Terang Bulan translates as ‘full moon’ in Bahasa Indonesia and this villa, with its open-air living areas and outdoor bathrooms, provides the perfect base to follow the moon's cycle in the star-filled sky. It also offers a fully authentic Balinese holiday experience, immersed in the rarefied atmosphere of the lush natural surroundings.

A throw back to the rustic expat residences of yesteryear dotted around Bali, Terang Bulan is a three bedroom, staffed villa oozing with charm and filled with traditional ornaments and teak furniture of the region. Its blue-tiled infinity plunge pool bridges the space between the wide airy living areas and the sloping tropical garden, and shares an enchanting view of the rice fields. One can imagine this idyllic setting being the inspiration for Sting to write his famous song ‘Upon the fields of Bali’ or was it Barley? Either way it’s the perfect soundtrack for a romantic break at this comfortable Villa.

Terang Bulan is in the village of Seseh, just north of the popular Canggu area on Bali’s west coast. Seseh is an incredibly tranquil location, albeit a little off the beaten tourist track, and this villa would suit a couple, small group or family who are happy simply to be, to enjoy each others’ company, or just to kick back with a good book. It’s also a good base for surfers wishing to make the most of Bali’s famous west coast swells.

Terang Bulan has a full-time maid, two security guards and a chef who visits on request if you wish to dine in and don’t fancy cooking. Whilst not hotel standard the staff are charmingly Balinese, speak reasonable English and can shop for you and prepare delicious Indonesian cuisine (provisions at cost plus a small service charge). The kitchen, although a tad dated, is well equipped for self catering should you prefer that option. Seseh beach is within easy walking distance and the award-winning Nirwana Bali Golf Course is only a short drive up the coast next to the picturesque Tanah Lot temple – a great place to experience an authentic terang bulan ceremony.

• Main Dining (6 persons)
• DVD Library
• Hairdryers
• High Chairs
• IDD
• Internet (WiFi)
• Iron/Board
• Equipped Kitchen
• Laundry Service (Sent out)
• Book Selection
• Bed Linen
• Car Parking
• Microwave
• Oven/Hotplates
• Safe
• CD Player/Stereo System
• Swimming Pool (Private)
• Home Theatre System
• Towels
• TV (Local channels)
• Washing Machine
• Air-con
• Baby Cot
• Babysitter
• Security
• Service Staff
• Shopper
• Housekeeping (Full time)
• Chef/Cook (All meals)
• Chef/Cook (Breakfast only)
• Masseuse/Spa Therapist

Period	Net Rates
from 15 April 2012 to 14 June 2012	$ 170.5
from 15 June 2012 to 15 July 2012	$ 192.5
from 16 July 2012 to 15 August 2012	$ 214.5
from 16 August 2012 to 15 September 2012	$ 192.5
from 16 September 2012 to 14 December 2012	$ 170.5
from 15 December 2012 to 15 January 2013	$ 214.5

A small covered deck furnished with lounging chairs doubles as the villa’s entrance and the master bedroom’s verandah. Adjacent sits a plunge pool (4m x 2.5m) with infinity edge over the sloping garden below. On the same level a decent-sized living, dining and kitchen area is furnished with rustic Javanese teak pieces, the focal points being a sofa and two easy chairs, a dining table (seats six), and two Javanese stone-carved figures that stand in front of a woven Ikat wall hanging. Lobster baskets make for interesting lampshades, whilst floor cushions provide ultimate lounging in this breezy high-roofed room which is open on two sides and protected from the weather by bamboo roll-blinds. The whole area, including a well-equipped – if a little dated – terrazzo kitchen, enjoys views across the garden to the neighbouring rice fields.

Adjoining the living area is the master bedroom and an almost identical guest room. Both are air conditioned with the ingenious addition of fans fitted inside the large mosquito nets over the queen-sized beds. These bedrooms are sparsely furnished with hanging rails, shelves and teak console tables, but Balinese ambience is provided by the traditional Ikat throws adorning the walls and furniture. The master bedroom has a small TV and DVD player plus glazed patio doors on two sides leading onto the wood-decked verandah and the living area. Its open-air ensuite has a bath and sink unit sculpted in terrazzo, plus an outdoor standing shower by a pond and mini fountain. The guest room has a single set of patio doors and features wood flooring in contrast to the tiles found throughout the rest of the villa. Its ensuite is slightly smaller than the master’s, but with the same pond-side fittings.

A petite twin bedroom (ideal for children) is hidden in what must have been originally designed as a kitchen pantry. With room only for two small moulded terrazzo beds under mosquito nets, and without its own bathroom, it’s not fit for a princess but perfect for Harry Potter fans who can pretend they are in the cupboard at Privet Drive: there’s even an old safe for them to lock away their potions!

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