Baan Lom Talay

A picturesque five-bedroom villa that spans four floors with expansive views over the prestigious Kamala Bay, Villa Baan Lom Talay relishes its beautifully charming setting. Capacious interiors festooned with an attractive décor reside in secluded surrounds, while guests will marvel at the privacy afforded by this exclusive oasis.

The attention to detail of the villa is unrivalled, its intricate design ensuring the sense of luxury is extolled, while a homely aura is maintained through comforting furnishings. Fully air-conditioned with state-of-the-art amenities throughout, Wi-Fi connectivity and myriad soft sofas – retreat into tranquil environs and disappear into the cosiness of the offerings.

Sitting on a headland in the northern corner of Kamala Bay, Villa Baan Lom Talay enjoys an exclusive serenity despite being in sight – if not earshot – of the glitzy lights of Patong. A discrete fishing village set in its own enclave, thickets of verdant jungle providing a protective barrier – this must be one of the most isolated locales on Phuket.

Favouring a more laid-back approach to life, Kamala has attracted the older generations in recent years with many long-stay visitors residing in the quaint boutique hotels and apartments of the region. Just south are a larger number of prime developments that boast unrivalled views of Kamala Bay, while remaining perfectly secluded at the end of a meandering road.

Set across four tiers with generously spaced living arrangements, Baan Lom Talay shares its elegantly tropical vibe through sand-washed verandas and verdant jungle flora. Setting the resplendent swimming pool at its heart with an open-sided sala to one side, this is the ultimate setting from which to admire the glistening Andaman Sea and perfection of Kamala Bay. Myriad loungers and an expansive sun-deck ensure guests are spoiled for choice on sultrier island days.

The master suite reigns over the second floor with views of the pool, across the gardens to Kamala Bay on the horizon. Over-sized with a refined décor, charcoal stone-walls and ebony granite floors create an air of opulence, while entering via a bridge over the pool creates an ambience of palatial splendour. Pass the intricate timber door and arrive on an expansive terrace, then slide beneath a towering roof structure and laze on extravagant furnishings; the king-sized bed an obligatory feature in this opulent space. A lavish ensuite is the perfect lap of luxury, an exclusive living area offering space for four to enjoy a private coffee away from the masses, or a tipple from the mini-bar should the hour dictate.

Just opposite lies a VIP suite – Jacuzzi views that stretch to the bay. Mimicking the master suite in its extravagance, the exclusive Jacuzzi bath, king-sized bed and private living area are an indulgent surprise. Varnished hard-wood furnishing add to the air of affluence and views across Phuket’s west coast create a sea of tranquillity.

On the lower floor resides a kitchen, dining and living space in which guests can marvel at the pool-view windows that adorn the corridor. The kitchen is a state-of-the-art facility with a distinctly western vibe, ample mod-cons run by an expert Thai chef who will whip up resplendent banquets as part of our Signature Collection service.

Baan Lom Talay is famed for its cuisine as guests can take the stage either indoors or al fresco. The shaded outdoor dining space presides over Kamala Bay and is a dramatic banqueting spot, or the most tranquil space for a mindful morning coffee. Or recede indoors to the grandeur of a ten-seater dining room, delicately adorned with all manner of local artworks. Next door lies the family sitting room – silk sofa, inviting day bed and 50-inch plasma screen an ever-present allure. Air-conditioning throughout tempers the ambience, while access to the terrace brings a connected flow to the property and highlights the splendour of the panoramas outdoors.

Three further guest suites are hidden two floors up, equally well-equipped with air-conditioning, mini-bar and newly refurbished ensuites – pristine environs from which to indulge in luxury. Two of the suites boast lavish outdoor bathtubs on their sand-washed sun decks – the ultimate in lavish offerings for the lucky few.

Baan Lom Talay resembles the deluxe nature of the best boutique resorts, while preserving the sense of exclusivity that only a luxury villa can afford. The natural effect of the rock pool alongside the expansive timber sun terraces ensure a harmonious connection to the surrounds, while direct access to Kamala Beach is perfectly presented.

Leam Singh Beach is a second offering that many seek out for adventure, while the revelry-focused Patong – its plethora of beach bars and ebullient nightclubs – is always within reach for those seeking a dose of debauchery.