A five-bedroom Javanese-heritage villa set within a serene water garden in Jimbaran, where antique carved timber, a spa and yoga pavilion floating above a pond, and a 15-metre pool with al-fresco dining sit a short walk from the beach.

Enter through a time-honoured gateway and the pace slows at once. This five-bedroom villa is a masterful embodiment of Javanese design, its restored timber structures and antique carved details drawn together across 2,000 m² of grounds laid out as a serene water garden. Each bedroom occupies its own pavilion, with a king bed, en-suite bath with double vanity and rain shower, and views over pond, garden or pool. The heart of the estate is an open-sided pavilion beneath a soaring thatched roof, gathering kitchen, bar and lounge beside an al-fresco dining terrace. A 15-metre pool with a waterfall feature anchors the outdoors, while a spa and yoga pavilion appears to float above a lily pond, holding massage beds for treatments and a calm space for morning practice. Natural stone, recycled timbers and graceful verandas carry the theme throughout. Breakfast is served daily and a chef can be arranged for meals of Western, Indonesian and Asian cooking, all managed by a warm resident team. Jimbaran Beach, its seafood grills, boutiques and cultural landmarks sit a short walk or drive away, with the famed western surf breaks around twenty minutes on. The villa also opens for intimate celebrations of up to 30 guests. Note that the traditional joglo architecture lets in the gentle sounds of the village waking early.