Vana Som - The Upper House

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Van Som is a private country residence located in Maerim district, 23 km north-west of Chiang Mai city/airport. The house is situated close to the old part of the Maerim village and the valley, with a quiet neighbourhood, beautiful coffee shops and galleries.

The property is one rare masterpiece of a classic Lanna manor house, decorated with genuine antiques and arts combined with discreet modern amenities. An exceptional winter retreat hideaway and from where an ideal base to explore northern Thailand.

INTERIOR

The teak house on brick structure with distinctive ancient roof, Van Som consists of Lanna pavilions in the midst of teak forest (Green Zone reserve) and the gardens that house a collection of tropical and sub-tropical plants and flowers - the fragranced forest is truly integrated.

Van Som house displays an exemplary presentation of romantic past with utmost respect to attention to details, authenticity and comfort.

FEATURE

The five en-suite accommodations in three separate floors and an outside pavilion that could be the 6th accommodation. The villa building is separated into The Upper House, Middle House, and Lower House where each self-contained quarters has its own access.

The Upper House

The Master Suite, The Rose of the North (120sqm), houses its own separate living and office area as well as a balcony. The master bathroom is a state of the art where the bay window commands the tree-top view of the forest.

Up the spiral staircase to the very top of the building is the secret jewel of the entire estate a sacred family temple with impressive collection of Buddha. A perfect spot for meditation and reading.

The indoor kitchen, dining room, formal living hall, and lounge overlooking the forest is at this floor.

AMENITIES

Wi-Fi I, Pod dock
Baby Sitting services can be arranged
Flat screen TV / Satellite channels
Luxury bath amenities from The Royal Project Foundation
Hair-dryer, iron
Luxury linens
Stocked fridge with all day snack and refreshments at guests disposal
More than 90% of all our products are locally produced, and all consumables are of sustainable and clean sources.

IN-VILLA SERVICES AND FACILITIES

BUTLER SERVICE

Full in-house butler service with 5 full-time staff on site and additional 5-star resort back up services.
24-hour day and night guard
Laundry, housekeeping, packing & unpacking, fresh flowers
Kitchenette with refrigerator - stocked with complimentary juices, snacks, fresh fruits and refreshments
Baby cot with linen and extra bed
First aid and emergency medical facility

FOOD AND DRINK

Daily breakfast consist of international and local specialty
Sundowners with snacks and refreshments
Dinner at home (chargeable)
Wine list is available on the property

MASSAGE

In-house massage service is available from THB1,000 per hour.

SPECIAL INCLUSION (CHARGE MAY APPLY FOR SOME BOOKINGS)

Registered residents of Vana Som are offered a complimentary use of Gourmet Club Membership card and 4 Membership Cards at The Four Seasons Resort. The benefits include:

A 10-30% discount for all F&B within The Four Seasons Resort.
Complimentary use of exercise equipment
Separate saunas, Thai herbal steam room
Heated outdoor whirlpool
Cold plunge pool
20m swimming pool overlooking the rice fields
Twofloodlit tennis courts are available at a fee.
Golf is 10 minutes away.

DESTINATION, HOW TO GET THERE

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The cooler months are from late October till February, though the villas are operated without closure all year.

NEAREST AIRPORT

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), with direct international flights from Singapore, Malaysia, Hongkong, Japan, Myanmar, Laos, China and other destinations. There are several domestic flights from Bangkok, Phuket, Samui, Udonthani, Krabi and other destinations within the country.

AIRPORT-VILLA TRANSFER/CHAUFFEURED TRANSPORT

Two-way transfer to and from the airport is provided and chargeable. The daily hire of car with driver can also be arranged.

DIRECTION

From Chiang Mai airport, guests may take highway towards Maerim-Samoeng road.

After the junction of Maerim town, turning left towards Maesa waterfall and Samoeng district, continue the drive for about 2 km. At the small road turning left towards The Four Seasons Resort, drive in for about 1.5 km. Once reaching the main entrance of the Four Seasons, continue to drive in; we are situated right opposite the resorts main gate.

The journey is approximately 25-30 mins to the villa.

CONDITIONS OF STAY

MINIMUM STAY

1 night, however minimum stay 2 nights is required during 18 Apr - 30 Sep.

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIME

Check in is at 2pm and check out time is 12pm. Early check-in and late checkout are subject to availability.

CASH DEPOSIT

THB10,000 upon check-in for incidentals, unless otherwise pre-arrangement is made with Reservations.

MAXIMUM CAPACITY

Maximum stay per room is strictly up to 2 adults and 1 child up to 3 years of age per bedroom. One extra bed (single) per quarter is allowed.

PRIVATE RESIDENCE

Guests are kindly reminded that Vana Som is a private residence and each has its own House Rules or applicable local ins-keeping, laws and regulations. Smoking is prohibited in all the buildings.

Guests are staying at their own risk and responsibilities. All illegal activities governed by the local Laws, as well as any inappropriate, unsuitable behaviour or nuisance that may offend local religion, culture and community, are prohibited.