Every bedroom at Bendega Nui has lovely open views across the greener-than-green rice fields of Canggu. The villa can accommodate eight people in three king-bedded rooms and a twin room (which can convert into a king-bedded room). There is capacity to add three more foldaway beds for children if required, and a stand-alone master suite creates an optional fifth bedroom. All bedrooms are air conditioned, generously sized, tastefully furnished, and have ensuite bathrooms and balconies.

Purple room (master pavilion)

Accessed by steppingstones across a garden pond, the first master bedroom is housed in its own pavilion at the front of the gardens and overlooking the rice fields. This room is private, peaceful and perfectly placed. A canopied, four-poster, king-size bed facing a private terrace is the focus of the room. Behind the bed is a large, walk-through dressing area. At one end of the vast ensuite bathroom is a sunken double bathtub, while, at the far end, is a spacious shower area. A door at the side of the bedroom leads out to the pool and gardens.

Orange room (upstairs master)

In this upper-floor bedroom, a centrally placed four-poster king-size bed looks out onto a private terrace with daybed that, in turn, overlooks the gardens, pool and rice fields. Behind the bed, a dressing area leads through to the large ensuite bathroom where a super-size bathtub looks over the gardens at rear of the villa. Adjoining the bedroom is a study equipped with a laptop computer and printer for guest use.

Green room (upstairs master)

The Green room, also furnished with a king-size four-poster bed, looks out over a "wall" of sliding glass doors that open onto a balcony furnished with a colourful daybed shared with the twin room next door. The large bathroom is fitted with a shower area and bathtub with views of the ocean.

Turquoise room (upstairs twin)

Bendega Nui has been designed with families in mind and this twin-bedded room, with its cheerful turquoise accessories is ideal for children (the beds can be easily converted to a king size if preferred). This bedroom also features a 37-inch flat screen TV. The ensuite bathroom has a spacious walk-in shower and double wash basins.

One bedroom pavilion (with private plunge pool)

Set in a private courtyard, this master suite is accessed through a traditional Balinese gate from the main villa. It comes complete with its own 6 x 3-metre plunge pool, sun deck and pool balé. The outdoor bathroom has a decadent stone soaking tub for two and shower. Inside, the four-poster king-size bed sits beneath a traditional thatched roof. The room is equipped with an iPod dock, television, DVD player and minibar.

Living room

Two sets of tall sliding doors open to reveal a spectacular open-air, double-height sitting room facing the gardens, pool and rice fields. This fan-cooled space, which seats 12, is simply but stylishly furnished with two oversized black teak sofas and armchairs set around matching coffee tables. The black upholstery is brought to life with vibrant contrasting green and orange patterned scatter cushions.

Along the back wall of the sitting room, an ancient canoe has been topped with glass and transformed into a 6m-long table; a stunning centrepiece for a buffet dinner. Above the canoe, a set of antique carved panels are framed against a wall of golden sandstone. A galleried walkway runs above the sitting area providing another opportunity to enjoy the views.

Dining and kitchen

To the right of the sitting room, glass doors lead into the wooden-floored, dining room, showcasing a massive, five-metre-long solid Merbau dining table that seats up to 20 people. More glass doors open onto the garden at the front, while a large mirror is set in an antique door frame at the far end of the room. A charming glass-fronted cabinet houses glassware and crockery next to a door leading through to the kitchen.

The kitchen at Bendega Nui reflects the owners? love of cooking. This fully fitted, air-conditioned room has such appeal that it?s almost tempting to give the chef a day off! Dark wood cabinets, cream-colored Corian work tops and glass splash-backs create clean lines, while a large central island ensures plenty of work space.

The chef's biggest delight is the range of equipment available to him here ? including an extra large oven, a Jura Impressa coffee machine, waffle-maker, Cuisinart panini toaster, ice cream maker and dishwasher, to name but a few. The kitchen is also equipped with two large fridges, and a freezer and wine fridge in the pantry. Just outside is a custom-built pizza oven.

Library and games room

In the comfortable library and adjoining games room, a set of floor-to-ceiling shelves contains numerous books on Bali and Indonesia as well as more popular holiday reading. The library has a 50-inch flat-screen television with DVD player and more than 50 international satellite channels. An L-shaped sofa and two floral print chairs offer plenty of comfort in front of the TV.

The games room is almost completely surrounded by glass and can be opened up to the gardens on three sides. Bar stools and easy chairs provide seating for spectators around the full-sized pool table and there's a wide selection of other games available too. Opposite the games room is a delightful guest washroom. Finished in warm Indian Sandstone, and furnished with an antique cabinet, this washroom opens into a pretty walled garden.

Outdoor living

The 11 x 11-metre stone-tiled infinity-edged swimming pool overlooks the rice fields. As well as being large enough for some serious swimming, the pool is perfectly positioned for sunset cocktails, which can be enjoyed from the wide stone shelves set into the pool at just the right depth.

Next to the pool a breezy open-sided pavilion is furnished with a huge built-in daybed and a table for up to 10 people. This is a great place to congregate at the start of the day for a ?come-as-you-please' breakfast. A handy kitchenette with a water cooler, bar fridge and sink is concealed neatly behind louvered doors and around the corner is a guest changing room with toilet and shower.

To the far side of the lawn, perched over a koi pond, is a peaceful relaxation balé. furnished with a comfortable daybed, floor cushions and two petrified-wood stools.

One of the greatest advantages of staying in a villa is the personal service provided by a dedicated team of professional staff. With this in mind, the team at Bendega Villas have been thoughtfully recruited according to their skills, personality and (in many cases) membership of the local village community. Their aim is to look after every villa guest ? from toddler to grandparent ? in true Balinese style by understanding individual expectations and preferences. The villa manager and chef, in particular, will be only too delighted to discuss your desires or concerns and do what they can to guarantee a relaxed and enjoyable holiday.

