Samudra – FREE Nanny Service
* Free Nanny Service for the duration of the guest stay – a minimum 3 nights stay is required
* Maximum 3 children depending on ages - subject to availability
If you enjoy space, peace and nature then a stay at Samudra is a
whole experience in itself. This is one of the most unique properties
you’ll find anywhere in South East Asia and it offers very flexible,
luxurious but casual accommodation, spread over a large area, in a
breathtaking beachfront location. Approached by a long private
road Samudra has been designed to blend in with the natural tropical
landscaping and large granite rock formations that occupy its position
on the side of a hill that sweeps down onto the beach. It’s impossible
to imagine exactly what this property will be like as you enter the
driveway. Once through the gate it’s almost like being in a
national park rather than a private villa residence. Stepping-stone
paths made from Kanchanaburi stone and heavy tree trunks link the
various buildings that make up this property, and lead you from one
surprise to another. The first path leads down some steps to the
impressive entrance of the first unit named the Bali room. Natural
stone bases support enormous antique wooden pillars on either side of
the almost medieval wooden doors. One of the first things you’ll notice
is that all of the wood used during the construction of this
outstanding residence has been reclaimed. In fact complete door frames
and windows have been collected from trips around Asia and carefully
placed in this home. Just trying to imagine the original homes of these
exotic and regal frames adds a point of interest and gives this home a
character all of its own. Floors, ceilings, doors, windows and
even the wooden roof shingles are all created from reclaimed wood. A
large vaulted ceiling covers the first building which is separated in
the middle by a corridor. On the right is a double bedroom with
en-suite bathroom and shower and on the left is another double bedroom
with an incredible outdoor bathroom that has literally been built
around the existing rock formations. Both bedrooms contain heavy wooden
antique furniture, including antique Chinese and Indian doors and
windows, and this all adds to the overall comfortable and relaxed
ambience. The corridor leads out of the other side and down some
steps into a garden area that separates it from the next building. As
you approach this building you are greeted with a view through the room
across the infinity swimming pool and out to the scintillating view of
the ocean. This room is one that becomes more interesting the more
time you spend looking at the details. It has actually been built to
house an extraordinary indoor Balinese Temple panels that has been
transported from a century old building. Surrounding this are
comfortable sofas and Indonesian carved wooden doors and window frames
that add to the feeling that you’re in an old pagoda or palace. Ten
metre wide hand carved teakwood panels form the intricate back wall and
an open front affords one of the finest views on Samui. Steps
lead to the large turquoise stone-tiled infinity pool with
natural-stone seating sunken inside. To the right of the pool is a
thatched Sala incorporating an impressive and unique one-piece dining
table that’s easily capable of seating up to 24 people and which was
recovered from a shipyard in Southern Thailand. A gentle path
leads down to a small beach which is made private by the fact that the
property is so wide and also because the rock formations and reef make
an approach to the beach very difficult other than through the
property. As you descend the steps you find another surprising feature.
Literally carved out of the hill is an underground suite with double
bed, kitchenette and bathroom. A ventilation chute rises out of the
rear of the suite creating a natural airflow. Opening the receding
pocket doors across the whole width of this suite allow for the great
views down onto the beach and to the islands and temple beyond. This
suite also has a pull down screen and ceiling mounted projector with
surround sound for enjoying a movie in style. Going back up the
steps you’ll find the kitchen next to the indoor Bali room. This stand
alone unit has all you would expect from a modern kitchen with the
added bonus of antique cabinets and exceptional views. Just when
you think you’ve seen all that this property has to offer there’s
another path behind the kitchen that opens into an area even larger
than the first with another set of raised buildings. The first contains
two more double bedrooms linked by a bathroom and dressing room making
it the perfect family suite. A terrace wraps around the outside leading
to a set of antique Chinese doors that open into another unique outdoor
bathroom which incorporates twin sinks, a shower pouring from a giant
granite boulder and a terrazzo bath tub. The final room is well
worth the wait; in fact entering the Octagonal room provides the
ultimate wow factor. A large spacious open-sided room with a kitchen at
one side and a balcony that circles the rest allowing you to look
across the beach, the sea and the surrounding islands, the sunset, and
the view over the whole expanse of this one-off distinctive property.
When the sun goes down another screen and projector, with surround
sound, offers an alternative kind of view to enjoy. From there, a
further walkway leads down to the beach Sala where you can find the sea
kayaks, practise your yoga or simply relax and enjoy a refreshing drink
from the mini bar. If you enjoy peace, tranquillity, and nature
in a luxurious setting, where the approach to modern comforts and
technology is a little more relaxed, then Samudra offers the perfect
holiday solution.
This is a property which has such a
unique style and character that it’s not just unrivalled on Samui, but
possibly anywhere in the world.
Location
- Located at Laem Set beach, 40 minutes form the airport and 40 minutes from Chaweng
- In the Summer low tide season when the reef may dry for up to 100m, this opens the beach and reef up to all sorts of other
Villa rates
- Daily rate for 5 bedroom US$1,300 to 2,300; reduced occupancy rate for 3 bedroom available from US$1,000 in intermediate and high seasons only
- Daily
rates include a Thai Chef service (food cost on Guests account)
- Minimum stay of 3 nights (7 nights over Christmas or New Year and 10
nights over both holidays, 5 nights for Chinese New Year, Easter and
Songkran)
- Rates
shown are for a maximum of 10 (ten) Guests (including children).
Extra bed will be charged at US$50 per night
- Daily
Rates and extra beds are subject to 10% service charge and 7% tax
- Airport
transfer: US$ 50 (plus tax) per trip for a maximum of 9 passengers
in private mini bus or luxury car
- Baby
cot provided free of charge
- Rates
include daily Continental breakfast
- For
weddings and private parties, surcharge may be applicable depending
on number of guests
Facilities
-
Private
swimming pool
- Direct
access to two small beach
- 5
bedrooms with air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms
- Master bedroom: LCD TV40" with satellite, stereo with DVD player and projector with large screen
- Bali rooms 1 & 2: LCD TV40" with satellite, stereo with DVD player and i-Pod dock connection
- Garden suite 1: LCD TV40" with satellite, stereo with DVD player and projector with large screen
- Garden suite 2: projector with large screen
- Projector
and large screen in the Octagonal room
- Safe in all bedrooms
- Satellite
broadband (WIFI)
- Fully
furnished inc. linens/towels
- Fully
equipped kitchen
- Lounging
sala by the beach, ideal for yoga
- Sea
kayaks on site
Services
-
The
villa staff will ensure the villa is kept clean and tidy
- Resident,
the Villa Manageress is available to cater to all your needs
- Bed
linen is changed every third day, while towels are changed as
necessary
- Pool
towels are provided and replenished as required
- Shopping
list available upon confirmation of the reservation
- In-villa
wine selection
- Concierge
service for all tours and activities; private tours can also be
arranged
- Car
rental with or without driver, full insurance coverage
- Baby
sitting service on request and availability
- In-villa
spa treatment with extended menu
Wedding Gallery
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