Villas Sungai and Sungai Gold are discreetly nestled between the exquisite village temple and the river's edge in the charming traditional village of Cepaka on the south-western coast of Bali near the current hot spot of Canggu. Village and villas are positioned in a dramatic setting with views of volcanoes, emerald terraces of rice, tropical forests and ancient temples all around. Both villas are available for exclusive-hire only, with a 24-hour butler, chefs, chauffeurs and a team of staff to spoil you. Book the three-suite flagship Villa Sungai or its smaller sister the two-bedroom, couple-friendly Sungai Gold (a.k.a the ‘Owners' Villa’); or take over both for the ultimate glamorous house party. Given its central position, the resort makes the ideal Honeymoon HQ and allows couples to explore the rest of this country while taking advantage of the facilities at the villas. Why shuttle around from resort to resort when you can come ‘home’ after an exciting excursion to staff who have gotten to know your likes and dislikes so well? And chauffeured vehicles available around the clock offer the freedom to change schedules at whim. From their immaculate, elegant interiors to the extraordinary service, both villas are the last word in relaxation, propelling the five-star experience to the next level and reflecting the finest surroundings for the newlywed couple who wants to escape from the world.
All white terrazzo floors, white walls, white-washed majestic pavilions, carved teak gateways and khaki furnishings, Sungai and Sungai Gold provide the kind of inimitable luxury private villa experience that office daydreams are made of. Sungai Gold is accessed by its own entrance from a pathway that wanders amongst gardens planted with ginger, gardenia and spider lilies, and linked to the main property by a secret corridor. The two king bedrooms at Sungai Gold are furnished with sumptuous canopied beds topped with duck feather duvets and pillows. For honeymoon bookings the second master suite becomes your dedicated spa room. Carefully positioned daybeds are made for lazy afternoon reading, while Bose sound is linked to the pavilions. All rooms boast TVs, hairdryers, robes and towels, providing everything you need to make Sungai Gold your temporary home. Create memories that will last a lifetime at either villa, thanks to their spectacular location, exquisite food, flawless service and immaculately appointed guest rooms. Couples staying at either villa can expect total seclusion in a cocoon of calm and luxury, yet within easy access of many of the island’s most popular attractions, and a mere twenty minutes’ drive from Bali’s best dining and night-life – to which you’ll travel in chauffeured air-conditioned luxury, past verdant rice fields. However, the Sungai villas can just as easily be a destination in themselves. Savour romantic candlelit dinners under star-strewn skies, sip exotic cocktails overlooking your infinity pool or move to the massage beds for some aromatherapy under the skilful hands of Balinese therapists who offer a range of body wraps, masks and massages. Opt for the ‘signature’ massage, 90 minutes of bliss from Thai yoga movements to Swedish strokes. Whether you want to hide yourselves away from the world, or explore the local culture, the Sungai experience offers an unaffected and intensely intimate glimpse of traditional Balinese life whilst being the epitome of privacy, romance and indulgence.
FACTS
Visa: British nationals need a visa to enter Indonesia. get a 30-day visa on arrival for $25
Vaccinate: visit your gp at least two months before you go for various shots
Faith: although indonesia is largely muslim, the balinese practice hinduism
Money : bali is the largest province in indonesia, which uses the rupiah (IDR)
Come fly: The average flight time from London to bali is close to 17 hours
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