Janet Butler
Villa Belle Koh Samui promises to give you “a taste of something truly special,” and this 3-bedroom villa, in a setting overlooking the bays of Choeng Mon and Plai Laem in Thailand, is exactly that. Its location on the north coast means you’re only a short distance away from Choeng Mon Beach, which many travelers consider to be one of the most beautiful beaches on Samui. At Villa Belle, you’re in a perfect place to get “away from it all” — yet still only a few minutes’ drive away from fascinating shops, restaurants, and the island’s central entertainment areas. Enter the home through the wrought-iron main entrance and you’ll find two levels that encompass three luxurious bedrooms and an open plan living/dining/kitchen area, all with panoramic views of sunrise and sunset over the sea.
Once inside, you’ll find a chef-designed gourmet kitchen with top-notch appliances; eat at the large antique dining table or curl up at the entertainment center, where you can watch movies or favorite TV shows from plush white sofas — or even a rocking chair! Furnishings blend antique and contemporary Asian style, in soothing tones of white and cobalt blue that echo shoreline, sky, and sea; modern art in ebony adds a chic cultural touch. But we’re thinking you won’t spend too much time indoors — not when floor-to-ceiling glass doors bring the outdoors in so effortlessly. Bask in the sunshine on the wood deck, or take a cooling plunge in the Balinese-style infinity-edged pool…then prepare a feast at the outdoor barbecue for a tasty end to a relaxing day.
