Upper floor suites
A collection of private suites on the upper floor of the mansion, each with sitting areas overlooking the gardens, bespoke furnishings and fine linens. They are available only to the party that has booked the estate.
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Phuket · Villa
The Vanderbilt Estate
Private Georgian mansion and seven gardens on a 12-acre hilltop estate in Phuket
5.02 reviewsOn requestStarting from
Up to 350Guests250 seated for dinner
17 kmNearest airportPhuket
The Vanderbilt Estate is a private Georgian mansion set in seven gardens across 12 acres in Thalang, Phuket, reserved exclusively for one wedding party at a time.
The Vanderbilt Estate is a private Georgian mansion on a hilltop in Thalang, Phuket, with views across the surrounding mountains. It was designed with a London architect as a Georgian house suited to life in the tropics, and construction began in 2015 and took eight years. Inside, antique teak floors, terracotta tiles and natural linens frame an art collection assembled over more than sixty years, including antiquities dating back to the first century BC. The Dining Room is lined with hand-painted Qing Dynasty wallpaper about 350 years old, and the Main Hall rises to a nine-metre cupola.
Around the house, twelve acres are laid out as seven gardens. A Grand Lawn of about 2,500 square metres is the centre of the grounds, with a Formal Garden, pavilion and amphitheatre to one side, a park with an ornamental pond and swans, a Japanese garden with a koi pond and a Buddha lawn inspired by Sukhothai Historical Park. The pool is finished in volcanic lava tiles. A 300-square-metre verandah looks over the gardens and the lake. Weddings follow a single arc across the grounds, from pre-wedding photography and cocktails on the verandahs, to a ceremony beneath the pavilion or elsewhere in the gardens, and dinner under the stars or in a marquee. The estate is a private residence, so no other event or guest shares the grounds during a wedding.
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At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- Thalang, Phuket, Thailand
- Price
- On enquiry
- Capacity
- Up to 350 guests on the Grand Lawn
- Stay
- Private suites in the mansion, reserved for the booking
- Ceremony
- Beneath the pavilion or elsewhere in the gardens
- Reception
- Dinner under the stars or in a marquee
- Exclusive use
- Whole estate, one booking at a time
- Catering
- Bespoke menus with approved outside caterers welcome
- Nearest airport
- Phuket International Airport (HKT), 25 minutes
A Georgian mansion built for the tropics
The mansion was designed with a London architect and built over eight years from 2015, with antique teak floors, terracotta tiles and natural linens throughout. A nine-metre cupola lights the Main Hall, and the Dining Room is lined with hand-painted Qing Dynasty wallpaper about 350 years old. The art collection, assembled over more than sixty years, includes antiquities dating back to the 1st century BC.
Seven gardens across 12 acres
The grounds unfold as a sequence of gardens: the Grand Lawn of about 2,500 square metres, a Formal Garden with a pavilion and amphitheatre, a park with an ornamental pond and swans, a Japanese garden with a koi pond, and a Buddha lawn inspired by Sukhothai Historical Park. The 250,000-litre pool is finished in natural volcanic lava tiles.
One estate, one wedding
The estate is a private residence, so no other event, guest or shared space intrudes during a wedding. The day can move from pre-wedding photography through cocktails on the verandahs and gardens, to a ceremony and a dinner under the stars or in a marquee, and on to music and dancing.
Exclusive use of the estate
The whole residence and its gardens are reserved for one wedding party, with no competing events or shared spaces.
Ceremonies in the gardens
Ceremonies can take place beneath the Pavilion in the Formal Garden or in other garden settings, designed around the couple's own traditions.
A lawn for large celebrations
The 2,500-square-metre Grand Lawn holds up to 300 guests for a ceremony, 250 for dinner and 350 for the reception.
Dinners in the gardens or a marquee
Dinner is served under the stars or in an elegant marquee, with bespoke menus prepared by culinary partners.
Interiors of antiques and art
The Drawing Room, Library, Music Room and Dining Room hold antiques, paintings and a wine room, and serve as indoor settings for receptions.
Pool, pond and verandah
A lava-tiled pool, an ornamental pond with swans and a 300-square-metre verandah overlooking the gardens fill the days around the wedding.
Accommodation
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Location
Phuket
The estate is 25 minutes from Phuket International Airport and 7 minutes from a Michelin-recognised restaurant.
Phuket (HKT)17 km
Krabi (KBV)73 km
The Vanderbilt Estate
260/10 Moo 3, Srisoonthorn, Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand
Things to do nearby
- Croquet on the Grand Lawn
- The park and ornamental pond
- The Japanese Garden
- Buddha Lawn
- Wine and cheese tasting
- Phuket's beaches
Getting there
- Phuket (HKT)
- Krabi (KBV)
Reviews
What guests say
5.0 2 reviews
Hotel stay
Review
An absolutely amazing experience. The attention to detail was second to none. The staff were all excellent and eager to help with any queries any of us had no mater how trivial or complicated they were. The cinema room was a pure escape whilst the swimming pool and grounds ensured you could escape and be at one with nature whenever you wanted.
If one is looking for a true sanctuary I would strongly urge you to get in touch with the team as you will not be disappointed. This matches anything I have seen globally.
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Frequently asked questions
The Vanderbilt Estate
How many guests can the Grand Lawn hold?
The Grand Lawn hosts up to 300 guests for a ceremony, 250 for dinner and up to 350 for the reception. Other spaces include the Formal Garden for about 120 seated or 150 standing, and the Amphitheatre for up to 100.
Is the estate available for exclusive use?
Yes. The estate is reserved exclusively for one wedding party, with no competing events and no shared spaces.
Can guests stay on the estate?
The mansion has private suites on its upper floor, available only to those booking the estate. Further accommodation nearby can be arranged for larger wedding parties.
Can we bring our own wedding planner?
Yes. Couples can bring their own planner or work with the estate's network of recommended local and international wedding professionals.
Is catering provided in-house?
Menus are bespoke and prepared with the estate's preferred culinary partners. Approved outside caterers are also welcome for special cuisines or themed banquets.
What music and entertainment is allowed?
DJs, live bands, opera performances and traditional cultural shows are all permitted. Volume restrictions may apply after certain hours.
Is there an indoor option if the weather turns?
Yes. The mansion's salons and dining rooms are available for intimate receptions or as a weather backup.
How far ahead should we book?
Bookings are recommended 12 to 18 months ahead, especially for the peak season from November to April.
Can the estate be booked for a private stay without a wedding?
Yes. The Vanderbilt Sanctuary is an all-inclusive private stay for one booking at a time, with bespoke meals and drinks, a 24-hour open bar, airport transfers, a chauffeured vehicle, wellness activities and massages included, and no check-in or check-out times.
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