Villa Abiente

Perfectly positioned to catch the sunrise, and with sea views from nearly every room, the three-bedroomed Villa Abiente is an ideal holiday choice for those looking to escape the crowds. Found on Cape Yamu, this modern east-coast sanctuary features a 12-metre pool, bright open-plan living spaces, a fully equipped kitchen and lavish bedroom suites.

Just 30 minutes away from Phuket International Airport, Villa Abiente is among a collection of private luxury homes in the Baan Yamu estate, which also features a glittering Olympic-sized swimming pool and gym for guests, plus a restaurant and bar just a short walk away from the villa. Unlike many of its more established west-coast cousins, Abiente lies off the tourist track and retains an exclusive getaway feel. Rubber and coconut plantations dominate the surrounding landscape and traditional long-tail fishing boats glide across the bay. This is the perfect place to discover Phuket’s lesser-visited charms.

Back at the villa, a stylish, bright living and dining area, incorporating a well-equipped kitchen and breakfast bar, opens to a wraparound balcony, sunken outdoor lounge and pool terrace that optimises the sea views and tropical breezes. A media room tucked behind the living area can also serve as a child’s bedroom and comes with its own bathroom. The villa’s master suite and two guest bedrooms are stylish havens with king-sized beds and private bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms are poolside and boast sea views.

Guests are treated to the Thai hospitality and professional service of a team of friendly staff including a chef for all meals and a villa manager who will help arrange cars, taxis and bookings for island attractions including yacht charters around majestic Phang Nga Bay, golf tee-off times, day spas and dining reservations.

Villa Abiente’s ground-floor entry hall is adorned with a Zen pebble-garden and a mix of modern and traditional art, including a huge, eye-catching mural of an architectural sketch. Staff rooms and the chef’s kitchen are also located on this floor. Up the staircase and through an imposing double door is the main living area housing the guest kitchen, living room and dining area. Just behind the living room is the cosy media room. The living area opens widely to the pool, sun terrace and an outdoor lounge. Two of the villa’s bedrooms are arranged along the pool’s length, with the third tucked just behind.

LIVING AREAS

Indoor living
Villa Abiente’s fresh white interiors contrast against the rich blues of the tropical sea and sky, to give the feel of a luxury yacht. The open-plan living spaces have an easy elegance, with the eight-seater dining table, guest kitchen, breakfast bar and lounge forming the heart of the villa. While the lounge is furnished with an inviting two-way sofa and TV, the media room just behind it offers a cosier setting for movie nights, and comes with its own bathroom and a sofa bed.

Outdoor living
A 12-metre infinity swimming pool bordered by a sundeck and a sunken lounge that makes the perfect setting for cocktails, assures relaxed tropical living at Villa Abiente. At ground level, a small lawn offers space to throw a Frisbee or set up the barbecue for a seafood feast.

BEDROOMS

All three comfortable bedrooms at Villa Abiente have ensuite bathrooms, are furnished with queen-size beds and equipped with air conditioning, TVs and plenty of storage space. Villa Abiente’s master suite lies at the corner of the villa and features floor-to-ceiling glass doors that slide open to the pool terrace presenting fabulous sea and sunrise views. The master’s ensuite bathroom is fitted with a chic white tub for two and a dressing room. The guest bedroom next to the master suite also has sea views and a poolside setting, while the third bedroom offers a peaceful garden view and also features a double tub in its bathroom.

STAFF

Full-time villa manager; housekeepers; chef and 24-hour estate security