Overview
If you're looking for laid-back luxe in a tropical paradise; somewhere spacious, comfortable, complete with a team of professional and caring staff, yet within walking distance of sophisticated Seminyak's best restaurants, bars and beaches, then look no further than Villa Jemma.
The villa's gorgeous garden, punctuated with intriguing Indonesian artefacts and bursting with frangipani, orchids and bougainvillea, is just the place to spend long, luxurious days with friends and family. Slip into the sparkling, 16-metre, deep-blue-tiled pool, which has a separate shallow splash area for kids, or lounge in the shade of the cushioned bale and sip a freshly squeezed fruit juice while you browse a magazine.
The bright and airy lounge and dining room, with its soaring roof and huge rattan sofa, opens widely to the garden on one side and a cool calm courtyard to the other ? the perfect spot for an early morning breakfast or cup of afternoon tea. Plug in your iPod, kick back under the whirr of the fan and ponder the villa's menu of mouthwatering dishes as you decide what you'd like your chef to prepare for dinner.
Of the four bedrooms, the upper-floor master is particularly private and has its own comfortably furnished private balcony, while two guest bedrooms on the ground floor open directly onto the garden and pool and the third conveniently doubles as an air-conditioned study/TV room.
Accommodation
A delightful tropical garden and a large, inviting pool greet guests at Villa Jemma. The bright, airy lounge and dining space overlooks the garden and pool on one side and a furnished courtyard and fishpond on the other. The villa's kitchen is also located off the living area.
On the ground floor, two ensuite double bedrooms lie either side of the living space and a twin room can also functions as a study/TV room. Upstairs, the very private master bedroom features a comfortably furnished balcony.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Master bedroom
A flight of white steps at one end of the living area leads up to Villa Jemma's air-conditioned master bedroom which features a king-size bed, satellite television and DVD player, and enormous semi-open-air ensuite bathroom with a large tub and rain shower. Outside the bedroom is a covered private balcony with outdoor seating surrounded by lush greenery.
Guest bedrooms
Two of the ground floor guest bedrooms are located on either side of the lounge, opening onto the garden and pool. Both feature king-size beds, satellite televisions and DVD players, and large open-air ensuite bathrooms with tubs and rain showers.
Villa Jemma's fourth bedroom is furnished with twin beds (can be joined to form a king), making it ideal for kids or for friends sharing. This room can also double as a study/TV room and has an adjacent bathroom with outdoor shower.
Living & Dining Areas
A bright, airy, and very spacious living and dining area forms the hub of this warm and welcoming villa. The room features a double-height, traditional pitched roof, is cooled by ceiling fans, and decorated with contemporary artworks. An enormous U-shaped rattan sofa faces the pool and garden and an eight-seater dining table lies just behind. Glass doors on both sides slide back to create a delightful indoor/outdoor tropical living space.
On the opposite side of the pool, a comfortable thatched bale has ample seating for six and makes a delightful space to relax, and a pretty walled courtyard just beyond the dining area is a great place to enjoy an early morning breakfast or afternoon tea.
Comfort & Amenities
| Children | |||
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 Baby crib |
High chair |
| Confort | |||
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Air-conditioning |
Beach towels |
Bed linen |
Ceiling fan |
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Pool towels |
Toiletries |
Towels |
| Equipments | |||
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Coffeemaker |
Full Kitchen |
Iron/ironing board |
Juicer |
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Microwave |
Oven |
| High-Tech | |||
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Book Library |
CD |
CD player |
Computer |
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DVD |
Dvd Library |
DVD player |
iPod docking station |
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Printer |
Satellite TV |
Wi-Fi access |
| Outdoor | |||
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BBQ |
Beach chair |
Beach umbrella |
Garden |
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Outdoor dining |
Outdoor furniture |
Private parking |
| Security | |||
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Safe |
| Services | |||
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Cocktail on arrival |
Meals |
Welcome drink |
| Services extra | |||
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Dry cleaning services |
Laundry services |
Spa treatment |
| Sport & leisure | |||
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Basket court |
Exercise Room |
Fitness center |
Football court |
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Gym |
Ping pong Table |
Shared tennis court |
Squash |
| Staff | |||
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Chef |
Concierge |
Gardener |
Maid Service |
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Pool Attendant |
Security guard |
Villa Manager |
| Staff extra | |||
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Baby sitter |
Masseuse |
Private chauffeur |
Staff & Services
One of the greatest advantages of staying in a villa is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff. Villa Jemma's staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly Balinese hospitality.
