The approach to the villa is along a quiet winding road through the traditional village of Mengening. The narrow streets of this pretty Balinese village are surrounded by rice fields and punctuated by holy Banyan trees. A small intersection is the venue of a fruit and vegetable market and colourful temple ceremonies are a common sight.

The Setting
The entrance to Villa Maridadi is equally time-honoured; fringed parasols flank an antique doorway and moss encrusted statues of Balinese gamelan musicians line the driveway. Built within the rice fields and boasting forty metres of beach frontage, the property is also blessed with panoramic views of the sweeping coastline and the distant volcanoes. The rugged Cemagi Beach is renowned for its world-class surf breaks, and the legendary sunsets here are among the best in Bali. The villa also overlooks the Hindu temple of Pura Bata Ngandang, perched on a rocky outcrop and lashed by the waves of the Indian Ocean.

Maridadi is set on 4050 square metres of land, and rests within a private walled garden complete with a 20 x 5 metre lap pool. The fresh green coastal lawns are dotted with fragrant frangipani trees and young palms; lobster claw heliconias hug the walls and in one corner, overlooking the beach, a raised balé pavilion is a peaceful haven for chilling out with a book or a sunset cocktail. The smooth flat gardens are perfect for weddings or functions, and also provide a great play area for children. The swimming pool with sunloungers and a timber deck reaches a depth of 2.5 metres and has a toddler’s pool at the shallow end.

Living and Dining Areas
The property is comprised of a number of separate thatched pavilions arranged symmetrically between the main two-storey building and the open living and dining pavilion. Constructed of local materials, the style is restful with a fresh cool décor; and the modern fittings and fixtures are harmonised with antique furniture from India and Indonesia. Twin lotus ponds, linked by a central pathway and wooden walkways, complete the symmetry. Designed to maximise the ocean views, the magnificent 12 x 8 metre living and dining pavilion is cooled by natural sea breezes and large pendulous ceiling fans. Tall coconut wood pillars support the traditional ‘alang alang’ grass roof, and the pavilion is furnished with carved sideboards, a day bed, local artefacts and a beautiful three metre long antique dining table that seats twelve people. Ideal for entertaining and relaxing, this ample lounge has a quality music system with surround speakers in the ceiling. A covered walkway leads to the fully equipped service kitchen, which is located within a self-contained pavilion beside another lotus pond dominated by a white marble Buddha.

There are two further living rooms for the comfort of the guests. An air-conditioned indoor study, with a cosy cushioned window seat and large floor cushions, is located next door to the master bedroom and is provided with a cable TV and VCD/DVD player. A second casual living area is located upstairs in the main building. Sliding glass windows take full advantage of the awesome views, and this sizeable games room is furnished with colorful cushions, an antique Javanese daybed, a pool table, a multi-gym, and a large flat screen cable Television with VCD and Play Station system.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms
The five bedrooms are all air-conditioned with the additional benefit of overhead ceiling fans and built in wardrobes. Each bedroom is at ground floor level and enjoys ocean views and the luxury of an en-suite garden bathroom. The master bedroom features teak-wood floors and sliding glass doors, which open on to an outdoor verandah furnished with daybeds and rattan chairs. Guests will be lulled to sleep by the constant murmur of the waves in an antique four-poster bed complete with diaphanous drapes. Each romantic garden bathroom is walled for privacy and is characterised an open-air shower, whimsical stone carvings and an impressive array of tropical plants and shrubs. The bathrooms adjoining the master bedroom and the two main guestrooms each have a large bathtub that is protected from the elements by a thatched roof. Following the symmetrical theme, the two guest pavilions are mirror images of each other, each one a self-contained pavilion with teak floors, sliding glass doors, a canopied bed, an open verandah, and a cream terrazzo bathroom suite within a pretty garden bathroom planted with peace lilies. The remaining two bedrooms, and their adjoining bathrooms, are located on the ground floor of the main building; each room is furnished with antique twin trundle beds, making them ideal for children.

Another large lawn to the north of the main building makes a great play area and is suitable for badminton or volley ball. A door in the wall leads to the villa’s shared tennis court, and the staff quarters are situated near the main entrance. The beach is just a few metres away from the property, bordered by a track and a low cliff, and easily accessible. The currents are strong, however, and swimming is not recommended.

VILLA SUMMARY

Area Sizes : Land area 4,050 m2, Residence size 587 m2, Large private swimming pool 20m x 5m, Tropical landscaped garden with ponds, Private car parking, Guest capacity ideally 8-10 people as couples.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms : 3 bedrooms with king sized beds, 2 bedrooms with Twin-sized beds, All with AC and overhead ceiling fans, Separate Study room, 5 en-suite bathrooms, 1 Master bathroom with bathtub, 2 Guest bathrooms with bathtubs, Study bathroom with shower, Downstairs Twin rooms with shower.

Living and Dining Areas : Open plan living & dining area, Main dining table seats 10, Pool side dining table seats 12, Separate air-conditioned television study room located downstairs, Second glass sliding door and open air living with Television and ½ sized Pool Table.

Villa Services & Facilities : Pool table, Full sized tennis court, Safety Boxes 3, Fully equipped kitchen and laundry, Live in staff quarters, Complimentary Laundry Service (dry cleaning at cost), Babysitter on request, In-House Spa Treatments.

Communications : Cable TV, VCR, VCD, Stereo unit in all bedrooms, Telephone line, Upstairs TV Room with day bed, Film VCD and Music CD Library, 1 Television Sets with Indovision Cable Programmes.

Staffing : Villa manager 1, Housekeeping staff 4, Trained cook 1, Daily pool attendant 1, Gardener 2, Night security 3.

Designed to maximise the natural light, and catch the cool breezes even at the hottest time of year, the property offers a blend of air-conditioned comfort and open-air tropical living. Its elevated position, meanwhile, affords beautiful open views over the pool to a jungle canopy against a backdrop of rice terraces.

The furnishings and decorations include large mirrors, armchairs, cushions and loungers that focus on comfort as well as style. There are numerous relaxation areas, together with a huge amount of covered space, so guests will always find a private spot for peace and quiet. In fact, a large family or group of people could stay at the villa and still lose each other within its depths. In addition to this, guests have the choice of three different eating areas, all of which present a unique ambience.

An advanced water filter system is used throughout the villa, raising the quality of the tap water to provide a pure drinking water source in the kitchen, with drinking water also supplied to the bathrooms and bedrooms.

There is an on-site laundry and plenty of storage space for luggage.

Entrance
The villa is approached via a private driveway with a secure car parking area. Two Chinese welcome statues guard the entrance beside a set of double Balinese doors, which open to reveal a covered walkway with a pitched roof, ensuring that there is no danger of getting wet during the rainy season. The walkway circumvents a lotus pond complete with a bubbling water feature in its centre.

