You won’t find anything quite like Villa M on Koh Samui, because it is literally in a class of its own. It is the only luxury villa in the heart Bophut’s famous Fisherman’s Village, and only steps from the beach. This enviable location means that guests are surrounded by a charming village with its original sleepy Chinese shop fronts, chic boutiques by day, and a plethora of restaurants and bars by night. The bustle of its surroundings fades away the moment you step in through the villa’s wooden gates – the contemporary colonial exterior are all crisp white walls, plantation shutters and richly textured recycled teak floors.

Inside, the same aesthetic is reflected in a modern designer kitchen, an eclectic mix of Asian art and collectibles, four bedrooms dressed in white linen, individual ensuite bathrooms, plush living room sofas, inlaid camel bone dining chairs, and balconies with Burmese plantation chairs by a beautiful beachfront pool. Our favourite spot? Your very own private Jacuzzi and sun deck area on the roof top terrace – an absolute luxury and pleasure to watch sunsets and the views over the harbour and turquoise waters of the Gulf of Thailand.