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Lipa Noi
Koh Samui
Thailand
With its bold architecture and understated interior, Baan Ora Chorn taps into your inner designer. This stunning four bedroom villa follows the floor plan of a traditional Thai compound but leaves all other conventions behind.
The main living area is a stand-alone elevated pavilion set around a dazzling water feature. High-vaulted ceilings and sliding glass doors let in a constant stream of natural light, while decor is kept simple and serene. White sofas, low-rise teak coffee tables and occasional knick knacks have been artfully selected without any fuss or faff. The aura of effortless chic continues to the bedrooms, which have super-sized beds dark teak beds and private balconies offering romantic views of the sunset. The kitchen meanwhile is all sleek black granite work spaces and top name appliances.
An infinity pool and beach sala beckon you outside where well tamed tropical gardens lead directly onto the beach.
Located at Lipa Noi beach, 30 minutes form the airport and 40 minutes from Chaweng.In the Summer low tide season when the reef may dry for up to 100m, this opens the beach and reef up to all sorts of other activities such as beach volleyball or simply exploring the rock pools and collecting shellfish, a safe and ideal exciting activity for children. Channels for swimming and letting sea kayaks out still remain at low tide.
Villa Rates & Payment
• Daily rates from US$ 800 to 1,035 for reduced occupancy of 3 bedroom, full house from US$ 1,100 to 1,600
• Christmas/NY - US$ 1,850
• Daily rates include a Thai Chef service (food cost on Guests account)
• Minimum stay of 3 nights (14 nights over Christmas and New Year, 5 nights for Chinese New Year, Easter and Songkran)
• Rates shown are for a maximum of 8 (eight) Guests (including children). Extra bed will be charged at US$50 per night
• Daily Rates and extra beds are subject to 10% service charge and 7% tax
• Airport transfer: US$ 45 (plus tax) per trip for a maximum of 7 passengers in private mini bus or luxury car
• Baby cot provided free of charge
• Rates include daily Continental breakfast
• For weddings and private parties, surcharge may be applicable depending on number of guests
Deposit
• For all seasons except for Christmas / New Year, a three (3) days booking fee as a deposit is required to confirm the reservation within 48 hours of the confirmation of availability
• For Christmas & New Year, fifty percent (50%) booking fee as a deposit is required to be paid to secure a reservation within 48 hours of the confirmation of availability.
Balance
• Regardless of the period, balance payment is due in full no later than 30 days prior to date of arrival.
• For all Last Minute reservations (less than 30 days) and regardless of the duration of stay we require advance payment in full of the total Villa charges.
Cancellation Conditions
• For Intermediate, High and Promotional Seasons, all payment (s) received will be credited for use in the same villa as originally booked for within 9 month of the cancellation date if the booking is cancelled after the payment (s) date.
• For Prime Season, Christmas/New Year and if the booking is cancelled after the deposit and/or balance payment date, all payment (s) received will be forfeited or refunded in pro-rata shall another booking be secured for the same period that has been cancelled.
Environment & Sustainable Policies
Use of Renewable Energy Sources and Conservation of Energy
All light bulbs to be replaced and maintained by low watt usage- also called efficient lighting. All air-condition units to be serviced every month to optimize their usage.Use of Timers to turn on and off all outside lights. Increasing the number of solar powered devices. Participate in the annual global Earth Hour Campaign.
Water Conservation
Reduce water consumption in villas by installing low flow shower heads or installing water conservation devices. Installing dual flush toilets wherever possible. Place bricks or water bottles (ex 2 liters) in the cistern to reduce the amount of water. Waste water from household and offices to be redirected to and reused in the gardens and/ or to flush the toilet. Only watering gardens early morning or before sunset. Install water containers to collect rainwater.
Waste Management
Use recycled paper in all material. Re-use printed paper for second print. Recycle all materials used in office and villas. Collect all used batteries (toxic waste) and bring to recycling plant. Recycle organic waste into ecological use.
Source locally and use ecologically
Buying local products to boost the local community and economy. Use local suppliers for purchase of eco friendly products. Support and shop in other environmentally oriented businesses. “Say no to plastic bags”
Reduce CO2 and GHG emissions on the ground
All company vehicles are to be regularly serviced. Mini Buses and other vehicles will stop engines while waiting for guests. Aim at using Bio diesel technology and gasohol fuel for all vehicles. Aiming at replacing all chlorine driven pool system to be all natural (electrolyze).
Local engagement
Encourage community participation and awareness of environmental sustainability. Support local suppliers and businesses who are taking actions towards minimizing their impact on the natural environment. Support and finance social and environmentally oriented projects locally.