Baan Tawan Chai is charming beach-front villa located on the quiet south coast of Koh Samui with 3 pavilions of accommodation set round a swimming pool in expansive gardens that lead down to the beach.

The air-conditioned main living room is a detached building behind the pool, which includes a comfortable lounge, dining area and a fully-equipped kitchen. Fold back doors from both the lounge and the dining area open up to a garden and the pool terrace.

On either side of the pool are the sleeping pavilions, each with 2 en-suite double bedrooms with indoor-outdoor bathrooms. To the right of the pool, at the beach side of the sleeping pavilion, is an air-conditioned lounge/TV den, with fold back doors facing the sea. On the opposite side of the pool, the 2 further bedrooms are a double, and the master bedroom, which features sliding doors opening onto a patio with outdoor seating, a lounge area, and a larger bathroom with bath tub.

The swimming pool at the centre has an integrated jacuzzi and surrounded by decking furnished with sun-loungers and parasols.

The outdoor kitchen and bar area together with the sala and the sizeable garden make this an ideal property for entertaining and enjoying the outdoor Samui lifestyle.

Two paths of stepping stones lead across the open lawn to a bamboo gate opening onto the beach from the living area and the master suite.

The whole front garden area is enclosed by natural screening of planted bamboo which provides privacy without affecting the natural beauty of the view.

To the left is a peninsula of stunning natural rock formations adding to the privacy of this bay.

This is a well thought out and designed home in an exceptionally private and serene beachfront location. The furnishings are a mix of natural materials, traditional Thai styling and some contemporary touches which, together with the beamed ceilings, gives the property a charming and comfortable almost country cottage feel.

Laem Set beach is quiet and secluded and is a comfortable and relaxing hideaway far from the madding crowds.