Endless Dreams

Sitting right on the beach in Ko Samui, this villa puts the sea at arm's length in every direction – from the infinity pool terrace where the horizon seems to dissolve into open water, to the private balconies off each bedroom where you wake to turquoise sea and distant mountain silhouettes. Days here have a natural rhythm: breakfast made to order each morning, the beach a few steps down from the terrace, and Ang Thong Marine Park's archipelago of forty-two islands reachable by speedboat about forty minutes away. A movie room, gym, and concierge services mean there's no reason to feel short-changed on a rainy afternoon either.

Home truths:
* If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot, high chair, baby bath, and stair gates. You'll need to request them in advance.
* The villa is not wheelchair accessible – there is no lift, and you'll encounter stairs at the entrance and between the two internal levels.
* At full occupancy, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the cinema room.
* This home accommodates up to eight adults and two children, with separate beds for the children available by advance request.
* While the third bedroom and third and fourth bathrooms aren't photographed, expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home.