L'Orchidee Residences - Villa Cattleya C10L'Orchidee Residences - Villa Cattleya C10
3 bedroom villa located in Patong, Phuket. Ideal for Beach in ten, Body and soul, Going for golf, Kid friendly, Party pads, Perfect for weddings, Romantic retreats, Room with a view, Walk into town.
Set high above Patong in a luxury estate with stunning sea views, the 3-bedroomed Villa Cattleya C10 is an ideal retreat for couples or families. Its elegant design and wide-ranging services offer many in-villa delights, while Phuket's attractions including the sandy beach, dining and nightlife of Patong are within easy reach.
A tranquil retreat, but with Patong's many entertainment options close at hand.
This graceful sea-view retreat set up in the hills overlooking Patong is one of the few villas in Phuket that can truly claim to offer the best of both worlds. Within minutes we could reach the busy beach resort town of Patong and delve into its myriad nightlife, dining and shopping choices -- easily escaping back up into Villa Cattleya's peaceful surrounds when we wanted to. We sunk in and stretched out in style, and our worries disappeared amid the superb level of comfort offered throughout, from the plush living room furnishings to the fully-shaded terrace with heaps of space for lounging or dining alfresco by the pool, to the private bedrooms. We could see a real sense of care throughout with high-quality craftsmanship in all the details including the wooden furnishings and the fresco-adorned wall along the pool.
Though a chef and in-villa staff can be provided on request, we opted to be left to our own devices and ordered our meals à la carte. Meals were brought quickly and were superb, mainly Thai with some innovative flourishes. Though the indoor dining table was lovely, we usually dined out on the terrace to best enjoy the sea view and the fan-cooled fresh air.
Overall, there's something to satisfy everyone at Villa Cattleya with space, calm and a family-friendly environment for enjoying a quiet holiday, a terrific range of services and facilities for entertaining in style, and easy access to a wealth of attractions for those seeking more adventure, be it a challenging round of golf or a night out on the town. Kids especially will delight in having a choice to play in the villa's private pool or hang out with other children in the shared pool and shallow children's pool at the club house, just a few minutes' walk away.
Individual Scores:
Character/Charm:
7
Location:
8
Oustide Area:
8
Living Area:
8
Bedrooms:
7
Bathrooms:
7
Kitchen:
8
Facilities:
9
Staff:
8
Value:
7
Highlights
The sea view, hands down, which is superb from all the front-facing rooms the villa. By day, the curving white-sand bay of Patong and the sapphire sea beyond offers an inviting tropical vista, while by night the lights of the city twinkle and beckon in the valley below. Though built in 2006, the villa looks fresh and new: it's clearly very well maintained and efficiently managed. The seamless, professional level of service offered by the L'Orchidée team also gets our definitive 'thumbs up' all around.
Surprises
The villas within the estate are quite close to each other, and while they are arranged sensitively an impression of total privacy is lacking. The third bedroom, while fine for kids, is very small and offers no view. We know our Thai favourites quite well so it was not a problem for us, but a food menu in the villa would be helpful for guests who’d prefer some meal suggestions. Stairs and steep hills will be difficult for some to manage, though the free buggy service helps immensely.
PROs
Superb sea views
Elegant infinity pool
Nightlife action close at hand
Professional service with a smile
Hillside estate oasis
CONs
No view from kids' room
Stairs and steep places
The Experience
With a lofty hillside setting and wide ocean vista, this three-bedroomed villa provides a tranquil retreat with all the attractions and entertainment options of Patong, Phuket's vibrant resort town, close at hand. On the upper floor of Villa Cattleya's two levels, shaded terrace space and a private pool provide plenty of opportunity to relax and cool down, while just inside is an open-plan, very comfortably furnished living area, dining space and kitchen all under a Thai Lanna-style roof with a skylight along its peak. Connected indoor-outdoor areas and abundant seating are perfect for entertaining. Folding glass doors let this level be opened up completely to enjoy the tropical climate, but there is air-conditioning, too, if the afternoon heat proves too much. Private sleeping space for up to six is offered downstairs, with two sea-view bedrooms ideal for travelling couples. The large master suite with a jacuzzi tub in its ensuite bathroom shares a semi-private balcony with the slightly smaller second bedroom, and both have king-sized beds. A third bedroom offers bunk beds for younger children.
