A 20-minute drive from Sanur on Bali’s south-eastern coast, the modern-meets-colonial-style Puri Nirwana enjoys fabulous sea views and direct access onto a black-sand surfing beach. The fully staffed villa can comfortably accommodate up to 20 guests in six large suites. There’s plenty of room for everyone to enjoy their own breathing space — multiple living areas, a media room, poolside gazebos and a dedicated spa. Picture-perfect for memorable family gatherings, special celebrations and intimate weddings, it will also appeal to guests with limited mobility; it has been designed to be wheelchair-friendly, with wide corridors and doors, garden ramps and even an elevator.

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Villa Puri Nirwana rises on the edge of a beach of black volcanic sand in Cucukan, a traditional Balinese village 20km from Sanur on Bali’s south-eastern coast. Here, the rhythm of life remains largely unchanged across generations: jukungs (brighty coloured fishing outriggers) rest on the shore, farmers tend their rice fields, and at night the sea breeze carries the percussive beat of the gamelan. Beyond the garden, a paved promenade lines the beach from the Tukad Pakerisan river mouth to Pura Masceti, one of Bali’s nine sacred directional temples and site of many ceremonies. The views are breathtaking – across the bay towards Gunung Agung rising in the distance, and across the ocean to the mountain outline of Nusa Penida on the horizon. This stretch of coastline is popular with surfers – one of Bali’s best surf spots is a few minutes’ drive away – but strong currents make it unsafe for swimming; best to head to the sheltered lagoon waters of Sanur a short drive away along the bypass which also accords easy access to myriad attractions in the area – the closest, Bali Safari Park, being just a five-minute drive away.

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Puri Nirwana’s staff has a wealth of information about places of interest and things to do close to the villa and will happily help arrange transport and make any bookings required.

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