Villa Bendega Nui

All five air-conditioned bedrooms at Villa Bendega Nui come with spacious ensuite bathrooms and are tastefully furnished with Asian pieces, colourful ikat (traditionally woven) textiles and have French doors leading to breezy balconies or private garden areas. The master suite is located in its own stand-alone pavilion at the front of the garden, next to the swimming-pool and features a private balcony overlooking the rice fields. Behind the four-poster king-size bed is a walk-through dressing area. The ensuite bathroom features bathrooms with sunken double bathtub, double basins and walk-in rain shower. The two storey main pavilion houses four bedrooms. Two more spacious master bedrooms, both furnished with four-poster king-size beds draped in mosquito netting, are located upstairs with sliding-glass doors leading to balconies with stunning rice-terrace and (from one bathroom) ocean views. Adjoining one upstairs master is a study equipped with laptop computer and printer for guest use. The two remaining rooms are twin bedrooms (one upstairs twin and one ground floor twin) and can be converted to king-bedded rooms upon request. The bathroom of the downstairs features a huge river-rock tub, that seems to be floating at the center of a fishpond.

Villa Bendega Nui sits among frangipani trees, travellers’ palms and a flat lawn ideal for kids to run around freely and play outdoor games. Next to the 11x11 meter infinity-edged swimming pool overlooking the rice fields, is a breezy open sided pool pavilion furnished with a huge L-shaped daybed, a round dining table for ten, water-resistant bean bags and a handy kitchenette. You could easily spend the whole day here! And if you’re looking for a peaceful place to meditate or read your favorite book, the relaxation balé perched over a koi pond, is made for you.

Set in an open-air sitting room, two large black teak sofas and armchairs, scattered with colorful green and orange patterned cushions offer the perfect spot from where guests can admire the view of the gardens, pool and rice fields while enjoying a glass of wine. Next to the living room, the bright air conditioned dining room is dominated by a solid marbau-wood table that seats up to 20 people. A door to the back of the dining room leads to the modern kitchen, which is a chef's dream, superbly equipped with Jura Impressa coffee machine, two fridges, extra large oven, even waffle and ice cream makers and a wood-fired pizza oven from which the chef can produce some amazing gourmet pizzas. Home-made pizza and ice cream for tea anyone? And to round off the day, head out to the air-conditioned TV and games rooms to watch a movie on the 50-inch flat-screen TV, or challenge your friends to a game of pool over a couple of beers – while listening to whatever takes your fancy from the vast selection on the Sonos sound system (controlled remotely from anywhere within the villa)

The attentive and professional staff at Villa Bendega Nui will look after every villa guest. The friendly staff can arrange all kinds of services such as poolside massages and day trips around the island. An exceptional chef among makes dining in is an enticing option despite the many excellent restaurants within walking distance.