All four of Villa Kakatua's air-conditioned bedrooms are similar in design with polished cream terrazzo floors, ceiling fans, beautifully carved wooden beds draped with mosquito nets and antique batik throws. Tastefully decorated with Javanese antiques and traditional paintings and portraits, the rooms are very homely and comfortable. iPod docks in all bedrooms and TV/DVD players (in all but bedroom four) add a modern touch, while the lovely garden bathrooms, dotted with bluestone pebbles and with open-air showers, inject tropical style.

The ground floor master suite (with the additional luxury of a tub in its bathroom) lies immediately off the main living area, with glass sliding doors opening onto the pool. The upstairs guest bedroom has great views over the gardens and is accessed by a wooden staircase from the living room.

Bedrooms three and four are tucked away in their own pavilion with a shared veranda for cheeky daytime naps on the comfortable bright red daybeds. One of these rooms features a giant four-poster bed large enough to sleep four children!

Overlooking the pool, Villa Kakatua's open-sided living area is a great place to unwind or watch a movie under the cooling breeze of the ceiling fans. Decorated with an array of Indonesian artefacts and antiques this room evokes vivid images of ?old' Bali. Two comfortable red sofas, topped with bright yellow and blue cushions face a carved wooden coffee table at one side of the pavilion, while a table and chairs at the other provides enough seating for four to enjoy breakfast or an afternoon snack ? or perhaps a board game.

Two beautifully carved Balinese dancers pose on either side of the kitchen doors at the rear of the living room. Recently renovated (2011), the modern kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances and all essential childrens equipment.

Standing close to the living pavilion and fringed by lush vegetation, the thatched dining balé with its solid wood table and two large bench seats provides the perfect setting for a casual dining experience.
Outdoor living

At the heart of Villa Kakatua lies the lagoon-style salt-water swimming pool surrounded by manicured lawns and lushly landscaped gardens. Every tropical plant you can think of is on display here, from flowering frangipanis to impressive fan palms and clinging stag-horn ferns.

The delightful poolside balé is the ideal place to soak up the atmosphere or indulge in a massage or spa treatment. If a suntan is your goal, then stretch out on one of the poolside loungers, order an ice-cold drink, relax and enjoy.

One of the greatest advantages of staying in a villa is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff. The team at Villa Kakatua have been professionally trained to offer exceptional Balinese hospitality. The villa manager and chef will be only too happy to discuss any specific requirements to ensure guests have a relaxed and enjoyable stay.

Villa manager
Kakatua's experienced villa manager is responsible for the overall operation of the villa. He leads the staffing team to meet the expectations of guests.

Chef
Three chefs serve Kedidi and Kakatua with Western, Asian, vegetarian and children's suggestion menus.

Housekeepers
Three maids attend to daily housekeeping duties and also serve meals.

Driver
A car and driver provided at special price US$ 25++/ 8 hours excluding petrol.

Gardeners
Two gardeners attend daily to the lush grounds and swimming pool.

Security
Four security guards provide 24/7 protection with rotating shifts.

Private swimming pool (11m x 4.7m) with US certified pool safety fence

Villa Kakatua is only 100m from Canggu Beach on Bali's south-west coast, renowned for its world-class surf breaks and rugged beauty. It's the ideal location to catch a wave, take a stroll along the sands to nearby surfers haunt Echo Beach, capture the sun setting over an ornately carved beach temple, or enjoy an icy cold beer at the neighbouring five-star Hotel Tugu.

Bordered by rice fields and cow pastures, this out-of-town setting offers the double attraction of being not too far away from the shops and restaurants of Seminyak, while also presenting a fascinating insight into the traditions of Bali life.

Whether on foot, bike or horseback it is the perfect environment to admire the island's beauty with its stunning mountain vistas and lush tropical surroundings.

Denpasar Airport
20km

Seminyak
13km

Kuta
16km

Tanah Lot/Nirwana Bali Golf Club
12km

Canggu Club
7km

Ubud
35km

Your villa manager, Wid, will have 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. Invariably many of them will live nearby and will be able to give an interesting insight into some of the fascinating aspects of Bali life.

In the meantime, here's a taste of the many and varied activities on offer within reach of Villa Kakatua.

• A string of naturally beautiful beaches, some renowned for their surf, are right on the villa's doorstep. Walk straight down to Canggu Beach or take a leisurely stroll to the legendary surfing haunt, Echo Beach. Whichever beach you choose, all are in prime position for fabulous sunsets.

• Immediately next door is the 5-star Hotel Tugu Bali. Bali's first museum-hotel is studded with priceless Indonesian artworks and antiques, while its award-winning spa offers age-old Eastern therapies. You can even order room service to the villa!

• If you've always wanted to gallop along a beach or ride through villages bordered by rice fields, now's your chance. Bali Horse Adventure, located en route to Echo Beach, can arrange horse riding tours, as well as children's riding lessons and romantic horse-drawn carriage outings.

