Shimmering sea views and total serenity beckon at Villa Shambala, a hillside holiday home near Surin Beach. This elegant Thai-style retreat blends harmoniously with nature; a rock face forming an enchanting natural wall to the rear of the villa and a 20-metre palm-fringed pool to the front connecting the sea- and sky-scapes. Escape to one of the four king-bedded ensuite bedrooms, or entertain in the handsome living and dining areas. With a full staff, including villa manager and chef, Shambala is just 500 metres from the soft sands of Surin and minutes away from several dining, shopping and leisure choices.

The layout

INDOOR LIVING: - Open-plan kitchen, dining and living room with sea views and sliding glass doors that open completely at the front and back - Dining area with solid wood table and six wicker chairs - Full-service kitchen with breakfast bar, two double ovens and top-notch stainless steel appliances - Living area with custom-designed L-shaped sofa, leather lounge seats, flat-screen TV, DVD player and surround sound

OUTDOOR LIVING: - 20-metre infinity pool with sea views and swim-up bar - Pool terrace with sundeck and sand-wash dining area furnished with a poly-rattan table for six; cushioned water hyacinth chairs and loveseat under roof cover - Lanna Thai style peak-roofed sala (gazebo) with ceiling fans and loveseat set on lily pool water feature - Shaded deck area with a natural rock wall, soft lighting and wood flooring with two comfy sitting areas

Bedrooms

MASTER BEDROOM 1: - Large sea-view suite in stand-alone pavilion with a private balcony overlooking the pool - King-sized bed with custom-made bedframe set under a vaulted timber ceiling - Daybed set in alcove; wardrobe with sliding wood and mirrored doors, safety box - Luxurious ensuite bathroom in marble with black terrazzo sea-view bathtub and shower - Air conditioning and ceiling fan

BEDROOMS 2 TO 4: - Three spacious sea-view suites with connecting balcony walkway overlooking pool - King-sized beds with custom-made bedframes under stately vaulted ceilings - Plush daybeds with colourful cushions; wardrobes with sliding wood and mirrored doors, safety boxes - Luxurious ensuite bathrooms in marble with black terrazzo bathtubs and showers - Air conditioning and ceiling fans