Full time manager
Our villa manager, Harsana, is responsible for the overall operation of Bendega Villas including staffing, special requests and guest satisfaction. He is fluent in both English and Japanese.

Chef and cook
There are two full-time staff at the villa daily to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our head chef, Made, has had years of experience in both Asian and Western cuisine. He is happy to accommodate any special requests or dietary needs. Dinner parties and other special events can also be catered for.

Butlers
Eight butlers, shared between the two villas, attend daily to all cleaning and tidying requirements at Bendega Villas. The same team are skilled waiters/waitresses and will assist the kitchen at mealtimes.

Driver
A driver and seven-seater car are available to villa guests for up to eight hours a day (excluding petrol). Rates also include airport pick-up and drop-off.

Garden and pool
The gardens and pool at Bendega Villas are tended daily.

Spa staff and masseuse
Off-site, fully trained spa staff will visit the villa on request to provide a range of spa and massage treatments.

Security
Bendega Villas are kept safe and secure 24 hours a day by a team of three security staff working rotating shifts.

Maintenance
Bendega Villas has a full-time maintenance person.

11 x 11m main pool, (6 x 3m plunge pool in pavilion master suite).

Surrounded by terraced rice fields and only a few minutes' walk from the beach and the extraordinarily romantic Hotel Tugu, Bendega Villas border a small fishing village in the district of Canggu, south-west Bali. Despite their rural setting the villas are only 20 minutes' drive from the restaurants and shops of cosmopolitan Seminyak, an hour from Bali's cultural centre of Ubud, and 30 minutes from the international airport.
Distances

Echo Beach
3km

Canggu Club
6km

Seminyak
11km

Nirwana Bali Golf
12.5km

Tanah Lot
13km

Kuta
15km

Waterbom Bali
16.5km

Denpasar Airport
18km

Ubud
31km

Bendega Villas' manager has a wealth of information about nearby places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required. Do also ask the staff about the local area. Many of them live nearby and will be able to give an interesting insight into some of the fascinating aspects of Bali life.

In the meantime, here is a taste of the many and varied activities on offer within reach of the villas.

• The Legendary Beach House at Echo Beach is a ten-minute drive, or a pleasant walk along the beach from the villas. This is a great place in the evenings for watching the beautiful sunsets. The restaurant has a large eating area that spills out onto a beachside bluff offering a casual international menu, and at weekends has a daily seafood barbecue. Also at Echo Beach is Sticky Fingers, ? a great place for coffee, smoothies and fresh juices.

• Other local places to eat include the grandly named Deus Ex Machina ? Temple of Enthusiasm, which serves a wide range of Asian food with cold beer in a combination art gallery clothing store cum motorcycle repair shop within a five minute walk from the villa. There are also several smaller restaurants serving Asian cuisine within walking distance, including one at the Ametis villas that serves only organic produce, Betelnut, Kakilima and Crate café.

• Also within walking distance along the beach is The Tugu Hotel, a living museum of priceless antiques and rare cultural artefacts. The Tugu also offers casual and fine dining restaurants and a delightful spa. Across the road and practically beachfront is a great cafe, Old Man's, where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner, daily happy hour, often live music and a monthly Saturday market

• Trendy Seminyak is just 20 minutes' drive away has a wide choice of international restaurants. Our favourites for world class dining include the legendary Ku De Ta, The Living Room, La Lucciola, Petitenget Café, Sarong, Sardine, Metis, Potato head, La Favela, La Plancha, Mosaic, Merah Putih, Bambu, Urchin, Barbacoa, Mexicola and MAMA San. More casual restaurants include the Bali Deli, La Sal, Cafe Moka, Made's Warung I & II, Biku, Casa Loca, La Barca, and last but not least Grocer and Grind, the best coffee in Bali. There are also a number of chic cocktail bars (try the Hu'u Bar late at night) and exciting night clubs such as Townhouse. Seminyak also has many lavish spas and elegant boutiques.

• About 15 minutes' drive from Bendega Villas is the Nirwana Bali Golf Club. The course was designed by Greg Norman and has been voted one of the best golf courses in Asia. Close by Nirwana is one of the most famous temples in Bali, Tanah Lot.

• Other sports available nearby include Kuda P riding stables, Aquamarine scuba diving, off-road quad biking, surfing schools and fishing.

• For a day out with the kids there's Bali Treetop Adventure Park, Elephant Safari Park, Bali Zoo, rafting and Waterbom Bali with its 16 water slides (including The Climax with its 360 degree loop) to entertain the young and the young at heart. Go early to beat the crowds!

• Drive westwards to explore the charming Tabanan regency, revealing terraced rice fields of emerald green, volcanic mountains and black-sand beaches dotted with fishing communities. At 850m above sea level, the view from the Jatiluwih rice terraces, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008, is one of the finest imaginable. Alternatively, head north to explore the volcanic lakes near the mountain town of Bedugul, including Lake Bratan with its photogenic and stunningly positioned Pura Ulun Danu ? one of Bali's most important temples.

• Bold and brave bargain hunters should head for one of Denpasar's markets within the heart of Bali's bustling provincial capital, for an exciting and rewarding shopping experience.

• Borrow one of the villa's bicycles and explore the scenic rice-field landscape and rural villages _ a great way to get under the skin of the 'real' Bali. Stop off at a local warung (café) to sample some basic Balinese fare or cool off with a cold drink.

Exclusive use of each villa booked and the services of its staff team, including villa manager, housekeepers, personal chef and security. All villa facilities including daily breakfast, private swimming pool, unlimited WiFi internet and a complimentary car and driver for up to eight hours a day.

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