This is a unique opportunity to experience local culture and traditions. Sue runs the most amazing homestay. The bedrooms are decorated with the most beautiful textiles and her breakfast and dinners are delicious and plentiful. We stayed in one of the smaller private rooms, which connects to the huge wooden upstairs loft and terraces, with two bathrooms. Recently renovated, the bathrooms are clean and practical, and we found the beds very comfortable. There are also private bungalows. If needed you can also arrange to buy lunch, as well as local trekking and the most fascinating and high quality batik and indigo class. Sue is a great teacher, a lovely host and a wonderful warm person. Unexpected luxuries were plentiful hot water, access to tea and coffee all day, and private terraces looking onto the rice fields. Small design details like hooks made from bamboo and really nice woven lampshades gave that special atmosphere. Sue looks after her guests like a mother hen, whilst also caring for her family and grandchildren with incredible positive energy. She’s always alert to give you what you may need. We spent 4 days gazing out onto the rice terrace, enjoying feasts with her family and learning batik/ indigo dye. We were able to purchase some lovely handmade textiles and the great reward is knowing that your tourist money goes directly into the hands of local ethnic minority people. Don’t hesitate. Stay at indigo snail for the experience of a lifetime.
