This splendid 5-bedroom vacation villa in Bali called Puri Bawana, complete with 30-metre swimming pool, rests upon almost 2 acres of land (7000m²) surrounded by emerald rice fields, and is within walking distance of the beach near the fishing village of Canggu on Bali’s southwest coast, Indonesia.
Designed by the internationally acclaimed architect, Guy Morgan, the vacation house is resourcefully integrated into the natural terraced contours of a hill. It is comprised of a series of thatched pavilions, housing a remarkable open Living Pavilion, an elevated Dining Pavilion, an Entertainment Room, two Kitchens and five Bedrooms, complete with an additional children's bunk room which can be used for up to 5 children. The buildings are linked by pergola-covered walkways, achieving a unique sense of space within a natural setting. Maximizing the spectacular views and the natural light, and catching the cool breezes even at the hottest time of year, the property offers a blend of air-conditioned comfort and tropical open-air living.
There are numerous relaxation areas, so guests will always find a private spot for peace and quiet. It is ideal for large groups or families with children. This vacation rental is a member of the Canggu Club (Bali's first country club) and its guests are eligible to use the club facilities.
The vacation rental villa has 11 full-time local staff. This endearingly friendly team of our vacation house is dedicated to making your stay enjoyable and relaxed.
• Full-time Manager: Villa manager is in charge of overall villa operations and staffing. Ruddy is on call to meet individual expectations and preferences.
• One Full-time Chef and One Cook: Trained in local and international cuisine and in charge of the market shopping and preparation of guest meals.
• Four Villa Attendants: Responsible for the villa cleaning, housekeeping duties plus assisting the kitchen and guests.
• Out source Gardener & Pool Attendant: Work discretely in maintaining the landscape and pool to a high standard without disturbing the guests.
• Four Security Guards: On-duty to ensure the safety and security of the guests and premises.
Food and beverage items are charged based on grocery bill at cost. Guests will need to provide some money in advance and the staff will do the shopping for you and keep the receipts for your reference. Please ask your manager if you wish to check your daily expense. The detailed invoices are kept for guests to review at any time.
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The bathroom extends into a large and private walled garden planted with travelers’ palms, spider lilies and torch ginger. Here, a romantic oversized bathtub rests in the open air, sheltered from the elements by the overhanging roof. There is also an open-air shower.
Suites 4 & 5 are housed within the two-storey building inside the villa and each is fully equipped with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, daybeds, reading lights, I-Pod docking stations, safe deposit boxes, desks and chairs. Suite 4 is located on the lower level and is similar to the other suites with a king size bed and the additional provision of a walk-in wardrobe, a teak shelf unit, a floating vanity unit with double washbasins, and a combined shower and toilet fashioned from white, tumbled marble. The garden bathroom is characterized by an open-air rain shower beside the lily pond and waterfall. There is also a relaxing area with built-in seats and shelves in the garden bathroom complete with an outdoor bathtub.
An external staircase leads up to Suite 5, the only upstairs bedroom at the villa, affording gorgeous views of the rice fields and river valley. The bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and an ottoman upon a timber floor under a soaring roof. Behind the sleeping space is a dressing area complete with floating vanity unit with twin washbasins, an indoor shower and toilet and a built-in wardrobe. An ornately tiled outdoor bathtub is positioned upon a breezy balcony, where there is also a cushioned daybed. Additionally, there is an open-air shower and, to one side, a glassless window presents a wonderful view that guests can enjoy from a cozy, cushioned window seat.
A staircase leads down under the Dining Pavilion to a small ‘spill-over’ room, which can sleep up to five kids. It is fitted with bunk beds and is also suitable for hosting a domestic staff. There is a bathroom next door with a toilet, shower and washbasin.
The open-sided Dining Pavilion is elevated above a high buttresses composed of indigenous serai stone, portraying a geometric jigsaw of shapes. A long suar wood dining table seats up to 14 dinner guests. The pavilion is cooled by natural breezes and ceiling fans and ommands fabulous views of the bordering rice fields
There are two fully equipped kitchens at the vacation rental villa, a service kitchen and a state-of-the-art central kitchen positioned next to the dining pavilion and linked by a large service bar. This immaculate, designer central kitchen reveals a discriminating taste for functional beauty and cutting-edge style. Crafted in black marble with a central island, silver grey units and glassless shuttered windows, it is equipped with a hob, oven, wine fridge, coffee machine and other high tech appliances. There is even the provision of a sound system.
A raised walkway leads to an elevated bale, a traditional lazy, breezy gazebo with a thatched roof, open sides and a cushioned floor. This is the place to relax, contemplate and meditate, while overlooking the river and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature, butterflies and birds. Further towards the front of the property, a wide flat lawn planted with four palms is the ideal setting for parties, weddings and events. A pathway leads down to the river and the gardens spill out into the paddy fields to a traditional pavilion designed for wedding ceremonies.
There is also a herb garden and an environmentally-friendly waste water garden. If the season is right, guests will have the opportunity to plant some rice. On the far side of the river, a picturesque rice terrace is carved like an amphitheatre into the contours of the land.
The furnishings – two large sofas, a glass-topped antique coffee table and two ottomans – can be pushed back against the wall to create an impressive party space. In one corner is a bar that can double as a DJ’s nook. Glass doors open from the Entertainment Room onto a terrace with a pergola supported by serai stone pillars beside the pool deck facilitating relaxed BBQs and informal dining.
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