Kayu Aya R626

Firstly there’s a compelling list of facilities that blows the competition out of the water – air-conditioned squash court, well-equipped gym and spa room, huge swimming pool plus a rooftop plunge pool. Then there’s a glorious social space – an enormous vaulted living pavilion with three-metre table, sunken bar and over-sized sofas inches from the pool, surrounded by ponds and water-walls. There’s plenty of private space too, with six elegantly furnished bedroom suites spread over two levels. And what about the killer location tucked behind the Oberoi Hotel in Seminyak’s smartest villa enclave, less than ten minutes’ walk from the beach?

The layout also makes this contemporary villa ideal for active families with energetic kids. Parents will relish the chance to retreat to the second level master bedroom with its rooftop garden and plunge pool, leaving their offspring to let off steam in the garden pool, completely care-free. And kids like the chance to watch TV or a movie in their own bedroom too.

With a polished staff on hand to provide round-the-clock service, guests can expect some serious pampering, not least by the villa chef who creates stunning feasts in the well-equipped kitchen throughout the day to suit all tastes. The butler team includes an experienced bartender who does sterling service concocting sunset cocktails at the sunken bar. And while lavish entertaining is a breeze with such seasoned professionals, for a change of scene Seminyak’s famed restaurants, bars and nightclubs are in walking distance.

INDOOR LIVING - Large vaulted living pavilion with over-sized wicker sofas and chairs under a cascade of pendant lights - Gigantic Suarwood dining table with seating for 12 on two long benches set before an enormous contemporary painting filling an entire wall - Sunken bar with bar seats - Stunning interiors enriched with polished wood floors, intricately carved palimanan stone panels, - Air-conditioned squash court with adjoining seating area - Well-equipped gym with treadmill, stationery cycle, and separate spa area - Air-conditioned squash court

OUTDOOR LIVING - Huge sail-shaped free-form swimming pool bordered by lotus ponds adjacent to the living pavilion - Comfy upholstered sun-loungers and umbrellas by an ancient frangipani tree on the poolside lawn - Delightful plunge pool and relaxation area in roof garden accessed from the master suite and via water-wall stairs from the living pavilion – with cushion-covered wicker daybed guarded by a gilded standing Buddha - 2nd roof garden by the upper level guest bedroom