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The small garden was a beautiful, peaceful and relaxing place to sit, chat, eat, or read.

My room had air conditioning, cable tv, internet connection, coffee and tea.

The restaurant served us bread and scrambled eggs, and we could also ask for fried noodles in the morning with no cost at all.

All staff were so polite to guests.

Frangipani Villa is located in the centre and is very convenient to go to the supermarket or other places such as Russian Market, Royal Place etc.

Overall I found this a great stay and would certainly recommend it to other tourists who would like to stay in Phnom Penh.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18931 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17470 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17470 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17442
Few vacation rentals in Buenos Aires offer what this beautiful and comfortable cottage does. Completely renovated with air conditioning which you will need on summer days, an outside BBQ grill for preparing the perfect Argentinean barbecue, a small swimming pool and paths that lead to tea gardens. Located in an area called Adrogue, in the south suburbs of the city of Buenos Aires.
Spotlessly clean, very well catered.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17442 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12653 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12653 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12399
The couple who run it are both artists who run their own painting school. The view out over Cushendun towards Scotland is stunning.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12399 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11928 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11928 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10519 It's like everyone there is collectively visiting their grandma, and that grandma is mama, that's the best way I can think to describe it.

The food is plentiful and cheap, the rooms are nice, and cheap too. And mama.... well you'll just have to go.

For more, check out this post on our blog:

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It is by far the best place we stayed whilst trekking across Vietnam - Cambodia.

The owners are simply wonderful.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9920 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9915 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9915 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9162
Was a bit apprehensive, as UK guesthouses can be quite foreboding, but the African guesthouse experience was an absolute pleasure.

Simon, Cathy, Brooke and Daniel were all superstars, with nothing too much trouble, from airport transfers, through getting us in and around Knysna at night, to providing a comprehensive tour service - and that's before we mention the warm hospitality, stunning breakfasts and the little extra's that you would never get at a "chain" or bigger hotel.

Here it's all about the personal touch - even getting this poor husband out of trouble when he "accidently" led his wife into quicksand (an honest mistake) and her lovely shoes consigned to the bin.

Go for it and give yourself 3-4 days for the entire Knysna experience to settle you in.

Relaxation guaranteed.

Paul,Deb and Grace
UK

(Try Rhino Base camp for a small safari, and the elephant park just out of Knysna is a delight too- oh and don't miss Natures Reserve)]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9162 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8304
A small and laid back guesthouse – of the stylish and comfortable kind – it oozes charm. The building is a Victorian villa on the sea-front facing the Manly ferry – which is handy when making a dash for the boat into town. Tea and coffee are free all day, breakfast is included, there is a self catering kitchen and the rooms are beautifully decorated and finished.

The welcome is always warm but beware - they get booked up fast. Prices will depend on the room you take. They also own a sister guesthouse in Sydney – The Chelsea – which is well worth staying in for a more central city location.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8304 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6495
Visitors staying at the You Sabai guesthouse can avail of free use of an open space to practice Thai massage, yoga, or to meditate in privacy.

I kept going back to the same Guest House in Chiang Mai because the people that owned it were really friendly, honest and fun. Now I am lucky enough to be good friends with them. And I wish to tell anyone that is going to Chiang Mai that they should call in and see for themselves.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6495