Villa Minh

This absolute stunner of a villa is a haven of understated luxury set on the lush headland between Kamala and Patong beaches along Phuket’s west coast. Designed by Paris-based architect Arte Charpentier, the six-bedroom, fully staffed Villa Minh is an inviting escape for groups or extended families.

Perched on the hillside overlooking the sea within a private estate, Minh is a peaceful and private holiday home that has been built with care to preserve a connection with its glorious coastal setting. Extensive use of wood, stone and marble adds a natural touch to the villa’s lavish living areas both inside and out, while its collection of art and antiques catches the eye at every turn. The 17.5-metre infinity pool with built-in jacuzzi reflects the changing colours of the sky by day then lights up like a starlit night after dark.

Entertaining is a delight at Villa Minh, whether indulging in a casual barbecue with a few friends or hosting an intimate dinner. In-villa entertainment is easy with Minh’s excellent sound system, home theatre, pool table and modern kitchen-dining facilities, while its stunnning pool and tropical backdrop add visual panache outdoors. For a pampering pedicure or restorative massage, the private spa room offers professional equipment and blissful ocean views.

Elegance abounds in the bedrooms as well, especially in the two master suites with their marble ensuite bathrooms and timber ceilings dramatically rising above the king-sized beds. The four guest bedrooms offer flexibility for families and groups, with two connecting rooms and one with a pair of queen-sized beds. All bedrooms are connected by stairs and a lift, while a second lift links the top-level car park and villa entrance to the dining and living room pavilion below.

Guests at Villa Minh are cared for by a professional full-time team of staff including a villa manager, concierge and skilled chef, whose delicious and beautifully presented dishes make exploring Thai cuisine a treat.

Though private and secluded, Villa Minh is just 20-minutes’ drive from both Patong and Kamala, while many of the island’s top sights and activities are within easy reach. Minh’s villa manager and concierge are on hand to offer insights and assistance on things to see and do.

VILLA LAYOUT

Villa Minh spills down the hillside, with five levels offering fabulous views from every room. From the car park on the top level, a lift or stairs take you down to the elegant dining and living room pavilion, with a large kitchen set just behind. A stairwell with a waterfall feature leads down to the pool terrace and barbecue area. Set back from the terrace is the entertainment room and a king-bedded guest room. At one end of the pool, in a separate pavilion, is the first master suite. From this level, take another lift or the stairs down to the second master suite and a guest bedroom with two queen beds. Two connected bedrooms are found just below, also reachable by the lift or stairs, while a walkway down the hill leads to the spa room and shaded deck.

Indoor living
Villa Minh’s elegant, glass-fronted, two-floor living pavilion offers wide views and natural light. Its upper-floor formal living and dining area is a restful haven with large chandeliers dangling from a gorgeous peaked timber ceiling, textured stone walls, soft oversized sofas, a square dark wood dining table and enchanting Asian art pieces. Tucked behind is the guest kitchen with modern stainless steel amenities including a breakfast bar and large wine fridge. Downstairs, next to the pool, is the entertainment room, a more casual gathering spot with rich red padded walls framing a cosy TV lounge, pool table and bar. A lift connects the living-dining room to the car park entrance, while a second lift links the entertainment room and pool terrace to the bedrooms below.

Outdoor living
At the heart of Villa Minh is a wide marble terrace furnished with sunbeds, a 17.5-metre infinity pool with built-in jacuzzi, and a barbecue area. Those seeking a relaxing escape could stroll down through the hillside garden to the spa room, an air-conditioned pavilion completely enclosed in glass with two spa beds and comfortable armchairs. Stretching out in front is a tree-shaded wooden deck furnished with loungers.

BEDROOMS

Master Suites 1 & 2
Peak-roofed pavilions house Villa Minh’s two master suites which both feature king-sized beds, TVs and wraparound balconies with wide views. Relax and refresh in marble ensuite bathrooms with double vanity sets, rain showers and luxurious soaking tubs set next to picture windows. One of the suites opens to the pool, while the other is one floor down with lift access to the pool terrace.

Bedroom 3
With sliding glass doors opening to the terrace, this king-bedded room with ensuite bathroom is ideal for guests who want to start the day with a dip in the pool. Lying next to the media room, this guest suite has an aquatic flavour with blue-hued design elements accenting its pool and sea views.

Bedroom 4
Situated on the same level as the second master suite, this large room is furnished with two queen-sized beds, TV and sofa. Its ensuite marble bathroom is elaborately appointed with a soaker tub, rain shower and double vanity. Glass sliding doors open to a balcony with unfettered sea views.

Interconnecting Bedrooms 5 & 6
These interconnecting rooms, ideal for a young family, are on the lower floor of the main villa and share a bathroom. Bedroom 5 has a queen-sized bed and sliding doors opening on to a balcony with beautiful views across a small bay. Bedroom 6 is king-bedded and equipped with a desk, TV and DVD player, balcony and a lift that links it to the pool terrace.

STAFF

Villa manager; chef; housekeeping and service staff. 24-hour estate security. Additional staff (babysitter, masseuse) available on request at extra charge. Villa Minh’s chef specialises in Thai food and a small selection of Western dishes. Guest requests are accommodated as far as possible (including special diets).