Villa manager
Villa Jemma's friendly and experienced manager is responsible for the overall operation of the villa. Her job is to oversee and coordinate the staff and property and to assist guests during their stay.
Chef
The villa's skilled private chef will happily prepare anything from the Western, Asian, vegetarian and children's suggestion menus, as well as discuss special requests and dietary requirements.
Villa attendants
Four villa attendants look after daily housekeeping and domestic duties.
Garden and pool
A gardener/pool attendant maintain the grounds of the property daily.
Security
24-hour security is provided at the entrance to the Laksmana Villas Estate.
Pool
Private pool - Chlorinated
16 x 4 metres.
Location
Villa Jemma is located in an exclusive and secluded enclave of individual private residences just off Seminyak's buzzing Jalan Laksmana, where some of Bali's best shopping, funkiest bars, sophisticated restaurants and cool cafes can be found. It's a short walk to the ever-fashionable Ku De Ta, one of Bali's premiere spots to sip a cocktail at sunset, and to the iconic La Lucciola, perfect for a meal overlooking the ocean. Seminyak's surf beaches are close by as is Pura Petitenget, a beachside temple where you will often see locals dressed in stunning traditional clothes performing ancient ceremonies, and Bali's number one sports and leisure venue, the Canggu Club (complimentary guest membership included in villa stay).
Umalas Equestrian Centre
5 km
Canggu Club
6 km
Kuta
10 km
Waterbom Park
11 km
Nirwana Bali Golf Club
20 km
Denpasar International Airport
22 km
Bali Bird Park
25 km
Bali Safari & Marine Park
30 km
Ubud
35 km
Elephant Safari Park
49 km
Treetops Adventure Park
51 km
Activities
- Fashionistas and shop-a-holics will adore Seminyak's glut of stylish, chic boutiques. For furniture, antiques and homeware stores go for a wander around the streets of nearby Kerobokan.
- If you are a bold and brave bargain hunter, visit Denpasar's vibrant markets, where everything and anything is available. At Pasar Badung, Bali's largest and oldest market, you'll find meat, vegetables, and spices. Not for the fainthearted! Kumbasari Market specialises in paintings, handicrafts, souvenirs, artefacts, clothes, fabrics, and gold, and Jalan Sulawesi is the place for textiles ? but you'll need to shake off the commission hunters offering to be your guide.
- You could eat out at a different restaurant in Seminyak every night ? for months ? and still not run out of options. Jalan Laksmana (also known as Jalan Oberoi and Jalan Kayu Aya) is Bali's fashionable ?Eat Street', offering plenty of high-end restaurants including
- Sarong and Nutmegs at Hu'u Bar. La Lucciola Restaurant is great for sunset drinks, as is The Breeze at The Samaya. While Ku Dé Ta is still the place to see and be seen, two new beachclubs, Cocoon and Potato Head, are classy seaside alternatives. Then there's La
- Plancha, a rustic beach bar between Double Six and Gado Gado, very popular, good tapas, very reasonably priced drinks, with live music and DJ events. A short taxi to Kerobokan will bring you to Sardine and Métis (from the owners of former and fabulous Kafé Warisan) and Naughty Nuri's Batubelig (a franchise of the original in Ubud) famous for BBQ ribs and wicked Martinis. Mid-range dining options here include Wah Wah Gourmet Burger Winebar which specialises in sassy burgers with sexy connotations, and numerous other cheap ?n cheerful options.
- There are several surf schools in Bali, mainly based in and around Kuta and Legian, where young and old(er) can learn to surf or brush up on their skills.
