Villa Borimas

Villa Borimas sits high on the green hillside above Surin Beach, on the stretch of Phuket’s west coast long known as Millionaire’s Row. From almost every room you look out over palm tops to the turquoise water of the bay and the open Andaman Sea beyond, and in the evening the whole house faces straight into the sunset. It is a crisp, contemporary home in white stone, glass and pale oak, with four bedroom suites that suit two families or a small group of friends wanting real comfort close to one of the island’s prettiest beaches.

Life here revolves around the long marble terrace and its ten-metre infinity pool, whose edge seems to drop away into the sea. Loungers line the water, a shaded pavilion with deep armchairs sits to one side, and above it all a timber sundeck with outdoor sofas and glass balustrades is the best seat in the house when the sky turns pink. Indoors, the open-plan living room, dining table for eight and fully equipped kitchen run along a wall of folding glass doors, so the breeze and the view come right inside.

All four bedrooms are en-suite, with air conditioning, televisions and soft, light-filled interiors, and several open onto balconies that look out to sea. The master suite is a retreat of its own, with a walk-in dressing room, a freestanding bathtub in a marble bathroom open to a private garden, and its own plunge pool. A villa manager, housekeeping and 24-hour security look after the house, a chef can cook any meal on request, and Surin’s beach, cafés and restaurants are only minutes away.