Perched on the upper floor of our hillside retreat, the King Size Deluxe Room is a sanctuary of warmth and quiet. Traditional wood-panelled walls, hand-painted ceiling beams, and a cast-iron Bukhari stove create an atmosphere of Bhutanese homeliness. Step onto your private balcony to take in unobstructed views of Jakar Dzong, the Bumthang Valley, and the pine-clad hills rolling south toward Jakar town.

Mornings begin with birdsong and butter tea brought to your door by our family. Evenings are spent watching the fortress walls catch the last light — a view unchanged for centuries. Every detail, from the crisp cotton linens to the hand-woven textiles draped over the window seat, has been chosen to honour the craftsmanship of the Bumthang region.