Sangsuri Villa OneThailand, Koh Samui

An automated gate at the villa's roadside entrance opens onto a car park area and staff quarters with the villa's only two-storey accommodation occupying the top level of the grounds to the left. This building houses a yoga studio and comfortable AV room on the lower floor, the latter furnished with a sizeable sofa and wall mounted flatscreen TV with DVD, satellite channels and powerful sound system. The upper floor is home to a spacious and colourful children's dorm with comfortable, contemporary bunk beds for eight children and an ensuite bathroom with shower room and toilet. A guest or nanny's bedroomis directly opposite the dorm, also with its own bathroom, and all offer stunning views of the coast and ocean below.

From the upper level entrance, a series of steps lead down to five more expansive landscaped terraces housing the guest bedrooms and living pavilions. The next level down is backed by a tall planted wall and opens onto Bedrooms 4 and 5, both of which are surrounded by pebbled water features and boast private garden terraces with spectacular views and the choice of in or outdoor showers in the ensuite bathrooms.

Wide central stone steps then lead down to another bedroom level, where Bedrooms 2 and 3 both slide open onto their own covered terraces and lawns. Both bedrooms feature walk-in wardrobes and a choice of indulgent bathing options. Bedroom 3 opens onto an outdoor bath tub, Bedroom 2 onto an outdoor shower.

One more level down leads to the villa's open-plan lounge, dining space and double kitchen, all fronted by wood and glass doors that open onto a lawned terrace and generous seaview pool. The living space is furnished in a contemporary style with three comfortable sofas, a coffee table, as well as two dining tables that provide mealtime seating for up to 16 people. A resort style kitchen, breakfast area, built-in barbecue and covered, furnished relaxation sala – plus a separate guest bathroom – not only make this space an indulgent private lounge, but also an ideal venue for entertaining guests.

The villa's penultimate level houses the fabulous master suite, which also opens onto a private covered oceanview terrace and boast two bathrooms, one with shower, the other home to an indulgent standing bath-tub for a soothing sea view soak. From there, steps lead down to the oceanside lawn, furnished with sun loungers overlooking the beach. A high wall at one end features a built-in projector screen so the garden can be transformed into an outdoor cinema.

An open air shower allows guests to rinse off after a walk on the beach and massage sala completes the tropical scene, poised within earshot of the lapping waves for the ultimate in private relaxation.