Resting upon 2000 square metres of land overlooking the sea, Seseh Beach Villa is a study in perfect symmetry. This five-bedroom, thatch-roofed villa comprises a main two-storey building, a large flat lawn, and a pair of open-sided pavilions (one for dining and the other for lounging) situated at either end of a 16.5-metre swimming pool. The main building offers an air-conditioned living and dining room with a bar, a rooftop terrace, and five air-conditioned bedrooms, each furnished with king-sized beds (three of which can be converted to twins) and equipped with satellite-channel TV and DVD players. All have ensuite air-conditioned bathrooms fitted with powerful rain showers and adjoined by private courtyards with bathtubs open to the sky.

The villa’s location in the traditional village of Seseh offers guests the opportunity to witness the daily rural life of the Balinese, enjoy the beauty of the rice fields, take bicycle rides through the country lanes or walks along the beach. Temple ceremonies are a common sight and visitors are made welcome by the local community. Guests who want to explore further afield have the service of the villa’s car and driver for up to eight hours per day. This peaceful village feels like it’s miles from anywhere but is actually only 14 kilometres from the restaurants, nightlife and shops of Petitenget and Seminyak, while golf lovers will appreciate that the Nirwana Bali Golf Course, which has been credited as one of the best in Asia, is only nine kilometres away.