A second en-suite bedroom, with twin beds, is located on the same floor, and is designed for younger guests needing to be closer to their parents. The remaining four bedrooms are all located on the lower floor, two rooms having direct pool access.

Still upstairs, you will find the large main living room, with ample seating to relax and watch the 60" flat screen television with DVD player and cable TV, or you can relax or dine outside on the under-cover balcony, taking in the valley views.

The fully fitted luxury western style kitchen is fully equipped to meet your needs, with its own comfortable Thai sitting area to relax in while you wait for the drinks to chill.

The ground floor is well designed to accommodate guests in the remaining six bedrooms, including a large king-size family suite leading to a separate bedroom with two bunk beds for children who wish to be close to their parents.

Additionally there are two en-suite bedrooms both have direct pool access. There is a choice of another-four poster king sized bed, or a sumptuous queen sized bed, all beds having crisp white cotton bed linen. The remaining two bedrooms share one bathroom and again these are designed ideally for families with one queen size bed and a room with two single beds, sharing a family bathroom.

Finally downstairs you will find a spacious home gym with cross-trainer and bicycle, and ample space for the kids to play games and escape from the days' heat.

The home gym/kids playroom conveniently leads onto the pool deck and swimming pool with outside diningdouble carport, and laundry.

Outside there is a large sun terrace and beautifully landscaped gardens, complete with sun beds to soak up the sun and poolside shower, leading to a 11 x 6m infinity edged pool and integral Jacuzzi. Adjacent to the swimming pool is the sala, containing another dining table and BBQ, making it ideal for al fresco dining.

Emerald Villa also offers internet access for those people who cannot totally escape, or have to keep in touch with the rest of the world.

With great attention to detail it is tastefully furnished with a mixture of contemporary furniture, Chinese antiques, Asian artworks and Thai silks which complement the rich wooden flooring throughout the whole upstairs living area.

We would request no-smoking at Emerald Villa, but those guests wishing to do so are please asked to do so outside, with care.