Behind an intricately carved-stone wall – located at the main entrance and accessed by a series of steps and walkways – is a large open-planned living and dining pavilion. With it s simplistically styled interior, the space consists of a large built-in cushioned seating area and a smart dining setting that seats 10 in comfort all under a majestic thatched-roof ceiling. Another eye-catching feature is the polished teakwood floors that merge with detached stone steps that float above a still pond. The complete setting has panoramic views of the lawns and swimming pool – with its island style thatched roof bar and underwater barstools – and soaring palm trees beyond. Palm River is a striking multifaceted structure that successfully integrates a series of waterways with landscaped grounds that slope down to a soft flowing river.
All of Palm River s bedroom suites are contained within a modern split-levelled and double-storied wing that is directly adjacent to the main living pavilion. The wing is accessed by another network of waterway steps and teakwood stairs. It consists of 5 well-appointed double bedrooms with lavish en-suite bathrooms and walk-in dressing rooms. The master suite – positioned on the second level – features an enclosing open-planned veranda that looks out over the pool and river, while the lower suites are flanked by a series of cascading lotus ponds. Each fully equipped en-suite features a sunken spa-tub set against a clear glass wall that offers tranquil scenes of the water features behind it. All bedrooms have satellite televisions with DVD players, telephones and are fully air-conditioned. Also on the upper level is an air-conditioned entertainment and games room, packed with many mod cons including a wide- screen satellite television and a video projector for watching cinema style DVD movies.
Other facilities include a fully equipped European-style kitchen wing with a full staff – which can cater to dinner parties for up to 12 guests, maid services and round the clock security. But it s the river, which offers it s light flowing rapids and waterfalls – with soothing aquatic sounds – that gives this sought after property its unique ambience and its name.
FACILITIES :
. 5 fully air-conditioned double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
. A 15 metre swimming pool with sun sun-loungers, thatched roof bal and an integrated bar with underwater barstools.
. In-room satellite televisions with DVD players.
. Entertainment and games room with wide screen television and DVD projector.
. Stereo system.
. Telephone
. Lockup safe.
. Open plan living & dining area, Main Dining Table Seats 10 people
. A car and driver are available at an additional cost
. Additional bedding can be arranged
. Car-parking for 10 cars.
. Complimentary Laundry Service (dry cleaning at cost)
. Babysitter on request
. Soft flowing river.
. Massage upon request.
STAFF :
Villa Palm River is fully serviced by :
. One full time house manager
. 2 full time cooks
. 2 house maids
. 1 gardener / pool attendant
. 3 security guards.
SEASON DATES :
Low Season :
. January 09 – July 14 (Excluding Chinese New Year & Easter Week)
. September 16 – December 14
. Minimum stay : 3 nights
High Season :
. Chinese New Year
. Easter Week
. July 15 – 31
. September 01 – 15
. Minimum stay : 7 nights
Peak Season :
. August 01 – 31
. December 15 – January 08
. Minimum stay : 10 nights
