Baan Banyan is an established and well fitted private villa offering perfect self catering accommodation within this peaceful and gated development, set amidst a plethora of coconut palms and mature tropical gardens.

Situated 2 km's from the local beaches of Maenam and with easy access to The Santi Buri Golf and Country club.

Baan Banyan offers spacious accommodation to include 3 double bedrooms with air conditioning, (please note the third bedroom is accessible either through bedroom 2 or directly off the u shaped terrace overlooking the swimming pool with further access through to the living room from the terrace sliding doors). Both guest bedrooms have a shared bathroom with outdoor Balinese style shower.

The master bedroom has its own private en suite bathroom with large Jacuzzi bath.

An extensive fitted kitchen with fitted appliances including double door American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, oven, gas hob and extractor hood, built in microwave, an abundance of crockery, glassware and cooking utensils provides all the home comforts that one would expect for a self catering holiday break. An adjacent utility room provides a Siemens front loading automatic washing machine.

UBC satellite T.V is connected to the property viewed via a feature Pioneer Flat screen wall mounted television. Wireless ADSL Internet is available within the property via a wireless router (personal laptop required).

The private swimming pool is accessible via the shaded terraces with a range of outdoor furniture and sun loungers, cooled by overhead colonial style fans.

Of particular interest to all guests is the villa housekeeping service provided every 4 th day to include full clean and replacement of all bed linen and villa towels.

Villa Location

Located approx 2.3 km's from the village of Maenam (this is a 5 minute car or scooter ride or around a 20 minutes stroll) on the north shore of Koh Samui, and has views over the natural scenery of Thailand, with coconut groves, and unspoilt hillsides.

The gardens of the project and the individual villas are all maintained to a high standard, and provide a lush backdrop to living in the villa. Further up the soi the unspoilt hillsides for which Samui is famous, can be seen from the sala and from the front door of the villa.

The local points of interest include Fisherman's Village in Bophut providing more sophisticated eateries around 4km away, and the major tourist destination of Chaweng with its large selection of nightlife around 8km away. Angela's, famous for its breakfasts, and home cooking and baking is just over 2 km away.

Maenam itself offers a selection of shops, restaurants, spas and bars, of a more relaxed kind, together with massage, and dining, on the beach. Convenience stores and ATM's can be found in Maenam, whereas the two large supermarkets can be found around 6km away.

An assortment of restaurants ranging from Italian and Greek to traditional Thai, and more gastronomic meals can be had at the Santi Buri Hotel and Zazen Boutique Hotel, both of which employ celebrated European Chefs to head their kitchens. Other high end restaurants operate in Bophut, Cheong Mon and Chaweng, so all tastes are happily catered for.

A number of establishments offer spa and beauty facilities, and it is also possible to obtain a massage directly on the beach. We can also arrange for a massage in the privacy of your own villa. The 4 km long beach is long and wide and gently shelving, with clear water, and not so crowded as the more popular destinations but offers good swimming, and wonderful views of its sister island, Koh Phangan.

The hotels and restaurants along the beach tend to be smaller, family run businesses, although there are also some 5 star hotels in the vicinity. The emphasis is strictly on the natural beauty and tranquility of the area, and trips to the Marine National Park, for diving, snorkeling, and kayaking can be arranged, as well as trips around the island, mountain safaris, elephant trekking and descending on cables through the canopy of the natural rainforest.

Courses in Thai cooking, and massage are also available. And at the end of the day enjoy a swim in your own pool, and a drink on the terrace. The Championship standard Santiburi Golf Course and Country Club is around 10 minutes drive away, and offers temporary membership to visitors. Set in spectacular surroundings this venue has hosted a number of international tournaments.

http://www.santiburi-resort.de/en/navigation/golfclub/the-golf-course.html

We are able to advise on ferries to the neighbouring islands, and on trips to the Angthong Marine Park, as well as alternative means of transport to and from Bangkok.
A number of water sports operate on Maenam Beach, and others can be found in Chaweng and Lamai.

Weather and Climate

As Koh Samui is an island it tends not to have extremes of temperature although it can reach around 35 degrees in the hot season. It generally has a good climate for 10 months of the year, with mid-October to early December being the rainy season. The rainfall during this season is tropical, with extremely heavy downpours, and temperatures at this season average 25 to 30. However the rain does not normally fall every day, and there are usually pleasant sunny days between the rain.
Tropical showers occur during December and January, although these are usually of shorter duration. Temperatures at this time are normally around 30 to 32, and this is a favourite time for visiting. March and April are normally the hottest months, with temperatures getting up to 35 or more, and this is a good excuse for the water festival of Songkran during the month of April. If coming at that time be prepared to be soaked if you choose to join in the fun.
From June to October the weather is usually sunny and warm, and most rain during this period tends to fall at night, leaving the days for the beach, and the evenings for eating alfresco under the stars.
Of course these can only be guidelines and the weather patterns do change from year to year.
(Please note, the weather predictions for Koh Samui are very different to those of Phuket and Krabi, which experience different seasons due to their location in the country).

Do make specific enquires with your travel agent and ensure you are getting the right information, especially if you intend to partake in activities such as scuba diving, sailing, general water sports and golfing.