The Battambang Resort is a true hidden gem – just outside of the centre of the town. It is surrounded by rice paddies, working farms, and other assorted bucolic snapshots – a true countryside escape. With gardens overflowing with tropical fruit, an inviting swimming pool to retire to after the sightseeing is done, and smiling staff to help look after you, this is a great way to savour the rural parts of Cambodia.

Guestrooms are huge, with a modern feel spiced up with Khmer art and handicrafts. Both the Garden Rooms and Lake Rooms have private terraces to loll away the evenings in, and the delectable onsite restaurant and relaxed bar means that you will not miss being in a bustling town.

With the famous Wat Kor Ancient village just down the road, and free bike hire to explore at your pace, there’s also plenty to do in your free time… assuming you can drag yourself away from the poolside.