Baan Silavaree

This delightful tropical hideaway is replete with jungle charm as guests wind their way up a stone path to the generous villa of Baan Silavaree. Set on an exclusive estate on Koh Samui’s isolated south-west corner, yet within easy reach of the island’s many delights, retreat to an idyll or dare to adventure – choice is at your fingertips.

The Santhikiri Estate is perched on a hillside overlooking the Gulf of Thailand – an expanse of marine waters strewn with islands that will mesmerize guests into a state of blissful repose. Whilst Koh Samui has seen increased footfall in recent years, this south-west enclave maintains a secluded vibe with bleached-white sands and traditional charm. 

The villa itself maintains its aura through a considered use of decorous indigenous materials including vaulted thatched roofs, teakwood post-and-beam structures and inviting redwood balconies – the perfect vantage from which to drink in sensational sunset cocktails.

The Santhikiri Estate holds a privileged setting overlooking the Gulf of Thailand to Koh Samui’s west – the famous Five Islands providing a dramatic backdrop to the villa. Twenty-four sites house nineteen homes within this privately-managed community; it is the select few who have the honour of bagging a villa amongst these decadent surrounds.

While the property sits in serene isolation, access to a private vehicle means the island is always in close proximity so, whether wishing to visit the renowned Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa Resort or delve into the delights of Lamai beach – with its plethora of divine dining and fashionable shopping boutiques – nothing is beyond reach. Nikki Beach is the select destination of the isle with its world-famous beach clubs and buzzy bars; 20-minutes to the north and you can revel among the hip crowd whilst sipping indulgent delights and partying until dawn.

A beautifully-appointed five-bedroom villa that is the perfect setting for family escapes – two twins offer plenty of children’s sleeping whilst private villas with king-sized beds provide parental luxury for the older travellers. Baan Silavaree is set across several levels in a hillside location; dramatic waterfalls and intricately-carved doors welcome guests in and expansive balconies provide the desirable dining and lounging spaces from which to appreciate unrivalled environs. An infinity pool fronts the property – with superb ocean views and separate barbecue, dining and lounging space.

The main building houses three guest bedrooms - each has an ensuite, and illustrious lighting fixtures that draw out the beauty of the towering thatched roofs and eclectic east-Asian furnishings that adorn the dwellings. Two further rooms sit in the privacy of their own villas, with mezzanine sleeping decks and exclusive seating areas to welcome in the sunrise of each new dawn. Well-furnished and with maximum comfort, these are delightful hideaways should the group become too rowdy. Two-person sunken baths, shower units and decorative mosaic structures complete the picture in ornate bathroom surrounds.

- 5 bedrooms (two twin rooms, and three villas with king size beds)

- 12 metre salt water infinity edge pool with 10 mm glass borders, limestone decks and rattan pool furniture

- Outdoor barbecue, kitchen and bar

- Water filtration system throughout the compound with secondary filter system in the kitchen for washing dishes

- Fully fitted kitchen with Nespresso coffee machine, plus separate refrigerators and amenities for coffee, tea and soft drinks in the villas.

- All bedding, sheets, covers, pillows and, bath and beach/pool towels provided

- Safety boxes in all bedrooms

- LED and Halogen lighting throughout

- Hi-speed Fibre-Optic Wireless internet

- Platinum package Cable TV

- Flat screen televisions and DVD players in all bedrooms and living room

- Bower & Wilkins dock for IPods or MP3 in the living room

- 42 KVA Generator in the event of any power outage

Few spots rival Baan Silavaree for exclusivity, so if looking to indulge your family in a tropical hideaway that pays respect to its natural beauty, this is the destination for you. Eclectic artworks provide the sense of erudition one might expect from luxury accommodation and elaborate gardens incorporate cascading waterfalls and intricate stone carvings. Yet everything sits seamlessly within the divine beauty of the spot; the hillside setting a dramatic vantage point from which to appreciate the location. 

As your private chef delivers his bountiful cuisine to the balcony dining table, be ready to indulge to sublime sunset backdrops and bobbing fishing boats as they cast out for the evening in search of tomorrow’s dinner.

A villa manager is available to appoint himself to your every need, while groundskeepers and staff ensure the property resembles nothing but immaculate perfection throughout your stay. Use of a private vehicle and driver means you are within minutes of any of the colourful attractions of the island, but few chose to leave the villa until that fateful day when there is a flight to catch.