Baan Arun, Big Buddha

$600 to $1000 / night

Facilities

• Beds: Four (two doubles and one twin), all air conditioned, all en-suite.
• Baths: Four, one with outdoor shower and tub, plus a guest room on the ground floor.
• Living rooms: One
• Kitchen: Fully equipped with built-in fridge, microwave, oven etc
• Internet: Free WIFI ADSL
• Entertainment: TV Satellite, DVD/CD player.
• Furnishings: East meets West; linen, towels and kitchenware supplied.
• Outdoor: Infinity pool, decking area with sun beds, bar, sala, outdoor shower and barbecue.
• Parking: Covered car port and valet parking available
• Security: Gated community with security guard on site
• Board Basis: Self catering

Features

Services

• Airport Transfer: USD 25 per trip for a maximum of 7 passengers in private mini bus or luxury car
• Villa Staff: On site to ensure the villa is clean, tidy and well maintained
• Laundry: Linen changed every third day, towels replenished as necessary
• Catering: Available on request after arrival (costs apply)
• Babysitting: Available on request after arrival (costs apply)
• Concierge Service: Tours and activities can also be arranged on arrival (costs apply)

Property Details

Baan Arun is a gracious Thai-style villa built in one of the most sought after locations on Koh Samui. Part of an exclusive hilltop development, Samui Summit, the villa enjoys amazing views over lush green coconut plantations across to Big Buddha Bay and the neighbouring islands.

The steep climb to the property hints at the visual splendours to come. Ascending from Bangrak, where there are numerous inviting resorts and restaurants, is to enter another world, where monks can be heard chanting morning and evening, but where every modern Western luxury is provided.

The spacious villa is built to a grand scale and in fact comprises two separate buildings. The main building features a large living room open to a well equipped kitchen. There is also a formal dining area for eight people. On this level, large sliding windows open onto an attractive terrace with table and chairs for eight and a large gas barbecue. Two double bedrooms are situated below and these rooms also benefit from direct outdoor access, opening directly on to the pool deck.

The second building is given over entirely to sleeping quarters – the master bedroom on the top floor with a fourth bedroom below. While the master en suite boasts a wrap-around balcony and a bird’s eye view of the ocean, the lower bedroom opens directly on to the pool deck.

Of the villa’s four tastefully furnished double bedrooms, three have king-size beds, while the fourth has twin beds. All have large modern en-suite bathrooms with black slate tiles and glass-walled showers. The master bathroom features double washbasins within, plus an outdoor bathroom with rain shower and a sea view bathtub.

With all rooms facing out across the bay, the villa makes the most of its idyllic location. As do the outdoor areas. The stunning 15-metre kidney-shaped infinity swimming pool offers up celebrated sea views. Aside from sun loungers and umbrellas, the sandstone deck has been beautifully landscaped to include a natural rock waterfall and a sala incorporating a well-stocked bar. The whole is enfolded by well-kept tropical gardens overflowing with exotic and colourful plants and a mass of beautiful bougainvillea bushes.

Despite its out-of-this-world location, Baan Arun essentially offers guests a home-away-from-home experience. This is achieved through the design style, which is comfortable and inviting rather than ultra-modern or showy. Each room has been fully decorated right down to the rugs lining the floors and the pictures on the wall. It’s immediately obvious that Baan Arun has been designed for living rather than simply renting out, and as such it is superbly welcoming.

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