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Hotels & Villas
From chic city hotels to hip beach villas, to rural house rafts and tree houses to soothing wellness sanctuaries; our accomodations have been selected for their stunning location, their attention to detail and service, their eclectic oriental style, their original dining experiences and their design-led interiors.
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Baan Phulay
This private stand-alone villa, Baan Phulay, occupies an enviable location on a serene stretch of a white sandy beach. This is an outstanding, spacious, five-bedroom villa with superb facilities in an idyllic peaceful location.
An imposing, carved double door entrance in the surrounding wall is framed by two ornamental Buddha’s hands to welcome you. And, when those doors are opened, you’re faced with an astonishing view through the grounds of the villa to the ocean, taking in manicured gardens, stone pathways, water features, mature planting, the five pavilions that provide the living space and the stylish slate edged swimming pool along the way.
Standing in the entrance area you have the maid’s quarters to your left and a double driveway to the right. In front of those are two, two-storey buildings. After those are two further single storey buildings all creating an open central aisle that allows for the view directly through to the pool and the sea beyond.
Once inside you’ll also see that every detail has been considered and catered for. In the first building, on the right, the down stairs has two double en-suite bedrooms, both dressed with fascinating furniture, accessories and artwork. Silk throws and cushions; bohemian styled crocheted curtain tops; antique looking gold fans; high quality wooden furniture and TVs. In the en-suite bathrooms the details are even more striking. Each has stone covered walls, a wood-panelled rain shower with open wooden slats and an eye-catching ceramic sink unit sat on an elaborately tiled base.
A covered twisting wooden staircase leads upstairs to a relaxing area complete with comfortable seating and wooden doors leading to a double bedroom with a large sun terrace and an interesting en-suite bathroom. A four poster bed has a dressing area behind it and a huge, red wooden, Chinese style cabinet houses the TV. Polished wooden floors and a vaulted ceiling add to the style on show in this room. Comfortable sun chairs are on the terrace and again the bathroom has some special features. A double sink unit, with brown ornamental ceramic sinks, stands out. But even this is overshadowed by the huge stone bathtub with wooden shutters that open to reveal the sea-view.
At the end of this pavilion is a terrace and a lotus pond that covers the width of the property with wooden terracing creating a bridge and pathway to an island sala feature, and over to the next building. Opening glass doors on three sides create the indoor/outdoor lifestyle.
Across the front of the property there’s a wide sun terrace with ample sun loungers; a large black slate edged swimming pool with Jacuzzi; outdoor shower; garden area and access onto one of the islands remaining unspoilt beaches.
Heading back to the entrance on the opposite side of the property, you have the master suite pavilion, with lounge area; four poster bed; dressing area; and a fantastic feature outdoor bathroom.
In the know
Facilities: Private swimming pool, Direct beach access, WIFI ADSL connection, Fully furnished inc., Linens/towels, Fully equipped kitchen, Fan in living room, All bedrooms are air conditioned, All bedrooms are fitted with TV, DVD player and safe, Secure gated property
Amenities: Live-in Manageress, daily cleaning of villa, Bed linen is changed every third day, while towels are changed as necessary, Pool towels are provided and replenished as deemed necessary, Shopping list available, In-Villa wine selection, Concierge service for all tours and activities; private tours can also be arranged, Car rental with or without driver, full insurance coverage, Baby sitting on site
Activities: Swimming, Beaches, Water sports, Boat trips to outer islands, In-Villa massage and spa treatments, 20 minutes from Lamai shopping centers and restaurants, Nam Muang Waterfalls, Snake Farm, Butterfly Farm.
Recognition
Ban Phulay has been a member of Thailand in Style since January 2008