Rich, colourful Thai and contemporary art pieces add spice to the solid, cream-painted and wood architectural features, and extensive use of teak and other natural materials enhance the villa's look of understated luxury.
The villa's infinity-edged private pool is a lovely, blue-tiled oasis set at the northwest side of the villa providing optimal ocean views. Nearby is the estate's club house, which has a large shared pool with magnificent ocean views and a children's pool. A pétanque pitch, pool table and a fitness centre with sauna are also found here, as well as a shop selling wine, beer, soft drinks and a selection of snacks.
As part of an immaculate collection of 25 villas in the L'Orchidée Residences luxury estate, efficient, professional service is provided by the estate's on-site management company. Daily maid and grounds service is included, while a dedicated in-villa maid and chef is provided on request (extra charges apply). Most guests opt to order meals from the estate’s central kitchen or to self-cater. Other easily arranged services include in-villa massage, grocery shopping, tours/transport and babysitting.
Villa Cattleya's address places it in Phuket's busiest resort town of Patong Beach, but its hillside location keeps it well above the fray. There's a pleasant community-like feel throughout the estate, with jungle sounds emanating from the hill rising up behind it. The villas are set fairly close to one another along the winding, uphill road but trees and divider walls maintain a good sense of privacy. The club house, just above Villa Cattleya, is a pleasant gathering spot with its big swimming pool, kid's pool and fitness centre, as well as being a handy place to pick up a bottle of wine for the evening. All of Patong's shopping, dining and entertainment choices are a 5-10 minute taxi ride away, or 15-20 minutes by foot. Patong's sandy beach is a five-minute walk away, while the much quieter and smaller Kalim Beach is about 15 minutes north by foot. Loch Palm, Red Mountain and Phuket Country Club golf courses are reached within a 15-minute drive over Patong hill to the east.
About Patong Phuket's main tourist centre, Patong, sits half way down the island's famous west coast with its fabulous sandy beaches and picture postcard sunsets. Patong is busy, exciting and alive with a resort atmosphere by day and night. Patong presents international cuisines and icy cold drinks beside the beach; chic cafes next to beer bars; exquisite galleries next to muay Thai rings; branded goods shops next to ‘knock-off' markets. Like all great Thai spots, Patong is a kaleidoscope of contradictions. Large shopping centres with international brands and supermarkets are available in Patong as well as a whole host of mini-marts. Tesco, Central Festival and Big C – the three main malls/supermarkets are a 20km drive across hills which back Patong. Kamala, a small bay area known for its quiet sandy beach, relaxed feel and slower pace, is 15km north of Patong. Ten minutes' drive north of Kamala is Surin, a surprisingly quiet ‘village' that exudes an air of luxury. Phuket Town is 23.5km away by car. Patong is a 53km drive from Phuket's international airport. The area is easily and cheaply accessible by taxi and car hire is inexpensive.
About Phuket Phuket is internationally recognised as one of Asia's premier tropical island destinations. The island welcomes four million plus visitors per year to an exceptional international lifestyle, stunning beaches with tranquil waters, vibrant towns and spectacular scenery – all with an exquisite tropical climate and world-class cuisine. Located approximately one hour's flying time from Bangkok and only a short flight from Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong, the island is serviced by an international airport with direct flights to and from many major cities in Asia, Europe and Australia. The island offers an impressive portfolio of leisure and lifestyle amenities including world-class golf courses, wonderful seascapes for sailing, diving and snorkelling as well as luxurious spas, international cuisine, high-end shopping complexes, chic boutiques, vibrant bars and lively nightclubs. The infrastructure includes excellent international hospitals and health services.
Villa Cattleya is divided into two levels, with the top floor providing a living area, fully-equipped kitchen and dining room that opens out to the terrace and pool. The shaded terrace, cooled by ceiling fans, is a perfect spot for enjoying breakfast alfresco while taking in views of the sea. Seating for five people is provided at the terrace's round table, and lounge chairs offer an additional place to relax in the shade. Off to the side is the seven-metre infinity pool with elephant fountain statues and built-in underwater lounge beds in a lovely walled garden space.
