From here, the views across the Gulf of Siam and surrounding islands are simply breathtaking. Settle into your freestanding villa or private residence - raised on stilts in the traditional local style - to bask on your spacious deck with its private infinity-edge pool, perhaps working up the energy to slip down to the Coco Rum Bar or to the porcelain-white beach complete with a 50 metre pool. Five individual spa salas (covered verandas) offer a revitalising range of treatments from Chakra crystal to deeply regenerative Thai herbal compresses, as well as the newest super Kala Coconut massage, combining coconut shells with warm streams of coconut oil to ease and soothe.

In addition to in-villa dining, guests can savour Thai and Italian specialities at panoramic KOH, or choose Pla Pla for succulent fresh fish. Relax by the main swimming pool, in the quiet library, or take advantage of invigorating activities including tennis, on-site watersports and nearby golf. Ang Thong Marine Park offers excellent snorkelling, whilst children will enjoy the Kids For All Seasons programme.