Kampot

Les Manguiers (The Mango Trees) 

Friendly and relaxing French-owned guesthouse 2km out of Kampot with a mix of families, expats and backpackers. Call ahead if you’re coming from Phnom Penh on a Friday afternoon – Jean runs a minibus service every weekend for stressed-out expats. Rates range from about £6.50 for a double room with shared bathroom to £45 for a large wooden house with three rooms, each with private bathroom and balcony. Free access to kayaks and bikes.

See: mangokampot.com

Kep

Jasmine Valley

Solar-powered, lush eco-retreat nestled under Kep National Park and serving home-grown produce. Lovely basic bungalows with hammocked balconies and friendly resident dogs. Rates from £14-£40.

See: jasminevalley.com

KOH KONG

Rainbow Lodge

Incredibly scenic eco-lodge, pictured above, perched on
the edge of the Tatai river, with the rainforested Cardamom Mountains stretching behind. Free access to kayaks for puttering about on the river, and, Janet, the owner, can arrange trekking, boat trips and camping.

See: rainbowlodgecambodia.com