Villa Varuna

Step through the garden gate of Villa Varuna and the bustle of Legian falls away behind a high wall of greenery. A turquoise pool fills the heart of the garden, edged with orange-cushioned loungers, parasols and a thatched bale daybed, while the two-storey house of timber, stone and white render looks down over it all. It feels hidden and calm, yet the restaurants, shops and sand of northern Legian are only a short stroll away.

Inside, the living spaces flow from one to the next with an easy, relaxed rhythm. A wide open-plan lounge with deep white sofas and a television opens to a shaded veranda overlooking the pool, the long dining table seats the whole group, and the kitchen is fully equipped for breakfasts and snacks. Upstairs, a second lounge opens onto a breezy balcony, and a covered terrace holds a pool table and a massage chair, easy spots to while away the afternoon heat above the treetops.

The five bedrooms each have air-conditioning and their own ensuite, many with four-poster beds draped in white netting, freestanding tubs or open stone showers. Daily housekeeping keeps the villa spotless, and with Double Six Beach within walking distance for sunset and beginner surf, plus Seminyak’s cafés and beach clubs a short drive north, it suits families and groups of friends who want both downtime and easy access to the coast.