North Lombok is perhaps one of the most dramatically beautiful locations you could imagine for getting away from it all. As you are driven along the coast from the airport, you are surrounded on one side by picture-book vistas of pristine bays lined with traditional Sasak fishing boats, and by a brooding, jungle-covered, active volcano on the other. This villa is far from civilization and, as a result, deeply relaxing.

The four-bedroom, Villa Anandita is huge, occupying 1.5 hectares of palm-tree-jewelled, absolute beachfront land which was once a coconut plantation. Every few metres mature palms sway in the breeze, perfect stand-ins for extra fielders in an undermanned game of rounders or softball: hit a tree on the full and you’re out! The main living pavilions are arranged around a 26m, jungle-style swimming pool, complete with Jacuzzi, waterfall and lots of lovely natural bends and curves, while the four bedroom pavilions are set well apart from each other, deep within the gorgeous gardens.

The villa has a wonderful team of staff who are actively encouraged to ‘get stuck in’ with the guests. They will happily drop everything to take you kayaking out beyond the reef, or even make up numbers for a game of volleyball. Everything for your entertainment is here, from snorkelling equipment, bicycles, board games, DVDs, satellite TV and a billiard table, to a car and driver at your disposal for tours of the island. Meals can be ordered from the menu, or the staff will be happy to take care of your grocery shopping if you’d rather self-cater (all food is on guest account).

But even with this great choice of things to do, the real focus at Villa Anandita is the spectacular Sira beach - ideal for long lazy walks with lots of pretty shells to be combed from the powdery white sands. From the garden looking out to the horizon, or from the sea looking back to the mountains, you would be hard pressed to find a better looking stretch of sand anywhere else on Earth.

• BBQ
• Bed Linen
• Bicycles
• Board Games/Toys
• Car
• Car Parking
• CD Library
• Tumble Dryer
• DVD Library
• Ceiling Fans
• Hairdryers
• Hotplates
• iPod
• iPod Dock/Speakers
• Iron/Board
• Jacuzzi
• Equipped Kitchen
• Laundry Service (Sent out)
• Book Selection
• Massage Beds
• Food Menu
• Microwave
• Oven/Hotplates
• Swimming Pool Toys
• Extra Bed (Roll away/mattress)
• Safe
• Snooker/Pool Table
• CD Player/Stereo System
• Swimming Pool (Private)
• Toiletries
• Towels
• TV (Satellite/Cable)
• TV (Local channels)
• Washing Machine
• Wine Fridge
• Air-con
• Baby Cot
• Coffee Machine
• Main Dining (12 persons)
• Driver (8 hours)
• Chef/Cook (All meals)
• Babysitter
• Security
• Service Staff
• Shopper
• Manager
• Housekeeping (Full time)

Period	Net Rates
from 15 April 2012 to 31 May 2012	$ 1091.48
from 1 June 2012 to 15 September 2012	$ 1426.43
from 16 September 2012 to 14 December 2012	$ 1091.48
from 15 December 2012 to 8 January 2013	$ 1726.73
from 9 January 2013 to 7 February 2013	$ 1091.48
from 8 February 2013 to 13 February 2013	$ 1426.43
from 14 February 2013 to 26 March 2013	$ 1091.48
from 27 March 2013 to 6 April 2013	$ 1426.43
from 7 April 2013 to 31 May 2013	$ 1091.48
from 1 June 2013 to 15 September 2013	$ 1426.42
from 16 September 2013 to 14 December 2013	$ 1091.47

Entering the villa through large solid wood doors into the living room, one is immediately struck by the glorious views through the massive French windows out over a wide stone terrace to the pool, the luxuriant gardens and the ocean beyond. The enormous, lofty living pavilion is cooled by sea breezes and ceiling fans (though air conditioning is available). The living room is divided into three areas with a billiard table at one end, TV/DVD (and iPod dock) at the other, and a sitting area furnished with teak sofas and tables in the middle. A free-standing stone-carved fresco – reflecting images of the lush garden beyond – dominates this comfortable living space which is large enough to accommodate a multitude of activities without stepping on anyone’s toes.

To the left of the living room, and along a corridor of lotus-filled ponds, is the large, open dining hall with a massive 12-seater teak table. Just beyond that lies a modern kitchen divided into two separate cooking areas (one for guest use and one for the staff). A long breakfast bar is perfect for casual breakfasts or evening aperitifs. For the ultimate in daytime relaxation, head across the garden to the beachside bale (gazebo) nestled right on the edge of the sand and, since the tide ebbs only slightly, only ever a few steps from the water. Loaded with cushions, the bale can accommodate 10 or more reclining bodies in comfort and, more importantly, shade. There’s even a room service phone in here!

Positioned in pairs either side of the living pavilions (but with plenty of space between them), the four air-conditioned sleeping pavilions all have large sliding glass doors opening out on to the gardens. Each room is equipped with a king-sized bed and two built-in daybeds or single beds, making them ideal for small families. Three of the bedrooms have TVs, DVDs and iPod docks. The indoor/outdoor bathrooms all have showers (three have tubs) and feature quirky elements such as ‘secret windows’ and mysterious carved stone faces.

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