Kitchen
Unlike many villas in Bali, where the kitchen is tucked away at the back of the property, the large and immaculate open kitchen at Villa Mako is a feature in itself, situated on one side of the lotus pond. Cream terrazzo work surfaces are flanked by well-stocked glass-fronted cupboards full of sparkling tableware. The kitchen is fully equipped with a sizeable refrigerator, an oven with a large gas hob, and everything else that the staff will need to create delicious meals. Wayan is an excellent cook; a menu is provided showing the dishes that she can prepare, and she is also very happy to work with other recipes and ingredients.

Breakfast area
To one side of the kitchen, overlooking the lotus pond is a breakfast area. Javanese-style glass lanterns hang from the ceiling, together with paddle fans. The circular marble-topped breakfast table is flanked by six chairs with brightly coloured yellow green and orange cushions matched by a decorative panel on the wall. A guest washroom is located next door.

Media Room
Bordering the lotus pond is a cosy media room, reminiscent of a wooden chalet, and furnished with an oversized sofa with deep cushions in gorgeous shades of green, turquoise and orange. Colourful artwork adorns the walls, and there is also a sofa-bed, a leather lazy rocking chair, a double-decker coffee table, some attractive lamps, shelf units, and a leather woven mat on the floor. The room is built around four recycled timber pillars that support the roof. Folding doors open directly on to the lotus pond, so that the pavilion appears to float. Guests can relax in air conditioned comfort or they can open the doors wide and be cooled by ceiling fans and natural breezes.

The Media room is equipped with a TV together with DVD/CD players, and dial-up Internet access. A small Vaio laptop computer has been installed for those who would rather not bring their own. The high quality sound system is linked to speakers all around the villa, or alternatively music can simply be contained within the media room. There is a connection to the amp for those who want to listen to music stored on their personal iPods or laptops.

Main Hall
The central focus of the villa is the magnificent main hall, an expansive living and dining area with folding doors on either side that open wide to allow the cool breezes to circulate. The soaring roof in this splendid pavilion is 8.5 metres high, and supports paddle ceiling fans. The hall is furnished with a formal teak dining table that comfortably seats ten and is lit by pendulous globe-shaped lanterns. Traditional Indonesian artefacts are displayed on wall shelves, while chairs and a huge daybed, complete with an abundance of cushions, is positioned around a funky coffee table. Lamp-stands in the form of wooden Javanese statues, together with a huge, crystal wall mirror, complete the picture of luxury. Folding doors composed of wood and glass open onto a sunny Batu Yogya stone terrace, which doubles the living space of the hall making it a perfect venue for parties.

Bedrooms
Each of the three air-conditioned bedrooms presents a theme; each boasts an en-suite bathroom, and each is equipped with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, a mini-bar/fridge and safe deposit box. The two master bedrooms enjoy soaring roofs and magnificent views together with sunny balconies at the front, furnished with lazy chairs, overlooking the garden and pool. Fitted with ceiling fans, the balconies are great spots for relaxing with morning tea or afternoon cocktails.

The Bali Room is furnished with a super-king-size four-poster bed canopied with the traditional hand-woven textile known as ‘ikat’. The room features polished teak floors and French windows with louvre shutters, which open out onto the terrace and balcony. Antique furniture, bedside tables and lamps create a romantic ambience. Timeworn stained glass doors lead into a large dressing room with a Batu Yogya stone floor, a massage bed and an abundance of cupboards with antique louvre doors. This room can also be used for nursery, and a cot can be provided. Another colonial style door leads into the expansive cream-coloured terrazzo bathroom, featuring ‘his and hers’ washbasins resting upon a terrazzo vanity unit. There is also a huge wall mirror, hanging lamps, ceiling fans, an alcoved toilet, and a powerful overhead rainshower complemented by the thoughtful provision of a handheld shower. A glass skylight in the roof allows the sunlight to stream in above a sunken sculptured terrazzo bathtub, which is big enough for two. Decorative green bamboo trunks in terrazzo pots add to the tropical feel.

On the opposite side of the terrace, double doors open into the Colonial Room with its lovely polished teak floor, and a super-king-size four-poster bed with white drapes and snakeskin cushions. A gold-framed mirror hangs on the wall and French windows with louvre shutters enhance the colonial theme. The bedroom is furnished with a desk, armchairs, and an ottoman at the end of the bed, and there is a dressing area with fitted cupboards. The en-suite bathroom is L-shaped; fixtures and furnishings include an oversized sunken sculptured terrazzo bathtub, ‘his and hers’ washbasins, a toilet hidden within an alcove, hanging lamps, a rainshower with a handheld shower, a massage bed and ceiling fans. The bathroom has an open air feel, due to the provision of glass windows in the roof, maximising the natural light.

The Bamboo Room is accessed by double antique doors, and can be set up with two beds for younger guests or as double room. The en-suite cream terrazzo bathroom features twin washbasins, a toilet hidden within an alcove, ceiling fans, and a rainshower with a handheld shower. Glass windows in the roof maximise the natural light.

Garden & Pool
A wrought iron gate heralds the entrance to a central flight of steps leading down to the pool through an avenue of umbrella ferns. The beautiful garden then rolls down to a river located behind its boundary walls. The garden is dotted with sweet-scented frangipani and orchids, and bordered by mature trees including teak, coconut palms, and a towering breadfruit tree. On either side of the garden is a banana, palm and pandanus plantation.

Although the gate is an attractive feature in itself, this with an adjoining fence separates the main house from the pool to ensure the safety of any young children staying at the property.

The 18-metre mango-shaped swimming pool is 1.5 metres deep with a large platform area just 15 centimetres deep for kids. The cobalt-blue tiled pool is filled with light salt water instead of chlorine, and is equipped with an innovative filtering system utilising pure water from the villa’s own bore.

The stone pool terrace is furnished with six sunloungers, table and chairs, four large Balinese parasols, and two poolside statues of Balinese gods and goddesses. On one side is a barbeque ‘bale’ pavilion, with a thatched ‘alang alang’ roof, a dining table for six, a fridge, a fan, an intercom to the house, speakers for the sound system, and a sink. A washroom is located behind the pavilion, and the staff will prepare barbeques beside the pool. Additionally, there is a poolside reading bale, fitted with bamboo blinds, a fan, and a colourful mattress and cushions.

Twelve flaming torches at night cast a stunning reflection of the Balinese parasols within the still water of the pool, turning the scene into a romantic little paradise, serenaded by a chorus of frog song.

At the bottom of the garden is a rustic brick wall with a door opening onto the river bank; here guests will find a simple and private riverside bale, perfect for meditation. This is also the site of a holy spring, where offerings to the gods are made by the local villagers. Eighty metres along the river-bank is the village temple. Guests will be welcomed at temple festivals, some may even be lucky enough to witness a barong dance or other Hindu ceremony. The villa staff will be happy to help with ceremonial clothing and advice on etiquette.

