Sarang by the Brook

This was one of the best staycations I have ever had in Selangor. Adjacent to a jungle, Sarang by the Brook offers a relaxing experience with views of lush greenery, where you might spot flying Rajah Brooke butterflies and gliding squirrels—if you are lucky and attentive. The soothing sound of a flowing brook enhances the ambiance. The staff are friendly, the rooms are clean, great selection of books provided in the rooms, and the patrons are allowed to cook with their own ingredients—all of which add great value to the stay! What more could I ask for? I just wish it were closer to home so I could visit more often, and that the owner offered long-term stays for patrons. How I wish?

Venue needs a coat of paint. No staff around at night to manage the place. Room is poorly equipped.

Sarang by the brook is a collection of private homes set amidst the tropical jungle right at the edge of a historical colonial era small town called Kuala Kubu Bharu, 66km north of Kuala Lumpur city center. Only an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur, this private holiday sanctuary provides a comfortable and chilled-out atmosphere and acts as a gateway to the natural landscapes and multitude of outdoor adventures. Cradled between the tropical jungle and a quiet colonial-era town, where monkeys and birds are more evident, Sarang by the brook is styled using Shipping Containers as the basic building blocks. With its tropical garden encircling a landscaped saltwater swimming pool, and with only 11 rooms, Sarang by the brook is an intimate private property.