Villa Samadhana

Property ID:	332
Area:	3400m²
Bedrooms:	5
Bathrooms:	5
Garages:	2

Villa Samadhana is the pinnacle of style, service and spaciousness. Set amongst sprawling lawns and exotic tropical gardens, this expansive villa, designed by one of Asia’s top architects, combines modern luxury with traditional elegance to create a sophisticated sanctuary perfect for weddings and special events.

Located in the sleepy seaside village of Ketewel, on Bali’s south-east coast, the property offers stunning ocean views across neighbouring rice fields. Featuring five luxurious bedrooms, an open-sided living and dining pavilion, restaurant-grade kitchen, entertainment lounge, 25-metre lap pool and a full complement of staff, this palatial villa is sure to impress.

The villa facts: 5 bedrooms – fully staffed – ocean View – 25 meters pool

Villa Samadhana is located in the sleepy seaside village of Ketewel, 13 kilometres from Sanur along Bali’s south-east coast. Hidden behind coral-limestone walls a few hundred metres from the glistening black shores of Pabean Beach, the villa offers ocean views from the pool area and master bedroom, as well as glimpses of Mount Agung in the distance.

If you crave space, peace and privacy then indulge yourself at Villa Samadhana. Named after the ancient Sanskrit word for ‘inner peace’, this five-bedroom villa has been designed to encourage guests to relax, unwind and dissolve the stresses of everyday life in a beautiful tropical setting on Bali’s south-east coast.

A creation of renowned Malaysian architect, Cheong Yew Kuan (Aman Resorts, Como Shambala) and professional landscaper Trevor Hilliar, this unique property draws on contemporary and traditional influences to deliver a comfortable and stylish home respectful of its natural and cultural surrounds.

Resting on an impressive 7,400 square metres in the sleepy seaside village of Ketewel, guests are privileged to an enormous amount of space. Vast rolling lawns encircle the villa with lavish gardens and water features adding to the sense of grandeur. A stunning 25-metre infinity pool with adjoining entertainment pavilion offers ocean views, as does the massive master bedroom.

Large open-air living spaces with high vaulted ceilings enable guests to freely enjoy the balmy Balinese climate, inhale the fragrant smells of the garden and marvel at the tiny birds and water hens that twitter and flutter throughout the grounds. Thai silk furnishings and a collection of Asian antiques reflect the owner’s exquisite taste and style that has gone into making each room special and unique.

A standout feature of this home is the spacious restaurant-grade kitchen with its gleaming black granite worktops where the experienced chef will happily prepare meals to tantalise your taste-buds. With a team of dedicated staff, including a private butler, the villa consistently delivers five-star service, whether providing cocktails by the pool or arranging deluxe in-house spa treatments.

This appealing combination of space, style, service, peace and privacy makes Villa Samadhana the idyllic setting for a wedding, party or special celebration, as well as a blissful retreat for families, couples and groups of friends.

Layout:

Upon entering Villa Samadhana’s traditional Balinese gateway, the grandeur of this magnificent property is immediately apparent. From here, a wooden bridge traverses a large lotus pond overlooking the manicured sprawling lawns that extend all the way up to the main house.

To the left of the lotus pond rests a self-contained two-bedroom guesthouse with lounge and equipped kitchen. The principal residence, located to the rear of the property, features a master suite with ocean views, TV lounge, kitchen, two guest rooms and a large open living and dining pavilion that looks out onto the rolling lawns.

A separate entertainment pavilion with an outdoor dining terrace sits next to the 25-metre pool, offering great views of the ocean across the neighbouring rice fields.

Master suite:

The impressive air-conditioned master suite is housed in its own pavilion separated from the living and dining area and the kitchen by fish ponds and frangipani trees garlanded with orchids. Stepping stones lead to a set of carved wooden doors that open to present a welcoming Buddha statue and private Palimanan stone terrace.

Glass doors reveal the suite’s TV lounge furnished with two grey-silk sofas and floor cushions for watching movies on the large flat-screen satellite TV with DVD player. Adjacent to the lounge, a small reading room enclosed by glass appears to float above a fishpond, offering glimpses of the swimming pool through an opening in the surrounding coral-limestone wall.

The bedroom itself, with its vaulted ceiling, dark teak floors, king-size bed and glass sliding doors, opens onto a private deck overlooking lawns dotted with coconut palms, and through to the crashing waves in the distance. A huge dressing area divides the bedroom from the semi-open ensuite bathroom featuring a large rectangular terrazzo bathtub, his and her vanities and walk-in rain shower. White shutters open onto a private garden bathroom with an outdoor shower encircled by six stone pillars and soft maiden-hair ferns.

