Our trip to Narat was made perfect by the Spruce Lodge! By the time we arrived at the hotel from the Duku Highway, both the elderly and the children were starving. The staff promptly brought out a lavish afternoon tea with an array of exquisite pastries, nuts, candied fruits, and fruit tea. A while later, they even brought out fresh fruit – it was a lifesaver!
The hotel's location is arguably the most beautiful spot in the river valley grassland. From our room's balcony, we overlooked rolling emerald hills dotted with grazing cattle, horses, and sheep. Behind the hotel's restaurant lies an even more stunning secret garden – vast grasslands with small hills in the distance. Dining at the hotel's restaurant while watching the sunset over the grasslands, with the hotel's Akhal-Teke horses strolling by and lambs playfully nuzzling nearby, felt like pure bliss! The kids finished their meal first and went with their dad to climb the distant small hill, accompanied all the way by the hotel's border collie – so much fun! In the afternoon, we went to a shepherd's home on the back hill to milk cows, and the shepherd patiently taught the children; it was an incredibly enriching experience!
Before our arrival, the hotel set up a dedicated concierge group for each guest, ready to answer any questions and fulfill any requests – super heartwarming!
Oh, and by comparison, the concierge helping us snag self-driving tickets was probably the least noteworthy of their services, haha!
People online often say Narat isn't worth visiting, but that must be because they didn't choose the right way to experience it. I believe Narat is a must-visit, and you absolutely *must* stay at the Spruce Lodge!
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