Umah Daun is a stunning, high-spec, professionally staffed villa a few kilometres from the beaches of Canggu on Bali’s south-west coast. Within four interlinked buildings capped by leaf- shaped roofs are impressive formal living and dining rooms, five bedroom suites, media room, billiard room, library, kids’ playroom and a gourmet kitchen with climate-controlled wine room. Within the manicured garden, facing emerald rice terraces, is a dining bale and bar alongside the 22-metre swimming pool with separate jacuzzi, and tucked out of sight is a two-tier kids’ tree-house. This architectural gem is designed for memorable family holidays, celebrations and romantic weddings.

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Overlooking an expanse of working rice fields, Umah Daun rests at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet Balinese residential area just north of the village of Umalas. ATMs, a mini-mart, a bakery and a health food store are within walking distance, and it’s only a five-kilometre drive to Seminyak’s chic shops and restaurants, or seven to surfing hot-spot Berawa Beach.

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Villa Umah Daun’s manager will have a wealth of information about nearby places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required. Do also ask the staff about the local area. Many of them live nearby and will be able to give an interesting insight into some of the fascinating aspects of Bali life.