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The Villa @ Red Bridge is a hidden gem on the coast of central Vietnam, and one of the few luxurious villas available for private rental in the country. With three master bedrooms, the villa can sleep up to seven people comfortably.

This is the sort of place where anything can be arranged - from in-house massages to enjoying your in-villa dinner prepared by the chefs of Red Bridge Restaurant & Cooking School; it is the perfect place to relax, while there is plenty to do nearby.

The spacious villa has three master bedrooms, a living and dining area, fully-equipped kitchen and library spread across two levels. The air-conditioned bedrooms feature king sized beds, a large walk-in wardrobe, and en-suite bathroom with massage bathtub and walk-in shower. All have river views and twin bed configuration is available on request. The additional ceiling fans and sliding insect screens give you the choice of sleeping with cool river breezes or air-conditioned air.

The open plan living design provides an airy, expansive feel, leading to a large upstairs balcony, and has big sliding wooden doors, which can be opened to connect the area to the pretty garden courtyard filled with tropical flora. The garden leads down to the river and has an outdoor dining area and sun loungers. There is also a dining table inside and a tropical back garden.

The villa features natural stone and wood finishes and the roof is clad in traditional style ceramic tiles. Its interiors evoke an Asian ambience, accented with antique furniture and the work of local artists with delicately carved marble work, deeply oiled wooden antiques, and richly upholstered contemporary furniture.

Breakfast is included in your rate, and features freshly made juice, cereals, French baguettes, choice of eggs, and a latte or cappuccino. Vietnamese breakfast is available, and can be requested during your stay. In the evening we can Dine at Red arrange private dining in your villa, or you can trail to the nearby town (just 2km away) which has a plethora of wonderful restaurants and cafes.

The villa is a private villa but located in the Red Bridge estate, which includes a restaurant, cooking school and swimming pool - therefore the swimming pool is open to other guests and not exclusively available for the villa.

The villa is located in the quiet and peaceful Cam Thanh village, Hoi An Ancient Town or the beaches of the South China Sea are only 2km away, a short boat, taxi or bike ride away. There are plenty of nearby attractions and activities that can be arranged, making this an ideal base including:

1. Take a buffalo cart ride through the surrounding rice paddies and learn how to make the beautiful paper lanterns that can be seen everywhere in this town.
2. Take a day trip to the old imperial capital of Vietnam, Hue. This is about 3.5 hours drive from Hoi An, Visit the old Imperial Palace, some of the impressive royal tombs, take a boat ride at the impressive Thien Mu pagoda.
3. Take a Hoi An food walk and learn all about the local specialities such as Cao Lau noodles, learn how to make the legendary white rose dish (half-day).
4. Get up early to see sun rise before cycling to the fish market (30 to 45 minutes) before getting on the boat to meet with fishermen and the ladies who sell their fish. Afterwards, visit Kim Bong craft making village.
5. Visit the ruined Hindu temples of My Son as well as Marble Mountain (which has impressive caves set up in a mountain, it has a lift fitted so you do not need to climb the mountain.