As always very good, nice people, great location, , quiet place, refreshing swimming pool. Perfect for a few days to relax.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing except I only stayed 2 nights - wish it had been longer!!!

Everyone and everything! Was a beautifully well maintained property! Ying and Pete are amazing hosts and I felt so taken care of from the moment I arrived! Ying and her beautiful niece 🥰 were such lovely people who I enjoyed talking with so much! Nothing was a problem. Ying is an amazing cook! I recommend eating at her restaurant. I just pre ordered my meal and time and then came down to eat at the lovely on-site restaurant! I had a wonderful day having a nice long walk around the village and then a few hours by the pool! The pool was so cool and was very well maintained ( like the whole property) and I just relaxed the afternoon away by the pool looking at the rice fields. It was truly magical! My accommodation was extremely clean and the bed was so comfortable. I just snuggled down at night into my cozy room! I really really did not want to leave! Thank you so much to Ying and her lovely niece. You are just the most beautiful warm kind and friendly people and thank you so so much for making me feel so special! I look forward to coming back next time I am in Chiang Mai! They also arranged my taxi back into town and my driver was Ying’s nephew - he was such a lovely and polite young man!! If you are looking to relax in a 5 star setting and also be really well looked after I have no hesitation in highly recommending Country Retreat! Everything was FABULOUS!

Stayed in March 2024

We went here for my boyfriends birthday and it was the best place to celebrate it! We felt instantly zen when we entered especially after being in the city. You can see that everything is taken care of with a lot of love, including the garden, food and rooms. Also availability to rent a scooter and bikes to see the surroundings (I recommend to do that). The swimming pool and bar are very cozy to relax after a busy and warm day.

Stayed in February 2024

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Beautifully arranged premises in a wonderful setting. Quiet and peaceful. Wish we would have stayed longer. Highly recommended.

Stayed in February 2024

The rental system scooter . They charged us for some scratches on the exhaust protector cover that we didn’t make it. We didn’t get any report beforehand. Ask for this form to avoid bitter surprise So take pictures as you do with company cars before rental. And make sure you show them deposit is full with the key in . Without key display show less than real . They tried to charge us too. /

Landscape , views , garden and incredible food. Burgers and pad Thai are in another level.

Stayed in January 2024

Very nice location with fields all around, very friendly and helpful hosts. Better to have a car or scooter to explore this very nice area of Mae Rim.

Stayed in December 2023

After 7 years we decided to stay here again for 3 nights. It still is a lovely place, really quiet. The area is beautiful to explore by car or scooter. Ying is a great cook. Try the bananaflower salad and the pizza. If you have the change to book the superior bungalow, you should. It is slightly more expensive, but the views from the balcony are amazing. Room is clean, with everything you need.

Stayed in December 2023

Beds were extremely firm

Peaceful and private

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

We found this lovely place to escape the busy city and only booked for 2 nights but should have booked for more because it didn’t disappoint and when we wanted to stay longer they were sold out Peter and Ying have created a lovely place to rest and eat (her food is amazing!). They hire out scooters and bikes and give a concise list of places to visit. Highly recommended

Stayed in December 2023

Friendly hosts, beautiful location, great food, scenic and peaceful evenings out among the rice paddies. Clean, spacey and comfortable room.Fantastic place, highly recommended!

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing not to like!

I originally booked for one night but ended up staying 5 more, that says it all really - it was too lovely to leave! Pete and Ying are the nicest people you could meet, they run their place meticulously but are always available for a chat and to make you feel welcome. The setting is idyllic, the bungalows are spotless, super comfortable, well designed and furnished and there’s a lovely pool area. Ying’s cooking is fantastic. Hands down one of my favourite places I’ve ever stayed and I’ve stayed at a lot.

Stayed in November 2023

Lovely accommodation in the middle of nature. It’s an oasis of peace, with a swimming pool with a view on the rice fields. Pete and Yine are just lovely. Yine makes every meal by herself and they are delicious.

Stayed in July 2023

Great location, very friendly hosts and great breakfast.

Stayed in May 2023

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Everything

Stayed in July 2023

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Very friendly atmosphere. The owner and his wife makes you feel most welcome. Travelling on your own, it is nice to have people in a strange place keep a track of you.

Stayed in May 2023

We stayed at the time of maximum air pollution in the Chiang Mai area, in fact it was noted as having the most polluted air of any city in the world at that time. Obviously completely out of the resort's control but worth noting and avoiding if you have any breathing difficulties whatsoever. Any other time of year we would have struggled to make any negative comments.

Location of the resort is out in the countryside away from the city. It seems to be in a dormitory area for the city, so in the early mornings and early evenings there is a lot of traffic on the main roads to and from the city. Probably better to stay in the city if that is the prime purpose of your visit, however if you want peace and quiet and to enjoy the countryside it is ideal. There are bikes and scooters available for local journeys. The breakfasts are all freshly made and delicious. More coffee would be nice. We also ate in some evenings and that food was also excellent. Pete and Ying are good hosts, but be aware bar and restaurant opening and closing times are generally strictly adhered to. When the village public address speakers played some music one morning the resort's two dogs sat together at the end of the drive singing along - a site I have never seen before, and most amusing.

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing!

Friendly owners. Home from home!

Stayed in February 2023

Nothing, its a great spot

Clean, comfortable, great food, fun bar

Stayed in February 2023

Due to there only being one chef/cook, service at meal times is slow.

This truly is a quiet, tranquil away from it all small resort. The grounds are lovely. There is a small pool, a covered terrace on which massages are available to be booked and a bar in the evening. There are hammocks dotted around the resort as well as loungers at the pool. There is a small restaurant on site offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. The location is good for visiting many attractions in the area if you arrive by car, if not bike hire is available.

Stayed in February 2023

that we had to leave

This place is truly amazing! Ying and Pete made us feel so welcome, very warm and generous people. Ying is a great chef, she cooked the best meals of our entire trip in Thailand. It was cozy to have a beer and a chat with the other guests at Pete’s bar in the afternoon. The bungalows are very well equipped, and neat and tidy. Everything just works perfectly. There is such an amazing view over the rice fields with village and mountains behind. The pool was very nice too, it was clean and fresh and had some very nice shade areas around. We loved everything about this place, and would really recommend it to others looking for a nice place to relax with great hosts. We stayed with a 7 month old baby and had a really good experience with our stay at Pete and Ying fantastic place. We hope to return some day!

Stayed in February 2023

Nothing to dislike

Pete and he’s wife Ying are such a lovely couple. they made us feel so welcome. Ying cooks all the food from fresh. she’s an amazing cook, we loved every meal we had for the five nights we stayed. Pete is so helpful with information and running the bar which we absolutely loved,open from 5-9pm the rooms are very clean and comfortable with lovely views. we loved the pool. we had an amazing massage which was such good value. we meet some fantastic people at country retreat. we really didn’t want to leave. we loved it so much we are planning to go back next year but stay longer next trip.

Stayed in January 2023

From our perspective, there was nothing that could be improved upon. The grounds are beautifully kept and the surroundings were spacious. Our bungalow was welcoming and private. Our bed was super comfortable. The large bathroom had a great shower and everything we needed.

Ying was an extraordinary cook. The breakfast and dinner meals were absolutely wonderful. She cares so much for every guest's experience and moves well beyond expectation. Thank you Ying and Pete!

Stayed in January 2023

Nothing.

It's very peaceful and quiet place with so much nature to be with.

Stayed in January 2023

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If you are looking for a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the countryside, this is the place to be, in the middle of ricefields. Nice swimmingpool, cozy bar. Peter en Ying are very caring en friendly hosts.

Stayed in December 2022