Trisara Signature Villa 24

Trisara Signature Villa 24 sits high on a jungle-clad slope within the Trisara estate on Phuket’s north-west coast, a short walk from the soft sand of Nai Thon Beach. A Thai pavilion with a soaring orange-tiled roof looks out over the treetops to the Andaman Sea, and from the terrace the coastline curls away towards the green headlands of Sirinat National Park. It is a quiet, grown-up hideaway for two couples or a small family who want a sea view on a grand scale.

The long infinity pool is the star, its edge dissolving into the canopy and the open water beyond, with blue-and-white ceramic urns standing on the timber deck. Loungers and umbrellas line the poolside, an outdoor dining table faces the view, and as the sun drops into the sea the water turns gold, then deep blue under the lights. Indoors, the living room has a coffered ceiling, cream sofas and tall French doors that open wide to the horizon, with a sunny dining room and a sleek, fully equipped kitchen alongside.

All three bedrooms have air conditioning and their own bathrooms, finished in pale stone with deep soaking tubs and vessel basins. The master suite has wide ocean views, while the others look onto lush greenery. Breakfast is included every morning, a chef can cook lunch and dinner on request, and the airport is only around twenty minutes away, so the holiday starts almost as soon as you land.