Soham

High above the Indian Ocean on the southernmost tip of Bali's Bukit peninsula lies Sohamsa Ocean Estate - two magnificent clifftop villas offering spectacular views, stunning living space, a total of nine spacious bedrooms - five in Villa Soham, four in Villa Hamsa - plus two pools, gym, massage room, and a sauna and steam room. While they can be rented separately, the villas connect via gates between their gardens, and larger groups of up to 18 have the option of renting both together. The fully staffed villas are perfect for family and friends seeking a serene holiday villa in a semi-remote area yet within easy reach of top beaches and restaurants and only 30 minutes from the airport.

The heart of Villa Soham is the large light-flooded living pavilion that enjoys panoramic views of the ocean glistening towards the horizon. Half of the pavilion is enclosed and air-conditioned; the other half is left open-sided for alfresco living. Under the teakwood-lined vaulted roof, two over-sized sofas and designer all-weather rattan chairs encircle a black marble coffee table. A signature pendant lamp hangs over a massive marble-topped table comfortably seating 12; a Butlers' bar is discreetly tucked away behind.

Behind a stunning feature wall of Bengkirai-wood pivot doors lies the air-conditioned media room, where comfortable seating is sandwiched between the ocean view and small courtyard garden, and set before a 48" TV.

Tucked below the pool is a large well-equipped gym with separate rooms for sauna and steam, and a massage room. If required, the gym can be converted into a spacious ocean-view conference room.

One half of the living pavilion comprises an enormous open-sided ironwood veranda lined with bench seating - the best place to enjoy the panoramic ocean vista beyond. Elsewhere on the same level is a dining terrace where eight to ten guests may enjoy alfresco meals with a killer view.

The focus of outdoor entertainment is the enormous poolside bale with kitchenette and bar counter where guests may relax on comfortable modular seating, while staff serve sunset cocktails or the chef prepares a barbecue. Those wishing to catch the sun can recline on sun loungers set on the stone terrace by the 22-metre infinity pool almost on the cliff edge.