Location
Villa Mako is hidden away in the traditional village Tiyingtukul, just five minutes’ drive from the beach at Canggu on Bali’s south west coast. This out of town setting offers the double attraction of being close to everything that guests might need, while also presenting a fascinating insight into the traditions of rural Bali. The neighbouring Echo Beach, with its world-class surf breaks and panoramic coastline views, is the place where the local community gathers in the evenings to watch the legendary sunsets. The trendy Seminyak area is just twenty minutes’ drive from the villa, presenting an exciting nightlife, together with an abundance of trendy boutiques, luxurious spas, and internationally acclaimed restaurants – including the famous ‘Ku Dé Ta’, ‘Kafé Warisan’, ‘Living Room’, ‘Hu’u’ and ‘La Lucciola’.

The location of Villa Mako offers easy access up to the mountains and rice terraces on the western slopes of the island, and is just twenty minutes’ drive from the Sunset Route, gateway to the eastern side of the island. The international airport is between twenty-five and thirty-five minutes’ drive depending on the traffic. The location is also convenient for all of the shopping malls and main tourist attractions. Easily accessible sporting amenities include the ‘Canggu Club’, just eight minutes’ away, and the nearby ‘Nirwana Bali Golf Course’. Designed by Greg Norman, this was voted the number 1 golf course in Indonesia; it is situated beside the dramatic, waved-lashed sea temple of Tanah Lot. For horse lovers, the ‘Umalas Equestrian Centre’ is just a few kilometres away.

The villa consists of one main two-storey building set on a gorgeous sprawling property, the gardens of which have been maturing for over a decade. To the left of the building is an immense vegetable garden, large yard, and tennis court. Between the main structure and the beach is a swimming pool and indoor sauna set within a manicured lawn strewn with coconut palms and two relaxation bales. The gated villa entrance has ample parking and a security post to guard one’s interests whilst ensuring one’s safety.

Upon entering the grounds one is led down a wooden walkway past a large limestone alligator carving and elaborate water ponds. These water gardens are filled with colourful fish and flowers, and completely surround the main building. The spacious common living areas of the villa are floored in marble, and the actual structure is composed of white stucco ceilings framed by huge ironwood beams supported by matching columns, making the areas completely open-air.

The first area is the dining room, which boasts a massive teak table that seats twelve and looks out over the blooming gardens to the ocean. The fully equipped kitchen is set off to the side of the dining room and can be reached by way of a small bridge.

The first floor living room features wooden tables, rattan armchairs and couches situated so as to create two sitting areas. Artwork collected from around the Indonesian archipelago abounds, enhancing the exotic atmosphere and creating a rich ambience ideal for thoughtful repose. The air is permeated with the sounds of crashing waves and the melodious chirping of tropical birds, which inhabit the flourishing tropical gardens.

Each of the five bedrooms consists of an enclosed air-conditioned room with its own ensuite bathroom. The floors and ceilings are made of ironwood, and each of the bedrooms have at least one glass wall overlooking the ocean-side gardens of the estate. All of the ensuite bathrooms are floored and walled with caramel marble, and have screened-windows overlooking the front gardens.

Set off to the right of the living room when walking straight from the dining area is the first bedroom. The entrance to this bedroom is a traditional Balinese variegated carved doorway, which opens up to reveal two queen sized wooden canopy beds with blue cotton bedcovers from India. Delicate white mosquito nets subtly accented by white flower patterns are draped from the canopies, and reading lights are tactfully attached to the supports for convenience. The beds are separated by a blue Ikat wall hanging and a wooden bedside table upon which rests a porcelain lamp from Hong Kong. The room is flanked on one side by glass, which looks out over the living room and pool table when the white draperies are opened. A rich red Oriental carpet delightfully compliments the ironwood floors. The rest of the furniture consists of a modest wood standing wardrobe and a small writing table with matching chairs.

Within the spacious marble bathroom, a large mask of a meditative face with closed eyes hangs on the wall behind the double showers, mounted on square marble pillars. A wooden towel rack and copper elephant stand sit by the stairs leading into the sunken marble tub which can be filled for a luxurious bath.

On both sides of the doorway to the second bedroom are two majestic red lion-like sculptures. Two wooden queen sized beds with red bedcovers sit on either side of a small table and lamp, behind which is a wall of windows overlooking the garden. The front windows look out to a lily pond filled with fish and two fountains in the form of carved stone tortoises, spouting water from their mouths. Bamboo blinds can be drawn down in the bedroom for privacy. The décor in this room consists of a plain wooden wardrobe, a desk, and matching chairs, and is highlighted by a red and blue Oriental carpet, and two original antique Chinese paintings to either side of the ironwood door leading to the large robe and ensuite bathroom.

An imported pool table sits off to the side of the living room near the ironwood staircase that leads to the second storey. The stairs are divided by a small landing, over which an arched wood doorframe tactfully splits the sunlight. Balinese paintings depicting village life adorn the walls, and a swinging ironwood gate opens up to second floor. The entire second storey is floored in ironwood, and a timber-lined cathedral style alang-alang ceiling opens up the space.

To the immediate left of the staircase, one walks past another large painting and through a set of picturesque carved doors into the first master bedroom. This sublime room is walled on three sides by sliding glass windows with white linen drapes that can be drawn for privacy. An Ikat weaving hangs on the fourth wall between the entrance and the bathroom doorway. The entire bedroom is surrounded by a balcony, which overlooks the front and back gardens, and the vegetable garden to the side. The tremendous bed sits in the middle of the room with a view of the ocean, and boasts a finely dyed cotton red and white bedcover made in India in karma sutra style. Imported Oriental carpets encircle the bed, and an elaborate Chinese style sofa from Java sits off to the side. The ensuite bathroom is another symphony of marble and indulgence.

The forth bedroom overlooks the balcony to one side and offers a sea view to the other. The most notable decoration in this room is the complex mirrored wall hanging from India. As in the other bedrooms, a table and matching sitting chairs and a standing wardrobe make up the rest of the furniture.

The second master bedroom is boasts sliding glass doors overlooking the ocean open up to expose the elegantly carved canopy bed. The white bedcover is of handmade Indian lace, matched by the elegant mosquito net, hand painted in India. A unique Javanese batik wall hanging backs the bed, and depicts a forest setting with animals grazing.

The upstairs living area consists of one main sitting area overlooking a tremendous balcony upon which are set two batik-covered massage tables. Flower boxes filled with fragrant blooming plants surround the balcony. A tall table is situated behind the sitting area, upon which a projector can be put, while a large screen can be pulled down from the ironwood columns framing the scene for movie-viewing. An attractive Chinese-style canopy day bed with mirrored Indian bedcovers sits to one side, offering an enticing spot from which to enjoy the fabulous property and the view it offers its guests.

One can walk out to the actual ground of the property by way of the first floor living area, past two Chinese sofa beds and three crouching Buddha statues. The marble floor is traded for a wood-planked walkway, leading out through the flourishing gardens to the enormous swimming pool. The pool is surrounded by a wood deck, which supports numerous lounge chairs and two hammocks. To the side of the swimming pool is an alluring indoor sauna, completely made of tropical hardwood and roofed with alang-alang. One way glass ensures privacy while inside, yet allowing one to look out to the left towards the vegetable garden and tennis courts, or to the two beachside relaxation bales, ideal for meditation or yoga.

