A gleaming pearl resting on the verdant tropical hillside, Villa Karpe Diem invites you to experience its 'seize the day' attitude by providing everything you could wish for, all composed with seamless elegance and beauty.

Situated just back from the peaceful white sands of Chaweng Noi Beach, you can drive to this serene shoreline in under five minutes or venture slightly further north to the more bustling Chaweng main beach. The Royal Samui golf course is only three minutes away, the renowned hotspot of Lamai is 15 minutes away and a number of superb restaurants and shops are within a five-minute walk. The airport is 20 minutes away and you'll be met by a personal driver to make the short trip. This amazing service continues throughout your stay, through the ministrations of the wonderful staff including a villa manager, security and chef.

Stunning contemporary design makes use of natural wood and stone to create a haven of tranquillity and chic style. Shining white walls blend into smooth ivory-hued floors with delightful pops of colour and walls of soothing grey. The main living area is a gloriously open space with soaring ceilings and one side totally open to welcome in the sea breeze. The high-end German kitchen boasts a lovely breakfast bar for morning coffee, then there's a stylish dining table to gather for a formal meal and deep-cushioned sofas look out across the waves. A separate games room makes for a cosy spot to catch a film on the flatscreen TV or share a game of pool. The spacious home gym must have one of the best views any workout could have with wide walls of glass and a delectable, grey stone-clad spa room to relax in afterwards.

The exquisite bedrooms all have sweeping floors of beautiful, rich wood and huge sliding doors which open up to the outdoors: true celebrations of the natural world. The master king suite is especially decadent with its own dressing room, charming sitting area, huge soaking tub, TV and a private terrace with a mesmerising sea view. The three further suites all have king beds, TVs, sea views and their own balcony or access to the terrace, along with gorgeous bathrooms.

For every beautiful space at Karpe Diem, there's its al fresco equivalent so that inside and outside become one as you float through sun-kissed days. A grand network of decks and balconies enclose two dazzling infinity pools: one with a lofty perch, so its waters seem to blend with the horizon, the other with a fabulous swim-up bar and BBQ patio. Beyond, lie 3000sqm of tropical gardens just waiting to be explored. Then you can return to comfy sun loungers basking under the rays or the enchanting dining salas: perfect spots to watch the kaleidoscopic sky in all its glory as it journeys through the day and into the star-filled night.