Dreaming of an away-from-it-all tropical hideaway, a Bali holiday suffused with luxury—secluded yet in a hip happening location? Sol y Mar delivers this and so much more. The vast expanse of the Indian Ocean in all its glory commands centre-stage at this stunning five-bedroom villa, magnificently perched on the cliffs above Nunggalan beach in Uluwatu on Bali’s southwestern shore.

The cool contemporary-meets-traditional interiors showcase beautifully crafted furniture and well-curated artworks, carvings and artefacts resting under soaring teakwood-lined pavilion roofs. Naturally, walls of glass feature everywhere to reveal the spectacular ocean vista—a sure-fire scene stealer whether guests are sprawling on a sun lounger on the sculpted cliff-edge lawn, taking a cooling dip in the infinity pool, day-dreaming on the four-poster bed in the master suite, or dining on the freshest seafood under a canopy of stars.

With spacious living areas, large bedroom suites, breezy butler service, and the attention of an accomplished chef to whip up delicious meals and sunset barbecues, Sol y Mar is the perfect villa for one or two families holidaying together.

While there may be little incentive to leave this private slice of paradise, the pristine white-sand beach below the villa is a 20-minute walk, and a short drive will bring you to uber-cool beach clubs, trendy restaurants and world-renowned resorts. How perfect is that?