The Athakon house is built on two large rice fields, which for many years were fed by streaming water originating from the Phnom Kulen holy mountain. The unique shape of the house is inspired by classic Khmer architecture. Their ancient temples are famous for their perfection of proportion and their consistent structure; they are important religious monuments of Cambodia, many of which represent a micro cosmos. What we have at Athakon House as well, a beautiful private cosmos. The space Luxury setting and services to provide the highest comfort and a complete experience to visiting the sublime sites of Angkor Wat. A beautiful private villa inspired by Cambodian architecture. The villa with seven suites and an equipped kitchen boasts a huge garden with a large saltwater pool and pool house. The experience: The center of Athakon is of an octagonal shape and is the major meeting place of the house. It represents the mountain Meru. Similar to classic temples, the entrance of the house is pointed to the east, where the sun rises. The Athakon house respects the traditional Cambodian style of building, using natural materials like sandstone floors, large wooden pillars and terra cotta tiles. The seven bedroom private villa is build over two floors. And has bridges and steps connecting the lobbies with four central corner houses. Each of these corner houses contain large comfortable bedrooms on every floor. This presents every bedroom with maximum privacy and beautiful views to the garden. Dining room & Lounge: The dining room is located on the top floor one can sense a remarkable spacious feeling with 360 degrees view all around the landscaped tropical garden. Spectacular sunsets can be experienced from this high lifted lounge. The dining area connects directly to the kitchen located on the same floor. Living room: At the raised ground level, is where the ‘play area’ is with a pool table and a television for streaming. The lobby is surrounded by four large pounds, filled with streaming water, plants and waterlilies. Garden: The house is surrounded by a beautiful garden with a diversity and richness one can expect in a tropical setting. Impressive stone sculptures comprise of a monumental image of king Jayavarman VII, who overlooks the large pool and pool house, both positioned at the west/sunset side of the property. Bedrooms: The Athakon House hosts seven en-suite bedrooms. On the ground floor level there are two rooms with a large bed and two rooms with each two separate beds. On the first floor we have the kitchen connecting to the dining and lounge area. Together with three rooms with each a large bed. Each bedroom is differently and originally furnished by furniture that was collected over the years in the country. Guest access The entire property, building, garden and saltwater pool is accessible, except for the concierge house. A concierge lives on site and security is present at night. Other things to note Availability to rent our Athakon boat for a sunset trip to the Tonle Sap at 250US$ round trip. Included is captain, petrol, transport to and from the boat station and entrance fees. Safety of children is the entire responsibility of the parents.