Bendega Rato can accommodate six people in three king-bedded rooms in the main villa, and a separate master suite with its own plunge pool and balé is available to create a fourth double room on request. There is also capacity to add three foldaway beds for children if required. All bedrooms are generously sized, tastefully furnished, and have ensuite bathrooms and outdoor balconies or sitting areas.

Garden suite (master pavilion)

The Garden suite's canopied, four-poster king-size bed looks out over the pool while, to the rear of the bedroom, looking out onto a private garden, is a living area equipped with a television, desk with computer and an antique daybed suitable for a small child to sleep on. The air-conditioned bathroom has a large walk-in rain shower and an outdoor stone bathtub.

Sea room (upstairs master)

This bedroom is on the upper floor in the main building. Accessed by a private walkway, a centrally placed, canopied, four-poster king-size bed looks out onto a private terrace with daybed which, in turn, overlooks the gardens, pool and rice fields. The large ensuite bathroom is fitted with an oversize tub, a walk-in rain shower and a private outdoor courtyard.

Sky room (upstairs master)

Like the Sea room, this room is reached by a private walkway, and also has a centrally placed, canopied, four-poster king-size bed. The bedroom looks out onto a private terrace with daybed and access to the rooftop sundeck and balé. The large ensuite bathroom includes an oversize tub and a walk-in rain shower.

Optional master suite (with private plunge pool)

Set in a private courtyard, this master suite is accessed through wide, sliding doors in the garden wall between the suite and 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 and dining

Bendega Rato has a spacious, vaulted, open-plan living and dining area. Three sets of glass doors open the room up to the outside with views of the garden and pool. The sitting room, which seats 12, is simply but very stylishly furnished with two oversized black teak sofas and armchairs set around coffee tables. Upholstery is brought to life with vibrant black and white patterned scatter cushions.

In the dining area is a spectacular black teak table also seating 12. The room is furnished with some charming antiques pieces, including a rice chest, a large glass cabinet and, mounted on the double'height wall, an ornately carved antique 'rice house?.

Media room

Downstairs adjoining the living area is an air'conditioned media room with a 55'inch flat'screen television, Apple TV, blue'ray DVD player and a Sonos music system.

Pool pavilion

At one end of the pool is a spacious open pavilion furnished with a large daybed, antique bar and alfresco dining table with seating for 10. Relax poolside on one of the waterproof bean bags as you listen to music from the integrated Sonos music system.

Sunset terrace and rooftop balé

Capture the magical Bali sunsets from the rooftop sundeck and enjoy a cocktail on the comfortable daybed in the balé. The sundeck can be accessed either through one of the bedrooms or by a separate staircase.

One of the greatest advantages of staying in Bendega Rato 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.

18 x 5m main pool, (6 x 3m plunge pool in optional 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.

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.

Families

Dining

One of the great benefits of renting a villa is the option to relax and enjoy delicious food - Asian and Western - prepared where and when you desire. Bendega Villas has a full-time chef and a cook who will delight villa guests with beautifully presented dishes - from roasted vegetable salads, to Balinese chicken curry, to nasi goreng (fried rice), to steak and chips. The deserts are not to be missed either - or the chef's homemade jams and chutneys. They are happy to try out new dishes and even to share the kitchen ? especially when guests are willing to share their favourite recipes! Bendega Villas also has its own pizza oven, which produces some wonderful gourmet pizzas to order.

Daily breakfast is included in the villa rate and a suggestion menu is in place where meals can be designed in consultation with the chef and villa manager. Groceries and beverages are charged at cost price plus a 20% handling fee which is subject to service charge and government tax. Guests will be requested to provide grocery money in advance, and the staff will do the shopping and keep the receipts for reference.

Please remember while the villa's facilities and staff capabilities are of the highest quality, the villa's kitchen cannot maintain the same inventory as a restaurant serving hundreds of patrons in a day. Therefore please discuss meals in advance (ideally 24 hours) to allow the chef and his team time to purchase and prepare for you.

Gym & Spa

To the right of Bendega Nui's entry courtyard, a stepping-stone pathway leads across the lawn to the gym and massage room, housed in its own private pavilion. A woodwork screen divides this room, with a massage bed on one side and an exercise bike and treadmill on the other. While they exercise, gym users have the option to watch TV or listen to music, which can be programmed specifically for this room.

Although surrounded by glass on three sides, the gym and massage room is fitted with blinds that can be pulled down for privacy and the room can be fan-cooled or air-conditioned.

Tucked away behind the gym is an outdoor bathroom with toilet, rain shower and, the pièce de résistance, a huge bathtub carved from a single piece of black granite, reached by stepping stones over a tranquil pond. The walled garden surrounding the tub is planted with frangipani and palms and a Flame of the Forest tree ? a sublime place to relieve those aching muscles after a good workout.

NOTE: As the gym is located within the gardens of Bendega Nui, it is only available to guests at Bendega Rato when Bendega Nui is unoccupied or the villas are rented together.

We can recommend a range of deluxe treatments carried out by fully trained therapists from a reputable local spa (extra charges will apply). Here's a sample of what's on the menu:

Massage
Release built up tension with a traditional Balinese massage. Using a combination of gentle stretches, acupressure and aromatherapy oils to stimulate the flow of blood, oxygen and energy around your body, you will feel totally relaxed in no time.

Foot reflexology
Foot reflexology is a natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet which correspond to every part of the body. Through application of pressure on these reflexes tension is relieved and circulation improved leaving you feeling balanced.

Body scrub
A full body scrub will exfoliate and hydrate your skin leaving it soft and smooth. A rejuvenating scrub combines an abrasive material such as salt, coffee, rice bran or pecan hulls with essential oils to remove any impurities and make your skin glow.

Manicure/pedicure
Our hands and feet work hard for us every day but rarely get the attention they deserve. Treat them to a manicure or pedicure, which usually comes with the added bonus of a quick hand or foot massage.

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