Seseh-Tanah Lot - Villa Mandalay Dua

A scenic villa with paddy views, Villa Mandalay Dua is a quiet and peaceful haven for those looking to immerse themselves in Bali's lush countryside. There's no distraction here, no honking of cars or the cacophony of loud music - just birdsong and the quiet twinkling of stars on a dark night.

The villa is built over multiple pavilions, with the main pavilion hosting the living and dining room on its ground level. Sliding glass doors roll back to reveal an enticing pool and allow the sea breeze in. A comfortable lounge takes up one corner of the room, with cushioned wooden sofas arranged around a flat-screen television. The large dining table can accommodate up to 10 guests and adjoins an open kitchen with a breakfast island surrounded by bar stools. The room has a very earthy feel, using local materials like stone, wood and straw.

The jewel in Villa Mandalay Dua's crown, the master bedroom, takes up the entire upper level of the main pavilion, boasting enviable views from its private balcony and a sense of privacy. The guest bedrooms too have been laid out with guests privacy in mind, with two of them sharing a separate poolside pavilion and the last one located near the entrance, with garden views.

Evenings are a relaxed affair at Villa Mandalay Dua, sipping a cup of coffee on the covered veranda outside the living room or sundowners by the pool. A private putting course in the lower gardens keeps the family busy, while the team of staff ensures that everything is in order. Delicious meals can be prepared by the private chef who is adept at western, Asian and local cuisines (extra charges apply).

The villa can be booked separately or in conjunction with its neighbouring Villa Mandalay, offering a total of 11 bedrooms to accommodate up to 22 guests. Tanah Lot Sea Temple is merely 10 minutes away and a car with driver can be hired on request, should you want to sightsee. But with a villa as lovely as Villa Mandalay Dua, chances are that you will rarely wish to leave its peaceful compound.

Mandalay Villas boast an unbeatable rural setting but are within a very easy (10 minute) drive of Canggu - Bali’s hottest and hippest haunt. The villas look across acres of rice fields, unchanged for centuries, and onwards towards the glinting Indian Ocean, just 3km away. A scenic stroll or short drive will bring you to the black sands of Seseh Beach and the iconic Tanah Lot Sea Temple. As well as the many new cafés, beach bars, restaurants and boutiques of Canggu, cosmopolitan Seminyak is just 13km from the villa. A car and driver is available to guests at a reasonable daily rate.

Key features

• 4 bedrooms
• 4 bathrooms
• Sleeps 8
• Private pool
• Landscaped garden
• Daily breakfast (included)
• Near the beach

Bedrooms

• Bedroom 1 - King-size bed
• Bedroom 2 - King-size bed
• Bedroom 3 - King-size bed
• Bedroom 4 - King-size bed

Living area

• An open-plan living room with artistic, unfinished stone flooring and sliding glass doors
• Bench-style cushioned sofas arranged around a coffee table and a large flat-screen and mounted television
• Large wooden dining table for 10 guests
• Modern fully-equipped kitchen with a large breakfast island and bar stools around it

The room has been crafted using natural materials like stone, wood and straw, and the abundance of natural light owing to the sliding doors makes it a cheery space

Pool area

• Private pool (16m x 4m)
• Sunloungers
• Covered veranda outside the living room, dotted with cushioned chairs and large potted plants
• Manicured lawns leading down to a garden path and a connecting door to access the neighbouring Villa Mandalay
• Thatched balé with pool and paddy views and a blissful spot for open-air massages or alfresco meals
• Covered veranda in front of the guest bedroom pavilion
• Private balcony in front of the master bedroom on the first floor, with enviable views of rice fields
• Access to a pitch and putt golf course on the lower gardens

Home entertainment

• Flat-screen TVs in living area and all bedrooms
• DVD and CD players
• Surround-sound system
• Board games

General

• Air conditioning throughout
• Complimentary wifi
• Bedding and towels included
• Back-up generator
• Safety deposit boxes
• Landline for local calls
• Mobile phone coverage

Staff (included)

• Villa manager
• Villa attendants
• Security guards

Staff (additional cost)

• Chef
• Babysitters
• Masseuses
• Car and driver available for 8 hours ($45++ per day / excluding petrol)