Sanak Retreat

Served in the open-sided dining area, meals are prepared with the freshest ingredients from local farms, the organic garden, and the slopes of Mount Batukaru. The food is home-cooked and reflects dishes from across Indonesia and the rest of Asia. Overlooking lush scenes that are as pretty as a picture, the bar has a mean cocktail list as well as a selection of wines from around the world, while refreshing herbal drinks can be enjoyed in the rice field cabana. When you're in need of some pampering, the spa offers all manner of sensational treatments.

At one of the wooden bungalows or double-storey villas, constructed from local Bakerai wood, the sense of being retreated from the world is complete. The design immerses you in Balinese culture with beautiful Batik designs and furnishings hand-picked from the islands. Each one has a private terrace with views over the shamrock-green rice fields and mountains. Bathrooms are soothing and spa-like, and some open onto a private slice of the lush gardens. There is also a three-bedroom villa with a private pool, outdoor dining pavilion and meditation deck.

Delve into the area's natural beauty on treks through the rice fields and jungle, stopping for a dip beneath the cascading waterfalls or to canoe across the sprawling Lake Tamblingan and its ancient temple. Sanak Retreat also offers open-air 4WD buggy rides through the forests and fields, or thrilling scooter tours. You can also visit a local home to learn a generations-old recipes and share a traditional lunch, or participate in a tranquil Melukat ceremony, which cleanses the body and soul.