.
The geography of the region supports an abundance of national parks which can be visited throughout the year.The weather can be very cool in the parks, even falling below zero on peaks during the winter season.
Northern Thailand was historically known as the kingdom of Lanna. Cities in the region are testament to the history of the region which extends back over 800 years, when towns such as Lampang, Chiang Mai and Lamphun were founded. City walls and temple remains originating from this time can still be seen.The people are very proud of their rich heritage and often regard themselves as being culturally distinct from the rest of Thailand. Their pale skin and soft nature are typical traits of northern people.
Chiang Mai area
Chiang Mai, is an ideal location to experience northern culture. Markets, great restaurants, hidden coffee shops, music, festivals, national parks and handicrafts are all in abundance. The town is also now recognized as the spa capital of the world. There are many attractions specifically dedicated to tourists including elephant parks (where you can feed baby elephants and watch them paint) and gardens.Our concierge service can give unparalleled advice on all these activities.
Chiang Mai is located on the western side of the Ping River valley. 35km east of Chiang Mai are the eastern mountains where Lanna Hill House is located. Although largely untouched by development, the area still boasts a treasure chest of locations and experiences that will appeal to discerning travelers (See our website community map). There are two national parks, Mae Takrai being right on the door step and Chai Son on the other side of the mountains. They are both perfect to explore either with your own rental car or with a car and driver (we can arrange for car rental and a driver in advance). There are hidden villages where we can arrange for local people to prepare traditional meals, countless waterfalls, hot springs and nature trails. There are many perfect spots for picnics. According to officials the parks still support a tiger population. So watch what’s in your sandwiches!
The magical village of Mae Kampong at 1300m feels more Tibetan than Thai. A mere 25 minute drive away, the village now boasts a high wire jungle tour as well as forest walks, fresh coffee and even traditional Thai massage. Even closer to Lanna Hill House is Muang Cave, Sankampaeng Hot Springs and for those interested in rock climbing, there is Crazy Horse buttress.
How to get there
Chiang Mai can be reached direct flights from Bangkok. The flight time is less than an hour and will cost no more than £50 for a return ticket. Airlines include: Air Asia, Nok Air, Thai Airways, Bangkok airways, Oriental airlines and One to Go.
Once you have arrived at the airport we will arrange for a driver to pick you up or arrange for car hire. Lanna Hill House is 40km or a 35 minute drive from the airport. Note: Thais drive on the left (the same as the UK)
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Chiang Mai: 40 km
Railway:
Chiang Mai: 40 km
Activities near Chiang Mai
Sports: Golf less than 15 mins walk
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property
General:
Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Games room, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Bedrooms (4), Bathrooms (4), En suite (3), Shower rooms (3), WCs (4), Solarium / Roof terrace
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 16, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, Bicycles available, Childrens pool
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The house incorporates the best of colonial design and only the finest materials, equipping it perfectly to blend with the semi-tropical environment. The floor area covers 750 sqm. There are 4 double bedrooms, 3 with king size beds and en-suite bathrooms, the other with 2 singles and a cot. Additional single beds can be arranged on request. All bedrooms have air conditioning. The communal areas include living room, play room, great room, library / map room, guest bathroom, kitchen and the 'crow's nest' (perched high in the roof to afford the best views of the lake and mountains. This room can also be used as a bedroom).
The house is furnished to a very high standard. All the floors are made from teak, as are the doors and shutters (over 300 hinged units in total!).
Further details outdoors: In the semi-tropics you will want to maximize outdoor time. There are 9 covered terraces in total, a courtyard, 2 acres of gardens, a traditional sala (ideal for yoga and fitness) and of course a pool with decked surround.
Further details
1. Staff Lanna Hill house is serviced by between 4 and 6 staff members, depending on guest numbers and the time of the day. Staff are either recruited locally or from disadvantaged hill tribes. They are fully trained and wear beautiful locally inspired uniforms. All staff are paid a fair wage, above the market rate. They also partake in a profit sharing scheme, which allows them to benefit from all food and beverage sales.
2. In house restaurant Lanna Hill House recognises that food is a very important element of any holiday experience. Our in-house restaurant, exclusively available to guests, has developed a delicious menu with a focus on fresh food and local dishes. Kitchen staff are professionally trained by our manager, an award winning restaurateur, and his wife.
Vegetarian and children’s dishes are available on request. For guests wishing to prepare their own meals, we will be happy to assist with shopping. We also encourage guests to cook with our staff if they so wish. All guests will be asked about food preferences before arrival so our menu can be customized appropriately.
Breakfast comprises a selection of cereals, breads and fresh seasonal fruit. Thai breakfast is available on request. A light lunch menu offers a choice of Thai dishes, salads and sandwiches. Picnics are also available for those who wish to go exploring in the national parks.
A feast is served each evening. In the morning guests are asked to select between 4 and 6 dishes, which will then be prepared using fresh ingredients during the day. A typical dinner might include a curry , a fish or prawn dish, one or two vegetables dishes and noodles and rice. Some dishes from our current menu include Red Chilli Seafood Soup, Snapper with Green Mango Sauce, Pork with Lychee Sauce and Roast Chicken with Pomegranate Glaze.