Guest bedrooms (1 & 2):

The brightly decorated air-conditioned guest rooms, located in a separate structure adjacent to the dining area, have been designed for children but can easily accommodate adults. One of the rooms has a queen-size bed with large flat-screen satellite TV and DVD player, while the other has twin beds and a small outdoor balcony surrounded by a lily pond. A corridor with built-in wardrobes connects the two rooms as well as providing access to the shared bathroom. Featuring grey slate walls and floors, with an indoor terrazzo bathtub and walk-in shower, the bathroom also has an outdoor shower with a cascading water-wall feature. Both rooms open onto a shared wooden deck with a daybed for relaxing.

The guest house (bedroom 3 & 4):

Fifty metres from the main house rests Villa Samadhana’s two-bedroom guesthouse with its traditional alang-alang roof. Light and airy with cream walls and teak floors, both air-conditioned rooms feature queen-sized beds with batik throws, garden bathrooms with indoor shower and glass sliding doors that open onto a wooden deck bordering the immaculately manicured lawns. One of the bedrooms has a window seat to soak up the sun while the other has a daybed for those inclined to take an afternoon nap. Between the two bedrooms is a small living area with a self-contained kitchen and breakfast bar with bar stools.

Indoor living:

Living and dining pavilion

Guests are officially welcomed to Villa Samadhana in the large open-sided living and dining pavilion which is cooled by ceiling fans hanging from high vaulted ceilings above polished terrazzo floors. Making the most of its incredible surroundings this area overlooks the rolling lawns and striking silver-blue Madagascan palm trees.

The living area features low white-cushioned sofas, two wooden daybeds tastefully decorated with red silk cushions and a scattering of interesting artefacts. The dining area presents a solid teak table (seats 12) and is perfect for a Balinese banquet.

TV lounge

To the rear of the living pavilion is the air-conditioned TV lounge which features a large flat-screen satellite TV, DVD player and surround-sound system (which also feeds the adjoining living and dining area). For those that would rather chill out and read a book, the room opens onto a lovely timber deck overlooking a fish pond.

Kitchen

One of the most important rooms in the house – the kitchen – sits behind the TV lounge. The kitchen is also accessed by a long, brushed-concrete promenade displaying a fine collection of Asian antiquities. Featuring polished granite work tops, commercial stove, wok burner and lots of cupboard space it is perhaps one of the biggest private kitchens on the island. The kitchen also opens onto a timber deck and fish pond that is home to three auspicious Arowana fish.

Entertainment pavilion

The enormous entertainment pavilion, one level down from the living and dining area and presenting ocean views, is the ultimate poolside retreat. With an alang-alang thatched roof and Palimanan stone floor, this room is cooled by ceiling fans and the natural sea breeze. The pavilion includes a billiard table, TV, DVD and stereo system, sofa, polished concrete bar with bar stools and washroom. The rear wall of the bar (including the fridge and water cooler) is painted with a batik motif to match the cushions on the lounge suite, adding a sense of fun and vibrancy.

Outdoor / Garden, pool & beach

A highlight of Villa Samadhana is the landscaped garden. Designed by one of Bali’s best landscape architects, Trevor Hilliar, the rolling manicured lawns, running water features, exotic trees, palms and flowering plants complement the villa beautifully to give it its unique sense of space.

The lawn area directly below the living and dining pavilion is larger than a football field and is a great area for the kids to run around in, or to host a wedding party. Not only do children love this space; so do the native birds, lizards and butterflies.

Keen swimmers will relish the 25-metre infinity pool with its spectacular ocean views, and there’s a shallow section for children and those who would rather just lie back and relax. The poolside deck, furnished with sunloungers and a white-curtained daybed provides the perfect setting to laze the days away. For dinner parties under the stars ask Gede, the villa manager, to set up the stone table (seats 14) on the outdoor terrace, which also features a large standing menhir stone.

Villa quick facts:

Location: Ketewel, Sanur, Bali, Indonesia.
Neighbourhood: Sukawati 7km; Sanur 13km; Ubud 17km.
Capacity: 10 people (1 king, 3 queen, 1 twin). Extra beds additional charge.
Living areas: Open-sided living/dining pavilion; large entertainment pavilion; air-conditioned TV lounge; guesthouse lounge.
Pool: 25m.
Staff: Villa manager; chef, assistant chef; butler; driver; 2 villa attendants; 4 gardeners/ pool attendant; 4 security guards. Masseuse and babysitter on request.
Dining: Western, Asian, vegetarian and children’s menu. Requests accommodated (including special diets).
Communication: Free WiFi internet access; PABX system; landline for local calls; mobile phone coverage.
For children: Baby cot; high chair; car seat; DVDs; books; games, pool toys.
Entertainment: Satellite TV and DVD players; surround-sound system; CD player; iPod dock, billiard table.
Additional facilities: Car with driver on standby for up to 8 hours per day (excludes petrol); back-up generator, safes.
Events: Weddings and events for up to 100 people can be accommodated.
Property area: 7400sqm.

