River Kwai House stands on 9 rai (about 3.5 acres) of rural land directly on the Kwai Noi River, in the forested foothills of Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi. The European-style home is made up of two near-identical buildings joined by a raised walkway, with 240 sqm of high-ceilinged rooms, a private pool, direct river access and wide views of the hills.
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Sleeps 11 · 3 king bedrooms · 3.5 bathrooms · Wi-Fi · air-conditioning
Living & dining
The open-plan lounge and kitchen sits under a high beamed ceiling, with doors folding back to a covered terrace and dining table overlooking the river. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, and we stock it with breakfast basics and snacks so you can help yourself: fresh eggs, bread, milk, real coffee, tea, pasta, fresh vegetables, sweet and savoury snacks and unlimited drinking water. If you would rather not cook, restaurant food can be delivered from 7 am.
Pool & gardens
The infinity pool sits in open lawn among flowering flame trees, with loungers, parasols and a pool house alongside. Wooden stairs climb through bougainvillea to the upper verandas, and a garden swing waits for lazy afternoons.
On the river
A timber deck sits right above the river with loungers facing west across the water to the mountains, ideal for watching the sun go down.
Good to know
- Check-in 3 pm – 9 pm, check-out by 11 am. Self check-in with our on-site staff.
- We are deep in the countryside with nothing within walking distance, so your own transport (or a taxi arranged in advance) is recommended.
- Wildlife is all around: expect birdsong in the morning, and keep the insect screens closed at night. You may sometimes hear a temple 2 km away.
- There are exterior security cameras on the property. There is no smoke or carbon monoxide alarm.