Villa Arawan

Villa Arawan is a 5 bedroom Northern Thai style villa located within a private estate, Ayara Surin, with its own entrance at the end of a no-through road. The Villa has outstanding views over Surin and Bang Tao beaches on the West coast of Phuket and also overlooks the small peninsula between the two beaches where the Amanpuri and Chedi exclusive hotels are situated.

The villa was built by the same contractor who was involved with both the Amanpuri and Banyan Tree resorts. Large living space is the main feature of the villa with has an fully air conditioned indoor 550 sqm and a further 500 sqm of outdoor terracing.

The house is a mix of Thai and Western styles, with polished teak floors and lovely Thai soft furnishings, plus modern western bathrooms. The infinity swimming pool measures 10 x 5 metresm with a depth of 1.6meters throughout. There is also a large heated whirlpool with its own terrace.

The Villa staff (housekeeper/cook, pool/handyman) look forward to welcoming you and taking care of you during your stay and a 4-seat Honda CRV is available for rent during your stay at the house; if you choose to do this, the villa driver’s will be provided without charge during normal day-time hours.

Walking through the house, the top floor has a large entrance foyer leading to two large matching Master bedrooms with king-size beds and unparalleled views, private terrace, luxury en-suite bathroom with handmade large bath, separate shower stall, toilet and bidet. There is plenty of cupboard space as well as a mini fridge and a safe. A dressing table has a concealed mirror. There’s room to relax too and a desk/workstation with computer telephone connection is fitted for those who need to keep in touch with the outside world.

On the second floor, a spiral staircase from the entrance foyer leads down to the large living space with the pool and well-fitted kitchen. The dining area seats 10 comfortably and opens to the pool deck. The third floor features two guest bedrooms (one with double King size bed and the other with two single beds that can be pushed together to form a double) have great views from their private balconies. Both have an en-suite bathroom with large shower stalls. Finally the fourth floor boasts a large bedroom/multi purpose room, which enjoys the sea-view and has a small terrace, with twin beds which can be pushed together into a king and a private bathroom which is not en-suite. Two folding beds are available for additional children.

The large living space with unusually high ceiling and expanse of glass in the doors opens onto the terrace and gives a wonderful feeling of spaciousness and light. A large dining table at one end easily seats 10 people. The seating area has comfortable sofas and chairs around a large coffee table. A state-of-the art Bose remote-controlled sound system is linked to the home cinema, complete with a large screen satellite television with a wide range of channels, DVD, VCR and CD. Specialist computerised lighting enables you to create the right mood at any time of the day or night at the touch of a button. Fully-controllable air-conditioning ensures you can get the temperature just right, although with all the doors open you can enjoy a wonderful through breeze. The video phone here allows you to speak to visitors at the gate and open it for them. You can also call room to room on the telephone system. From the adjacent fully fitted Western style is the maids quarter's. This area has a maid’s kitchen and a separate laundry room. It is designed to give complete privacy to the guests.

Step out of the living area and onto the large terrace with its private 10 by 5 meter infinity swimming pool. Relax in the sun on one of the wooden steamer chairs or in the shade of one of the Sala's at either end of the pool. A Sala is an open-air Thai living space with traditional Thai roof to give shelter from the mid-day sun. One is equipped for outdoor dining and the whole area is beautifully lit to make it a ideally relaxed place for dinner, enjoying the dramatic sunsets. Outdoor Bose speakers and the superb hi-fi system allow you to enjoy your own music outside whilst your children watch the latest DVD inside. There is a convenient toilet/changing area at this level as well as an outdoor shower and store room. Steps lead to the guest bedrooms but also to the hot tub/whirlpool where you can let all your troubles drift away whilst relaxing in the bubbling water. Just below is the large multipurpose room with its pantry, fridge and en-suite bathroom.

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Location

• The villa is a 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport.
• Good restaurants are within easy reach. As well as Thai food, you can enjoy Italian, French, Japanese and many other types ranging from smart exotic settings to casual dining, often with a sea-view.

Villa rates

• Daily rates from US$ 984 to 2,095 for the whole villa, reduced rates applying depending on length of stay. 10% discount for any stay beyond 7 nights
• Daily rates include maid service 6 days a week, a housekeeper to cook meals (breakfast and either lunch or dinner 6 days out of 7 days), a pool man/gardener.  Food cost on guest account, breakfast does not included
• Rates shown are for a maximum of 10 (ten) Guests
• Additional fan room available with twin beds, no view
• Daily Rates and extra beds are subject to 10% service charge and 7% tax
• Airport transfer: US$ 55 (plus tax) per trip for a maximum of 7 passengers in private mini bus or luxury car
• Baby cot provided free of charge
• Secuirity deposit is required
• Not available for weddings/private parties

Facilities

• Five double bedrooms, four with en-suite bathrooms and one with a private bathroom but not en-suite
• All five principal bedrooms have sea view
• Additional secondary bedroom (no a/c or view) with en-suite bathroom, suitable for nanny or children
• Fully-controllable air-conditioning
• Computerised lighting system
• Dining area inside and outside
• Private swimming pool and hot tub
• State of the art Bose music and home cinema system
• Fully fitted custom made kitchen to Western standards, and laundry area
• Beautiful teak floors and ceilings
• Quietly located at the end of a private road
• State of the art security system with top of the range locks
• Smoke-detectors are fitted throughout the property
• Beautiful Surin beach is a short walk away at the bottom of the hill. Several other beaches are a short drive away

Services

• The resident villa staff will ensure the villa is kept clean and tidy while the Villa Manager is available to cater to all Guests specific needs and help organise activities, massage and spa treatment as well as communication with the Thai chef and dealing with any matter arising at the villa
  
• Our Guest Relations & Concierge team will visit guests during their stay (usually the day after check in) to further help ensuring guests have a pleasant stay or address any matters arising at the villa
• Private Laundry can be done by the Villa Maid
• On site Thai Chef (Thai cuisine and Western favourites) with shopping list available. Food cost on Guests account. Terms & Conditions may apply for chef service
• In-Villa wine selection
• Concierge service for all tours and activities; private tours can also be arranged
• Car rental with complimentary driver
• In-villa massage: Massage is part of Thai living and can be taken outside in the Sala or more privately in any of the bedrooms or even at the spa of the resort
• 24/7 security guard with CCTV system and gated entrance

Special for children

• Babysitting service can be arranged on request (surcharge may apply)
• First Aid kit available in the house
• Beach and pool toys available
• Phuket is renowned for its international hospitals should an unlikely event arise
• Traveling light! Tesco Lotus carries all brand names for nappies and convenience food. Boots the Chemist and other chemists and pharmacies are within reach.