Inside, the living space is divided into two areas: the front section is furnished with a custom-built dark wood sofa and chair set, plus a daybed set in an alcove – a nice area for some quiet reading. Behind, arranged around a 42-inch TV with surround-sound speakers and a DVD player, is a plush brown sofa suite. The modern western kitchen is stocked full of dishes, equipment and cooking supplies, and a lovely wooden dining table seats six. High ceilings and a skylight along the roof's peak give this room an added airiness and brightness while one-touch lighting control offers eight mood settings. A grand wooden staircase in the centre leads downstairs to the bedrooms.
The master suite offers a great deal of privacy and romance. A king-sized bed sits in its centre, in front of which and looking out towards the ocean is a wooden sofa and chair set. Its ensuite bathroom features a snazzy two-person jacuzzi, shower and double vanity. A smaller bedroom with a four-poster king-sized bed is next to the master suite. The views from both of these rooms are superb, especially from their shared balcony, which is partitioned for privacy. A third bedroom, fitted with bunk beds, is suitable for two children. Bedrooms two and three share a bathroom equipped with a shower.
A single covered car parking space is provided at the villa with more parking available at the secured main entrance down the hill. Free buggy service to and from the villa is offered 24 hours a day.
A tranquil retreat, but with Patong's many entertainment options close at hand.
This graceful sea-view retreat set up in the hills overlooking Patong is one of the few villas in Phuket that can truly claim to offer the best of both worlds. Within minutes we could reach the busy beach resort town of Patong and delve into its myriad nightlife, dining and shopping choices -- easily escaping back up into Villa Cattleya's peaceful surrounds when we wanted to. We sunk in and stretched out in style, and our worries disappeared amid the superb level of comfort offered throughout, from the plush living room furnishings to the fully-shaded terrace with heaps of space for lounging or dining alfresco by the pool, to the private bedrooms. We could see a real sense of care throughout with high-quality craftsmanship in all the details including the wooden furnishings and the fresco-adorned wall along the pool.
Though a chef and in-villa staff can be provided on request, we opted to be left to our own devices and ordered our meals à la carte. Meals were brought quickly and were superb, mainly Thai with some innovative flourishes. Though the indoor dining table was lovely, we usually dined out on the terrace to best enjoy the sea view and the fan-cooled fresh air.
Overall, there's something to satisfy everyone at Villa Cattleya with space, calm and a family-friendly environment for enjoying a quiet holiday, a terrific range of services and facilities for entertaining in style, and easy access to a wealth of attractions for those seeking more adventure, be it a challenging round of golf or a night out on the town. Kids especially will delight in having a choice to play in the villa's private pool or hang out with other children in the shared pool and shallow children's pool at the club house, just a few minutes' walk away.
Individual Scores:
Character/Charm:
7
Location:
8
Outside Area:
8
Living Area:
8
Bedrooms:
7
Bathrooms:
7
Kitchen:
8
Facilities:
9
Staff:
8
Value:
7
Highlights
The sea view, hands down, which is superb from all the front-facing rooms the villa. By day, the curving white-sand bay of Patong and the sapphire sea beyond offers an inviting tropical vista, while by night the lights of the city twinkle and beckon in the valley below. Though built in 2006, the villa looks fresh and new: it's clearly very well maintained and efficiently managed. The seamless, professional level of service offered by the L'Orchidée team also gets our definitive 'thumbs up' all around.
Surprises
The villas within the estate are quite close to each other, and while they are arranged sensitively an impression of total privacy is lacking. The third bedroom, while fine for kids, is very small and offers no view. We know our Thai favourites quite well so it was not a problem for us, but a food menu in the villa would be helpful for guests who’d prefer some meal suggestions. Stairs and steep hills will be difficult for some to manage, though the free buggy service helps immensely.
