Mandalay Hideaway

Perhaps the most pervading image of Bali is the endless panorama of emerald rice fields. Yet, in the south of the island, as the codependent marriage with tourism has matured, the once-swaying cereal seas have sharply diminished under a floodtide of commercial and residential development, meaning that those with a keen sense of appreciation for the wonders and romance of nature have to travel further to find their aesthetic nourishment. The two-bedroom Mandalay Hideaway feeds that hunger in spades. Located a sober 21 kilometres from Seminyak in a hidden river valley far from the crowds, the villa offers a humble-yet-spectacular experience of working rice terraces, village life and palm-fringed river views.

This small-but-perfectly-formed, two-storey villa is meticulously maintained and furnished with all the creature comforts of home; with the added advantage of sunny weather, a swimming pool, sunloungers on the lawn, a spa room and, of course, the million-dollar surroundings that some actually pay a million dollars to enjoy. Night time is quiet as a mouse’s house and after a great night’s sleep you will wake to the splendid vista of volcanoes and the morning chatter of birds mixed with the gentle flow of the river.

Days are spent being waited on hand and foot by a large contingent of friendly staff (meals are prepared by a professional chef from a fixed-price menu), and if hanging easy gets wearisome you can also enjoy privileged membership of the Canggu Club, which offers great sporting and social facilities, as well as nice discounts on F&B at Alila Villas Soori Resort and on green fees at the Nirwana Bali Golf Course.

At Mandalay Hideaway, you will find explicit instructions for ALL the electronic media appliances (There is a God!) and if there are no guests due on your date of departure, checkout time is at your discretion. It is, after all, the little things that make one feel special and these guys go the extra distance to get it just right. It’s no secret, just ask and you will receive the serenity and relaxation that you know deep down you truly desire but were just too afraid to hope for.
  • BBQ
  • Bed Linen
  • Bicycles
  • Board Games/Toys
  • Car
  • Car Parking
  • CD Library
  • Tumble Dryer
  • DVD Library
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Fax
  • Food Starter Pack
  • Hairdryers
  • High Chairs
  • Internet (WiFi)
  • iPod
  • iPod Dock/Speakers
  • Iron/Board
  • Equipped Kitchen
  • Laundry Service (In-house)
  • Book Selection
  • Air-con
  • Baby Cot
  • Coffee Machine
  • Computer
  • Main Dining (6 persons)
  • Dish Washer
  • Massage Beds
  • Food Menu
  • Microwave
  • Oven/Hotplates
  • Electronic Games (Playstation)
  • Swimming Pool Toys
  • Extra Bed (Roll away/mattress)
  • Safe
  • CD Player/Stereo System
  • Swimming Pool (Private)
  • Home Theatre System
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • TV (Satellite/Cable)
  • Washing Machine
  • Wine Fridge
  • Wine List
  • Security
  • Service Staff
  • Shopper
  • Masseuse/Spa Therapist
  • Driver
  • Chef/Cook (All meals)
  • Babysitter
  • Manager
  • Housekeeping (Full time)
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Mandalay Hideaway is a modern house, built in 2003, then lovingly renovated, furnished, and adorned with Asian antiques by the new owners in 2010.

The building is entered via a deck over an ornamental pond, and on one side of this is the spa room, featuring doors that open to the garden and a small terrace with chairs. The room is equipped with two massage tables, a satellite-channel TV and iPod dock. There is also a dressing room and ensuite bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower. This room can be converted into a third bedroom if required.

On the other side of the pond is the entrance to the living room, complete with a well-equipped open-plan kitchen and dining area on a slightly elevated level. Outside is a private courtyard for alfresco dining, with a table for six shaded by an umbrella. The indoor dining space is also furnished with a table for six and cabinets filled with a collection of unique glassware. The living area extends the full height of the house and presents stylish-yet-comfortable modern sofas and ottomans and a state-of-the-art entertainment system with a 42-inch satellite-channel TV, Blu-ray disc player, and Playstation 3.

A stone-tiled staircase leads up to a gallery where, tucked in a corner outside the master bedroom is a desk, a huge comfy office chair, laptop computer and printer/scanner for guest use, a chaise longue, some board games and a library of nearly 200 books, including guidebooks to Bali. The master bedroom is furnished with a sofa and a four-poster queen bed, and cooled by a choice of air-conditioning or ceiling fan. Doors open to a charming balcony with a sofa and chairs crafted in water-hyacinth, and a glorious view of rice terraces, the river and the mountains. Additionally, there is a walk-in dressing room, while the ensuite marble bathroom boasts a slatted wooden non-slip floor covering, a bathtub and walk-in shower. The second bedroom is similar, albeit without the balcony, furnished with a double bed, a dressing room and a small bathroom with a shower. Both bedrooms are equipped with iPod docks.

In the garden is an eight-metre swimming pool, flanked by a delightful balé relaxation pavilion (great for breakfast) and sunloungers on the lawn.
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