The gate leading to the beach is next to the bales. The tennis court is set on a slightly elevated plane near the beach, and the thick foliage lining the fence tactfully maintaining privacy by sufficiently obstructing the view of the villa without blocking the ocean view from the property. The manicured lawn that makes up the majority of the grounds offers an ideal setting for hosting weddings or large events.

Owing to the owner’s love of fine food, the cooks at the villa are both talented and versatile, offering guests a large choice of delectable meals to enjoy during their stay. Many of the fresh ingredients used for cooking are gathered daily from the villa’s organic vegetable and herb garden.

With its old world design and impressive hand selected collection of Asian antiques and fabrics, Villa Gajah Putih is truly one of Bali’s finest luxury estates.

Staff
Villa Gajah Putih is fully serviced by: A full-time house manager, Two cooks, Six maids, Two security guards, Six gardeners and pool attendants, Two waitress, One Driver.

The Villa set around a five-by-17-meter infinity pool, each of Coraffan’s bedrooms has a spectacular view. The villa has an open-air living room with a sound system and equipped bar. Other common areas include a fitness room, a detached viewing platform ideal for morning meditation or yoga as well as late afternoon cocktails, and a detached dining area surrounded by balconies. Coraffan’s air-conditioned TV room has a full bathroom so that it can be used as a fifth bedroom if needed. Coraffan also has a fully appointed kitchen with staff quarters and a parking area with a security post.

The Neighbourhood
Canggu is located in the northernmost part of the Kuta district. Coraffan’s neighbourhood is accessible along Jalan Pantai Bolong, also known as Jalan Hotel Tugu for the distinguished hotel at the end of the road. Villa Coraffan is set back by 200 meters from this road, accessible through a private lane. The Villa is only 20 minutes away from Seminyak, though a new road from Canggu Tua to Batu Beliq will cut the time to Seminyak’s Petitengget area, (where the Oberoi Hotel is), in half. Canggu’s landscape is dominated by gently rolling hills in varying shades of green, depending on the stage of the rice harvest, and closer to the ocean, pastures dotted with grazing cattle. Under moonlight, Canggu’s landscape is breathtaking as the midnight blue and the softly lit green of the terraced rice fields create a dreamlike vista.

Most of Canggu’s residents earn their living either from farming or fishing, and the government has designated large parcels of the area as “green zones” to avoid the traffic snarls and other conflicts between residential and commercial development experienced in high-density tourist areas of the island. The two main beaches in the area are Pantai Batu Bolong and Pantai Batu Mejan, commonly known as Echo Beach. “The Echo” is very popular among more experienced surfers, while Batu Bolong is more swimmer-friendly, (as long as you don’t go in very far). Both beaches are approximately one kilometer away from Coraffan. Guests often enjoy watching Echo Beach’s spectacular sunsets over a cold beer or a glass of wine at The Beach House restaurant. With the newly opened Canggu International Club, the first of its kind in Bali, and a few international schools in the neighbourhood, Canggu is becoming the preferred location for those seeking sophistication, privacy and peace.

ROOM DESCRIPTIONS

The living room
Coraffan’s open-air living room lets guests stretch out in fan-cooled shade without losing any connection to the pool, the garden or Canggu’s magnificent scenery beyond. By sundown, the room comes into its own with warmly textured lighting and a bar that will bring all the guests together to kick off the evening’s activities.

The dining room
The dining room, which can be as open to the elements as you wish, gives guests a dignified setting to complement our chef’s culinary delights. There are balconies off three sides of the dining room, where guests like to congregate before and/or after each meal to sip cocktails and chat under the stars.

Bedroom 1
This master bedroom suite features a wraparound balcony as well as a crow’s nest terrace offering a glimpse of the Indian Ocean — the perfect place to sip your morning coffee. The suite also includes a partially open garden-style bathroom and a TV nook. The room can be cooled with either air-conditioning or a ceiling fan.

Bedroom 2
The second bedroom features a spacious, partially open bathroom and a balcony overlooking Coraffan’s zen-inspired fish pond. The room is cooled with air-conditioning.

Bedroom 3
The third bedroom has a balcony overlooking a private corner of Coraffan’s gardens, a crow’s nest terrace and a spacious, open-air bathroom. The room can be cooled with air-conditioning or ceiling fan.

Bedroom 4
The fourth bedroom has a balcony with a 180-degree view of Canggu’s rice fields and a crow’s nest terrace overlooking the entire property as well as the surrounding terraced land. This bedroom features a spacious, garden-style bathroom. The room can be cooled with air-conditioning or ceiling fan.

The TV / Internet Room / bedroom 5
Coraffan’s TV room offers guests a cool and secluded break from the sunshine, appropriate for surfing the Internet, watching DVDs on our 42-inch plasma screen television or just stretching out with a novel. This room has a full bathroom, giving guests the option of turning it into a fifth bedroom, which our staff can do by setting up our double sofa bed.

The Fitness Room
Coraffan’s fitness room is equipped with a Universal weight set and a static bike/cross trainer. This room is also fitted out with air-conditioning and a bathroom with a shower.

The Kitchen
Coraffan’s kitchen is spacious and fully equipped with a four-burner stove, oven, microwave and large-capacity refrigerator/freezer.

The Staff
The villa has a full-time staff consisting of 9 staff members (four housekeepers including the villa Manager Mr. Made, one chef, one gardener, two security guards and one engineer. Coraffan can arrange for extra staffing if needed. Our housekeepers are available to service the bedroom suites each morning and late afternoon. Most of the staff speak at least a basic level of English and have previous experience at 5-star hotels and villas. The staffs generally keep regular working hours with at least three members present at any given time, though we aim to be as flexible as possible and can adjust schedules in accordance with our guests’ needs. Coraffan’s chef, Mr. Ketut had prepared meals in some of Bali’s best-known western restaurants including Planet Hollywood, Legian Beach Hotel and Tragia Restauarant in Nusa Dua prior to joining us and is also adept at Asian cuisines.

Features:

• The property is approximately 5 minutes from Canggu surf beach, 15 minutes from Seminyak, 15 minutes drive from Bali Nirwana International Golf course, 5 minutes from Canggu International Club and 35 minutes from Bali’s international airport.
• Land size: 1,500 square meters. Floor space: approximately 750 square meters.
• All bedrooms have balconies, air-conditioning, ceiling fans and partially open, landscaped bathrooms. Guests can catch a glimpse of the Indian Ocean from the master bedroom’s crow’s nest terrace.
• The TV room/study is equipped with broadband and wireless connections, a 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable service and a DVD player.
• The 5-by-17 meter swimming pool is lined with azure-blue, Italian ceramic tile to keep the water cool.
• An attached children’s pool.
• The air-conditioned fitness room is equipped with a universal set and static bike/cross trainer.
• Laundry service
• Chef service is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Car rental with driver can be arranged prior or during your stay
• Overnight security staffing
• Safety box in each bedroom
• In-house massage services
• 24 hour doctor on call service

While Villa Alumbrera has been designed as a modern property, there are distinct Balinese characteristics, such as thatched roof tops, that remain true to the local roots of the island. Meticulously planned to ensure guest satisfaction, Villa Alumbrera features every necessary home convenience, including a private swimming pool, gourmet kitchen and spacious terrace setting for entertaining.

