竹光别院 Bamboo Radiance Villa

The whole villa covers 230 m² and has three bedrooms and four bathrooms, with room for up to six guests. Garden views come with the house, and the bathrooms include a whirlpool bathtub and a walk-in shower.

The beds are offered as a choice of bed set-ups, and the house has air conditioning, a kitchenette, a washing machine and a dining area. Toiletries, towels, a hair dryer and an electric kettle are provided for everyday use.

The villa has an outdoor swimming pool that is open year-round, along with a hot tub and a sun terrace. The villa also has a private entrance and 24-hour security.

Inside the house there is a kitchen, a washing machine, an iron, a desk and workspace, and linens, towels and toiletries. English and Chinese (Mandarin) are spoken.

Free parking is available on site, pets are allowed, and coffee or tea is offered. The kitchen is available for guests who want to prepare their own meals.

The villa is in Bang Thao, a quieter part of Phuket island where a long sandy beach sits alongside a mix of villas, resorts and small local shops. Its appeal is space and privacy rather than nightlife: a house with its own pool and garden views, set away from the busier strips of the island. It works well for a few days of beach time and sightseeing.

Within a short distance are the Phuket Nature Elephant Reserve, 1.1 km away, and Wat Choeng Thale, a temple 1.4 km from the villa. Bang Tao Beach is 4.7 km away, and the Bang Tao Night Market, 2.7 km away, is a convenient spot for an evening stroll. Phuket International Airport is 14.1 km away, and a car or taxi is the practical way to cover the longer distances.

A good day could begin on Bang Tao Beach, with its long stretch of sand, then continue to Wat Choeng Thale and the elephant reserve. In the evening, the night market offers an easy alternative to the livelier nightlife of Patong, the island's best-known beach area. Those who prefer to stay close to the villa can spend the day at its pool and garden.