- Desa Seni at Berawa Beach, is an eco-friendly village resort providing an authentic Indonesian experience through the exploration of culture, art and yoga. The resort offers a wide variety of yoga classes and also has its own spa.
- It's possible to walk the grey 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.
- At Jenggala Keramic in Jimbaran, visitors can browse and buy from a vast range of handcrafted ceramics and glassware. Jenggala also runs ?Make and Paint a Pot' sessions where ?Children' of all ages are encouraged to get creative.
- Play a round at the unbelievably scenic Nirwana Bali Golf Course. Bordered by ocean and rice fields and just down from Tanah Lot sea temple, no wonder this championship-standard course (designed by golf legend, Greg Norman) is frequently voted number one in Asia.
- 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.
Services included
Exclusive use of the whole villa and all staff that include a villa manager, skilled cook, housekeepers, gardeners and security. Membership of Canggu Club, breakfast is provided daily and transfers are provided to and from the airport.
Additional Notes
Families
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.The team of friendly staff at Villa Jemma 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).
Although the equipped kitchen allows you to prepare meals for fussy eaters or babies with ease, staff will happily to do this for you ? just talk through your requirements and meal schedules with the villa manager or chef and they will take care of the rest. Pancakes by the pool for breakfast? Toasties for tea? No problem. The chef can customise all meals to suit children's taste buds.
Don't worry about packing all that cumbersome kids' equipment for your stay. Just let us know what you need, and anything we don't have in-house (villa facilities include a baby cot, highchair, children's cutlery and crockey, DVDs and games) we can hire on your behalf
Dining
The personal chef at Villa Jemma is 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 chef is also more than happy to tailor meals to accommodate any special dietary requirements, including gluten-free menus, and a stay is not complete without sampling his fantastic tapas selection over a glass of wine or two.
Breakfast is provided free of charge on a daily basis for all guests.
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). Here's a sample of what's on the menu:Massage
Release built up tension with a traditional Balinese massage by the pool or in the relaxation balé. 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.
Foot reflexology
Foot reflexology is a natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet which correspond to every part of the body. Through application of pressure on these reflexes tension is relieved and circulation improved leaving you feeling balanced.
Body scrub
A full body scrub will exfoliate and hydrate your skin leaving it soft and smooth. A rejuvenating scrub combines an abrasive material such as salt, coffee, rice bran or pecan hulls with essential oils to remove any impurities and make your skin glow.
Manicure/pedicure
Our hands and feet work hard for us every day but rarely get the attention they deserve. Treat them to a manicure or pedicure, which usually comes with the added bonus of a quick hand or foot massage.
The Canggu Club
Complimentary Guest Membership of the Canggu ClubAs well as having access to their own exclusive leisure facilities at Dea Villas during their stay, guests also enjoy membership benefits at Bali's premier private members club, Canggu Club.
The Canggu Club, which opened in 2006 and luxuriates across 4,000 square metres of land set amongst the picturesque rice fields of Canggu, is just ten minutes north of Seminyak. The family-oriented club offers world class sporting facilities, fun activities for the kids, and a choice of venues for dining and relaxing.
A Colonial style clubhouse forms the club's centrepiece. The library offers a quiet, cool haven for reading or working (free WiFi internet access is widely available at the club), while meals, coffee, drinks and sunset cocktails can be enjoyed at a choice of alfresco and air conditioned dining venues. Kids of all ages are specifically catered for at two kids clubs (The Rainbow Room for 2-6 year olds and D'Joglo for 7 years plus) and also at the kids splash pool set amongst the club's lush tropical gardens.
The club arguably has the best sporting facilities in Bali, with a large, well-equipped gym and separate exercise room, a 25-metre swimming pool, a floodlit professionally turfed sports field, and a tennis centre with four tennis courts (two of which are indoor), two air-conditioned squash courts and two table tennis tables.
To enjoy complimentary guest access to the Canggu Club, just present the club identity card, which is available from your villa manager. Also, feel free to ask the villa manager during your stay the special perks and privileges of the club membership.
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