An infinity pool equipped with a child safety system imported from the US and a big manicured lawn provide plenty of outdoor space, while a large open-plan living area and three bedrooms offer all the comforts of home with commanding views over the island.

The 1,600-square-meter walled garden creates a safe environment in which children can play, set just aside from the pool, allowing parents to unwind on the comfortable deck chairs or on the spacious double day bed with their children in sight.

The villa itself features a generously sized living area comprising a dining space, living room and fully fitted kitchen with an elegant polished black stone breakfast bar that separates it from the seating area.

Baan Sawan villa Koh Samui's master bedroom is located off the reception hall and has its own direct access to the pool. A king-size bed sits in the center of the space, which is decorated in fine Thai silks matched with contemporary European furnishings. A large marble en-suite bathroom as well as walk-in dressing room completes the space.

The two guest rooms, one with twin beds the other with a king-size bed, are found upstairs, offering spectacular views over the Big Buddha statue and surrounding area. The two rooms share an interconnected bathroom with twin wash basins, a sunken mosaic tub and separate shower.

A full-time 'Western' trained housekeeper is at hand to ensure that your stay is as relaxing as possible, and who can even arrange a large number of activities in the area. With this in mind, Baan Sawan villa Koh Samui is the perfect tranquil hideaway for families looking to escape all the pressures of everyday life.

Facilities

• Specific baby equipment are available on site: bottle steriliser, baby monitor, baby gates, baby toys, high chair, travel cot
• 18x8-meter infinity-edge pool
• 44" TV satellite with DVD player and surround system
• Fully furnished inc. linens/towels
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Fan in living room
• All bedrooms air conditioned
• All bedrooms fitted with TV, DVD player and safe

Services

• The resident villa staff will ensure the villa is kept clean and tidy while the Villa Manager is available to cater to all guests specific needs and help organize activities, massage and spa treatment, as well as communication with the Thai chef and dealing with any matters that arise during your stay
• A Guest Relations and Concierge team will visit guests during their stay (usually the day after check in) to further help ensure guests have a pleasant stay or address any matters arising at the villa
• Babysitting service by a western trained English speaking nanny/housekeeper
• Bed linen is changed every third day, towels are changed as necessary
• Pool towels are provided
• Pool child safety system imported from the USA (Pool Guard TM)
• Gas BBQ
• Free Broadband Internet
• Satellite TV
• Chef Available (Thai Cooking, Western favourites) upon availability and additional charge on request
• Driver/Chauffer service available upon request
• Only five minutes by car to cosmopolitan restaurants and bars of Bophut Fisherman's Village

Layout

• 1,600-square-meter walled garden
• 18x18-meter infinity-edge pool
• Garden BBQ area
• Reception room
• Open-plan living area
• En-suite master bedroom with dressing room
• One double bedroom
• One twin bedroom
• Interconnected bathroom for the double and twin rooms

Baan Sawan villa Koh Samui sits on a hilltop in the Bophut area. The nearest beach is a ten-minute drive, as are the restaurants of Chaweng. The villa is located 15 minutes from Koh Samui airport, five minutes from Bophut Fisherman's Village and 20 minutes from Santiburi Championship Golf Course.

Nearby attractions

• Big Buddha Temple
• Water sports
• Easy access to the dive centre of Koh Tao
• Boat trips to outer islands
• 10 minutes from Chaweng shopping centres and restaurants
  

Who should go?
Our advice: the secure setting and poolside safety features make Baan Sawan villa Koh Samui a fantastic choice for families traveling with children of all ages. But just because children are catered for does not mean adults can't enjoy the villa also. A sophisticated designer touch is carried throughout the property to create a mature and relaxed environment that will suit both families and groups of adults equally well.

When to go?
Dry and pleasant weather is usually experienced between December and June, so this is the best time to visit Koh Samui. For July and August, the weather is generally pleasant but can be unpredictable at times. September and October usually see heavy rains on the island. Temperatures average around 27ºC all year round.

Where is it?
Baan Sawan villa Koh Samui is set in the quiet hills above Bophut, ten minutes from the beach by car. The cosmopolitan restaurants of Bophut Fisherman's Village are just five minutes away, and the airport is a 15-minute drive.

What's not to be missed?
Swim, snorkel and dive in Samui's pristine waters. Test your Thai cookery skills in Baan Sawan villa Koh Samui's fully equipped kitchen. Take a boat tour around Koh Samui's outer islands. Relax on the poolside deck with stunning views across the island. Golfers should also not miss Santiburi Championship Golf Course nearby.

What we like...

• Every measure taken to make the villa child friendly
• Stunning location not far from the town or beaches
• Fully fitted with the latest technology and appliances
• Live-in staff to cater to guests' needs
• Huge garden for children to play
• Sophisticated décor that blends with the surroundings