Picture your ideal Bali hideaway spot. Private luxury pool? Traditional Indonesian style? Tropical feel? Garden with open-plan living space? Villa Kayu has it all. Located in Uluwatu in the far south of Bali famous for its stunning hideaway beaches, warm waters and jaw dropping limestone ocean cliffs. And if surfing is your thing, you’ll already know about this fabulous spot with its picture perfect waves. This villa is a 3-bedroom lavish holiday retreat within the Akilea Estate which is home to five independent private villas, can be rented out separately or together. So no matter the size of your group these villas can work for you. Villa Kayu makes a great family base where you will find the tropical private garden teeming with lush fauna and flora making it the perfect natural ‘playground’ for the children to explore. The garden is shaded by the lofty palm trees meaning safer play out of the sun and the bean shaped infinity pool is lined with a white stone sun deck kitted out with rattan long chairs, sun beds and day beds. The villa was shaped by French designers and boy can you tell. High thatched rooftop and a natural airy interior are some of the tell-tale signs. The ceiling fans create an extra breeze and in the evening the mood is set by copper and rattan lamps. Of course, all the basics are covered – comfy sofa, six-seater wooden dining table and modern kitchen with bar and high chairs. In fact, it even comes with an oven, microwave and huge double-door fridge.

Bedrooms

The master bedroom features a beautiful thatch style roof and sliding doors opening up to the terrace and garden. The room features teak panels and a dark wooden interior design including a king size bed and a spacious dressing room with mirrors and wooden-carvings. The spacious partly outdoor bathroom is set out with a big rain-sower and twin washbasins. The other two bedrooms are located in private bungalows in the back of the garden with a shared terrace. The bedrooms have a cozy, warm atmosphere with soft lightning and wooden interior designs. One room features a king size bed and the other twin beds which can be adjoined to make another king size bed. Both rooms have AC, flat-screen televisions and spacious dressing rooms. The en-suite bathrooms feature stone-carved bathtubs, open-air rain-showers, twin washbasins and toilets.