Villa 1880

A ten-minute walk from Batu Belig Beach on Bali’s south-western coast, the fabulous contemporary-meets-colonial Villa 1880 is a design aficionado’s dream. The fabulous indoor and alfresco living spaces, four bedroom suites and eight-bunk children’s suite are decorated with exquisite taste – think deliciously retro furniture and lighting, designer fabric and statement walls. Add a 19m saltwater pool, private spa, two kitchens (and an accomplished chef among the eight-strong staff) and you have an unmatched experience for a few families – up to 18 people – holidaying together. The layout Indoor living • Air-conditioned media room with plush velvet seating, 60-inch TV with satellite channels, DVD player, DVD library, home theatre system, portable Marshall speaker, and books and games. • Spa with two massage beds, a sunken bathtub and shower room • Studio office accessed across a koi pond, with long metal desk • Well-equipped kitchen with wine fridge Outdoor living • Large open-sided flat-roofed living pavilion with seating area, 4m dining table for 12, and guest kitchen with sit-up bar counter island, sink and hob • Second casual poolside seating area with sofas, hammock, and table tennis. • 19m saltwater pool with shaded shallow section for the kids, and poolside deck with sun-loungers and sleek alfresco shower • Deep veranda wrapping around two sides of the house’s upper level, with seating and coffee table • Large sunset terrace with barbecue grill, casual seating and long benches Bedrooms Bedroom 1 • The only ground-floor bedroom • Super-king bed encircled with a retractable mosquito curtain, resting on a terrazzo floor inlaid with brass • 42-inch TV with satellite channels, DVD player, and JBL portable speaker • Desk, wall of wardrobes, and in-room safe • Choice of air-conditioning or ceiling fan • Large bathroom with granite basins and a separate section with bathtub and shower area opening onto a courtyard garden Bedroom 2 • Located on the upper floor • Super-king bed facing greenery beyond plantation shutters • 42-inch TV with satellite channels, and JBL portable speaker • Desk, wall of wardrobes, and in-room safe. • Choice of air-conditioning or ceiling fan • Bathroom behind room divider, with twin granite basins and large shower enclosure Bedroom 3 • Located on the upper floor • Super-king bed encircled with a retractable mosquito curtain, resting on a terrazzo floor inlaid with brass. • 42-inch TV with satellite channels, DVD player, and JBL portable speaker • Desk, wall of wardrobes, and in-room safe. • Choice of air-conditioning or ceiling fan • Bathroom with twin granite basins, shower enclosure, and courtyard with statement bathtub and shower • Connects to the children’s bunk room through the bathroom Bedroom 4 • A third level bedroom under the eaves of the plantation house, with its own private staircase from the upper level veranda • Super-king bed facing a 42-inch TV, DVD player and JBL portable speaker • Desk, wardrobe and in-room safe • Choice of air-conditioning or ceiling fan • Open-plan bathroom behind smoked glass dividers, with antique sink and shower enclosure Children's Bunk Room • Located on the upper floor of the plantation house • Features a wall of 8 bunk beds especially designed for kids aged up to 12, with reading light and wall organiser • 42-inch TV with satellite channels, and JBL portable speaker • Choice of air-conditioning or ceiling fans • Lots of toys, games and books • Bathroom with bathtub, bidet and twin basins, one set lower to suit little ones – and a door connecting to bedroom 3 • Also connects to the media room and the upper terrace.