Inside Villa Khasro

Photographs often tell more and give a better description than words.   These photographs show the three bedrooms in Villa Khasro.  Although the rooms may seem dark, this is more because of the dark hardwood of the walls rather than a lack of natural light.

Room 1:  The largest of the three rooms

The first room is the largest of the three and contains a queen sized bed.  The wooden walls give the room a cool relaxing ambience and will provide one with a relaxing stay.   This room is also the first room one encounters when walking towards the back of the house from the dining and living rooms.

Room 2:  A room in a kampong house.

The second room has one window but best characterises a room in a true Malay kampong house.  At the center of the house, the room offers a little more privacy than room 1. It is also furnished with a queen sized bed besides a few antique furniture pieces.  It shares a bathroom with room 1.






Finally, the third room is up a short flight of stairs.  Probably the smallest of the three rooms, it compensates by having its own bathroom and being surrounded by windows.  This room is a recent addition to the house but when the windows are open, it affords a unique view.  You will never fail to be amused when you look up at the unique ceiling when lying on the bed.

Room 3: Up the staircase

Write to villakhasro@gmail.com for more information about the rooms and Villa Khasro.

Welcome to Villa Khasro

The front entrance to Villa Khasro

Villa Khasro is a traditional Malay kampung house made of solid hardwood located in the heart of the small kampong of Janda Baik, Pahang.  The house is airy and spacious and furnished with antique wood furniture.  The fresh kampong air and its proximity to the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, makes the house an ideal weekend getaway for busy city folk.  In the morning, when the wooden windows of Villa Khasro are pushed open, the view includes an expansive garden in front of the house as well as Gunung Naung in the distance.

Janda Baik has recently become popular with city folk and the normally sleepy kampong is often busy during the weekends.  Some of the activities that can be organised, with Villa Khasro as the base, are bathing in the river, hiking - including up Gunung Naung - bicycling, as well as fishing for tilapia and other fresh-water fish at the near by family-run lake retreat in Sungai Panjang.  In 2015, short excursions can be organised to the family orchard in Gombak, located approximately 30 km west of Janda Baik.  

Villa Khasro with the grassy field in front

Presently, three rooms in Villa Khasro are available for short rentals at promotional rates. This makes Villa Khasro a good venue to hold family gatherings.  Rental will include use of the entire house including the living room, kitchen and a cosy family area. Catering can be arranged or guests may choose to stroll to nearby eateries.  The spacious front grassy area is also ideal for evening tea parties or wedding receptions.  Interested parties can obtain further information by writing to villakhasro@gmail.com.


  

Front of Villa Khasro with small flower garden

Natural light entering the living room