Amansara’s Khmer Village House constructed in 1999, is inspired by the square, symmetrical monks’ quarters in the grounds of a Cambodian pagoda that are residences for living, studying and sleeping.

the Bayon face contemplates and waits

Designed as a rest house for guests from the provinces, its function also encompassed a place for meditation. In keeping with the elegantly sparse interior, two antique pieces of Cambodian furniture — a cabinet and bed on trestle legs are there for the comfort of guests. The architectural style features open shuttered windows with an exterior veranda terrace. Woods featured in the pavilion include Cambodian timbers such as teak and redwood.

The Khmer Village House sits in a lush garden setting

Carved motifs on the pediment, doorway and windows are adapted from traditional Khmer motifs. The kitchen and back tiled terrace are additions made when the house was built, then later slightly modified by Amansara. As in all traditional wooden Khmer architecture, the pavilion is elevated on wooden columns to provide cooling airflow around the structure and in addition, create a usable working and relaxing space beneath.

Shuttered windows opens out to an exterior veranda terrace

The Khmer Village House sits in a lush garden setting (replete with Khmer herbs, spices and vegetables) on the embankment of Srah Srang, a 10th century “royal bathing pool” measuring 700m by 300m, excavated before the reign of Jayavarman VII. The pool has a border of laterite steps with an outer margin of sandstone and is believed to be fed by a deep water spring. A ¼ hour drive from Amansara enjoy a choice of four excursions in these special surroundings.

4D3N Amansara’s Khmer Village House
Valid from Feb 01 – Oct 31, 2008

Tour Cost
Prices in US$ per person and based on double occupancy

• US$1,720 Suite
• US$2,090 Pool Suite

Extension Night

• US$ 540 Suite
• US$ 660 Pool Suite

Tour Cost Includes

• 03 nights’ stay in choice of Suite or Pool Suite
• Return airport transfers
• Daily breakfast and choice of lunch or dinner, house beverages, house wine
• 02 (two) house outings per day with private guide and driver
• 10% service charge and 13.42% government tax
• Single occupancy rates are available on request

Tour Cost Excludes

• All airfares & airport taxes
• Entry pass to Angkor park is US$20 per person for a one-day pass and US$40 per person for a three-day pass
• Personal expenditure like optional tours/activities, spa treatments, etc.

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Optional Activities at Amansara Khmer Village House

A Picnic by the Lake
US$150 plus 21% tax and service charge (for two persons)**

After a busy morning or afternoon exploring the great Angkorian civilisation, rejuvenate and relax in a picnic setting on the front veranda, overlooking the lake. A blanket will be laid out with a picnic selection including steamed dumplings, fritters and coconut based delicacies. Two bicycles are permanently stationed at the house for exploring the countryside.

Rural Healing
US$300 plus 21% tax and service charge (for one person)**

Enjoy the touch of the East in the Khmer Village House. The non-oil massage has long been a part of most eastern cultures but the Khmer people lend their own special style to this treatment. The pressure is firm, and the stretch gentle. The treatment consists of a 1½ hours non-oil massage, with an additional 1½ hours of rural relaxation. A musician will play softly in the distance, while you enjoy a warm ginger tea and a selection of Khmer sweets on the veranda.

When Evening Comes
US$350 plus 21% tax and service charge (for two persons)**

The veranda of the Khmer Village House is the best place to view the setting sun and the villagers returning from their days work. As drinks are served and the garden flares lit, a musician will play quietly while traditional Khmer dishes are prepared over charcoal fire. The only light will be from the moon and a few flickering candles. After dinner, ginger tea served on a daybed inside the house allows you to take your time and be drawn closer to the spirit of Cambodia.

The Art of Khmer Cooking
US$250 plus 21% tax and service charge (for two persons)**

If morning markets and the subtleties of Khmer cuisine intrigue you then Amansara can offer a leisurely morning of sourcing local ingredients and traditional cooking. The day starts early in the morning, when the air is cool and the markets are teaming with fresh produce. One of Amansara’s kitchen brigade will guide you through the labyrinth of passages and overflowing stalls in the local market. A shopping list and some local riel are all that is needed to purchase the essential items for the day’s menu. It is then out of the city and off into the peaceful countryside and Amansara’s haven, the Khmer Village House. A small farm garden is located at the rear of the house containing fresh herbs, vegetables and chillies, gathered to use as ingredients. A Khmer chef will guide you through the recipes in the traditional kitchen. The menu is easy to duplicate back at home for family and friends.

Discover the wonders of one of the world’s foremost ancient sites: the culmination of five centuries of Khmer civilisation found in the grand temple ruins of Angkor. Serenely majestic, this 12th century capital is an exquisite blend of history and heritage spreading over 20,000 hectares.

Angkor Wat is perhaps Angkor’s best known image. Its five intricately carved central towers soar skywards representing mythological Mount Meru, the centre of the universe. Its exterior walls are covered in extensive bas-reliefs including the panel depicting the “Churning of the Ocean of Milk”. The centre of Khmer Hindu tradition for much of the 12th century, exploration of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and the sprawling remains of Khmer civilisation is an experience as stirring as it is memorable.

Located 10 minutes from the entrance to this acclaimed UNESCO World Heritage site, the compelling legacy of Khmer civilisation can be experienced from the tranquil base of Amansara, a 24-suite resort, once the guest villa of Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihanouk.

Tailor-made unique experiences await from the moment you arrive. A classic 1960s stretch Mercedes once belonging to King Sihanouk will take you from Siem Reap’s international airport to Amansara, 15 minutes away.

Set in a private garden compound with the intimate ambience of a gracious home, Amansara provides twice daily house outings in a remork (moped-powered trishaw) with an English-speaking guide and driver. Conducted early morning and late afternoon to avoid the sun and crowds, these focus on the temples surrounding Angkor Wat.

Tailor-made, off-the-beaten-path excursions can also be arranged, taking you deeper into the countryside beyond the Angkor park.

On request, Amansara can arrange a private dinner at Prasat Kravan. The approach in darkness heightens the sense of mystery before the enchanting setting is finally lit and revealed.

Facilities at Amansara include two swimming pools, roof terrace, library, bar and a uniquely designed circular dining room with seven-metre high ceiling and walk-in wine cellar. Amansara’s spa offers massage and beauty treatments drawing on traditional Cambodian techniques.

Wonders of Angkor
Feb 01 – Oct 31, 2007

3-Night Rates

• Suite US$2,475*
• Pool Suite US$3,075*

4-Night Rates

• Suite US$3,300*
• Pool Suite US$4,100*

• Rates are based on double occupancy and are inclusive of accommodation, airport transfers, daily breakfast and choice of lunch or dinner, house beverages, house wine, two house outings per day with private guide and driver, cultural performances and house talks.
• Extra person charge is US$175++ per day.
• Single occupancy rates are available on request.
• Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 13.42% government tax.
• Supplementary costs: Entry pass to Angkor park is US$20 per person for a one-day pass and US$40 per person for a three-day pass.
• All rates and government tax are subject to change without notice.
• Rates are converted to local currency at time of billing.