A delightful lakeside home surrounded by greenery and managed by friendly staff, Laguna Waters is ideal for large families or multigenerational groups looking for an oasis amidst Phuket’s excitement. Spacious and self-contained, the five-bedroom villa is located within the upscale Laguna Phuket gated community, which offers an enviable sense of calm and safety.

The stylish decor is unpretentious yet classy, offering a home away from home alongside resort-type facilities. There’s plenty to do within the villa, though you may find yourself languishing in the 14-metre private pool all day long. The jacuzzi does its part in relaxing those tired muscles and when you need to take things up a notch, you can always challenge others in your group to a game of billiards or go work out in the gym.

But the very concept of a lakeside manor begs you to spend the day outdoors. When not swimming, you could catch a tan stretched out on the sunbeds, get a massage at the poolside sala or enjoy a barbecue under the stars. Built over two levels, the villa’s glass doors maximise on the lake views, opening onto the pool deck or upper floor terrace.

You will have access to a plethora of upmarket restaurants and wellness facilities including Banyan Tree and Angsana’s Spas, accessible by complimentary shuttle bus which stops almost right outside the villa. If that wasn’t enough, an 18-hole, par-71 award-winning golf course is also a mere 10-minute stroll away. Not to mention the quiet shores of Bang Tao Beach, easily within reach.

Walk out of the resort perimeter and you will find an array of chic boutiques, bespoke jewellery shops and affordable foot massage parlours. Conveniently placed fantastic restaurants, bakeries, bars and two well-stocked supermarkets selling imported items are also within a kilometre of the villa.

Laguna Waters is a hidden gem on the sunset coast of Phuket.