Villa Cantik, Kerobokan-Bali
One of very few quality villas (which was recently completed), which can accommodate a large party or a family get-to-gather in great style! Villa Cantik can only be accessed by private road, & is located in close proximity to both Istana Semer & The Rice Terrace Villas.
The property is entered via a traditional Balinese gateway from the car park.
Stepping stones (which are set amidst a dozen (dwarf) Balinese coconut palms pave the way through a developing garden. Upon entering the villa, the open-plan living area is impressively spacious, i.e. measures (approximately) 10 m x 13 m.
The two ground floor bedrooms, both of which are air-conditioned are entered from the living room. They share a central garden bathroom, which features twin washbasins, a bath, separate shower recess & a western toilet.
There are two first floor (fan cooled) open-plan areas, which are accessed by two different stairwells. The bamboo railed staircase that leads from the right hand side of the villa’s entrance leads to the fan cooled TV/Reading room, which is furnished with a comfortable 3-seater antique sofa, an opium (Chinese) bed (alternatively extra bed), a desk (garden views) & TV and a (multi-system) video.
The antique doorway on the left hand side of the villa’s entrance opens to a spiral staircase that leads to the only upstairs (fan cooled) bedroom.
It is worthy mentioning that at the base of the stairs the same door (which is entered from the living room) is also the access point to the (villa’s) second garden bathroom, which services both the occupants of this upstairs’ bedroom, & is also the most convenient (service) bathroom for general/day use.
The upstairs bedroom is furnished with a four-poster bed, with canopy (& mosquito net). A ceiling fan is positioned above the bed. Additionally there is a delightfully (& wide) comfortable antique sofa & a desk (which has rice field views to the south).
This bedroom enjoys cool breezes throughout the day, which emanate from the surrounding rice fields.
Kitchen - is well equipped & features a large fridge (with freezer), stove/oven & loads of bench space. Quality dinner & glassware is sufficient for 10 people.
The dining area is situated in an alcove adjacent to kitchen and seats 10.
There is also a round breakfast table in the N.W. corner of the living area, which overlooks the pool & garden.
Pool - is oval shaped & is lined with green (Flores) tiles. In closest proximity to the villa’s back door, a children’s wading pool (which has a depth of 30 cm) is partitioned/recessed from the main pool by large boulders. At the far side of the pool, there is a small pergola (bale bengong). On the other sides of the pool there are shallow sitting/wading areas.
The pool has a maximum depth of just over 2,00 meters. A large antique sofa (which is shaded by two umbrellas) serves the purpose of traditional pool/deck chairs.
Guest Cottage - is clearly visible from the front lawn, when entering the property. Herein, there are three additional double (fan cooled) bedrooms; one is located downstairs & two upstairs. These three bedrooms are serviced by one (ground floor) bathroom. There is also an open-plan living area, which has views of the (front) garden & the villa (proper).
The Lumbung - There are two other detached building, which are situated close to the main entrance gate, provides guests with the possibility of an extra double bed in each Lumbung. It should however be noted that this bedroom is not of the same standard as the other bedrooms.
GENERAL
There are seven (7) permanent household staff some of whom live on the property in the staff quarters. The staff consist of 3 gardeners take care of the pool & garden, 2 security guards and "Wayan", the cook/housekeeper as well as 2 day maids. A short menu is provided for guests, which includes Indonesian dishes and western favorites.
A western manageress oversees the day-to-day running of the villa & to attend to guest’s needs.
Covered parking is provided for two cars & off road parking for four other cars.
Accommodation Rates (Valid immediately until March 31, 2009) |
From US$ 550 to US$ 750 per night.
