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When it comes to magnificently sculpted cliff-top villa estates with breathtaking views of the ocean Bali and Thailand are in a league of their own. Here are our top picks for where to eat, pray, love, and stay this season.

Hartland Estate – Ubud, Bali

The Hartland Estate, an exquisite private villa compound spread across 6000 sq. metres of land. Sleeping up to 10 people, the Hartland Estate places you at the epicentre of traditional Bali away from the bustling highways and shopping malls and offers a rare slice of total serenity and relaxation for all the family. Looking out onto the rich cultivation of crop fields beside the pristine Ayung river, you are presented with a snapshot of South East Asia that other holidaymakers can only dream of.

This accommodation’s main features include: four master bedrooms, an open-air dining pavilion for family meals and gatherings sits atop the pool house, a natural spring from where water is pumped for the pool and for household use, two mediation gazebos on the hillside slope.

Hartland Estate Pathway | Ubud, Bali

Viceroy – Ubud, Bali

There are few finer places on earth to enjoy the unspoilt surroundings of an ancient tropical paradise than in Viceroy Bali, a luxurious 5 star holiday resort for travellers who appreciate being pampered like royalty. This villa hideaway sits in the area called “Valley of the Kings” whose history can be traced back to generations of figures of nobility and high class status. A quaint and humble ecosystem of plantation at the base of the valley and Ubud’s Petanu River gorge is voted as one of Bali’s most desired inland lookout points.

This high end accommodation is comprised of three main villas of a modern, contemporary design, and come equipped with all aspects of a dream holiday home from espresso machines and comfortable king-size beds, to an in-villa restaurant and bar, Cascades, which offers the finest cuisine for its guests.

Semara Luxury Villas – Uluwatu, Bali

Billed as exhibiting the most amazing panoramic ocean view in Uluwatu by many a travel guru, there is little to stand in the way of the mesmerizing aura of the Semara Luxury Villa resort in Bali. This 7 unique, refined 5 bedroom villa complex sits atop the cliff edge to present a truly unparalleled retreat of comfort and tranquillity. Having celebrities the world over frequenting this spot is a testament to the quality this villa complex and its blissful surroundings have to offer.

Rolling out out 2,300 square meters of space and 30 meters of cliff frontage, each of the seven villas feature their own infinity pool that connects with a clear view of the sea. Expansive deck areas add a fine finishing touch to the scenery. Whilst indoors, each villa is equipped with master bedrooms, grand dining and living quarters and spa facilities to ensure you can stay fresh and rejuvenated throughout your holiday.

Semara Luxury Villas Infinity Pool | Uluwatu, Bali

Malimbu Cliff Villa, Lombok

Lovers of the Lombok landscape will fall head over heels with the Malimbu Cliff Villa, which has been voted by travel gurus as one of the western coastline’s finest in holiday accommodation. The luxury villa is set out over three levels, each with a stunning viewpoint of the ocean. Having been built close to a hillside the property offers a distinct feel of tranquility in stark contrast to the hub of street activity that is accessible by car or walking at a comfortable distance away. The interior of Malimbu Cliff Villa reflects a contemporary and stylish décor with features that have been inspired by some of world’s leading architectural wonders. There are four bedrooms to make use of, along with ample living space and an eighteen meter long infinity pool that sets the scene for for relaxation and rest.

Guest can take advantage of the many bars and restaurants nearby the villa, or for those with a sense of adventure, the Gili Islands are just a short boat ride away.

Malimbu Cliff Villa Bathroom I Lombok, Indonesia

Villa Yang – Phuket, Thailand

If it’s a hillside view of the natural wonders of the coast of Phuket and Andaman Sea you seek, then your search may be over. Nestling on a private and secluded clifftop, Villa Yang is a fine spectacle of the modern day villa that blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary mood and spacial awareness. This five star accommodation spans a height of 80 meters, every inch as impressive as the views that surround it, from the towering ‘Gothic’ dome-like mountains of Phang Nga to the north and the lush green valleys beneath.

Surin Beach with its array of beachfront bars and shopping facilities are just minutes away by car, offering a lively hub of entertainment as a contrast to the peaceful estate of the grand villa suites. Imagine staying in one of our best cliff-top villas.

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