Baan Surin Sawan Villa, Phuket, Thailand

Baan Surin Sawan Villa (Baan Thai Surin Hill) is an exquisite sea-view Phuket villa set in a tranquil hillside estate just minutes away from the sands of Surin Beach. Brimming with elegance and a fascinating collection of art and artifacts from around the world, this three-bedroom, fully-staffed villa embraces easy, yet luxurious tropical living.

Ample deck space and an infinity pool provide plenty of outdoor comforts, while its stylish living and entertaining areas add flourish and fun. Three ensuite bedrooms feature extravagant bathtubs for added romance. A fantastic Phuket escape for families or small groups.

Blending a tropical setting, enchanting contemporary Thai design and dazzling sunset views, Baan Surin Sawan (Baan Thai Surin Hill) is an unforgettable Phuket villa escape. Set within the Baan Thai Surin Hill private estate on the hillside, the villa’s pitched-roof pavilions, 10m pool and spacious terracing allow guests to enjoy island life to the full.

The top floor of the main pavilion houses an inviting living room providing a top-notch and comfortable entertainment area, plus a modern kitchen and dining room. The large master suite, steeped in glamour, sits in a separate poolside pavilion. Just a few steps along a stone path behind the master is a queen-bedded bedroom with a garden view and adjacent bathroom, perfect for children. The remaining two bedrooms are each king-bedded with large bathtubs in their ensuite bathrooms, found on the bottom level together with a lavish entertainment room and pantry.

The Baan Surin Sawan (Baan Thai Surin Hill) reflects its owners’ passion for travel and art, evident upon arrival as guests receive a serene greeting from a superb collection of Buddhist statues at the stone-wall entrance. Throughout the villa are intricate wall hangings, embroidered fabrics, African masks and other works of art sourced from cultures around the world. Floor mosaics and eye-catching design details combined with an extensive use of wood, marble, stone and other natural materials give the villa a distinctive flair.

Nearby Surin Beach is home to a good range of beachfront dining spots, boutique shops and a growing number of beach clubs. Golf courses, marinas and many outdoor leisure activities are all within easy reach of the villa.

Indoor Living

• Long pavilion with pitched-roofs housing the living and dining area spanning the length of the pool on the upper level and opening out onto the pool terrace
• Dining room with large ten-seater rattan table
• Full-service kitchen with granite bench tops and stainless steel appliances
• Entertainment room downstairs with surround-sound system, 42-inch flatscreenTV, and bean bags
• Pantry stocked with drinks and snacks

Outdoor Living

• 10m infinity pool with shallow end and swim-up bar
• Peak-roofed sala (gazebo) with ceiling fans and comfortable seating
• Sand washed sundeck stretching between the villa’s main pavilion and the pool
• Separate fan-cooled sala with dining table for six and a BBQ

Bedrooms

• Master Bedroom
  • King-size bed four-poster bed swathed in silky golden gauze
  • Sea view position with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto the pool
  • Spacious dressing room
  • Ensuite bathroom with sunken terrazzo jacuzzi tub, rain shower, ceramic basins and private garden area. Air-conditioned
• Guest Bedrooms 
  • Two king-size bedrooms downstairs featuring comfortable seating, private balconies, extravagant ensuite bathrooms and private garden areas
  • Air-conditioned

Quick facts

• Capacity: 6 people (1 king-bedded master suite; 2 guest rooms with kingbeds). 2 additional guest rooms may be arranged at extra charge(1 queen-bedded guest room and 1 sofa lounge in the TV room with a shared bathroom). extra charge USD 100++17.7% per adult per night and USD 50++17.7% per child per night)
• Living areas: Living room; entertainment room; indoor dining for 10; shaded poolside terrace and sundeck; poolside sala; garden sala and barbecue with outdoor dining for 6
• Pool: 8x4m infinity pool with ocean view and swim-up bar.
• Staff: Full-time villa (concierge) manager; housekeepers; and chef
• Dining: Continental or Asian breakfast included. Requests accommodated (including specialdiets). Grocery cost is charged at market price plus 20% handling fee and 7% tax at the prevailing rate.
• Facilities: WiFi. Internet TV, smart TV and DVD player.
• Property area: 960sqm (villa); 1,200sqm (land).

Distances

• Surin Beach 0.5 km
• Bang Tao Beach 3 km
• Canal Village Shopping Centre 5 km
• Laguna Phuket Golf Club 6 km
• Kamala Beach 5 km
• Patong Beach 9 kmJungceylon Shopping Centre 10 km
• Phuket Airport 24 km
• Phuket Town 20 km
• Blue Canyon Golf Club 24 km

Things to do

1. Explore the delights of the Andaman Sea aboard a luxury yacht charter, or on a scuba diving or snorkelling excursion. The beautiful sights of Phang Nga Bay, Raya islands, Similan Islands, Koh Phi Phi and more are all within an easy day’s sail.
2. Explore Phuket’s beach club and resort dining scene: decadent brunches, DJ dance parties, beachfront barbecues, romantic sunset dinners.
3. Make a splash and keep fit with an array of water sports including windsurfing, sea kayaking and standup paddling.
4. Enjoy a round of golf at the Laguna Phuket Golf Club, Blue Canyon, Mission Hills or other Phuket golf  courses.
5. Indulge in a relaxing spa session at the Banyan Tree, Twinpalms or Amanpuri resorts, or unwind on the beach with a simple Thai massage.
6. Discover Phuket’s rich history and traditional life on a cultural tour of Phuket Town. Learn more about the history behind the restored Sino-Portuguese shops and mansions and sample some of the island’s best local cuisine.
7. Learn the secrets of making fragrant, spicy and flavourful Thai cuisine in a cookery class.
8. Delve in to the nightlife of Patong Beach: dance the night away in a disco, stroll the bizarre and bawdy Soi Bangla walking street, savour cocktails and wine at a chic waterfront bar.
9. Explore Phuket’s interior for some outdoor adventures: elephant and horseback riding, ATV, waterfalls and jungle trails, the Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre, zipline sessions, bungy jumping, agricultural tours and more.
10. Browse for art, clothing, gifts and antiques at The Plaza Surin, Paul Ropp, boutique shops at Twinpalms and Amanpuri resorts and other shops along the streets of Surin.