Villa White Pepper

Crisp white weatherboard walls, a slim turquoise plunge pool and a riot of red cordyline and palms give Villa White Pepper a fresh, almost coastal look the moment you walk in. It is a compact, light-filled two-bedroom home in Canggu, made for couples travelling together, two friends or a small family who want their own pool without rattling around in a big house.

Life revolves around the courtyard. A timber deck wraps the pool, a deep cushioned daybed sits right at the water’s edge, and a high counter with wooden stools under the windows is the natural spot for morning coffee or a cold drink as the sun drops. Inside, the open-plan living room is bright and airy under a pitched white ceiling, with a deep sofa and TV at one end, a red-felt billiard table in the middle and a round dining table beside a sleek black-and-marble kitchen that is properly equipped for cooking in.

Both bedrooms are calm and uncluttered, each with a king bed, TV, air conditioning and its own bathroom with twin basins and a rain shower, so neither pair gets the lesser room. Step out and Canggu’s cafés, surf breaks and sunset spots at Echo Beach are a short ride away, which makes this an easy, relaxed base for exploring the coast and coming home to a quiet swim.