Private Compound
Nestled within a tropical garden compound, the two bedroom villa is resplendent of a split level tropical town house. This holiday retreat has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to four adult guests without compromising style or privacy. There is plenty of outdoor space to soak up the sun either on reclining lounge chairs by the pool with its refreshing water feature or on the upstairs terrace.

Open Living
The open plan living cum dining area overlooks the pool and has been decorated in tasteful furnishings and calming earthy hues. Adjacent to this space is a cosy alcove featuring a bench sofa and television for unobtrusive viewing pleasure. The kitchen is a fully equipped setup with all the appropriate appliances and tableware for in-villa dining.

Suite Bedroom
The master bedroom also overlooks the pool and is accessed via a small terrace that is the perfect niche to sit, read or just contemplate. Featuring an oversized canopied bed and a décor to ignite the senses, this bedroom is definitely a private sanctuary for long nights of intimacy. The spa styled en-suite bathroom in a cool shade of grey marble features a separate tub, shower recess and generous vanity that caters to the needs of couples.

Social Environment
A second bedroom is located upstairs and is aesthetically similar to the master suite with a double canopied bed and indulging en-suite bathroom. The most unique feature of this upper level is a spacious open-air terrace that captures the full afternoon sun and a hint of sea breeze. This multi-purpose setting is ideal for social entertaining, especially to enjoy after dinner drinks with a small group of friends and loved ones.

Villa Alumbrera (Three Bedroom Villa)

Contemporary Design
The three bedroom villa is a perfect example of how contemporary design and elements of traditional Balinese architecture can be fused together to create a sophisticated, yet comfortable living space. Villa Alumbrera manages to embrace the future and at the same time pay respect to the islands rich culture and artistic heritage.

Modern Comforts
The villa lies within a private compound complete with swimming pool and generous sun deck. Designed to encourage healthy outdoor living, the lounge cum dining area is open to the elements and captures plenty of natural lighting and optimal air flow. A galley style kitchen, which is fully equipped with all necessary utensils and tableware, is discreetly hidden and does not detract from the overall visual appeal of the setting.

Adult Retreats
There are two bedrooms located on the ground floor, both suitably distanced for personal time alone. Each bedroom is a stylishly appointed retreat that caters to the needs of adult guests with romantic canopied beds and indulging en-suite bathrooms. Both suites feature a décor in neutral shades to reflect Bali’s warm hospitality and provide quiet environments to rest in air-conditioned comfort.

Private Terrace
The upstairs section of the villa reveals a third bedroom and en-suite bathroom in an elegant layout similar to the other rooms. There is also a generous terrace area perfect for soaking up the sun or socializing over tropical cocktails under a star embellished night sky. The terrace is partially surrounded by several unique timber panels to create a sense of privacy without obscuring views.

Relaxed Living
Essentially the three bedroom category in the Villa Alumbrera complex accommodates up to six guests and offers modern conveniences to ensure that holidaymakers feel totally at home. It is the ideal base to spend quality time out relaxing by the pool and enjoying Bali’s climate. The gentle pace of life in Canggu is a welcome change that makes for a refreshing break away from the pressures of city living.

Accessed via its own 150 metres driveway and bridge, Umah di Beji enjoys a most secluded location amongst the padi (rice) fields. The villa itself is set in a picturesque location, with gardens forming a natural amphitheatre. Various buildings, all with traditional Balinese alang-alang (thatch) roofs, frame the gardens and house the five king-sized suites. The mature garden and numerous water features range down towards the dramatic, lava rock swimming pool.

Umah di Beji is a magnificent, tranquil property of exceptional visual appeal. In fact, the size and design of the grounds provides for many secluded seating areas making this villa the perfect location for large groups of friends or family to congregate together or enjoy private holiday time.

A large pavilion houses the main living space; an elongated open-air living and dining room with the enclosed kitchen at one end. With room to easily accommodate a twelve-seat dining table, centered below a gorgeous teak chandelier, and an eclectic mix of sofas and easy chairs, you begin to get a sense of impressive scale. Complimentary antique pieces from Lombok and tasteful modern wall hangings combine to create an ideal location for entertaining large or small groups of guests. The state-of-the-art kitchen is usefully located directly off this area so staff can easily serve and clear.

An informal dining bale (Balinese gazebo) complete with a dining/games table and daybed is positioned atop the river bank, and makes the ideal spot for afternoon drinks and quiet repose. The sound of slow flowing water from the river below and the dancing of bamboos in the breeze provide a natural serenade. A massage bale, just in front, completes the ensemble.

The master suite is enclosed in a private structure at the edge of the property, with a wooden deck atop the riverbank and a comfortable daybed from which to treasure this natural retreat. The interior of the suite is the epitome of modern Chinese luxury, housed beneath a high, dramatic ceiling displaying the intricate craft of alang-alang. The room is dominated by an enormous bed that is headed by a full-length floral wall hanging framed by dark teak beams and a beautiful example of Chinese ceramic work. Overlooking the river is a corner lounge area with soft furnishings and a study room, featuring an impressive vase collection set in built-in wall boxes and a striking golden Buddha lamp.

In keeping with the overall style of the villa, water plays a key role in the opulent design of the en suite bathroom. The focal point is a teak bale housing a sunken Kerobokan stone bathtub flanked by male and female Pembantu (helper) statues. A rectangular lotus pond with stepping stone access surrounds the bale. At night, with candles, you almost feel like you are floating amongst the lilies as you soak away a hard days relaxing! There is also a shower room, a completely enclosed lawn area for private sunbathing and a separate decked bale, ideal for Ti Chi or meditation.

The second and third bedrooms share an outdoor lounge with natural furnishings and immaculate gardens. Both rooms also boast private terraces, including a breakfasting terrace in the third bedroom. The white washed rooms host examples of Indonesian batik designs and stamps. The second bedroom has a mosquito-canopied king-sized bed mounted on a teak platform and lavished with layers of white cushions. The third bedroom is of similar design with twin beds. Sandwiched between the Oriental glass doors of the bedrooms and en suite bathrooms, are dressing rooms with sunken square basins.

The fourth bedroom has a sumptuous four-poster bed and the interior design combines a mixture of woods and natural fiber furnishings. The structure housing bedroom five has ornate Balinese carved doors, a private seating deck overlooking the river valley and the rice terraces beyond. Furnishings include a teak four-poster and an antique mounted Javanese topeng (mask) set on the writing desk.

All bedrooms benefit from en suites which are among the best examples of all fresco bathrooms. Each boasts a sunken stone bathtub and gargoyle showers within a private garden where you can indulge the senses in a warm shower under a star-filled evening sky. All bedrooms are equipped with VCD players and sound systems can be found throughout the living and dining areas. The master bedroom boasts a DVD player.

