Villa 128

Set inside a private walled garden featuring a huge 1600 sq meter lawn, this beautiful two storey holiday home offers guests a sophisticated tropical haven that blends modern functionality with traditional design and style. It was built in 2003 on Bophut Hill to take full advantage of the glorious views over Bophut and Big Buddha Bays and out to Koh Phangan. It is a 15 minute drive to the island's main tourist centre of Chaweng, with its night spots, restaurants and beaches, and to the airport. Fisherman's Village is just 5 minutes away, and here too are many interesting shops and cosmopolitan restaurants and bars.

As you enter the garden and gaze around at the lush tropical foliage it is so tranquil and peaceful you could almost ignore the breath taking views over to the ocean. The villa is very private, and its spacious, bright rooms and the extensive outdoor decking begs all guests to unwind, relax and enjoy. But if you need to keep in touch or check your emails, complimentary broadband Internet access is provided. All three bedrooms have air conditioning, a personal safe, and a TV/DVD system. There is a ceiling fan in the living room.

The open plan living area is large and airy, with light streaming in from windows on both sides. There is a large wood dining table for six and a comfortable sofa. There is a profusion of traditional Thai furniture and floor and wall accessories, all making for a very home-from-home atmosphere. The large glass doors on one side open out onto a surrounding covered verandah, which runs along to the second private verandah of the master bedroom.

A fully equipped and western-style kitchen is in this main living area too, but is separated from the living room by an elegant black and highly polished stone breakfast bar, with bar stools. Perfect for any early risers to grab their first cup of coffee of the day!

The master bedroom suite is situated just to the side of the main reception room, and has direct access to the pool and terraces. It has a king size bed, a day bed and a large dressing room with built-in wardrobes. The magnificent marble bathroom features a Jacuzzi tub, twin hand basins and a shower.

An open-tread staircase from the reception room leads up to the other two bedrooms. One bedroom suite has twin beds and the other a king size bed. These two bedrooms share an interconnecting bathroom, which has twin hand basins, a sunken mosaic tub & separate shower. Both bedrooms enjoy fabulous views to Bophut Bay and Big Buddha Bay.

Three large terraces surround the infinity edge swimming pool, and they are furnished with a double day bed, four sun loungers, parasols, plus a table and chairs for some al fresco dining. This part of the villa's grounds provides the perfect setting for taking in the stunning 270-degree views enjoyed at the villa. For added parental peace of mind the pool has a ‘pool safety system' imported Specific baby equipment available on site: bottle sterilizer, baby monitor, baby gates, baby toys, high chair, travel cot

• Western-trained, English-speaking villa housekeeper
• Large 18x8m infinity edge pool
• 44" satellite TV with DVD player and surround system
• Fully furnished including linens, bath and pool towels
• Bed linen is changed every third day, towels are changed as necessary
• Fan in living room
• All bedrooms are air conditioned
• All bedrooms are fitted with TV, DVD player and safe
• Gas BBQ