Have you ever found yourself at your desk in deepest darkest January, daydreaming about sitting in the shade of a palm tree, with golden sands underfoot and a sparkling blue sea in front of you? No phones ringing, no emails demanding your attention, and look, someone is bringing you an exotic fruity cocktail on a silver platter?

Funnily enough, we know just the place. Eden Rock Villa is a private hideaway overlooking Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui. It's set in its own landscaped tropical garden and nestled into the mountainside, giving you an uninterrupted view over the Gulf of Thailand. Sounds pretty good, right?

Your personal paradise

The Villa is built and furnished in a traditional Balinese style and blends

seamlessly with its lush surroundings. The polished teak and white linen interiors are the embodiment of island chic whilst the natural thatch roofing maintains a traditional Thai feel. The entire upper level is wrapped in a spacious deck, perfect for watching the sun go down and there’s more al fresco space for your BBQ and dining area.

Escape to sunshine

When the sun comes up again there's nothing better than chilling out in your personal paradise. The garden is laced with quiet pathways to explore and rock pools and waterfalls to discover. You also have an infinity pool and spa to unwind in (the best way to dissolve the last of your winter blues). We know you'll feel miles away from it all, but when you're ready to rejoin humanity, Koh Samui's laidback attractions are all close by. Beaches, bars and shops (grab a postcard or two to send to the poor souls back at home) are just ten minutes away. And if you're feeling particularly energetic, Eden Rock is the perfect base from which to explore neighbouring islands.

We reckon you can't beat hangout time Samui-style: it's natural, it's idyllic and it couldn't be farther away from your desk.