The deep 15m x 5m infinity edged pool rises against the falling slope for dramatic effect. Lava rock stone tastefully blends into the garden surround and is fronted by a smaller pool complete with gargoyle fountains that resemble the royal hot springs found elsewhere in Bali. A wooden sundeck reaches back from the poolside towards the boundary river below. Patterned pathways, throughout the landscaped grounds, lead to many delightfully secluded spots and examples of both Buddhist and Balinese Hindu statues.

Location
Located within easy reach of Bali’s Southern beach resort of Seminyak and the luxurious restaurants, clubs and boutiques in Oberoi, Umah di Beji is an excellent base for holiday rest or Bali exploration. Specifically, the villa is 1km from the beach, and approximately 40 minutes from the airport. The prestigious Meridien golf course by Tanah Lot temple is around 15 minutes away. Bali’s cultural centre, Ubud, can be reached within 45 minutes.

Umah di Beji commands the very essence of luxury; superior interior and exterior presentation; an eye for quality art and creative flair, making this premier villa a first class choice for a vacation in Bali.

Staff
The staff compliment includes: one house manager, one full-time cook, four maids, eight security guards, two gardeners and two pool attendant.

Villa Location
The Tra Villa is set amid the verdant area of Canggu, situated 35 minutes from the airport, 700 meters from the beach, 20 minutes from the famous Nirwana Golf Course and 15 minutes from some of the best dinning, entertainment and shops of Seminyak.

Villa Style
Designed to enjoy the true Bali by the well-known architect Yoka Sara, The Tra is contemporary, elegant, and very well integrated in the immediate environment. The magnificent tropical garden, the amazing swimming pool with its two majestuous water wall are the land mark of the villa. Each of the three exquisite buildings are overlooking the surroundings especially the spacious main building, comfortably set with a maximum view to the villa area and the greenery across. The interior design and the decoration gives to the Tra the necessary luxury and Balinese touch.

General Description
On the land of 2,100 m2, the villa offers four bedrooms set in three aesthetic flair building accessible through a private road amid the rice field. Arriving in the parking area, a bridge crossing a clear fish pond leads to the fabulous living area set in the lower level. Spacious, elegant with white terrazzo stepping, minimalist in style this building is directly connected to the pool through steps going down the water. This air conditioned building can be open on all the sides with large sliding door and features four area Living, dinning, library, TV plus a large terrace in front of the pool.

Connected by a short stepping, the right side building offers a colorful game room and TV, and three opulent bedrooms including two junior bedrooms and the master bedroom towards the end. Tidy, each bedroom is facing to the garden and the pool, with stylish en suited bathroom and dressing completed with the finest furniture and equipment.

On the left side of the living area the generous guest bedroom is featuring a study room which can be an additional bedroom, a large guest bedroom with a private terrace overlooking to the garden and the pool a dressing and a fully equipped indoor and outdoor bathroom.

The staff quarter along with the well equipped kitchen is discreetly set on the back of this compound to give the best privacy to the guests.

A 90 m2 pool including a Jacuzzi with a twin outstanding water wall is set in the middle of the lawn, blend together offering an idyllic surrounding for a perfect retreat.

Further close to the river a large terrace to set the long chairs and dinning table is the perfect place to contemplate this outstanding villa.

Service
At your full service, the manager is supervising eight staffs including one chef, three housekeepers, one gardener, one maintenance and two securities operating the villa.

Living Pavilion & Sunken Lounge
The elevated, open-sided, living pavilion presides over the garden; its Palimanan stone floor extending onto a timber deck bounded by a cascading wall of water. Embracing a stylish cream and black colour theme, the pavilion is furnished with three yielding sofas, two ottomans and a coffee table, complemented by a coiled stainless steel sculpture and lamp-stand created by local sculptor, Chen of ’Chenergy’. Ideal for entertaining and relaxing, this ample lounge is cooled by natural breezes and paddle ceiling fans. Surround-sound music speakers are fitted in the high roof. To one side of the Living Pavilion is another deck, with two frangipani trees and an open-air sunken lounge, presenting built-in cushioned seating at a lower level.

Dining Pavilion
The elegant dining pavilion showcases a huge teak dining table, large enough to accommodate up to 18 people. The pavilion is open on three sides with a high roof, and a creamy-white Palimanan stone floor. Antique artefacts are displayed in alcoves within the supporting pillars, and wooden benches provide additional seating; a stainless steel sculpture takes pride of place, and an ornamental pond runs along one side. A guest washroom is located close to the dining pavilion.

Kitchen
The state-of-the-art service kitchen is located behind the dining pavilion, and is fully equipped with everything that the staff need in order to produce delicious Western and Asian meals. Fitted with gleaming appliances, enhanced by black marble and teak, this impressive kitchen is also a professional facility for outside caterers to prepare lavish feasts for weddings, parties and special functions.

Library / Media Room and Upper Deck
A flight of steps leads from the dining pavilion to the air-conditioned library and media room, located close to the entrance of the property. This is the only room at the villa that is positioned on an upper level. Featuring a teakwood floor, and fitted with a ceiling fan in addition to the air-conditioning, this home-theatre is furnished with L-shaped sofas, ottomans, coffee tables, lamps, and built-in bookshelves. It boasts a wall-mounted, electronically-operated 1.5 metre cinema screen, supported by a hi-tech surround-sound and music system, and a projector for showing movies and DVDs, in addition to satellite TV channels. Double doors open onto a stone balcony deck, with an enormous daybed and gorgeous views of the rice fields.

Bedrooms
There are six air-conditioned bedrooms at The Beji, each with its own en-suite bathroom, dressing room, and open-air relaxation deck. Each bedroom is equipped with a flat screen TV with satellite channels, a DVD player and quality sound system, and a safe deposit box. Additionally, there are two furnished, open-sided, living pavilions shared by the double and twin-bedded suites.

The two master suites are located on either side of the pool, accessed by sliding glass doors with wooden shutters. Each of these sizeable bedrooms presents a polished teakwood floor, a king-size, canopied four-poster bed, comfy chairs, a standard lamp, and a cushioned window seat. The TVs in the master bedrooms are 29-inch. A separate dressing area, adjacent to each bedroom, offers plenty of hanging and storage space. Each sumptuous bathroom is dominated by an oversized terrazzo bathtub, which is surrounded by a raised wooden deck complete with a built-in cushioned seat. Teak vanity units, twin washbasins, large wall mirrors, a walled garden area planted with palms and taro, and a spacious rainshower with a pebbled surround completes the picture of bath-time opulence. In front of each master bedroom is raised wooden deck overhanging the two shallow areas of the swimming pool. Each is furnished with a massive 3.5 x 2 metre daybed.

The two double suites and two twin-bedded suites are very similar in design to the master suites. The adjoining bathrooms are smaller than the master bathrooms, but sumptuous nonetheless! Features include open-air rainshowers bordered by young bamboo, sunken bathtubs and twin washbasins, complemented by soaring roofs and glassless windows with carved Palimanan fretwork screens. Outside, wooden decks with comfy armchairs and cushioned daybeds are flanked by bubbling ponds stocked with bulrushes and koi.

