Villa Element of 8

Laem Sor, Taling-Ngam, Koh Samui, Thailand
12 adults and 2 children (6 ensuite king-size bedrooms); 2 extra beds and a baby cot are available (extra charge).
Hugging the lush hillside in south-west Samui, Element of 8 is a contemporary holiday home for large groups. Enjoy stunning sea views from its clifftop pool deck, or the many indoor-outdoor living areas spread across the villa. Each of the six bedrooms boasts magnificent sea views, connected by wraparound terraces and hidden staircases. Built over three levels, the villa poetically tumbles down the hill, the last level featuring a private gym and beachfront barbecue area. Element of 8 is all about the sea views, which can be enjoyed from every corner of the villa. With a capable team of staff tending to your every wish, this is a hidden paradise for peaceful and luxurious island vacations in Koh Samui.

DINING

Food plays an important part in any holiday experience. Your private chef will ensure that your kitchen is fully stocked with your favourite items as well as create memorable meals for your entire group. At breakfast, expect freshly prepared eggs and other morning favourites such as a fantastic selection of fresh fruits, juices, cereals and yoghurt.

For lunch on the terrace or in the poolside sala, choose from the menu and enjoy a refreshing Thai salad such as Som Tam (green papaya salad) or Yum Woon Sun (glass noodles) served with grilled seafood or satays. Follow this up with a local speciality such as Pad Thai (Thai noodles). In the evening, the chef will surprise you with a delicious Thai or western dinner, served alfresco under the stars.

For a relaxed and bespoke dining experience, your villa staff can arrange a lavish barbecue down by the seashore or on your pool terrace.

Groceries and beverages are charged at market price plus 20% handling fee and 7% government tax with a minimum shopping fee of THB 750. Villa staff will take care of all the shopping and keep receipts for reference.

SPA

Thailand's famous massages and pampering beauty treatments delivered by professional therapists can be arranged by your villa staff and enjoyed in the comfort of your villa.

Poolside salas provide a sublime, shaded spot to enjoy a massage, cooled by sea breeze and soothed by the sound of the breaking surf. Or lie back, relax and let the stresses of modern life float away as you are pampered with a treatment in the privacy of your own room or terrace.

Features
  • Capacity
    12 adults and 2 children (6 ensuite king-size bedrooms); 2 extra beds and a baby cot are available (extra charge).
  • Staff
    Villa Manager; private chef; housekeeper; gardener and estate security.
  • Living Areas
    Lounge with 72-inch flat-screen TV; open-plan show kitchen with an island bar and wine fridge; dining table with seating for 8 on the covered terrace; lounge-style seating on upper and lower terraces; lawned sun terrace with 6 loungers and umbrellas; thatched Balinese-style outdoor sala.
  • Dining
    Complimentary breakfast. Other meals on request. Grocery is charged at cost plus 20% handling fee, which is subject to service and tax at the prevailing rate.
  • Pool
    Saltwater pool - 14m (long) x 4m (wide) x 1.6m (deep).
  • Communication
    WiFi internet access; mobile phone coverage; mobile phone for guest use.
  • Entertainment
    Satellite TV in the main living area and each bedroom; digital music library and Bluetooth Sonos speakers and board games. Pool, billiards, snooker and table tennis available on request.
  • For Families
    Element of 8 is well-appointed for families with young children, with items such as baby cot and high chair. A collection of DVD/CDs for children as well as a range of pool toys, sea kayaks and paddle boards are available.
  • Transport
    Complimentary one-way airport pickup and drop-off. Taxis or rental cars, with or without a driver can be arranged by the Elite Concierge (extra cost applies).
  • Additional Facilities
    Barbecue; safety deposit boxes in all bedrooms
  • Spa
    An outstanding private gym with state-of-the-art training machines, weights, yoga mats and other equipment. Villa staff can arrange for fitness trainers, yoga instructors and spa therapists to visit the villa on request (extra charge).
Layout
Element of 8 is designed over three descending levels. A boardwalk leads from the car park to the topmost level with a lawned garden cradling a swimming pool, a thatched sala and the main living and dining rooms.

A wide, covered terrace extends the entire length of the villa, connecting the sitting area and show kitchen to the master suite which enjoys secluded privacy at the far end of the villa. The professional kitchen for staff use is at the rear of the building.

A staircase leads down to the lower level terrace, with access to four spacious, ensuite double bedrooms. A sixth bedroom is located in a separate pavilion, reachable through the garden. Further down, the lowest level accommodates an impressive private gym and from here a natural stone staircase leads down to a beachfront barbecue area.

Prices and availability
Location
Cape Laem Sor Estate is situated at one of Koh Samui's most beautiful spots, at the south-west tip of the island overlooking the idyllic palm-fringed bay of Laem Sor and its outlying islands of Koh Tan and Koh Mad Sum. A relaxed 45-minute drive through the vibrant urban areas of Chaweng and Lamai brings you to the south coast, dotted with coconut and rubber plantations.

The setting is peaceful and mesmerising. The estate's hillside position allows it to enjoy views across the Gulf of Siam towards myriad outlying islands and even the Thai mainland.


Distances
Raja Ferry Port 1 km
Nikki Beach 2 km
Magic Alambic Rum Distillery 4 km
Nathon Town 6 km
Namuang Waterfall 10 km
Samui International Airport 32.50 km
Santiburi Golf Club 33 km