Villa Seriska Satu Sanur

A thatched bale floats at the end of the pool at Villa Seriska Satu, its white curtains stirring in the breeze above the water, and it quickly becomes the spot everyone heads for after breakfast. Around it, low-rise pavilions with timber-beamed ceilings sit among palms, banana leaves and frangipani, giving this four-bedroom Sanur home a calm, enclosed feel that suits families and small groups travelling together.

The ten-by-seven-metre pool runs the length of the garden, with a shallow edge for younger swimmers, a timber deck lined with cushioned loungers and an outdoor dining table for slow breakfasts in the open air. The main pavilion holds an open-plan living and dining room with a deep L-shaped sofa and a television, and a well-equipped kitchen with a central island so whoever is cooking stays part of the conversation. Wide glass doors slide back to the garden, letting the whole house breathe.

Breakfast is served each morning and the villa team takes care of housekeeping, the garden and the pool, with a cook available for lunch, dinner or a poolside barbecue. Set down a short lane in central Sanur, the villa is an easy walk from cafés, restaurants and the market, and Sanur Beach, with its gentle water and sunrise views, is only a short stroll away.