LOCATION
The Bay Estate, Cape Yamu, Phuket, Thailand.

CAPACITY
10 guests (1 master suite with double bed and 4 double-bedded guest rooms).

LIVING AREAS
Open-plan room with living and dining areas; indoor dining for 14; modern kitchen; family room with home theatre and study; gym; rooftop terrace with sunset views; pool terrace with sunbeds, sofa and outdoor dining for eight; tropical gardens and lawn.

POOL
20m x 5m x 1.5m infinity pool.

STAFF
Villa manager; housekeeper; chef; 24-hour estate security.

DINING
Continental or Asian breakfast included. Suggestion menu with Thai cuisine and some western dishes, prepared by the chef. Special dietary requests accommodated wherever possible. Grocery cost is charged 20% handling fee which is subject to tax at the prevailing rate.

COMMUNICATION
WiFi broadband internet; printer.

ENTERTAINMENT
Flat-screen TVs and DVD player; digital movie library; satellite cable service; Bose speakers; book selection; board games.

FOR FAMILIES
Villa Sapna is a family-friendly villa with board games, body boards and a high chair included. The villa manager could assist with the hire of other equipment such as a baby cot or car seat from a local agency by request.

SPA & FITNESS
The villa has its own sea-view air-conditioned gym with elliptical and weight-training equipment. Massage treatments, yoga classes, manicures and other spa services can be arranged in the tranquil comfort of the villa.

TRANSPORT
Phuket airport is a 40-minute drive away and airport transfers, private chauffeur service and taxi pick-ups may be arranged for additional charges.

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES
Lift from car park to ground floor; safety deposit box; barbecue.

PROPERTY SIZE
7,528sqm (land); 3824sqm (villa).

MANAGED & MARKETED BY
Asiaphuket.com

Master Bedroom

• Sea-view suite next to family room with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to the pool
• Double bed, armchair and standalone wardrobe
• Luxurious ensuite bathroom with double jacuzzi, shower and double vanity set
• Air conditioning and ceiling fan

Guest Bedrooms 2 And 3

• Sea-view suites found on the top floor of the family room pavilion with floor-to-ceiling windows and elegant peaked ceilings
• One bedroom offers sunrise and pool views with a private balcony while the other has sunset views and opens to the rooftop patio
• Double bed, armchair and standalone wardrobe
• Ensuite bathroom with shower and single vanity set
• Air conditioning and ceiling fan

Guest Bedroom 4

• Sea-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open to the lawn and garden, adjacent to the living and dining area
• Double bed and lounging area with sofa and flat-screen TV, built-in wardrobe
• Modern ensuite bathroom with shower
• Air conditioning and ceiling fan

Guest Bedroom 5

• Suite with panoramic sea views found on the top floor of the living-dining pavilion with floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the rooftop patio and balcony
• Double bed, armchair and standalone wardrobe set under elegant peaked ceiling
• Ensuite bathroom with shower and single vanity set
• Air conditioning and ceiling fan

Cape Yamu is a lush headland on the eastern edge of Phuket that juts between Phang Nga Bay and Sapam Bay. Villa Sapna is one of 18 villas in the secured estate, The Bay at Yamu, but its position offers complete privacy and unfettered views. Just a five-minute walk down the hill is a beachfront promenade and small pier that leads to a local village with a few local food shops and an open-air seafood restaurant. The pier is a launching point for trips to nearby islands and kayaks and speedboats are available for hire. A jog or stroll around here in the evening is especially scenic when calm Sapam Bay turns crimson at sunset. Though the surrounding area is largely rural and rustic, nearby Breeze restaurant offers a fine dining experience and a popular Sunday brunch.

Villa Sapna is in a prime area for discovering Phuket's quieter east coast landscapes and the spectacular islands of Phang Nga Bay. Though the villa enjoys a more secluded location, a 30-minute drive or less will take you to well-known beaches, restaurants, golf courses, parks and other attractions. Be sure to ask the villa staff for their insider tips, and have a look at the recommendations below for just a few ideas on things to see and do beyond the villa:

• Phang Nga Bay, which is in full view from the villa, is a magical place to explore with its towering karst islands and calm glassy waters. Charter a cruise aboard a luxury yacht or join a sea kayaking tour and paddle through caves into hidden Garden of Eden lagoons.
• Visit nearby Breeze restaurant for a decadent Long Lazy Sunday Brunch with fresh seasonal dishes. Bring along your friends or make some new ones as you dine, family style, at one long table seating 40 food-lovers.
• Soak up the colourful Sino-Portuguese scene with a stroll around Phuket's historic Old Town, where many century-old buildings have been restored and transformed into stylish cafes and boutiques. Every Sunday the lively Lard Yai street market opens along Thalang Road with a good array of local food, art and handicrafts for sale.
• Go for an active family outing to Anthem Wake Park, a multi-sport centre with an indoor climbing wall, cable wakeboarding and an inflatable aqua park on a scenic lake.
• Indulge in some all-sensory rejuvenation at a Phuket luxury spa. Try treatments such as deep tissue massage, body scrubs and facials at the COMO Shambhala Retreat at Point Yamu resort, or book a full day spa package at the Banyan Tree Spa for a truly royal treatment.
• Learn to make some of your favourite Thai dishes by joining a cookery course offered by the talented chefs at the nearby Nahmyaa restaurant in Como Point Yamu resort, or try a class with the master of Thai fusion, Chef Tammasak "Noi" Chootong, who has opened a new branch of his celebrated Suay restaurant in nearby Cherng Talay.
• Find out more about local efforts to rescue endangered animals by booking a tour of the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary to watch rescued elephants at play in their natural environment, or on a visit to the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project just inside the entrance to Khao Phra Thaeo national park and Bang Pae waterfall.
• Try a round of golf at one of Phuket's meticulously landscaped courses including Mission Hills, Laguna Phuket Golf Club and Blue Canyon Country Club.
• Explore Yao Noi, a stunning island just a short boat ride away in Phang Nga Bay that retains a traditional way of life. Cycle down narrow roads past buffalo fields and rice paddies, have a picnic lunch on a remote beach reached by long-tail boat and learn more about the local sustainable farming methods on a day trip.
• Discover the exotic marine life of the Andaman Sea on a scuba diving or snorkelling day trip to nearby islands including Koh Khai, the Similan islands, Koh Phi Phi and the Raya islands.