Facilities:

Private 25-metre swimming pool
Five air-conditioned bedrooms
Family friendly villa
Large entertainment pavilion
Fully staffed, including chef, driver, housekeeping and security
Restaurant-grade kitchen
Free WiFi internet connection
Satellite TV and DVD players
Surround-sound system with CD player
iPod dock
Billiard table
Massage bed
Barbecue facilities
Back-up generator
Safes in each bedroom

Service:

Complimentary airport transfers
24 hour Butler service
24 hours uniformed Security
Extra Beds can be arranged (additional cost)
Laundry and dry cleaning service available
Car rental and tour guide services available
Massages at the villa by arrangement
Babysitting service can be arranged

Dining:

Villa Samadhana features a huge restaurant-grade kitchen where the villa’s private chef and his assistant, are at your service to prepare daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The villa offers an extensive suggestion menu of delicious home-style meals featuring Asian and international dishes to cater to all tastes, with an excellent selection of vegetarian and children’s options. The kitchen is also more than happy to tailor meals to accommodate any special dietary requirements.’
A stay is not complete without sampling pepes ikan (fish steamed in banana leaf), satay ayam (chicken satay on bamboo skewers) or pisang goreng (fried banana) with ice cream. And being so close to the ocean, fresh seafood is easy to source – delicious cooked up by the chef on the poolside barbecue.
Groceries and beverages are charged at cost price. Guests will be requested to provide grocery money in advance and the staff will do the shopping for you and keep the receipts for your reference. To make the most of the kitchen and give staff time to shop, it is a good idea to plan meals the evening before.

Children:

The family friendly advantages of a villa holiday are many, including access to your own private facilities and the freedom to use them whenever you want. Knowing that the kids can run around happily, independently and safely, without you having to worry about other guests, is a real plus – and one that means parents are certain to have a more relaxed holiday too.

Villa Samadhana is a great villa for families, however toddlers will need to be carefully supervised around the fish ponds and water features. Kids will love the wide open spaces just perfect for a game of football. The enormous 25-metre swimming pool features a special shallow section for the little ones and a range of pool toys. If it happens to be a rainy day don’t despair, the villa is well equipped with children’s DVDs and games and the entertainment pavilion provides plenty of space for kids to play.

The team of friendly staff at Villa Samadhana will make children feel as welcome as adults, and having these willing helpers on hand gives guests plenty of flexibility and freedom to do their own exploring beyond the villa grounds (full-time babysitting incurs a small extra cost).

Staff:

Villa Samadhana prides itself on its high level of service. All staff have been professionally trained and are well-qualified in providing exceptional Balinese hospitality.

Please don’t hesitate to talk to Gede, your villa manager, to discuss any specific requirements.

Villa manager: Villa Samadhana’s friendly manager, Gede, is responsible for the overall operation of the villa. His job is to oversee and coordinate the staff and property and to assist guests during their stay.
Chef: The villa’s skilled private chef and his assistant will happily prepare anything from the Western, Asian, vegetarian and children’s suggestion menus.
Butler: A professionally trained butler is on hand to attend to guests’ every need, including serving food and beverages at mealtimes, snacks, afternoon tea, cocktails and drinks throughout the day and evening.
Villa attendants: Two long-serving villa attendants look after daily housekeeping and domestic duties.
Gardener: Four gardeners maintain Villa Samadhana’s immaculate gardens and swimming pool.
Driver: A driver and car (seating up to six passengers) is available to villa guests for eight hours a day (excluding petrol).
Security: Four guards provide 24 hour security.

Spa:

Feel like a body scrub or massage? Just ask our staff to bring the spa to you! We can recommend deluxe treatments carried out in the privacy of your own villa by fully trained therapists from a reputable local spa (extra charges will apply).
Spoil yourself and release built up tension with a traditional Balinese massage by the pool or on the master suite’s private deck. Using a combination of gentle stretches, acupressure and aromatherapy oils to stimulate the flow of blood, oxygen and energy around your body, you will feel totally relaxed in no time.

Rates:

Period	Price per night	14 nights or more	Min stay
16 Jun 2015 to 31 Aug 2015	USD 915.00++	USD 824.00++	5 Nights
01 Sep 2015 to 18 Dec 2015	USD 795.00++	USD 676.00++	2 Nights
19 Dec 2015 to 08 Jan 2016	USD 1,140.00++	USD 1,083.00++	7 Nights
++Villa rates are subject to 15.5% service charge, taxes, etc

Rates include:

Exclusive use of the whole villa (5 bedrooms) and listed services and facilities, including full-time manager, private chef, butler, car with driver (8 hours per day), swimming pool and unlimited internet access.