Battambang

Maisons Wat Kor Boutique

Name: Maisons Wat Kor Boutique
Address: Battambang, Cambodia
Price range: From US$210 per person, per night

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Maisons Wat Kor Boutique

About Maisons Wat Kor Boutique

A picture of idyllic Cambodia, just right for recharging your batteries.

In a melee of lotus ponds and palms, Maison Wat Kor does simplicity so well. Traditional wooden abodes are scattered across the grounds (ask the gracious staff about their history), which house just 10 rooms and a rustic restaurant. In a tranquil setting just outside of Battambang, the resort is well-positioned to explore the city's bucolic surrounds on a bicycle or bamboo 'train', which is an experience not soon forgotten. Battambang is an enigma in itself, where sleepy country town meets a burgeoning creative scene - and food stalls to be tried on every corner. Retreat from the world in this little slice of tranquility.

Battambang , Cambodia

From $210 per person/per night

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10 Rooms

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The property

In the lush gardens, you'll find a saltwater pool edged with loungers under wide-brimmed umbrellas and awnings draped in greenery. Dining takes place at Le Terrace de Lotus with menus of fish amok (one of Cambodia's most famous dishes) and coconut desserts, plus breakfasts served at the boat-shaped buffet table. Across the lotus pond hung with wooden lanterns, the outdoor lounge quenches your thirst with locally-inspired cocktails of kampot pepper, holy basil and ginger. The open-air spa pavilion offers a lovely Khmer massage and in a scenic spot on the grounds, there's meditation with a monk.

The rooms

The intimate resort has 10 air-conditioned rooms decorated in warm textiles, local furniture and richly-woven rugs. The Lotus rooms are upstairs and decorated in a heritage style and enjoy an airy balcony; while the Frangipani rooms are on the ground floors and open onto a garden terrace. With the option of double or twin beds, each room has a lounge area with a mini bar, TV, kettle (with a selection of infusion teas) and large wardrobe. The bathrooms are classic and well-kept with a shower, marble countertops and large floral arrangements.

Activities

Explore the countryside on two wheels as you cycle past monasteries and paddy fields, before watching how rice wine is made. Learn about the country's turbulent past at the Well of Shadows and the caves of Phnom Sampeu. Learn to cook like a Cambodian at a local restaurant and watch as nature puts on a show at the Bat Cave (preferably with something cold in hand). Hike to the ancient Banan Temple where you can spot the crocodile-shaped mountain across the valley on clear days.

Why we love it

So peaceful and quiet you'll feel miles away from anyone else - and yet, Battambang is just a few minutes down the road.

Insiders Tip

Dinner can be made into a more private occasion at the lotus pond sala or you can enjoy a BBQ by the pool.

Something to think about

Thanks to its home amidst the rice paddies, the lack of mosquito net is noticed on warmer nights.

Plan your stay

How to book Maisons Wat Kor Boutique

How do I book Maisons Wat Kor Boutique?

Maisons Wat Kor Boutique can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Cambodia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Cambodia trips featuring Maisons Wat Kor Boutique or get advice and suggestions from one of our Cambodia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Maisons Wat Kor Boutique?

Stays at Maisons Wat Kor Boutique start from around $210 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Cambodia

Battambang

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