Villa Katrani

Nestled into the hillside above the depths of the ocean on Koh Samui’s stunning coastline, Villa Katrani is blessed with stunning views and unrivalled beauty on all sides. Set across an expanse that offers seven-bedrooms and all manner of mod-cons, there is a resort-like ambience to the property, while still maintaining the exclusive atmosphere so enjoyed in private villa environs.

Gazing out across pristine white sands to the quaint village of Thong Krut, absorb the charm and aura of the setting that allows an immediate sense of inner peace. With the support of an expertly-trained staff, alongside a dedicated villa chef, worries will melt, and guests can relax into the surrounds of this paradisiacal property.

Then, once suitably refreshed via the in-villa spa and sauna, why not kick-start the party in your own villa nightclub, replete with private bar and bespoke DJ booth – opulence at its finest, and no-one to comment on your dance-moves.

From the capacious interiors that enjoy the highest of roof-structures, to the timber floors that float outwards to the verdant outdoors, the villa was designed with tranquillity in mind. Expansive verandas create a space for the sun-seekers, while palm-fringed decks and shady pagodas ensure others have sufficient protection as the orb strikes its apogee.

Melding east-Asian design with Moroccan-inspired furnishings, there is a considered décor that blends the contemporary with the neo-classical – choice artworks challenge the mind throughout. External water features and elephant trunk-waterfalls provide a timeless character, while rock-pool-inspired baths and intricately carved beds enhance the lavish sense of space. The infinity pool is enshrined by ochre hues that shine as the sun drifts beyond the horizon, the lounge a discreet retreat as the cool evening air arrives. Whether dining indoors or out, equal opulence awaits as floor-to-ceiling windows create a seamless connection and introduce a tree-lined vibe, no matter where you take your seat.

As the mind tires and entertainment is required, fully-equipped games and media rooms await, as well as the outdoor tennis court, alongside the obligatory fitness space. If bridled with particularly energetic group members, this could be the ideal reprieve.

Set in Taling Ngam – known as Thailand’s second most-visited tourist hot-spot – envisage enduring vistas over the aquamarine waters of Thailand’s glistening seas towards islets that glint on the horizon.

Bringing the opulence of resort-living to the privacy of villa life, Villa Katrani is the most mesmeric of locales that melts the heart with its style. Set across 9,600 square-metres, with the most expansive seascapes known to mankind, there is a sense of space that will bend the mind as views of the peaceful fishing village of Thong Krut are the only element keeping guests connected to reality.

With one master suite and five additional guest bedrooms, Villa Katrani accommodates twelve guests with the option of an additional children’s or nanny’s bedroom. The master suite is a divine space with towering ceilings that frame the resplendent ocean vistas, its king-sized bed a haven of repose after long days in the sun. Retreat into the ensuite, refresh under a resplendent rain shower or slide into an impressive rock pool - then prepare to do it all over again the following day.

Each of the rooms boast their own lavish bedspreads, plus decorous ensuites to afford the utmost exclusivity to every guest. Alongside flat-screen TV’s, dedicated workspaces and marvellous ocean or garden views, residents can while away the hours in the privacy of their own domain.

Outside to the centrally-located 15m swimming pool, set within the gardens ornamental surrounds, it enjoys visages over the stunning coastline. Then take to the comfort of the open-air lounge, dine al fresco in the sublime sala, or settle next to the brimming BBQ pit – you will be awestruck at the magnificence of the feasts that await.

Once the banqueting subsides, drift into the splendour of your own private night club - no queues to disrupt your night, bar on tap and a lounge for up to eighteen. Few have partied in such exclusive settings: state-of-the-art sound systems to complement intricate lighting, and a DJ booth for those with a twitchy finger – the night is at your disposal.

Then blow away the cobwebs in the privacy of your own gym. Well-appointed and with steam room and massage beds to one side, a hangover is less of a concern in such a lavish space. If exercise is not the choice of the day, a fully-equipped media and game room can offer respite, the contemporary kitchen a remedy, or the outdoor tennis court a setting to head to for fresh air.

When all is said and done, this is a true oasis away from the real world, and the most indulgent of retreats in which to delight your nearest and dearest.

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Bedroom 1 - Master: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone bathtub & rain shower, Dual Vanity, Walk-in Closet, Television, Ceiling fan, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, View of ocean

Bedroom 2: Queen size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone bathtub, Ceiling fan, Terrace, Desk, View of ocean

Bedroom 3: Queen size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone bathtub, Ceiling fan, Terrace, Desk, View of ocean

Bedroom 4: Queen size bed, Ensuite bathroom with rain shower, Lounge area, Television, Ceiling fan, Terrace, Desk, View of ocean

Bedroom 5: Queen size bed, Ensuite bathroom with rain shower, Television, Ceiling fan, Terrace, Desk

Bedroom 6: Queen size bed, Ensuite bathroom with rain shower, Television, Ceiling fan, Terrace, Desk

Additional Bedding: Twin size bed, Ensuite bathroom with stand-alone bathtub, Ceiling fan, Desk

The mesmerising hillside setting of Villa Katrani is unlike any other. Breath-taking views over the deep blue depths of the ocean, minimalist surrounds introducing a state of Zen, and expansive stretches of bleached sand that reach out from all angles. There is reason to Taling Ngam’s popularity.

Despite its notoriety, rest easy in the knowledge of your own exclusivity. Everything you need at your fingertips, from the tennis court to the towering lounge areas. Whether active or reclined, never has a stay been more picture-perfect than days spent in Katrani-paradise.