We chose Villa Mallee to celebrate our 40th Wedding anniversary so that our daughter and partner would be able to Join us from Australia and so with Son , partner and infant we made a party of 7. Brian was extremely helpful before our arrival in answering all questions and queries promptly and ensuring our requests were dealt with. The villa itself lived up to all of our ideals, it was spacious and each bedroom was of a very high standard. Whilst set back about 1.5 km from Kata Beach it was easy to walk and even easier to arrange taxis which were not expensive. However the biggest plus were the staff, led by Khun Noi who was assisted by Nok Noi and Eaea (not sure of the spelling) and the handyman. All of our meals were prepared by Nok Noi & Eaea and were absolutely superb without exception. Breakfast was served at our convenience and we generally prepared our own lunch but the evening meals which usually consisted of three or four courses chosen by us were just sublime! Without doubt the finest asian cuisine we had ever tasted! After each meal the staff would clear away and wash up, leaving us to relax and enjoy our stay. We had one evening meal out (The boathouse) and one lunch at ViSet. My only criticism of the villa would be the lounge area which would have been a bit cramped if there had been 8 of us but as there was only 6 plus infant it was fine! Building work on a new hotel across the road meant there was some noise but this is only temporary and did not spoil our stay in any way! All in all a fabulous villa with truly exceptional staff made the perfect holiday for us all.

We had a fantastic time at Villa Malee. May, the housekeeper, was friendly and discreet and an excellent cook. We ate only Thai food and May was able to meet the different needs of the family: spicy-not too spicy... you know with kids, but still letting them discover a new world in food. Everything was clean and perfect and we were impressed by the high standard of construction and of design. The children, aged 11, 14 and 17, loved Thailand. Before arriving at the villa, we spent 3 nights in a remote resort on Phi-Phi island, in Balinese-style wooden bungalows which were very beautiful and comfortable but without any mod-con such as TV or any distractions powered by electricity. The bungalows were buried in the jungle yet by the sea, so snorkelling, looking at corals and chasing fish kept the children busy. We particularly enjoyed exploring the corals around Koh Phi Phi Lee and Bamboo Island, which are outstanding, even better than those seen around the Similan Island (so says my brother who went diving there while we were staying at the villa). We spent some time in Phang-Nga where we experienced the real Thailand away from mass tourism. We visited the underground cave underneath Elephant Mountain, a temple in another cave with lots of monkeys, went into the jungle and mingled with ordinary Thais. We ate sometimes in little local restaurants for under 400 Bhat for 5 and also in a fabulous establishment by the river popular with the local elite. Guests arriving in large SUVs are served in discreet booths in bamboo at the foot of a huge cliff, high on stilts on the edge of the water with many beautiful exotic plants. We also visited the marvelous Phang-Nga bay and stayed overnight in Ko Panyi, the fisherman village there, as our guide book recommended. The bay is outstanding but the Muslim village on stilts was for us a painful waste of time. Once cosy now it is a huge tacky souvenir shop and the locals are distinctly unfriendly. If you ever go there, don't take a tour as we did, but try and arrange your own private boat and guide. There is so much to see and enjoy and being rushed around in a group is not nice. We met a Swiss family in Phuket who did just that, and were able to visit all the sites off the beaten track which I saw when I was last there 20 years ago. Many thanks again to the owner, who gave us lots of useful information making our stay very comfortable

Splendid Villa, reception and services exceptional, top-of-the-range services… calm absolute, serenity, let you rock by the reception, the kindness and competences of the staff, always with your listening and available permanently.....Big kisses to May and the staff. You do not occupy of nothing, May is there for all to organize… the rooms are exceptional, the beds very softs and immense, the splendid bathrooms!! in a word, they is most beautiful holidays the than we could pass abroad, thank you still in Brian for all that. Concerning the meals with the villa, they is quite simply the best meals than we could find at the time of our stay. Is the kitchen of May exceptional, the experiment is single… You leave in Phuket? Do not hesitate, take the Villa Hammers out!!!!!!!

In a word, our stay at Villa Malee was outstanding – the family enjoyed the villa and facilities enormously. I must make special mention of May and her team of ladies separately as their standard of service and attention to detail was of the highest order, in particular the evening meals, which were beyond our every expectation, absolutely fabulous. I would highly recommend Villa Malee to anyone who is looking for a relaxing and pampered holiday. Was the description accurate regarding the location, layout, facilities, etc.? Absolutely Was the property clean, well-maintained, etc.? In every aspect. Did the owner provide good customer service? Outstanding- could not do enough for us. Would you recommend this property to a friend? To everybody I have spoken to. What activities, attractions and restaurants did you like or dislike? Liked the Three Island Tour, Fantasea, The Cobra Show, Kick boxing, shopping, Kata Beach, Patong Beach. Disliked - can't think of anything

Our group of 4 hired the villa for a week at the end of a trip to Beijing and Hong Kong so a welcoming, relaxing retreat was what we were looking for and that is exactly what was delivered. Sadly the weather was incredibly bad throughout the duration of the trip but that is in the lap of the Gods. The staff could not have been more helpful, nothing was too much trouble, the food was excellent as was the standard of accomodation. I would strongly recommend this villa to anybody contemplating its hire. Thank you to Brian and his staff for providing such a beautiful property to my fiends and I. Emma

From the moment we contacted the owner, everything went exceptionally smoothly. The description of property was very accurate. Exceptionally well maintained. The owner provided excellent communication right up until we left for our holiday. Nothing was too much trouble and we were treated like Royalty. The housekeeping staff cooked up magnificent meals for us and were more than willing to make sure everything was there for us to have a lovely holiday. The only thing that was a concern was that the tiles around the pool were exceptionally slippery when wet. With a toddler and 5 year old we had to be extremely careful as they had quite a few falls just walking. No problems when dry though and never detracted from the property. The housekeepers seemed to appear and dissapear with no invasion on our privacy. I would have loved to take them home with us. Recommended stay in a very relaxing atmosphere for families. I would definately recommend this property to anyone. We ate our meals at home at night and of course the magnificent breakfasts because why go out when Khun May cooks such fabulous Thail food. We will return.