3. Coffee, Cakes and the Trust Bar Northern Thailand is famous for its coffee. Cool mountain slopes are the perfect host to Arabica coffee plants and we exclusively stock northern coffee in our house. Both coffee and tea are available at no extra charge to our guests. You can either serve yourself or use our bell service (available in most communal areas) to call a staff member. A freshly baked cake is available every day on request for a small surcharge.
A choice selection of drinks is available from our “trust bar”. We ask all guests about specific drink preferences before arrival, so we can ensure the bar is properly stocked. During the day, drink orders are available from our bell service, at other times we operate a trust system.
4. Housekeeping Our housekeeping staff will clean the entire house each day. If you wish to prepare your own meals, they will of course do all the washing-up! Beds are made up every day and linen changed twice a week.
5. Laundry An in-house laundry service is available at a nominal rate (not an exorbitant hotel rate).
6. Internet and TV A satellite internet service is available at no charge. Generally this is very reliable, providing a moderately quick broadband service. Wireless connections are available for up to 4 laptops.
Satellite TV is available in both the main living room and kids' play room. A wide selection of channels are available in the English language including five film channels, BBC and CNN news, up to 10 sport channels (all English Premier games are broadcast live) and a host of documentary channels. A small DVD library is available at no charge.
7. Family and nannies The house is a perfect match for families. Most hotels don’t offer the space or privacy coveted by family groups, a problem you will not encounter with Lanna Hill House. Facilities for children include wooden high chairs, a wooden cot, two single beds with protective railings, a play room with multi channel TV and DVD player (also a small selection of toys and books), a kids' pool and mountain bikes. The house is located in an area with very little traffic and children will enjoy the opportunity to explore the local area by foot or bicycle.
We will be happy to prepare your child’s favourite meals. We understand that children can have particular eating habits!
One significant benefit for families is the affordability of trained nannies and child minders. We can arrange for as many trained nannies as you like to help you relax and enjoy your stay. For slightly older children, we can arrange for someone to help keep an eye on your children while you relax.
8. Massage and inside track concierge services One of the joys of Thailand is the ability to experience massage and spa services at a very affordable price. We are able to offer in-house massage (advance booking required) and even some in-house spa services. If you would prefer to use one of the 50-plus spas in Chiang Mai we can make recommendations and assist with bookings.
In addition to our own activities, we can offer advice on tours, shopping, car hire and drivers, and restaurants. Of course the advice is free, but has tremendous value. You will be getting the inside track of what is best to do and see in Chiang Mai. Not what travel agents and guides tell you. This will ensure you get a truly authentic and unique view of Thailand.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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14 Jan 09
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1500£1,500
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1750£1,750
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12 Jul 09
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2250£2,250
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6 Sep 09
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1750£1,750
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1 Nov 09
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1950£1,950
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29 Nov 09
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2250£2,250
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19 Dec 09
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2850£2,850
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2500£2,500
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2250£2,250
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23 Jan 10
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1750£1,750
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2000£2,000
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2250£2,250
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Special rates are available for 2 week holidays. Please enquire about special offers for late bookings.
Guestbook for Lanna Hill House
Note: Indpendent reviews can be viewed on www.tripadvisor.com
The moment we found the Lanna Hill House Website we fell in love with the property. As we were traveling with 3 children a House like Lanna Hill was just the perfect choice for us.
We spent two fantastic weeks! Special thanks to David and his lovely team, who made our stay even more memorable. Everything was just perfect. We don't even know, where to start.........
- the beautiful and very tasteful furnished house in a stunning location - the fantastic pool - immaculate garden - the overwhelming staff - the outstanding food which was prepared daily by Davids lovely wife Prom!!!!! - the vicinity to the Golf Course and local sights
30 April, 2009 (Lanna Hill guests, review taken from Trip Advisor)
"We were so very sad to leave,and I feel certain we will return,and anyone considering booking trust me you will not regret it! We are almost reluctant to share our views as it feels like “our special place”"
6 April, 2009 (Lanna Hill House guests, review taken from Trip Advisor)
"We all had such a great holiday and are suffering badly from post-holiday blues! We were very sad to leave and would have stayed at Lanna Hill House permanently given half a chance!
As parents of small children who love to travel and experience interesting places, we have found it difficult to discover affordable holiday destinations which are child friendly (but not in a resort) and where us parents can also have a rest. We shall certainly be recommending Lanna Hill to all our friends as just such a unique destination. We haven’t been able to find anywhere quite like it in terms of its beautiful location, luxurious house, exquisite food and incredibly helpful managers and staff all of whom we shall miss dreadfully in the weeks to come. They all made the holiday very memorable and I think you should be very proud of them. I would thoroughly recommend having a nanny- Rem was wonderful. If only we could have brought her back with us. We can’t imagine finding anywhere else in the world like it and we plan to come back someday soon"
Lanna Hill House Guests, September 2008
"Well what can I say. We had such a great time at Lanna Hill House and I would just love to pick the house up and take it to my final destination it is absolutely beautiful. Jacqui Cairns July 2008. I will be recommending Lanna Hill House to my friends as it is a rarity to find such a beautiful location, kid friendly and affordable. It was amazing that with 10 of us staying there we were not under each others feet and most of the time didn't even know the kids were around. "
Lanna Hill House guests, July 2008
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