Rice Country Village — An Old Rice Mill Turned Rice-Field Resort in Bang Mun Nak
If you want to escape the noise to somewhere quiet, with rice-field views and a story to tell — Rice Country Village in Bang Mun Nak, Phichit, is a stay people keep mentioning. The owners turned their old family rice mill into a boutique resort and cafe, Rice Country Cafe. Rooms are little villas with private balconies looking out over the fields, there's an outdoor pool with a waterslide, and parking is free. Rates start at around ฿700/night and it scores 8.3 from real guest reviews. It suits anyone after a quiet, countryside feel rather than a stay in town.
What sets Rice Country Village apart from other stays in Phichit is its backstory. This was once the owners' family rice mill before it was reworked into a boutique resort and cafe called Rice Country Cafe. Touches of the old mill have been kept as part of the character, so the atmosphere feels nothing like a standard hotel block. It sits in Ho Krai sub-district of Bang Mun Nak, surrounded by rice fields — a countryside stay for people who genuinely want to get away from it all.
The rooms here are small villas with private balconies, around ten in total. Many look out over the rice fields and green gardens, which is what guests love most. Inside you get air-con, a flat-screen TV, a fridge and hot water, plus free Wi-Fi in every room. The decor is simple but warm, designed to blend into the countryside rather than chase luxury. It works well for couples, small families, or anyone who wants to fall asleep to the sounds of nature.
Another draw for families is the outdoor pool with a waterslide. For a stay in a small district like Bang Mun Nak, a pool with a slide isn't something you find often, and the kids can happily splash about. Around the grounds there are gardens, seating areas and spots to photograph the fields. The overall mood is calm and uncrowded — ideal for a slow-paced break.
"Loved the atmosphere — quiet and peaceful, lovely rice-field views, clean room, a pool for the kids, good coffee at the cafe, and friendly owners who look after you. Perfect if you just want to relax."
Rice Country Cafe is another heart of the place. The cafe serves coffee, drinks and food to both guests and walk-in visitors, and sipping coffee over the fields in the morning is something reviews mention often. Just budget for the fact that the stay doesn't include in-room breakfast, and dining options around Bang Mun Nak are limited. If you arrive when the cafe is closed or outside its hours, bring some food or plan your meals a little ahead.
The honest catch is the location. Bang Mun Nak is a district in the south of Phichit province, a fair way from Phichit town. If your main plan is sightseeing in the city — Bueng Si Fai lake or Wat Tha Luang — staying here means a long drive on top. The real appeal of this place is the stay and the setting itself, not proximity to attractions. So it's best for drivers who come specifically to relax, rather than anyone wanting a base for touring around the city.
Overall, Rice Country Village scores 8.3 out of 10 from real reviews on Agoda and is a talked-about choice among Bang Mun Nak stays. Rates start around ฿700/night for a standard villa, rising with room size and on holiday dates. If you want a stay with a story — quiet, with rice-field views, a pool for the kids and a good cafe in a countryside Phichit setting — this is worth a look. You just have to accept the out-of-town location and the limited dining nearby.
A tip from reading the reviews: book direct or call to check first, as this is a small, family-run stay and the best rice-field-view rooms are limited. Reserve ahead on long weekends, and ask about the cafe's opening hours and meals so you can plan more easily.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Quiet, peaceful setting with lovely rice-field views
- ✓ Villa rooms with private balconies, clean
- ✓ Outdoor pool with a waterslide for the kids
- ✓ On-site cafe with good coffee; attentive owners
- ! Far from Phichit town — you'll want a car
- ! Limited dining options nearby
- ! No in-room breakfast included
- ✓ A stay with a story — converted from an old rice mill
- ✓ Quiet rooms, comfortable, with balconies for the view
- ✓ Clean pool, great for a family trip
- ✓ Free, spacious parking
- ! Only a few rooms — book ahead
- ! Countryside location — you'll drive to find food
- ! Cafe hours can be limited at times — check first
- 💡If you want a base for sightseeing in Phichit town — Bang Mun Nak is far out, and Bueng Si Fai lake and the main temples need a long drive → this suits people who come to relax at the stay rather than tour the city.
- 💡If you're worried about meals — there's no in-room breakfast and dining nearby is limited → check the cafe's hours and bring food or plan your meals ahead.
- 💡If you're visiting on a long weekend — there are only a few rooms and it's family-run, so the best rice-field-view rooms go fast → book ahead and confirm by phone to be safe.