Twin Villas Natai South

Twin Villas Natai South is a bright, contemporary five-bedroom house set right on the sand at Natai Beach, just north of Phuket. A broad lawn shaded by casuarina trees runs from the pool to the beach, and beyond it lies a long, quiet stretch of the Andaman coast where an evening walk rarely meets more than a handful of people. It is built for families and friends travelling together: easy, open and relaxed, with the sea in view from almost everywhere.

The infinity pool sits at the edge of the lawn, its dark tiles turning the water a deep blue, with a row of loungers along one side and a thatched pavilion at the end where you can sit in the shade and watch the waves. Sunset here is the main event of the day. Inside, the living room and dining space share one tall, glass-walled room that opens fully to the terrace, with wide white sofas, a long timber dining table for the whole group and a sleek kitchen built around a central island. Arrival is through a walkway over a still koi pond, a calm first impression that sets the tone.

The five bedrooms are designed so everyone has their own corner. There is a king suite, two queen rooms, a twin room and a bunk room with an extra single bed that children make their own, each with air conditioning and a private bathroom, several with showers open to the garden. Breakfast is included, the chef can cook lunch and dinner, housekeeping is daily, and the arrival transfer from the airport is part of the stay. For larger groups, South can be paired with its neighbour, Twin Villa Natai North, as one ten-bedroom beachfront retreat.