The nine-bedroom Tamarind is a vast behemoth of a villa with so many places to both play and escape to that you couldn’t ask for a better holiday home. Despite being located in Thailand, the property is a triumph of contemporary Balinese design with almost everything, from the paving stones, ironwood roof shingles, antique Balinese doors and soft furnishing fabrics, imported from Indonesia. The Tamarind’s themed bedrooms, meanwhile, offer journeys to distant lands and cultures.

There has been no expense spared at this remarkable home. The owner has a large extended family, and The Tamarind is spacious enough to house all of them together for those special occasions. Accommodation is spread out in a series of buildings, comprising the main two-storey house, a detached two-bedroom family cottage known as the ‘Bali House’, and three stand-alone ‘Pool Villa’ guest suites, allowing guests plenty of secluded spaces for privacy and downtime.

The villa is situated within an exclusive gated country estate known as ‘Buraran’ in the foothills of Kao Krating, 28km from Pattaya; its nearest neighbour is several hundred metres away so there's no danger of any disturbance. Guests can swim in the dazzling 22m pool, laze in the open pavilions, sip cocktails on the breezy terraces, watch movies in the air conditioned Lava Lounge, workout in the gym, go for bike rides, or play tennis, billiards or petanque. There is even a golf buggy, a scooter and 250 Harley Davidson for guest use, plus a car and driver available at nominal cost. The large gardens are wonderfully landscaped with lush lawns, ponds and waterfalls, mango trees, bougainvillea and coconut palms, as well as many of the villa’s namesake shady tamarind trees.

With spa therapists on call and plenty to do nearby, including a round of golf at one of the numerous golf courses and privileged access to a private beach, there is no better place to bring your family or friends. It is also an ideal venue for weddings or corporate retreats (if more space is needed you can book the adjacent six-bedroom Club House). The villa is fully-staffed by a smiling cheery team offering superb, authentic Thai and Western home-cooking, with two meals a day inclusive.

Pattaya has never looked so good!

• Tumble Dryer
• DVD Library
• Ceiling Fans
• Fax
• Golf Clubs
• Gym/Fitness Centre
• Hairdryers
• High Chairs
• Hotplates
• IDD
• Internet (WiFi)
• iPod
• iPod Dock/Speakers
• Iron/Board
• Equipped Kitchen
• Laundry Service (In-house)
• Book Selection
• BBQ
• Bed Linen
• Bicycles
• Board Games/Toys
• Car
• Car Parking
• CD Library
• Air-con
• Baby Cot
• Coffee Machine
• Computer
• Main Dining (16 persons)
• Massage Beds
• Microwave
• Oven/Hotplates
• Swimming Pool Toys
• Extra Bed (Roll away/mattress)
• Safe
• Snooker/Pool Table
• CD Player/Stereo System
• Swimming Pool (Private)
• Table Tennis
• Tennis Court
• Home Theatre System
• Toiletries
• Towels
• TV (Satellite/Cable)
• Washing Machine
• Wine Fridge
• Wine List
• Security
• Service Staff
• Shopper
• Masseuse/Spa Therapist
• Driver (24 hours)
• Chef/Cook (All meals)
• Babysitter
• Housekeeping (Full time)
• Manager

Period	Net Rates
from 1 March 2012 to 31 August 2012	$ 1500
from 1 September 2012 to 30 September 2012	$ 1000
from 1 October 2012 to 30 November 2012	$ 1500
from 1 December 2012 to 28 February 2013	$ 2165

There is a place for everyone at The Tamarind. The Spice Lounge, beside the swimming pool, is an open-sided den abounding in warm zesty colours and big cushions. Adjacent to this lounge is the dining pavilion, which seats up to 24 people – 16 at an enormous solid teak rectangular table and eight more on a matching oval table. An alternative alfresco dining venue is the dining sala, which offers lovely views and is a great spot for breakfast or a leisurely lunch. The pool sala, styled after a Balinese relaxation pavilion, provides the ideal place for an afternoon nap. The Lava Lounge is the ultimate, cosy, air conditioned home theatre, with a 62-inch TV, electronic blackout curtains, acoustic ceiling, cinema beds and a huge collection of DVDs arranged in alphabetical order for easy reference.

There will be no scrambling for bedrooms at The Tamarind as each air conditioned king, queen and twin room has its own theme and design which will please all comers. The exotically-named stand-alone guest rooms, Africa, Zen, Java and White are grouped around the pool, while Raj (the master suite), Rose and The Dorm, designed to sleep four kids in bunks, are housed in the main building. Last but not least, the charming Bali House offers more privacy on the far side of the garden, with its own living-dining room and kitchenette.

The bathrooms follow close on the heels of the bedroom designs, combining themed indoor and outdoor spaces with wooden bench tops, stone floors and antique cupboards and fittings. All have walk-in showers, and some have bathtubs.

Guests can enjoy the recreational facilities of the state-of-the-art gym, the floodlit tennis court (with coaches on call), or the petanque court. Those in need of pampering can head to the massage sala for authentic Thai massages administered by local therapists, while business needs can be taken care of in the office, complete with computer, WiFi, and fax.

Finally, at the end of the day, what can be better than a glass or two of Champagne either up on the rooftop Sunset Lounge, or in the shaded seating area of the 18m tower, which looks out over the distant ocean and a large reservoir attracting an abundance of bird life.

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