Mae Nam holiday villa rental with private pool, beach/lake nearby, internet access and balcony/terrace

Bang Por beach and the 15-meter pool that is shared by the small number of villas in the community are just a minute's stroll along a garden pathway. Once on the beach there are restaurants within easy walking distance, some with gorgeous sunset views over the marine park. The beach is quiet, safe and sandy, and fringed with coconut palms and is a great spot for snorkelling. This part of Koh Samui is quiet and unspoilt, but is just a short drive away from shops, restaurants, bars and other night time entertainment. The Fishermans Village at Bophut is a short 15 minute drive, and here you can try such activities as jet-skiing and go-karting, or just enjoy the quaint local shops and restaurants. The main tourist centre of Chaweng takes approximately 30 minutes to reach; here there are bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Both the ferry port of Nathon and the Santiburi Golf and Country Club are a 15 minute drive away.

The two level villa is approached through the beautifully landscaped garden and the ground floor level is just a few steps above the garden. On the ground floor and facing the private pool are the dining area, with a large Chinese style teak wood table and chairs for eight people, and the high-spec European style kitchen. Large patio windows open the dining room to the outside and give great views of the pool, and together the gentle breeze and the ceiling fan keep the comfort level high here. There is a guest powder room situated off a hallway leading from the dining room.

The four bedrooms are also on the ground floor and equipeed to sleep 6 up to adults and 2 children in bunk beds. The furniture in the master bedroom suite is made of thick bamboo, and the king size bed is set on a plinth. The luxury en suite has twin hand basins, a shower and dressing area, plus an outside Balinese-style bathroom, with a bath and shower. This master suite has its own set of patio doors opening out to the swimming pool. The second bedroom also has a king size bed set on a plinth, bamboo furnishings, and an en suite shower room. The third bedroom is furnished in the same style, but this time has raised twin beds and the fourth bedoom has children's bunk beds with an en-suite shower room.

The upper floor living area is reached by a wide stairway leading up from the dining room. The villa's personal style of furnishings continues here, with bamboo and Chinese teak wood. A bar area is at one end of the living room, and this is stocked with plenty of glasses and a second fridge for keeping the drinks suitably cool. Comfortable sofas invite you to sit and enjoy the widescreen slimline TV satellite channels or a DVD, or listen to your favourite music. Patio doors open onto a balcony which overlooks the pool area and leads to the Sala, where the sea views towards the island of Koh Phangan can be enjoyed to the full and each evening fabulous sunsets should be watched, with cocktail in hand.

The villa's own pool is 1.2 meters deep and 10 meters long, and has a Jacuzzi and a bar, with four under-water barstools. The poolside terrace is furnished with sun loungers and there is a dining table and chairs for those all important al fresco meals!

Twice weekly maid service

Bed linen, towels, beach towels provided

Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access

Air conditioning in all bedrooms

Private safe

Thai chef can be arranged

Undercover parking for one vehicle.

Twice weekly maid service included

Airport transfers available, additional charges apply

All taxes included

Check-in time is 3.00pm and check-out time is 11.00am, consideration is given where possible for early flight arrival and late departure times

Minimum 7 nights reservation required during Christmas or New Year. Minimum 10 nights reservation required for dates overlapping both Christmas and New Year