PROs
Superb sea views
Elegant infinity pool
Nightlife action close at hand
Professional service with a smile
Hillside estate oasis
CONs
No view from kids' room
Stairs and steep places
Key Amenities
Air-con
Internet (WiFi)
Swimming Pool (Private)
TV (Satellite/Cable)
Washing Machine
Other Amenities
Baby Cot (On Request)
BBQ (On Request)
Bed Linen
Car Parking
CD Player/Stereo System
Ceiling Fans
Coffee Machine
Dish Washer
Equipped Kitchen
Extra Bed (Roll away/mattress) (Extra)
Fax (On Request)
Generator
Gym (shared)
Hairdryers
High Chairs
Iron/Board
Jacuzzi
Laundry Service (Extra)
Main Dining (6 persons)
Massage Beds (On Request)
Microwave
Oven/Hotplates
Safe
Sauna (shared)
Snooker/Pool Table (shared)
Swimming Pool (Shared)
Toiletries
Towels
Tumble Dryer
Wine Fridge
Villa Staff
Babysitter (Extra)
Chef/Cook (Restricted hrs) (Extra)
Driver (10 hours) (Extra)
Housekeeping (Full time)
Masseuse/Spa Therapist (Extra)
Security
Service Staff
Shopper (Extra)
Villa Rates
From
To
Daily Rate
Min. Stay
Inclusions
Regular Rate
Bedrooms
3
Adults
4
Kids
2
from
$ 870
2013
01-May-2013
30-Jun-2013
$ 870.00
2
01-Jul-2013
31-Aug-2013
$ 1,115.00
3
01-Sep-2013
31-Oct-2013
$ 870.00
2
01-Nov-2013
15-Dec-2013
$ 1,240.00
4
16-Dec-2013
19-Jan-2014
$ 1,800.00
7
2014
20-Jan-2014
26-Jan-2014
$ 1,240.00
4
27-Jan-2014
09-Feb-2014
$ 1,800.00
7
* Rates are inclusive of taxes and service charges.
Discounts are sometimes available for booking long stays with minimum of 7 nights. For discounted rates click on the Check Availability button and enter your dates or contact Customer Service.
Standard deposit policy
In order to have a booking confirmed you must make deposit payment as outlined in The Villa Guide Booking Terms and Conditions unless special conditions are indicated for the period you are booking. The standard deposits are:
-For rentals beginning more than 60 days after the date of your booking request - a deposit of 50% of the total rental amount is payable.
-For rentals beginning 60 days or less after the date of your booking request - the total rental amount is payable as a deposit.
Standard cancellation policy
In the event of cancellation, penalties as outlined in The Villa Guide Booking Terms and Conditions apply unless special conditions are indicated for the period you are booking.
It is strongly recommended that you purchase trip cancellation travel insurance.
Amendment of confirmed booking
The villa may charge for each change after a booking has been confirmed.
Rates
Above prices may change based on the time of your booking, arrival date and length of stay. For approximate rates, please click on the Check Availability button and enter your dates.
Whilst every effort is made to keep rates current, they are subject to change from time to time. If there is a rate change you will be informed before a booking is confirmed.
Confirmed booking rates will not change.
Security deposit
Upon arrival at the villa you will be required to sign a waiver of liability and a credit card authorization form which will allow for damages and any additional charges that you may incur to be charged against the card.
Check in/out
Check in – 3.00pm, Check out - 10.00am
Late check outs up to 6.00pm may incur a half day charge, after 6.00pm a full day may be charged.
Every effort will be made to accommodate other check in/out times but will depend on availability.
The Villa Guide full Booking Terms and Conditions are available here.
Air-con
Internet (WiFi)
Swimming Pool (Private)
TV (Satellite/Cable) 
Washing Machine
Baby Cot (On Request)
BBQ (On Request)
Bed Linen
Car Parking
CD Player/Stereo System
Ceiling Fans
Coffee Machine
Dish Washer
Equipped Kitchen
Fax (On Request)
Generator
Gym (shared)
Hairdryers
Iron/Board
Jacuzzi
Laundry Service (Extra)
Microwave
Safe
Toiletries
Wine Fridge
2013
