Utter luxury. Spent a week not really doing much - it's not really the place to go if you want to explore, it's more a place for relaxing, eating and drinking. Loved the bath on the balcony!
www.tongsaibay.co.th
84 Moo 5, Bo Phut, Ko Samui, Surat Thani, 84320 Thailand
+66 (0)77 245 480
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We stayed here on our honeymoon and it was the most amazing place. In the middle of the jungle, it took hours to get there but when you have to stop the car to let elephants cross the road, you don't mind! Was in a perfect place for exploring Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and doing a safari. Although nature was everywhere - monkeys came and tried to steal our peanuts as we were having a drink in the bar one night! Want to go back at some point with our two sons.
www.deerparksrilanka.com/
Giritale Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka 51000, Sri Lanka
+94 94272246470
Google map: bit.ly/J6YC2U
It's a really picturesque market town - me, my husband and two boys love to go there on a day trip. There's loads of lovely independent shops, fab family friendly pubs and restaurants, a castle (my four-year-old loves it!), a walled garden and plenty of walks and fresh air! Well worth a visit. Always come away saying we wish we lived there!
www.thisishelmsley.co.uk
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