Puri Ganesha

Located on Bali’s quiet North coast near the small town of Permuteran, Puri Ganesha is one of Bali’s best kept secrets. The overall atmosphere of the property is a wonderfully refined and understated chic. The best way to make the most of this resort is simply to relax with a book in one hand and one of the English owner's famed sunset cocktails in the other hand.

Each of the four large villas is set discreetly apart, ensuring privacy for all guests and each has its own generously sized private swimming pool. A small beach , just steps away from the villa, lies at the front of the resort. It is just a short walk to a lovely swimming beach and the area is known for its snorkelling and diving.

Each of the two-storey villas has been lovingly decorated in a true Old Balinese style. Indonesian antiques have been sourced from across the archipelago and each villa has its own colour theme, including hand printed and beautiful fabrics in hues such as fuschia, green or slate. The Honeymoon Villa is decorated entirely using a cream, silver and gold palette with romantic mosquito nets draped over the four poster bed. The windows of the master bedroom reach all the way to the point of the thatched roof, allowing for plenty of natural light as well as fantastic views of the sea.

The restaurant is relaxed and colourful, featuring fresh, organic food. The atmosphere is informal, with guests free to wander in and out of the kitchens and even participate in cooking if they wish. Seafood is a real highlight, as is the selection of healthy raw food dishes.

PRICES Prices start from £117 per person per night in a Honeymoon Villa or £134 per person per night in a Two Bedroom Villa, based on two people sharing, including breakfast. Fly via Hong Kong to Bali on the fabulous services of Cathay Pacific Airways. Prices start from only £499 including taxes and fuel surcharges, but hurry, these fares have limited availability.