Villa Amy

A magical and peaceful villa

Villa Amy comprises three pavilions spread out over a series of terraces. The pavilions are separated by pools and lily ponds and dotted by a covered walkway lined with antiques and artefacts. The traditional entrance leads to the swimming pool and sun terrace and, lower down, steps over the cascading pond lead to the stand-alone guest bedroom suite. The highest level houses the master suite and a twin-bedded guest suite. All the three bedrooms are a haven of peace and privacy. All have air-conditioning and overhead fans, iPod docks, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players.

The palatial master bedroom suite of villa Amy features a king-size bed and has a sitting area with over-size sofa. The sitting area leads to a terrace fitted with a sun bed. Sliding doors lead to an enormous semi-open bathroom with a bathtub. One guest room is also on the same floor and has twin beds, built-in wardrobe and an en-suite tropical garden bathroom. The second bedroom occupies its own pavilion and has sliding doors leading onto a private garden. The room also has a large bathroom under a separate pavilion roof, with a huge river-rock tub for sun-bright or starlight bathing.

Overlooking rice-terrace views, the open-sided, fan-cooled living pavilion of villa Amy features magnificently carved pillars and ornate ceiling. On one side and parallel to a pond, sits a four-metre-long teak wood table that can seat 10 with space to spare. On the other side, an over-sized sofa and chairs overlook the waterfall-fed swimming pool. Hidden behind a wall is a small but well-equipped kitchen. Outdoors, the garden provides more space for relaxation. On the poolside sundeck, a pair of sun loungers and a daybed shaded by a thatch roof sit side by side and provide better view of the rice terraces.