• Make the de rigueur pilgrimage to sacred Pura Tanah Lot, one of Bali's biggest tourist magnets. Perched high on a craggy wave-lashed rock, this ancient sea temple is best savoured at sunset, however there are less crowds early morning; make sure you receive a blessing from the Hindu Priests.

• Alternatively, view Tanah Lot from the 12th hole of Nirwana Bali Golf Course. Bordered by the Indian Ocean and rice fields just down from the sea temple, no wonder this championship-standard course designed by golf legend, Greg Norman is frequently voted Asia's number one.

• Fashionistas, trendies and shop-a-holics should hotfoot it down to Bali's most cosmopolitan enclave, Seminyak. Here, you can indulge for hours in the glut of global-inspired gourmet restaurants, stylish boutiques and hipper-than-thou bars ? including much hyped Ku Dé Ta, on Seminyak beachfront.

• For a day of culture and dramatic landscapes, drive directly north from the villa to the mountain town of Bedugul. From here, explore three volcanic lakes, including Bratan, with its photogenic and stunningly positioned Pura Ulun Danu ? one of Bali's most important temples.

• Covering 3.8 hectares of tropical parkland in Kuta, Waterbom Bali has 16 water slides (including The Climax with its 360 degree loop) to entertain the young and the young at heart. A great family day out, but go early to beat the crowds.

• There are several surf schools in Bali, mainly based in and around Kuta and Legian, where young and old(er) can learn to surf or brush up on their skills. Ask your villa manager for local recommendations.

• Bali Treetop Adventure Park is near the town of Bedugal in northern central Bali (next to Lake Bratan). Five adventure circuits, with heights ranging from two to 20 metres, challenge all level and ages on suspended bridges, spider nets, tarzan jumps and 12 flying foxes.

• Pulau Dive Charters offers luxury boat charters around the beautiful islands and waters surrounding Bali. They specialise in private fishing, surfing and diving charters and also offer unique personalised day trips to Nusa Lembongan. Perfect for a family day out on the water or with a group of friends.

Exclusive use of the whole villa and all staff that include a villa manager, skilled chef, housekeepers, gardeners and security, driver and car (seating up to six passengers) is available for consecutive 8 hours at special rates USD 25 per day (excluding petrol), swimming pool with US certified pool safety fence, WiFi, BBQ facilities and all just meters from the beach.

Families

Villa holidays are an excellent option for families and Villa Kakatua was one of the first villas on the island to cater for youngsters.

Don't worry about packing all that cumbersome extra equipment for your stay as we can provide you with all the essentials, and more ? from pool safety fences to baby baths, cots, monitors, high chairs and car seats. We even offer toddler friendly cutlery, blenders and sterilising equipment. Anything we don't have we can order in for a small fee.

The facilities are all yours too of course, along with the freedom to use them whenever you want: starlit swims, midnight movies or morning massages ? it's up to you. Knowing that the kids can run around happily, independently and safely, without you having to worry about other guests, is a real plus ? and one that means parents are certain to have a more relaxed holiday too. The team of friendly staff will make children feel as welcome as adults, and having these willing helpers on hand gives guests plenty of flexibility and freedom to do their own exploring beyond the villa grounds (full-time babysitting incurs a small extra cost).

Although the equipped kitchen allows you to prepare meals for fussy eaters or babies with ease, staff will happily to do this for you ? just talk through your requirements and meal schedules with the villa manager or chef and they will take care of the rest. Burgers in the balé for lunch? Pancakes by the pool for breakfast? No problem. The chefs can customise all meals to suit children's taste buds.

And when the excitement of exploring the villa starts to wear off, check out our Things to do page; there's plenty in the area to keep all the family amused throughout the holiday.

Dining

Take advantage of the three experienced chefs who are at your service to prepare delicious homestyle meals. The villa offers a suggestion menu featuring Asian and international dishes to cater to all tastes with an excellent selection of vegetarian and children's options.

Be sure to sample some of the local Balinese delicacies such as sate ayam (chicken satay) or gado-gado (vegetables with peanut sauce). With the abundance of seafood on your doorstep, ask one of the chefs to cook up the catch of the day on the hot-stone barbecue.

If guests have specific requests the in-house chefs are more than happy to tailor meals accordingly and accommodate any special dietary requirements. To make the most of the kitchen and give staff time to shop, it is a good idea to plan meals the evening before. Guests will be invoiced for provisions at cost, plus 20% service charge.

Spa

Feel like a body scrub or massage? Just ask our staff to bring the spa to you! We can recommend deluxe treatments carried out in the privacy of your room or the elevated poolside pavilion by fully trained therapists from a reputable local spa (extra charges will apply). Here's a sample of what's on the menu:

Balinese 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.