Talay Sawan

Level 1
The upper level is accessed by a short run of steps down from the main entrance and features a large Thai pavilion sitting and dining room, elegantly paneled with traditional Thai teak and Thai silk decorations. Leading off to the right of the Pavilion is a beautifully designed Sala where low table Thai style dining can be enjoyed whilst taking in the spectacular views. In anticipation of non Thai guest, there is a drop-down well beneath the table to allow simulation of the Lotus position without the pain ! Thai triangular floor cushions (Mawns) are provided for back support.

Level 2
One level down is the pool (14 x 4.5 m. x 1.4 m. deep) , covered entertainment and sundeck area, a well equipped air-conditioned gym for a serious workout with changing room and indoor and outdoor showers. There is also a bar with ice making machine and drinks cooler, large character log trestle dining table and relaxing sofas from which to take in the stunning scenery, all surrounded by a quality sound systems. After dark artistic lighting is used to highlight a charming waterfall feature.

Separated from the main house via a walkway is a large tree house pavilion retreat, almost lost to the eye with it’s weathered teak shingle roof blending perfectly within the trees and cliffs below. Octagonally shaped with wrap around seating and a plethora of cushions to provide personal comfort, this is the most tranquil of places to watch the sunset into the Andaman Sea.

The Tree House is located to the left of the main Thai Pavilion, and can be reached easily from the pool level.

Levels 3 to 5
The lower levels of the property house the sleeping accommodation, each room being designed round a different theme.

Tree House Room: Tucked underneath the tree house pavilion and high up through the trees is an enchanting bedroom with King-size bed that looks out to the sea. The room enjoys a marble bathroom provided with a built-in ceiling sound system and private balcony which gives access to the rocks and sea below.

Level 3. The Porthole Room: This room has a raised king-size bed inset into a platform, en suite bathroom with walk-in wardrobe and a private balcony. Satellite TV and sound system are provided.

Level 4. The Thai Room: This cozy wood paneled room with private intimate balcony and en-suite shower, benefits from a Chinese style Queen-size bed that complements the Asian ambiance. There is a TV and sound system plus an internet linked computer and fax machine provided. Master Bedroom: Entrance to the masters bedroom is through a large set of hand carved teakwood doors which open to a sophisticated gold and black colour scheme providing a perfect backdrop for the antique furniture and King-size bed, the complementary bathroom theme is classic African Black granite with showers for two.There is a separate sitting area provided with large TV and stereo system and a sliding glass doors leading to a private furnished balcony.

Level 5. Mediterranean Room: Down one level from the Master Bedroom leads to a large open hallway, to the left the natural granite rock has been carved out, and formed into a base for the King-size bed. A sunken bathtub / shower in beige marble faces the sea and is framed by a charming small garden. The room enjoys a picture bay window seat overhanging the ocean.

Children's Bedroom: Adjacent to the Mediterranean Room is the large purpose built children's bedroom with play area. The room features two single beds and a cushioned platform area where the younger guests normally want to spend hours jumping and tumbling. There is a theater entertainment system area and a useful bath time touch of "follow the mosaic tiled snake" into the bathroom.

Additional Features: PABX phone system connecting every room plus local and international calls. Satellite TV plus UBC in some rooms (local multi-national service, 33 channels). Sound system in all bedrooms. Coded drawer safes are provided in every bedroom. All rooms have air conditioning with additional ceiling fans in some.

Staff: House manager, 3 maids, 1 cook, and gardener.

Security: The property is staffed 24 hrs per day.

Housekeeping: Laundry service. Dry-cleaning arranged off premises. The cook can cater for most tastes. Babysitting can be arranged as an extra service to be paid locally.

Beach Notes
Surin Beach: 10 minute walk heading north of the house, can also be accessed via a scramble over the rocky shoreline immediately below the house. Surin is a quiet and relaxing powdery white sand beach, lined by a row of high Casuarina trees which give shade to those who need to escape from the tropical sun. However it has a steep incline below the water line and strong undertow currents which make it unsuitable for swimming or any water sports during the rainy season. At other times of the year the beach offers good snorkeling and surfing opportunities.

Lamsing Beach: 5 minute walk heading south of the house. Lamsing provides a feeling of serenity and peace rarely found at other Phuket beach locations. Set against a background of lush palm trees and winged by rounded granite boulders, some two hundred meters of flashing white sand and picturesque rock formations below the ocean are on offer with some of the best snorkeling opportunities on the island to explore.

Getting There
Getting to and from Talay Sawan consumes limited travel time by automobile with the shopping facilities of Phuket town 25 minutes away and the tourist area attractions of Patong being less than 15 minutes drive, the transfer to Phuket International Airport is just 25 minutes.

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