Thungtako Resort

The Standard Queen Room has air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower, toiletries and towels, a flat-screen TV and a coffee and tea maker. The rooms of the property share these facilities, so guests can settle in without needing anything extra.

The room sleeps up to two guests in a double bed, and an extra bed can be added at an additional charge.

Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and the public areas also have Wi-Fi. A free car park is on site, and the garden gives guests a place to walk, sit and spend time outdoors.

Express check-in and check-out and private check-in and check-out are offered, with daily housekeeping and a front desk open 24 hours. A 24-hour security service is also in place, and the garden is maintained for guests to use throughout the day.

Pets are allowed, and the public areas are air-conditioned as well as the rooms. The garden has lawns with space for outdoor games and picnics. Children up to 12 can stay free using the existing bedding, and extra beds are available at an additional charge.

Thungtako Resort is in the Muang Chumphon area of Chumphon, a province on Thailand's southern Gulf coast. The setting is quiet and green, with villages and countryside around the resort, which suits guests who want calm nights and a base for exploring the south.

The train station at Khao Suan Thurian is 3.6 km from the resort, and the villages of Ban Yang Ngam and Ban Khao Noi sit in the surrounding countryside. Arunothai Beach is 7.3 km away on the coast, and the YouGoFarm campsite lies in the same rural landscape.

A relaxed day could begin with a walk through the gardens and continue at Arunothai Beach. Guests who arrive by car can park for free on site, and those who travel by rail can use the Khao Suan Thurian station, 3.6 km away, to explore the wider province.