Des Indes - Bali 4br. Seminyak, Bali
Des Indes - Bali 4br description
This fully staffed, four-bedroom multi-pavilion residence is distinguished by its heritage joglo –
a centuries’ old, elaborately carved teakwood building that was once
the home of a Javanese aristocrat and now forms a palatial open-plan
living pavilion. The two master bedroom pavilions are just as generously
proportioned, with deep verandas, den/libraries, air-conditioned
bathrooms and tropical garden showers, while the two guest suites occupy
a separate two-storey pavilion. Every impeccably decorated room
features colonial-era furniture, oriental carpets, heirloom artefacts
and curios, heritage posters and original art – animated by an
experienced team that includes butlers and an accomplished chef.
The pavilions encircle a 21-metre lagoon-style swimming pool at the
centre of the villa’s mature tropical garden, edged with sun-loungers
and parasols, and a traditional balé.
Beyond the villa walls, the expanse of Petitenget Beach is barely five
minutes’ walk away, along with some of Bali’s best-known establishments –
among them Ku De Ta, Potato Head, Breeze at Samaya and La Lucciola.
Recline on a plantation chair with an espresso and good book. Follow a refreshing dip with a siesta in the garden balé.
Sip a sunset cocktail prepared by your butler, then, after a candle-lit
dinner prepared by your personal chef, retire to your romantic
four-poster bed and sink into a deep restorative sleep.
Bali’s most stellar beach area, the wide expanse of Petitenget Beach, is
a mere five-minute walk away. Many of the island’s most celebrated
restaurants and bars are a short stroll away, including Ku De Ta, Metis,
Sarong and Potato Head. No need to take a taxi to reach Seminyak’s many
boutiques, lifestyle shops and spas either. What a perfect spot!
- Fashionistas, trendies and shop-a-holics should hot-foot it down to Seminyak,
Bali’s most cosmopolitan enclave. Here, you can indulge for hours in
the glut of stylish, chic boutiques. There is a wide choice of fine
dining, mid range, and cheap ‘n cheerful restaurants in Seminyak too:
fine dining venues include Sarong, the famous Ku Dé Ta, Mama San, La
Lucciola, Petitenget, Merah Putih, Sardine and Métis. - It’s possible to walk the sands of Seminyak’s Petitenget Beach all
the way to Kuta in the south, or north to Canggu. The beach is more
popular with locals than tourists (not safe for swimming in most
sections), but is a great spot for building sandcastles or to watch the
sunset as you sip a cocktail from one of the many beachside bars. - A nice sunset alternative is to head down to Echo Beach (9km)
where a number of cafes offer good sunset views and cold beer. Note
that the beach here is dark sand and the waters are better suited to
surfing, having a pronounced swell and rip, rather than children’s
swimming. Hotel Tugu, a very stylish and eclectic boutique hotel a few minutes further down the coast is also a good sunset spot, or try Old Man's – a more casual café across the road for alfresco all day dining - Close to the famous temple at Tanah Lot
(18 km), although in peak season a few too many tourists may transform a
sunset visit into more of a heaving photo opportunity than a moving
experience. Visiting early in the morning (8-9am) provides a better idea
of the power of the location and the chance to see it undisturbed apart
from perhaps an offering ceremony. - Drive westwards to explore the charming Tabanan regency,
revealing terraced rice fields of emerald green, volcanic mountains and
black-sand beaches dotted with fishing communities. Or head north to
explore the volcanic lakes near the mountain town of Bedugul, including
Lake Bratan with its photogenic and stunningly positioned Pura Ulun Danu
– one of Bali’s most important temples. - The most exclusive Bali trekking tour promises
breath-taking vistas and heart-warming encounters while supporting
sustainable social change in the once-forgotten villages of Muntigunung. - Bali Treetop Adventure Park
is near the town of Bedugal in northern central Bali (next to Lake
Bratan). Five adventure circuits, with heights ranging from two to 20
metres, challenge all level and ages on suspended bridges, spider nets,
Tarzan jumps and 12 flying foxes. - Covering 3.8 hectares of tropical parkland in Kuta, Waterbom Bali
has 16 water slides (including The Climax with its 360 degree loop) to
entertain the young and the young at heart. A great family day out, but
go early to beat the crowds.
- Property Type
- Villa
- Sleeps 8