Villa 238, Umalas, Bali
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This congenial and serene five-bedroom vacation villa in Bali called Surya Damai, with 18m swimming pool and private tennis court, rests among the glorious rice terraces of Umalas village on Bali’s south-west coast.
Built to the design of a traditional Balinese family compound home, the Villa’s large, open-sided living room and charming thatched bedroom pavilions are set within an enchanting walled garden, along one side of which basks the irresistible pool. The luxury vacation rental effortlessly blends colonial elegance with tropical ambiance while providing all the modern comforts required for a memorable, relaxing stay. An excellent team of welcoming staff, as well as a complimentary car and driver, take care of guests’ every need.
This vacation villa is ideally positioned just a 15-minute walk from the nearest surf beach and yet only a short drive from Seminyak’s shopping and nightlife.
The vacation rental’s team of 13 staff reflects the relaxed, family ambiance that makes the villa so special. Each staff member is experienced and well-trained – hotel school graduates with a decent command of English.
• Villa manager: Although villa manager is not located at the villa full-time, he will be there to welcome guests on arrival and is always contactable. A savvy and experienced manager, he has a great command of English and is a mine of local information, helping guests with anything from hunting down vintage wines to arranging surf lessons.
• Chef: An experienced chef, having previously worked in hotels and restaurants on the island, He impresses with a broad repertoire of western and Asian dishes and adaptability to suit guests varied tastes.
• Five housekeepers: The villa’s 5 housekeepers, also double as kitchen assistants and waiting staff.
• One out sourcing pool attendant and two gardeners: Doing a fine job maintaining the lovely villa pool, grounds and keeping the English-style lawns immaculate.
• Four security guards: The team of male security guards works a joint night-time shift, ensuring security and peace of mind during your villa stay.
First-day breakfast is complimentary, so too is mineral water throughout your stay. Otherwise, groceries and beverages are charged at cost price: Staff will require guests to provide a cash float for groceries, they will then purchase the goods and present receipts when they tally up final costs.
Glass sliding doors from the bedroom lead into an air-conditioned sitting room featuring satellite TV, DVD player and sound system and furnished with a sofa and small library. This, in turn, leads to a second veranda, dominated by a huge cushioned daybed – perfect for surveying the lawns and pool or for enjoying a relaxing massage.
Side by side on the ground floor of the villa’s only double-storey pavilion are two twin-bedded guest rooms which make ideal children’s quarters for family groups. Accessed via glass sliding doors, both share similar features of sweet, colour-coordinated furnishings, low ceilings and terrazzo stone floors. These rooms are more modern and functional in style, furnished with desks and decorated with tasteful modern art. Under the twin beds are neat trundle beds, making these rooms practical for up to four guests each. Doors from both rooms lead to open air garden bathrooms: smaller in size than those of the principle suites, but still featuring sunken bathtubs which blend eamlessly with the stone floors plus outdoor tropical rain showers.
An open stairway to the right of bedrooms three and four leads up to a breezy veranda and the vacation villa’s fifth bedroom. Overlooking the gardens and with views out to the fields and rice terraces beyond, this second-storey bedroom is more traditionally Asian in style. With its lofty ceiling, bedroom five is furnished with a romantic queen-size four-poster bed plus an antique wood wardrobe and desk. A set of aged timber doors leads to the only indoor bathroom of the house, with low ceiling, walk-in glass shower cubicle and, similar to the bedroom, cool terrazzo stone floors.
In contrast to the living pavilion, the dining room is encased in glass folding doors which, when closed, project a more formal atmosphere. The room is dominated by a table crafted from a single block of aged teak wood, surrounded by 12 tall-backed cream upholstered chairs. A ceiling fan keeps the room cool and a lengthy lily pond runs alongside, featuring a water fountain and playful fish. A covered stone pathway links the dining room to a fully-equipped kitchen that is amply efficient yet homely in style.
Adjoining bedroom five, upstairs in the two-storey pavilion features a wide veranda that provides an alternative living area. Open-sided and with high ceilings, the fan cooled timbered veranda overlooks the entire property. Entertainment is provided with a satellite TV, DVD player and sound system, hidden in a large wooden cabinet. Comfortable seating comes in the form of a squashy L-shaped sofa and some large floor cushions.
Next to the pool and shaded by large green parasols, a slatted teak table and eight chairs form a sociable outdoor dining area marvelous for sunny breakfasts, pool-side lunches or dining under the stars.
Dusk is a particularly lovely time in the garden at the house. Take a dip in the pool and appreciate the peaceful rice-field views, as the fading sunlight stretches across the water, or wander the many hidden corners of the garden which is magically illuminated at night with pretty Balinese lanterns and fire beacons.
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