Charming Villa Manda in Bali-Indonesia

Set in a sea of terraced rice paddies that gradually slope down to the glimmering Indian Ocean, Manda’s picture-perfect views provide a colorful glimpse into traditional life in the Balinese countryside.

Three contemporary Balinese-style pavilions are arranged around a 25-meter swimming pool, which forms a magnificent focal point to the villa.

A rustic bamboo pavilion surrounded by water gardens at the end of the pool offers unobstructed views and makes a lovely setting for sunny breakfasts and candle-lit dinners.

Living areas and bedrooms are adorned with an eclectic collection of Indonesian artwork including avian-themed paintings, carved wooden statues from Kalimantan, and ethnic artifacts.

With the option of renting either four, six or seven bedrooms Mandalay offers plenty of flexibility for groups of friends and for families; while the lush lawns and dramatic setting also make the villa an ideal venue for weddings of up to 250 guests.

Mandalay’s unique charms extend to a six-hole pitch and putt golf course set into lower gardens, a Finnish-style sauna overlooking a lotus pond, and a mezzanine-level home theatre with 62-inch satellite TV and DVD player.

A team of friendly and professional staff includes a talented chef who prepares meals from an extensive suggestion menu of Western and Asian dishes, with delicious Balinese-themed menus a specialty.

A car and driver is also on hand should you wish to explore the island (extra charges apply).

Manda is located in the Seseh Tanah-Lot area, on Bali’s south-west coast, and nearby attractions include the rugged black-sand beach of Seseh, the picturesque (and challenging) world-class Nirwana Bali Golf Course, and the beautiful sea temple, Pura Tanah Lot.