Garden & Recreational Facilities
The gardens encompass a clipped velvety lawn, flanked by a pair of regal feathery palms. The splendid 27 x 10-metre swimming pool is the focal point; it is 2.2 metres deep, with two segregated shallow areas for kids, positioned at either side. The timber pool deck has the appearance of an island, and is furnished with red umbrellas and four, red, triple-sunlounger-chairs. Speakers positioned beside the pool carry music around the garden. There is also a secluded garden beside the main entrance and dining pavilion, planted with giant taro and white flowering shrubs.

The extensive open space within garden, together with the numerous terraces and living areas, makes The Beji an ideal tropical setting for parties, weddings, celebrations, barbeques and other functions. The sizeable modern kitchen provides the staff with the equipment and facilities to cater for a wide variety of events and many guests. Special events can also be coordinated by professional outside caterers who have the world-class expertise to prepare a sumptuous feast at the villa, in addition to the coordination of decorations, flowers, lighting, sound systems and entertainment. A family group can be indulged with a sizzling barbeque beside the pool at sunset, the smooth lawn can be utilised as a stage for Balinese dance performances, and the garden is large enough to comfortably accommodate well over 100 guests. There is a spacious and secure car parking area at the front. Additional recreational facilities include a tennis court and a gym.

Location
The Beji is hidden away in the Balinese village of Berawa, one kilometre from the beach, near Canggu. The rice field setting offers the double attraction of being close to everything that guests might need, while also presenting a fascinating insight into the traditions of rural Bali. The beach is renowned for its legendary sunsets and world-class surf breaks, and the neighbouring Seminyak area presents an exciting nightlife, together with an abundance of trendy boutiques, luxurious spas, and internationally acclaimed restaurants – including the well-known ’Ku Dé Ta’, ’Kafé Warisan’, ’Living Room’, ’Hu’u’ and ’La Lucciola’. The villa is a mere 30 minutes’ drive from the international airport, and convenient for all of the main tourist attractions and shopping malls. Easily accessible sporting amenities include the ’Nirwana Bali Golf Course’, which was designed by Greg Norman and voted the number one golf course in Indonesia, and the neighbouring ’Canggu Club’, offering sports, social and leisure amenities. For horse lovers, the ’Umalas Equestrian Centre’ is just five minutes away.

The Arsana has been designed for the 21st century. Its sleek, modern structures, ironwood shingle roofs, and an abundance of folding glass walls, reflect the ambience of the location and the purity of the natural surroundings. The sophisticated contemporary Balinese architecture utilises indigenous stones, native wood finishes and refined craft-made fabrics.

Taking an inspirational approach to modern lifestyle, The Arsana blends its exceptional location with outstanding facilities, service and privacy. Embracing the trend of ’Destination’ villas, the property has been designed to contain as many features and amenities as possible, complemented by top levels of service, intended to ensure that guests feel no need to go out for top quality dining and entertainment.

Entrance
The Arsana is approached via a spacious car park with a security post and a Balinese gateway heralded by a pair of welcome statues. Passing through this gateway is like entering another world. An avenue of feathery palms leads to a serene lotus pond, guarded by two Ganesha statues. From here a dramatic entrance, styled after a traditional Balinese Wantilan or meeting pavilion, brings guests into the villa down a wide flight of Batu Yogya creamy-white stone steps flanked by twin fountains and Serai stone walls.

Main Building
The main building is the social hub of the villa, this symmetrical U-shaped edifice, presides over the gardens and swimming pool, and incorporates a grand entrance hall with a polished black terrazzo floor. One wing comprises a fan-cooled living area, a bar and an air-conditioned TV room. The other wing comprises a fan-cooled dining room, an open-plan kitchen, and an air-conditioned billiard room. The fan-cooled spaces feature glass walls that can be opened up completely to create a truly tropical open-living experience or an alfresco dining experience. The bold colour theme in each room is the hallmark of The Arsana’s interior design.

Living Room
This large living space overlooks the swimming pool below, and its folding glass doors open onto a sunny terrace. The room features a teakwood floor and is furnished with a huge, deeply cushioned red sofa, an arching chrome standard lamp and a coffee table.

Bar
The semi-circular black terrazzo bar is located next to the living room, and is equipped with six red bar stools, red lamps and well-positioned music speakers. This well-stocked bar is a great place for sitting and chatting with family and friends; it also presents the perfect reception facility for parties and events.

TV Room
The air-conditioned TV room is located to one side of the bar. It is equipped with a 39-inch, LCD, flat screen, satellite TV, together with a DVD player and a quality sound system with surround sound speakers positioned on the ceiling. The colour scheme is olive green, and this cosy room is furnished with a large sofa complemented by corner units and ottomans, bean bags, floor rugs, shelves of books, storage space and paintings by a local artist.

Dining Room
The large dining room is a mirror version of the living room, situated on the opposite side of the open-air terrace. The colour scheme is royal blue, and the room is furnished with an impressive glass-topped dining table that seats twelve people in comfortable cushioned dining chairs. Like the living room, it boasts glass walls on three sides, which fold open onto the terrace.

Kitchen
The stylish open-plan kitchen is a designer-dream in white terrazzo and stainless steel. Fully equipped, it features wall units in a chic shade of French navy and a four-burner hob. Pendulous woven-aluminium lanterns hang over the worktop, which doubles as an eating area due to the provision of eight white ’satellite dish’ stools. Behind the kitchen is a ’wet kitchen’, and it is in these two facilities that the staff will prepare delicious meals.

Billiard Room
The air-conditioned billiard room is located beside the kitchen; it presents a blue décor, a billiard table, a chess set, a large mirror, two big blue armchairs and some bar stools positioned next to a bar-shelf, where guests can sit and rest their drinks while watching their opponents potting the balls. A washroom is situated to one side.

Breakfast Pergola
The open-air breakfast room is a pergola with a terracotta tiled floor. It is furnished with a wood and chrome table and matching chairs and is decorated with beautiful potted orchids.

Terrace
The sunny, open-air terrace is located between the living room and the dining room, resting upon the same level, several metres above the pool. Guests can relax here on rattan-look, cushioned chairs. The terrace is bordered at the front by a shallow reflective pond with an infinity edge that appears to overflow into the jungle. In actual fact, the gin-clear water flows over the edge into a water cascade that, in turn, flows into the swimming pool below.

Bedrooms
Two of the guest bedrooms are furnished with queen-size beds, one is furnished with twin beds and a desk, and the master bedroom presents a king-size bed. Each air-conditioned bedroom is housed within a self-contained pavilion, secluded and private, with a soaring roof and the additional provision of a ceiling fan. Each enjoys plenty of light, and each boasts its own verandah at the front, affording wonderful views of the garden. Each bedroom features a warm teakwood floor, sliding glass doors at the front, and windows on two sides, making the most of the spectacular views; when the doors are opened the interior becomes at one with nature. Furnishings include built-in beds, a sofa or reclining armchair and bedside lamps.

