A 4 bedroom Balinese style villa, equipped to European standards, with private pool and jacuzzi. Located within a secluded walled tropical garden, only 30 seconds walk down the garden path to the soft sands of Bang Por Beach. The villa is for 8 guests, and has its own private pool and jacuzzi. Set in a secluded garden, it allows guests to relax in quiet privacy. Just 30 seconds walk through lush tropical gardens is the beach, and also a large communal pool for you to use on the beachfront. The space The villa, built in the Balinese style was completed in 2006. The two villas are almost mirror images of each other in terms of both size and general living arrangements. Both villas are identically furnished, combining elements of western and Asian style, providing high levels of comfort and practicality. Interior The villa is accessed from the garden and is raised 3 steps above garden level. The villa is tastefully furnished throughout in Chinese style teakwood and bamboo with ceiling fans to most rooms, air-conditioned bedroom accommodation is found on the ground floor whilst the sea breezes can be enjoyed in the first floor living, bar and balcony areas. Accommodation in detail Entry to the villa is through the front porch that then leads into the kitchen. The European style kitchen is fitted out with modern cooking appliances including oven and separate hotplates, microwave, fridge-freezer, coffee maker, rice cooker, toaster and cooking utensils. A full complement of premium crockery, glassware and cutlery is also provided. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining room; the teak dining table will accommodate 8 in comfort and has views over the pool and garden. If al-fresco dining is preferred, patio dining can be enjoyed just through the dining room doors. A guest powder room is located just off the dining room. Stairs lead from the dining room to the upstairs living area. Again furnished in teak and bamboo, the living area has a bar area, guest powder room and double doors leading onto the roof terrace and Sala with views out to sea and great for that evening sun-downer! The living room is equipped with a second “bar fridge", satellite TV, DVD and stereo system. Downstairs the 3 main bedrooms open onto the pool terrace. The master bedroom has a king sized bed and adjoining large en-suite with twin sinks, bath, shower and wc. Bedrooms 2 and 3 have a king sized bed and twin beds respectively, both have their own en-suite bathrooms. The 3 bedrooms are equipped with ceiling fans and air-conditioning. A fourth bunk bedded room is located off the entrance porch, ideal for children yet large enough to accommodate adults; the bunk room is air-conditioned and has its own small en-suite bathroom. No bachelor/bachelorette parties. Complimentary Wi Fi internet access is available throughout the villa. Guest access The accommodation, in brief comprises/includes: •Living room bar and roof terrace •Dining room •King size master bedroom •King size second bedroom •Twin bedded third bedroom •Bunk Bedded room •All bedrooms en suite with air-conditioning •Fully equipped European kitchen •Swimming pool in walled garden with Jacuzzi •Use of second shared pool on the beach •Twice weekly maid service •Linen, Towels and Beach Towels •Complimentary WiFi •Utilities I can arrange the following: •Airport Transfers •Additional cleaning/maid services •Thai cook •Car hire •Taxi or private hire cars •Sightseeing tours •Grocery provisioning prior to your arrival Other things to note Getting to the villa By air Most visitors to Koh Samui, whether domestic or international, will reach the island by air. Bangkok Airways own the private airport on the island and operate flights from Bangkok every thirty minutes from early morning until 9pm. With a flight time of just 45 minutes it is but a short hop!. They also operate direct flights from other cities within Thailand, as well as international locations such as Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Check the schedule on Bangkok Airways website for details. Thai Airways now also operate domestic flights between Bangkok and Koh Samui, along with Silk Air and Firefly operating internationally from Sinagpore and Kual Lumpur respectively. By road & ferry If driving through Thailand then head for the small port of Donsak on the southeast coast about 70km from Surat Thani. There are two car ferry services operating from here, with crossings to/from Koh Samui every hour between dawn and dusk. Visas Thailand does not require visas for most European, North American, Australasian or ASEAN nationals if travelling for the purposes of tourism. It is best though to be sure and if travelling from overseas we advise you to first check with your travel agent, or nearest Thai Consulate before beginning your journey.