Villa ManisIndonesia

Villa Manis is located on the coastal boundary of south-west Bali's greenbelt in the village of Pererenan, near Canggu, just 11km from the cosmopolitan glamour of Seminyak.  There are no shops, boutiques or bustling restaurants to be found in this locale, just rice fields and farmers, sea, sunshine, and picture-postcard sunsets.  This is a place to enjoy the beauty of the countryside, engage with the local people and gain privileged insights into the rhythms and general buzz of daily Balinese life.  Here, traditional dwellings rub shoulders with a handful of luxury holiday homes, crops are planted and harvested, ritual music is carried on the breeze and temple ceremonies are commonplace.  A 700m stroll will bring you to the rugged Pererenan Beach, which is well-known among surfers for its powerful breaks; here you will find a couple of cafés that serve simple food and offer great sunset views. Alternatively, you can take a short walk along the sand to the cafés and surfer hangouts of Echo Beach.  If you're a golf fanatic you'll be happy to learn that Villa Manis is only 10km from Nirwana Bali Golf Course, one of Asia's most prestigious playgrounds, and if you're a horse lover, you'll find a choice of three riding stables within just a few minutes' drive.  The villa's car and driver will be pleased to escort you.