Elegant and expansive, Villa Solo's air-conditioned and fan-cooled bedroom overlooks the pool. Smooth marble floors give way to creamy walls and soaring ceilings, while the King-size bed is draped in an ivory mosquito net, with green and gold soft furnishings concealing crisp white linens and deluxe pillows.

The bedroom also features a desk, flat-screen satellite TV with DVD player and a daybed (which could sleep a child). A beautiful semi-outdoor bathroom has marble floors, walk-in shower, twin vanity and customised amenities. A bathtub is set in a picturesque courtyard amidst blue pebbles and fernery, while a narrow pathway leads to a small temple hidden amongst the foliage.

The villa's open-sided, fan-cooled lounge and dining pavilion has soaring ceilings supported by stout timber columns, and a pale stone floor. Two rattan sofas piled with colourful cushions make a cosy lounge area arranged around a wooden coffee table. A glass-topped dining table seats four, while a sideboard displays flower-filled vases and an iPod dock.

A guest kitchen with granite counters is conveniently tucked into one end of the living room and provides all the essentials for tea and coffee-making, cool drinks from the mini bar, or for whipping up a quick meal.

A wooden pool deck in the corner of the garden is topped by two deck chairs shaded by a parasol.

One of the greatest advantages of staying in a villa is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff. Solo villa's long-serving team have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly Balinese hospitality.

Villa Manager
Solo's friendly manager, Mr Agus,has been with the villas from day one, and is responsible for overall operations. His job is to oversee and coordinate the staff and property and to assist guests during their stay.He is in the villa office from 9 ' 5 daily.

Chef
The villa's skilled private chef, Nyoman, will happily prepare anything from the western, Asian and vegetarian a la carte menus, as well as discuss special requests, children's meals and dietary requirements. He is assisted by cook Winata.

Supervisors
Two villa supervisors, Astawa and Wiratmaja,arrange guest activities, oversee the other staff and assist the villa manager

Butlers
Five friendly butlers look after daily housekeeping and domestic duties across all villas.

Garden and pool
A gardener maintains Solo Villas' lush gardens and swimming pools.

Maintenance
Full time maintenance man to provide immediate attention to any maintenance.

Security
As part of the Laksmana Private Villas Estate, Solo villa is kept secure by a team of professional guards who man the estate entrance.

Private swimming pool 6m x 2.6m

Solo villa is part of the Laksmana Private Villas enclave, and are located along a picturesque tree-lined lane. Many of Seminyak's attractions are within easy walking distance. A gate at the back of the estate grants quick access to Seminyak Square, where there area number of restaurants and boutiques, as well as a bakery and gourmet supermarket.

Alternatively, wander down the lane and turn left for the sandy beach at Oberoi, legendary beach club Ku De Ta ' still the island's hottest sunset spot, and a number of boutiques and restaurants, including Teatro Gastroteque which provides one of Bali's most exciting dining experiences.

Turn right for the stylish neighbourhood known as Petitenget, and enjoy a cocktail or dinner at the restaurant Petitenget aptly named after this charming area. Or stroll to the ancient sea temple, where alongside is  La Lucciola with atmospheric beachfront Italian dining, and Motel Mexicola which serves Mexican-themed food in colourful retro surrounds.

Restaurant "Urchin" is literally on your doorstep and serves an array of world- class seafood whilst wine lovers can stroll to Vin+, a restaurant and wine boutique offering the most extensive selection of retail wines on the island. While those in search of a decadent spa or salon treatment can pop into Body Works ' one of the Bali's most renowned day spas.

Ku De Ta
0.1km

Petitenget beach
0.1km

Kuta
7km

Denpasar
12km

Nirwana Bali Golf Course
17km

Tanah Lot
18km

Echo Beach
10km

Mt Batakaru
35km

International Airport
12km

Canggu Club
7km

Solo villas' manager 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. 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 villa.

• Shop 'til you drop! In Seminyak and neighbouring Kerobokan you can rummage for treasures through cluttered little stores and dark junkshops crammed to the ceiling with curios and ?made-to-order' antiques, derive inspiration from classy homeware shops, or wander through huge furniture warehouses. In Jalan Laksmana (Eat Street) you can shop between courses! Boutiques include Paul Ropp, Biasa, Magali Pascal, Anouck, Lily Jean, Bamboo Blond, Dinda Rella, Innuendo, Religion, Body & Soul, Buddha Wear, M. Harcourt, Pura Vida, and Uma & Leopold to name but a few. For art lovers, galleries worth visiting in Seminyak include Randelli Gallery, Biasa and Kendra.

• It's possible to walk the grey sands of Seminyak's Petitenget beach all the way to Kuta in the south, or north to Canggu. The beach is more popular with locals than tourists (not safe for swimming in most sections), but is a great spot for building sandcastles or to watch the sunset as you sip a cocktail from one of the many beachside bars.

• Horseriding on professionally trained horses and ponies will take you through the lush rice terraces around Kerobokan, or provide the chance for a sunset gallop through the surf along the rugged south-western coast.

• Take a scenic downhill Mountain Cycling tour starting from the Mount Batur Volcano at Kintamani, and pass through lush valleys, traditional villages and scenic green rice paddys while learning about Bali's rich and fascinating culture.

• Play a round at the unbelievably scenic Nirwana Bali Golf Course. Bordered by ocean and rice fields and just down from Tanah Lot sea temple, no wonder this championship-standard course (designed by golf legend, Greg Norman) is frequently voted number one in Asia.The twelfth hole is one of the most photographed in the world, as it overlooks the famous Tanah Lot temple.

• Explore the charming Tabanan regency, revealing terraced rice fields of emerald green, volcanic mountains and black-sand beaches dotted with fishing communities. Or 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.

• Acclaimed as the world's best, the atmospheric Elephant Safari Park in Taro (north of Ubud) provides a sanctuary for elephants rescued from Sumatra, with opportunities for trekking, hand feeding, and photo taking. There is also a fascinating museum and an excellent restaurant in a beautiful tropical setting deep in the forests of Bali's hinterland.

• 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.

• 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.

• Hire a car and driver and explore the scenic rice-field landscape and rural villages of Bali's hinterland ' 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 the services of the staff team, including villa manager, housekeepers, personal chef and nighttime security. All villa facilities, including private swimming pool and unlimited WiFi internet. Breakfast is provided daily and transfers are provided to and from the airport.

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