As it name suggests, Villa Maya Retreat is the perfect place to slow down and escape the frantic pace of everyday life. Resting on the banks of the Penet River, that winds through the rural village of Cepaka in the heart of Bali’s ‘rice bowl’, this six-bedroom villa will soothe your body, mind and soul. Shaded by lush tropical gardens and clusters of giant bamboo, the traditional-style living and sleeping pavilions have been designed to make the most of the natural surrounds. Featuring a 12-metre swimming pool, three plunge pools and numerous relaxation bales there is plenty of space for guests to unwind and recharge the batteries.

The layout

INDOOR LIVING - Open-sided, fan-cooled dining pavilion /living area overlooking the swimming pool - 10-seater solid wood dining table - Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel worktops and appliances - TV lounge housed in large pavilion, with 42-inch satellite TV and DVD player, sofas and good collection of magazines and DVDs - Indonesian artifacts and stone statues throughout OUTDOOR LIVING - Lush gardens shaded by tropical rainforest - Picturesque river bank setting - 12-metre green stone swimming pool, surrounded by timber deck with sun loungers shaded by white ceremonial umbrellas - Al fresco dining area overlooking the pool - Traditional-style bales and secret garden hangouts - Atmospheric outdoor furnished terrace overhanging the river - Entrance to the villa by stone stairs carved into a river gorge, alongside a trickling waterfall

Bedrooms

MASTER SUITE - Secluded setting with private garden - 5-meter plunge pool and timber sundeck overlooking the river - Semi outdoor bathroom with terrazzo bathtub and rain shower made from black volcanic stone - Walk-in dressing room - Small TV lounge - Sheltered patio with daybed. - Air Conditioned

RIVERSIDE SUITES - Three spacious thatch-roofed sleeping pavilions are nestled along the riverbank, with wonderful jungle views - Indoor sitting areas with rattan sofa and marble topped coffee table - Glass doors leading to outdoor terrace

Semi outdoor bathrooms set into stone cliff face with twin vanities and lava stone rain showers - One suite with terrazzo bath tub, TV and DVD player. The other two equipped with their own music system - Air Conditioned UPPER TERRACE SUITES - Two additional suites are set higher up with scenic valley views - Plunge pools surrounded by timber deck with sun loungers - Black rattan sofas with white cushions - En suite bathrooms with tubs and rain showers – one is semi-open air, the other totally enclosed - Air Conditioned