It may be just a short hop to the bustling Gili Islands but Sire Beach is still every inch the palm fringed tropical beach hideaway. This peaceful peninsular specialises in sugary white sands and a pace of life that almost harks back to a bygone era. Life here is mostly oblivious to the rapid pace of progress on the Gilis, and best of all there is no signs of mindless mass tourism. It’s altogether a more cultured vibe where getting horizontal and doing next to nothing has become an art form.

The Beach Villa Lombok is one of the sleek private villas dotted along the coastline here that exudes that cultured way of life – a haven of laid back luxury. Set in expansive grounds which slope down to the water’s edge, The Beach Villa features impressive modern design with elegant bamboo features, and natural stonework, yet perfectly complements the lush scenery.

The Beach Villa offers the key benefit of ample space, but lots of versatility too. There are two luxury bedrooms as standard with an expansive option of turning it into a five-bedroom beach retreat incorporating sister property Joglo House located next door. It’s perfect for larger extended families or groups. The Beach Villa’s master bedrooms are sleek and attractive but with real character just like a countryside villa retreat featuring natural wood, stonework and rattan features. Spacious with high ceilings, each has its own individual style and colour scheme; choose from subtle beige contrasts or nautical blue shades. Both offer breezy semi-open en suite bathrooms and inviting views to the garden and beach.

The villa’s lounging areas span indoors and outdoors and feature a compelling fusion of styles. It is a very homely space with a colourful mix of Tuscany-style farmhouse décor and more familiar tropical interior design. It is filled with elegant art and accessories while the covered terrace has a vibrant mix of furnishings and long flowing drapes offer ample privacy. A fully-equipped modern luxury kitchen is adjacent. This is the spot for a long lazy lunch under shade or dinner and after dark socialising. Other dining possibilities include on the white sands of Sire Beach or in the bale by the pool.

Villa guests need not lift a finger during a stay with a personal chef ready to rustle up your favourite dish or create a celebratory dinner for a special occasion. In-villa spa treatments are also available on-call to ease those tired limbs back into shape. Choose from a variety of treatments including full-body massage, facials, manicures, pedicures and hair masks.

The garden slopes gently down to the beach and looks impossibly verdant, dotted with emerald green foliage and swaying palms. It offers plenty of quiet shady corners to escape to for a pleasant afternoon nap or a cool cocktail. It is especially ideal for family groups with inquisitive kids who have unlimited reserves of energy. There is plenty of space for them to let loose in the grounds.

The infinity edge pool sits invitingly just metres from the villa and the beach with ample shady areas and sun loungers to get horizontal on.  The sandy beach here is pristine but is fringed by tall mature trees for welcome respite out of the direct sunlight. It is just a short hop across the water to snorkel the Gili Islands and a round of championship golf is just minutes away at nearby Kosaido Country Club. The beach itself is virtually deserted most days and feels like your very own stretch of sand to call your own.

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