Unique, luxurious, private and peaceful ……Villa Ananda is a superb illustration of a private villa managed with such expertise that it exudes all of the convenience of a six star hotel. Beach holidays are at their best when, at the end of a long, sandy and salty day,

As a beach escape, this villa takes a lot of beating. Its location is excellent as is the long list of in-villa facilities and the accompanying service. We liked the five-star-hotel-style greeting, with cold towels and welcome drinks – this place takes service levels much

The remoteness of the villa means that those wanting to see the sights of Phuket will have to organise a car and might spend some time in it. On our short visit we didn’t leave the property except to walk along the beach – there was no need – but for longer stays a rental car is a must. The villa is well equipped for any weather conditions with books, board games and TVs for wet weather and bikes, kayaks and the wonderful pool for when the sun is shining. Villa Jia’s position, right on the edge of a beautiful deserted beach, definitely sets it above most of the competition. Note this villa does not permit weddings or large functions. If this is something you are interested in look at its sister, Villa Shanti.

Villa Shanti is a fabulous place for a stylish beach escape or for hosting a party or special event. It’s easy to see why it’s a popular wedding venue: the vast lawns and the ocean-front setting is fantastic and very photogenic! The size of the garden also makes Villa

The rooms are comfortable and we loved the greenery in the bathrooms and the property’s resident wildlife, including a squirrel, a displaced crab, a pair of boisterous frogs and a very shiny black cat. With the surrounding natural beauty and soundtrack of birdsong and gentle breaking waves, Villa Shanti is a good choice for those searching for a peaceful retreat.

Fun and flashy, Villa Aqua has a fantastic ultramodern design, yet the ambiance is cheerful, relaxed, and feels just right for the tropical setting. It’s easy to settle in, whip open the heavy glass doors and let the sea breezes flow as generously as that champagne that

There’s very little to fault with this villa, though, if we really have to be picky, being in the second tier of the estate means it takes that extra few seconds to reach the beach, and views are partially blocked by the villas in the front row. Although there’s plenty of privacy here, and peace and quiet abound in large doses, the villa is part of an estate so it lacks the feel of a total hideaway. While we loved the sunny days, our favourite time was the evening, just after sunset. Sipping a glass of wine while soaking our feet in the pool, gazing up at the sparkling night sky to the sound of the waves – ahh, those tranquil tropical nights are heavenly!

We always appreciate daring design choices, especially when they work well to delight, surprise and soothe the senses. Villa Malee Sai’s ultramodern style forms this beautiful holiday home’s bold statement, but Asian design flourishes add the exclamation point. Yes,

The ambiance is both stylish and relaxed, and feels just right for the tropical setting. It’s easy to settle in, whip open the heavy glass doors and let the sea breezes flow as generously as the champagne that you’ll pop open to celebrate arriving at one of Thailand’s most beautiful, peaceful beaches. The staff are equally as cheerful, and the maid always seemed to magically arrive just when a glass needed filling or a towel sourced. Though families are welcome, the sophisticated Sava leans more towards groups of adults – more ‘hen party’ hang-out than mother hens’ nest. We didn’t party during our stay (we had work to do!) but with the elaborate entertainment system, barbecue facilities, the chef and the divine open layout, a garden soiree is a must-do here. We were told that all the holiday villas in this estate have played host to some great events and weddings, and the management company can liaise with local event planners to help with larger events needing more staff and services.

With its five bedrooms arranged in two separate wings, the villa’s ideally laid out for two families or groups wanting to share a holiday without being on top of one another. Although there’s plenty of privacy here, and peace and quiet abound in large doses, the villa is part of an estate so it lacks the feel of a total hideaway. Yet under the starlit tropical sky, cocktail in hand, with only the lapping waves disturbing the silence, it felt as though we had the whole beach, indeed the whole world, all to ourselves. Bliss.

Bold and bright, Sava Villa 2 has a futuristic design, yet the ambiance is cheerful, relaxed, and feels just right for the tropical setting. It’s easy to settle in, whip open the heavy glass doors and let the sea breezes flow as generously as the champagne that you’ll

With its six bedrooms arranged in two separate wings, the villa’s ideally laid out for two families or groups wanting to share a holiday without being on top of one another. Although there’s plenty of privacy here, and peace and quiet abound in large doses, the villa is part of an estate so it lacks the feel of a total hideaway. Yet under the starlit tropical sky, cocktail in hand, with only the lapping waves disturbing the silence, it felt as though we had the whole beach, indeed the whole world, all to ourselves. Bliss.

Bold and bright, Sava Villa 4 has a futuristic design, yet the ambiance is cheerful, relaxed, and feels just right for the tropical setting. It’s easy to settle in, whip open the heavy glass doors and let the sea breezes flow as generously as the champagne that you’ll

With its six bedrooms arranged in two separate wings, the villa’s ideally laid out for two families or groups wanting to share a holiday without being on top of one another. Although there’s plenty of privacy here, and peace and quiet abound in large doses, the villa is part of an estate so it lacks the feel of a total hideaway. Yet under the starlit tropical sky, cocktail in hand, with only the lapping waves disturbing the silence, it felt as though we had the whole beach, indeed the whole world, all to ourselves. Bliss.

All beach, all the time. There are very few villas in 'Greater Phuket' that offer total beach access, and Xana Beach Villa is among them. With the white sands of Natai at its doorstep, this is truly a place to unwind in the tropical sunshine, to run barefoot on the sand