Hidden deep in the hills of northern Bali, the Sanak is set amid a quintessentially Indonesian landscape of verdant paddy and rolling, extinct volcanoes carpeted in tropical forest. One of the highlights of your holiday will undoubtedly be diving into the pool here, which enjoys uninterrupted views of the surrounding rice terraces. Limited to only a handful of spacious units, the accommodation is in beautiful buildings made of local bankeri wood: batik headboards add splashes of exotic colour to the earthy hues indoors, which flow seamlessly on to airy, deep verandahs furnished with relaxing day beds where you can while away the hot hours with a long drink and a book. For more space, opt for the two-bedroomed houses, which have upper storeys with even more uplifting vistas, or really push the boat out with a three-bedroom Pool Villa, which comes with its own (surprisingly large) swimming pool. The resort’s spa is a delight: its signature treatments are rejuvenating flower-oil massages, delivered by smiling staff as breezes waft the diaphanous white-cotton draped over the picture windows.
