Samsara Saengootsa, Phuket, Thailand

Saengootsa is a contemporary, architect designed villa, with soothing Scandinavian decor and dramatic Andaman Sea panoramas. A glass-bottomed infinity pool, wide barbecue terrace and spectacular sunset views make this a vacation home with a difference.

Saengootsa is the ideal choice if you’re after a villa with superstar quality. This stunning home combines a fresh Scandinavian aesthetic with maximalist art for a dramatic ultra-modern look.

Double-height living areas welcome you into Saengootsa, blonde wood floors underfoot and wide vistas of the Andaman Sea flooding in through floor-to-ceiling windows. Moveable, modular sofa seating provides flexibility in this laidback living space, while an oversized communal dining table and bench seating by the kitchen perfectly suit the needs of a large, energetic entourage. On the terrace, a covered barbecue area, sunloungers and a wide daybed provide plenty of options for chilling out by the villa’s sparkling centerpiece – a 15 meter-long infinity-edge pool with glass panels that filter light onto the living areas below.

The ideal villa for socialising or keeping family entertained, Saengootsa’s garden level features an open-plan bar connected to a media room, all furnished with plush seating and equipped with a full entertainment system for movies, music and gaming. Right by the bar is a pool table – perfect for a few friendly games, unwinding after a day of sightseeing.

All the bedrooms are also located at garden level. There are two children’s bedrooms that share a terrace overlooking the garden and sea, while a spacious second bedroom features a private terrace with outdoor sunken tub and courtyard garden. The master bedroom, located on the bottom corner of the villa, features a decadent wraparound terrace with L-shaped plunge pool, where you can relax in privacy with unspoiled ocean views. A fifth bedroom overlooks the garden, and includes an ensuite bathroom, plus two murphy beds for children or extra guests.

Saengootsa comes with a live-in chef and butler, on hand to prepare meals by request and ensure discreet, efficient housekeeping for the duration of your stay. A villa concierge is also onsite daily to take care of all your needs, be that restaurant bookings, luxury transfers or excursions around Phuket and Phang Nga Bay.