Only 12km from the bright lights of Seminyak, Villa Mandalay is about as isolated as town-junkies could ever want – a blissful six-bedroom retreat wrapped in rurality. From its standpoint on an elevated salient of land, the views of the garden, the countryside, the distant ocean and the Bukit Peninsula are truly magnificent, with rice fields extending from the edge of the property all the way down to the sea and stretching almost as far on either side, offering not so much a glimpse, but a full-throttle trip down the Bali agricultural highway.

The grand hall and all of the bedrooms are on ground level in a U-shape surrounding a 25m pool. This tempting stretch of water forms the nucleus of the property, flowing towards an alfresco lounging and dining deck under a rustic bamboo canopy, flanked by mirrored fish ponds, and enveloped by cool breezes. Descend to a lower level and practice your golf strokes on a six-hole putting green or escape with your thoughts into a balé bengong
‘dreaming pavilion’ in a far corner of the garden. Alternatively, indulge in the warmth and chill of a hidden sauna and plunge pool, be pampered with a massage in the spa treatment room, or ascend to an air conditioned home theatre.

Mandalay must be one of the quietest villas in Bali, stunningly illuminated after sunset by three firebowls, which frame the pool, bringing a primal energy to the nightscape. Down-lighting inside the house keeps this atmosphere alive, while off into the distance a big river of darkness is punctuated by a scattering of village lights and the glow of fishing boats on the horizon.

A walk through the villa’s interior reveals colour, whimsy, and a series of striking canvasses and wooden statues from Kalimantan, showcasing the avian pantheon of the archipelago from cockatoos to birds of paradise, alongside Hindu deities and Buddha carvings to remind you of where you are in the world. But with such serene views, together with the wonderfully-friendly and diligent Balinese staff, how could you possibly forget!

Villa Mandalay is ideal for families and large groups of friends, with the attentive services of 24-hour butlers and an excellent chef (provisions on guest account). Villa rates include car and driver for up to ten hours a day (petrol extra).

• Air-con
• BBQ
• Bed Linen
• Board Game (Chess)
• Car
• Car Parking
• CD Library
• Tumble Dryer
• DVD Library
• Ceiling Fans
• Fax
• Food Starter Pack
• Golf Clubs
• Hairdryers
• IDD
• Internet (WiFi)
• iPod
• iPod Dock/Speakers
• Iron/Board
• Equipped Kitchen
• Book Selection
• Massage Beds
• Food Menu
• Microwave
• Oven/Hotplates
• Swimming Pool Toys
• Safe
• Sauna
• Main Dining (12 persons)
• Dish Washer
• Swimming Pool (Private)
• Home Theatre System
• Toiletries
• Towels
• TV (Satellite/Cable)
• Washing Machine
• Wine Fridge
• Coffee Machine
• Computer
• Chef/Cook (All meals)
• Driver (10 hours)
• Driver
• Security
• Shopper
• Manager
• Housekeeping (Full time)

Period	Net Rates
from 15 April 2012 to 31 May 2012	$ 1305.15
from 1 June 2012 to 15 September 2012	$ 1738.28
from 16 September 2012 to 19 December 2012	$ 1305.15
from 20 December 2012 to 10 January 2013	$ 2102.1
from 11 January 2013 to 31 March 2013	$ 1305.15

Built around a timber-decked 25m lap pool, the symmetrical Villa Mandalay, with its creamy-white Palamanan stone walls, comprises three buildings plus a remarkable bamboo gazebo, which shelters an open-air living and dining deck furnished with sofas, chairs and a table for 12. From here, the spectacular rural panorama is unobstructed. The buildings and the pool are elevated above a large ‘pitch and putt’ green, complete with a balé relaxation pavilion. Hidden on a lower level is a massage room, a sauna with glorious views and a small plunge pool.

Two master bedrooms are situated on either side of the main pavilion with glass doors opening to raised wooden decks, while four more bedrooms are positioned in pairs on either side of pool. In line with the symmetrical design of the villa, each bedroom within each pair is a mirror image of the other. All are the same layout, with air conditioning, timber floors, satellite-channel TVs and queen-size beds; the masters are just a bit bigger with larger TVs. The two bedrooms at the front are blessed with lovely views, and have window seats positioned to make the most of them. All ensuite bathrooms have double washbasins and walk-in monsoon showers, while the two masters offer the additional treat of a soaking tub.

The main pavilion houses a splendid dining hall, open to the pool deck, with two matching glass-topped dining tables, seating up to 16. A bar at the back,furnished with four stools, is set against a red backdrop with shelf units displaying local artefacts. Wings on either side of the dining space incorporate cosy lounge areas with built-in cushioned seating in soothing earthy hues. Fans keep the room cool, and an iPod and speakers provide surround-sound. A compact, well-equipped kitchen is tucked away on one side, and a guest washroom is on the other. Finally, a home theatre, positioned on a mezzanine floor above the dining hall is equipped with a 61-inch TV/DVD player, surround-sound, floor mattresses, a great selection of DVDs, a library of books, and a desk with a computer for guest use.

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