Located in between the sleeping area and the bathroom of each pavilion is a spacious dressing area with twin ceramic washbasins, large wall mirrors, and plenty of storage and hanging space. Each of the cream terrazzo bathrooms is bordered by a bulrush pond, and each features a sunken soaking tub, a toilet within its own frosted glass cubicle, and a spacious, glass shower cubicle. Glass doors alongside the tubs, toilets and showers, fold open to create an open-air experience. Guests’ privacy is protected by the presence of the peaceful Buddha statues, each one resting in front of the high walls that girdle each pond. Each bedroom follows a bold colour theme – blue, green, yellow or red – with coordinating cushions, lampshades, upholstery, accessories and attractive local artwork. Each verandah is furnished with a pair of comfortable cushioned armchairs.

Master Suite
The yellow-themed master suite comprises an air-conditioned study room, which is almost completely surrounded by glass, an air-conditioned TV room with a wall-mounted, 29-inch screen satellite TV, DVD player and quality sound system, a bedroom, dressing area and bathroom, and an open-air relaxation bale with a huge cushioned daybed. The bedroom is accessed by a short flight of black polished concrete steps. The bale is a great spot for meditating or relaxing with a book or a cocktail; it enjoys gorgeous views of the garden and the sunsets.

Swimming Pool, Pool Bar, Massage Rooms, Massage Bale
The pool area is at a lower level than the main living and dining areas and is accessed by descending one of a pair of external stairways, located on either side. The 20 x 8 metre swimming pool features two infinity edges and boasts an ironwood deck that extends the length of the pool and almost appears to float upon the surface of the water. An additional smaller deck is situated on the other side. Both decks are furnished with sunbeds and umbrellas, and there is also an outdoor pool-shower. The water cascade from the upper terrace is a striking feature; flanked by frangipani trees it flows into a shallow children’s pool at one end of the main pool. The pool is lined with a stunning slate stone that sparkles with streaks of gold. Next to it is a white Palimanan stone pool bar with a glass and teakwood roof, ceiling fans, bar stools, a table and built-in cushioned daybeds for lounging and enjoying barbeques, tapas and drinks from the bar. There is a washroom to one side. Two massage rooms are located beside the pool, and at the far end of the pool is a riverside bale, which is also a delightful spot for a massage.

Garden & River
The fast-flowing river is particularly beautiful, it is accessed by a winding path and steps, and its jungle environs are restful and cool. Stone benches are positioned in strategic places, so that guests can relax and enjoy the tranquillity. Trees include majestic breadfruit, jackfruit, giant bamboo, and towering palms, together with creepers and ferns. The vast terraced gardens cascade like a giant’s staircase down to the valley; velvety lawns are planted with sweet-scented flowering shrubs. Guests will be lulled by the soothing flow of the river and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, butterflies and birds. They can also witness the traditions of rural Bali, as one part of the garden presents a small terraced rice field and a vegetable garden.

Party Facilities
The substantial open space within the garden, combined with the grandiose of the property and its extensive facilities, makes The Arsana the ideal tropical setting for parties, weddings, reunion celebrations, barbeques and other functions. The modern kitchen provides the staff with the equipment and facilities to cater for a wide variety of events and a large number of guests. Special events can also be coordinated by professional outside caterers who have the world-class expertise to prepare a sumptuous feast at the villa, in addition to the coordination of decorations, flowers, lighting, sound systems and entertainment. A family group can be indulged with a sizzling barbeque beside the pool at sunset. The poolside bar pavilion can be set up as an alfresco dining pavilion, guests can spill out onto the pool deck, and the elevated terrace above the pool can be utilised as a stage for Balinese dance performances. The entrance hall and bar is perfect for a cocktail reception, and the garden is large enough to comfortably accommodate hundreds of guests.

Location
The Arsana is hidden away in the traditional, rural village of Kaba Kaba, in Bali’s Tabanan regency. Nirwana Golf Course – designed by Greg Norman and renowned as one of the best golf courses in Asia – is a ten-minute drive. The villa is fifty minutes’ drive from the international airport, and convenient for all of the island’s main tourist attractions, including the nearby Tanah Lot, Bali’s most dramatic and venerated sea temple.

Sense of Security
Access to the villa is via an ornate Balinese gateway that has been traditionally carved out of indigenous stone and gives the complex a rather regal appearance. An extended garden path extends down to the villa that is nestled within its own secured compound complete with personal swimming pool and tropical greenery.

Inviting Ambience
Ungasan Bay Villas has been designed in an L-shape structure which is defined by a semi-flat rooftop and full length glass doors in every room that open up to embrace the outdoors. The main living environment integrates a dining and lounge space as well as a fully equipped kitchen facility that is partially hidden behind a timber wall panel. A tasteful interior of furniture and aesthetic pieces in warm earthy shades with a few bold accents of colour creates an inviting ambience that nurtures the senses.

Nights of Peaceful Slumber
Adjacent to the living room is the master suite, while the second bedroom is accessed separately via the terrace. Both suites are sensitive to the needs of individual guests for moments of intimacy and long air-conditioned nights of peaceful slumber. Maintaining the same sophisticated interior design concept that is featured throughout the villa, each bedroom is a comfortable sanctuary with teak furnishings, contemporary artworks and luxurious bed linen. The matching ensuite bathrooms have been created for pure indulgence with double vanity space, a generous rain shower recess and a sunken tub edged in marble and set against a hand carved stone frieze.

Secluded Study
One convenient feature of Ungasan Bay Villas is a study that caters for travellers who feel the need to keep in close contact with business and domestic affairs back home. This area in Villa One is a separate study cum secluded reading environment with a generous window that spans the distant landscape. Alternatively, Villa Two features a cosy alcove just off the main living room that is more than adequate for some quiet time alone to catch up with urgent correspondence.

Outdoor Living
Ungasan Bay Villas features a charming outdoor area with a decent sized swimming pool edged by stone pavers and a hand carved decorative wall that depicts the intense creativity of local artisans. Bursts of tropical flora are planted along a low rise fence where on a clear day guests can enjoy scenes of Bali’s sacred Mount Agung dominating the distant horizon.

Ungasan Bay Villas (Four Bedroom Villa)
As a four bedroom rental alternative, Ungasan Bay Villas features twin compounds that ultimately cater to the needs of up to eight adult guests. Designed to showcase the attributes of a tropical Balinese lifestyle, Ungasan Bay Villas is a comfortable haven that encourages quality time to relax and recharge. Both villas are strategically positioned for plenty of social interaction, but also gives guests enough space for moments of privacy and quiet contemplation.

Villa Facilities:

• 2 Villas with 2 bedrooms each
• Bathtubs and showers in all bedroom en-suite
• Living and dining area
• TV with satellite channels, DVD and CD
• Fully equipped kitchenette
• Safety box
• Private swimming pool in each villa