Kurtiss Estate is a regal, no-expense-spared property in Bali's Tabanan regency, arranged among three acres of gardens with spectacular views over rice terraces stretching to the distant, volcano-strewn horizon. Its series of individual pavilions house eight bedrooms, a home theatre, games room, library, gym, spa, and multiple living areas showcasing antiques, artefacts and contemporary art. Within the gardens is a choice of pools - including a children's wading pool - as well as a tennis court and croquet lawn. Fully staffed by a highly professional team, Kurtiss Estate offers five-star service and is the ideal location for luxurious holidays, parties, celebrations and romantic weddings.

Kurtiss Estate lies at the edge of the sleepy village of Kaba Kaba – a stunning example of a traditional Balinese village, and regarded as one of the prettiest on the island.  The surrounding rice fields and neighbourhoods are waiting to be discovered, and provide endless opportunities for walking or cycling (bicycles are available for guest use) or for witnessing a ceremony at a local temple (ask the villa manager if your visit coincides with one of these not-to-be-missed events).  Just a short drive away is the dramatic cliff-top sea temple at Tanah Lot.

The coastline nearest to Kaba Kaba is rugged and the beaches more suited for walking than swimming, but the surfers' haunt of Echo Beach, with its smattering of casual waterfront cafés, is fun to visit, as is the delightful Tugu Hotel, just down the beach, while the glamorous boutiques and restaurants of Seminyak are less than half an hour from the villa.