This four-bedroom property has space for up to eight guests, right on one of Thailand's most desirable beach-side locations. The open-plan living arrangements comprise plenty of outdoor space to perfectly balance Baan Tawan Chai's natural surroundings with its tasteful interior décor.

A private lawn leads directly to the pool and sun deck from the beach. Inside the main pavilion is a spacious lounge, dining area and fully fitted western kitchen. Natural materials blend with colorful soft furnishings to create a unified and relaxing space, perfectly in-keeping with the feel of southern Thailand.

An outdoor dining area allows guests to make the most of Baan Tawan Chai villa Koh Samui's stunning location, with an outdoor kitchen as well appointed as the one in the pavilion, complemented by a further lawn area and an old teak wagon wheel fashioned into a bar.

The second pavilion houses two double en-suite bedrooms and another living area complete with comfortable sofas and a large flat-screen TV. Both bedrooms feature indoor and outdoor shower areas and uninterrupted views over the pool out to sea.

On the other side of the pool sits the en-suite master bedroom and the fourth en-suite guest room. The master bedroom has the added luxury of a seating area and outdoor bathtub, while the double bedroom benefits from some well-chosen Thai artwork and an orange sofa that faces out over the garden.

Baan Tawan Chai villa Koh Samui sets the tone of stylish beach-side living just right, with a layout and location that are perfect for either a large group of discerning adults, or a family looking for some peace and quiet by the beach.

Facilities

• Swimming pool
• Generous garden space
• Satellite TV and DVD players in main living areas
• Fully furnished inc. linens/towels
• Pool deck with Sala
• Broadband Wi-Fi ADSL
• Fully equipped modern kitchen indoors and outdoors
• Direct beach access

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
• Bed linen is changed every third day, towels changed as necessary
• Chef service (Thai cuisine and Western favorites) upon availability and shopping list available. Food cost on guests' account. Terms and conditions apply for chef service
• Concierge service for all tours and activities; private tours can also be arranged
• In-villa wine selection
• Baby sitting service on request
• In-villa massage and spa treatment with extended menu
• Car rental can be arranged with full insurance coverage, with or without driver

Layout

• En-suite master bedroom
• One en-suite twin bedroom
• Two en-suite double bedrooms
• Separate sitting room for guest bedrooms one and two
• Open-plan living area with fully-fitted kitchen, dining space and seating area
• Sun terrace
• Outdoor kitchen, bar and dining area
• Private pool and sun deck with Sala
• Landscaped garden
• Direct beach access

Baan Tawan Chai villa Koh Samui sits right on Laem Set beach, on the island's south coast. Koh Samui airport is a 35-minute drive away and the area's main town, Lamai, is 15 minutes away.

Nearby attractions

• The Golden Pagoda
• Water sports, fishing tours
• Easy access to the dive center of Koh Tao
• Boat trips to outer islands from the beach
• 15 minutes from Lamai shopping centers and restaurants

Who should go?
Our advice: Baan Tawan Chai villa Koh Samui is well suited to families who want to be right beside a safe beach. The flatness of the sand means that the water on Laem Set beach gets deep very gradually and currents are mild. The impeccable designer furnishing means it is also suitable for groups of adults looking for a quiet, remote location.

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 Tawan Chai villa sits right on Laem Set beach, a quiet and tranquil stretch of sand on the island's south coast. The airport is 35 minutes away by car and Lamai town is 15 minutes away.

What's not to be missed?
Swim, snorkel and dive in Samui's pristine waters. Test your Thai cookery skills in Baan Tawan Chai villa Koh Samui's fully equipped kitchen. Take a boat tour around Koh Samui's outer islands. Witness Laem Set beach's summer tide phenomenon, when the sea retracts 100 meters from the tide line.

What we like...

• Homely contemporary Asian décor
• Direct beach access
• Fully fitted with the latest technology and appliances
• Quiet, safe beach ideal for children
• Child-friendly pool that can be watched from the main pavilion