Imagine a row of traditional wooden bungalows sitting next to paddy fields in a serene environment at the heart of the ancient Khmer Empire where poetry and history collide.

This might just be your dream holiday destination, especially if you are a nature lover or history enthusiast.

Mane Hariharalaya, a village-style resort with 34 luxurious traditional Khmer bungalows is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of modern day Phnom Penh.

The 7ha grounds are located in Roulos town, some 13km east of Siem Reap town, where Hariharalaya, the fabled capital of the Khmer empire during the reign of King Jayavarman II, once stood.