Villa Chanda

Villa Chanda sits on the green hillside above Choeng Mon, on Koh Samui’s quiet north-east tip, and the sea is the first thing you notice from almost every window. Below lie wooded slopes, tiled rooftops and the bright water of the bay, with small islands scattered offshore. It is a calm, light-filled house with crisp white interiors, polished floors and wide glass doors, and it feels made for slow mornings and long evenings outdoors.

The infinity pool is the villa’s showpiece. It runs along the upper level with a broad stone deck and sun loungers, and its edge seems to drop straight into the view, so a swim comes with the whole coastline in front of you. Three of the bedrooms open directly onto this pool deck, and sunsets from here are something special. Downstairs, a sleek living room with deep leather sofas and a big screen sits beside a modern kitchen with an island, and there are two dining spaces: one indoors and one semi-open, so meals can follow the breeze.

Four air-conditioned bedrooms each have a king bed and an en-suite bathroom with a rain shower and a bath. One is on the ground floor beside the living room, which suits anyone who prefers fewer stairs, while the master suite and two guest rooms sit on the pool level with balconies looking out to sea. An in-house chef, a villa assistant, housekeeping and round-the-clock security look after you, breakfast is included, and Choeng Mon Beach, Big Buddha and Chaweng are all a short drive away.