Villa 119

Nestling amidst the tropical natural plants and trees on the relatively untouched southern coast of Ko Samui, the villa has its own direct access to the white sand beach at the end of the garden. Seclusion and privacy can be guaranteed here, but it is only a 15 minute drive from Lamai town and 45 to the island's International Airport. Chaweng, the island's main tourist centre, is approximately 35 minutes away.

The decor inside the villa is low-key luxury, with natural stone and cream colours, wooden furniture and eye-catching wall art. All the bedrooms are air-conditioned and complimentary broadband Internet access is available throughout the property. There are wonderful views available from this villa - the eye is lead over the white sand and the ocean towards the islands of Koh Taen and Koh Matsum and their own white sand beaches.

There are four pavilions that make up the residential area of the villa, set behind the pool and a strip of lawn and tropical plants which marks the boundary between the beach and the gardens. The living pavilion is the closest to the beach on one side with two master bedrooms on the other, and slightly behind these are two more pavilions which house the kitchen and dining area and two further bedrooms. The walkways between the villas are covered with smooth terracotta tiles and wooden decking, and there are sun beds and a dining table for al fresco meals.

The restful living room has a sofa and matching chair made from huge bamboo stems and pale cream furnishings, a rug, and colourful floor scatter cushions. The satellite TV/DVD/CD player is in this room, on a wood dresser unit, and on the wall above it is a stunning circular piece of wall art.

The two master bedroom suites are cool and stylish, and both feature double beds and their own en-suite bathrooms. The other two bedrooms share a bathroom, and while one has a double bed, the second has a single bed plus a foldaway bed.

In one of the other pavilions is the fully equipped and western-style large kitchen, which has an island cooking unit, all modern appliances and plenty of space to cook in comfort. There are sea views from the dining area, which is also located here. This has a long wood dining table that can easily seat up to eight guests.

Outdoor living at this villa has received top priority: guests can enjoy sun bathing by the private infinity edge pool, play in the adjacent garden or on the beach with the children, or simply relax under the cover of the adjacent pool sala and read a book. Direct access to the beach is from the garden. During the summer low-tide season, the reef can be dry for up to 100m. This does open up the beach to varied ball or throwing games and also allows for plenty of exploration and collection from the rock pools by the children.

• Complimentary broadband Internet connection (Satellite)
• TV Satellite, DVD/CD player
• Bed linen is changed every third day; towels as required
• All bedrooms are air-conditioned
• Baby sitting service available
• In-villa spa treatment available
• Chef service available
• A local service mobile phone is provided with the villa