Garden Villa
On the level of the reflecting pool, with steps straight down to the lawn and the frangipani beds. The easiest walk to breakfast.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Outlook
- Pool and garden
- Sample rate
- from $520 a night
A hillside retreat
Velanthe
Above a valley that fills with mist every morning. Scroll down to arrive.
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Above the valley
Out of the cloud line, the hill appears: terraces stepping down to a quiet pool and a few thatched roofs.
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Through the gate
A split stone gate and a short path. By the last step, the road is already far behind.
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The open pavilion
No walls and no front desk. Sit down, and the valley is the view from every seat.
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The garden path
Frangipani, wet grass and stone lanterns that are lit at dusk, all the way to your door.
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Your villa
Carved doors, a canopy bed and the whole valley through the glass. Stay as long as the mist does.
Villas
Three ways to stay, each with its own door.
Rates below are sample rates for this template.
Terrace Villa
Up a short path of stepping stones, with a deep veranda and room for an extra bed. A good fit for a small family.
- Sleeps
- 2 adults, 1 child
- Outlook
- Garden and hill
- Sample rate
- from $680 a night
Valley Villa
On the edge of the ridge. Glass on three sides, a private pool that seems to run into the valley, and nothing between you and the mist.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Outlook
- The whole valley
- Sample rate
- from $860 a night
The days
Slow mornings, long afternoons, an early night.
Breakfast in the pavilion
Served in the open pavilion from first light, while the mist is still sitting in the valley. Dinner is set there too, by lantern light.
Quiet afternoons
Massage and simple treatments can be arranged in your villa, so you never have to leave the view.
Walks at first light
A guide walks you along the terrace edges and back before the heat. Ask the evening before.
Location
On a ridge above the Sennow valley.
The road ends at the gate. Below the ridge, the valley fills with cloud most mornings and clears by mid-morning, leaving terraces, forest and the next line of hills.
- Arriving
- Transfers from the nearest airport can be arranged with your request.
- Check-in
- From 2 pm, at the open pavilion.
- Weather
- Cool, misty mornings and warm afternoons. Bring a layer for the evening.
Velanthe and the Sennow valley are fictional. Replace this section with your own directions.
Request a stay
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A request is not a booking. You will hear back with availability before anything is confirmed.
Questions
Is Velanthe a real resort?
No. Velanthe and the Sennow valley are fictional, made to show this website template. The rates, policies and directions on this page are samples to replace with your own.
When are check-in and check-out?
Check-in from 2 pm and check-out by 11 am. If your flight is late, say so in your request and the villa can be ready when you arrive.
Can children stay?
Yes. The Terrace Villa has room for an extra bed. The Valley Villa has an open pool edge, so it is better suited to adults.
How do I get there?
The last part of the road is narrow and steep. A transfer from the nearest airport can be arranged when you send your request.
Can I change or cancel a request?
A request is not a booking, so nothing is charged when you send it. Reply to the confirmation email to change the dates or cancel.