Five-bedroom hillside villa at The Pavilions Phuket, Layan

This is the larger five-bedroom residence at The Pavilions Phuket, the boutique hotel estate in the hills behind Layan: 833 sqm of built area on a 555 sqm plot, with six bathrooms. Inside are a generous living room, a dining area with renovated kitchen, a media room and maid's quarters with their own entrance.

Mountain views run across the valley, and guests use the estate's pools and gardens alongside the hotel's services — concierge, security, shuttle and buggy transport, airport transfers and on-site restaurants. Wi-fi, a washing machine and TV are provided, and Layan Beach lies about 1.2 km from the estate.

The bedroom count and hotel backing suit large families or groups who want serviced villa living for a season or an extended holiday. Rates are quoted on request.