Overview
Villa Ubud is a peaceful hideaway, with all the delights of Seminyak right on its doorstep, from sweeping sandy beaches, to world-class restaurants, trendy bars and designer boutiques.
This two-storey villa is the largest in the Lakshmi enclave and is named after the town of Ubud - the artistic and cultural heart of Bali. Built to a contemporary Balinese design, the villa is a celebration of elegant tropical living. Its open-sided living pavilion, with soaring rattan ceiling,is adorned with antiques and local artwork and overlooks the swimming pool. The upper-floor bedroom boasts a breezy private terrace, and the ground floor bedroom also serves as a TV lounge/study.
Long-standing staff provide a warm welcome and a discreet professional service. The villa has a guest kitchen, with mini bar and complimentary tea and coffee, while an executive chef prepares tasty meals in the staff kitchen from an extensive a la carte menu that includes western and Asian dishes. He is also happy to accommodate any special requests ? from kid?s meals to four-course feasts and pool-side barbecues.
Whether you want to stroll down to the world-class dining venues of 'eat street', shop till you drop, lounge on the beach, or sip cocktails at sunset, the opportunities that come with a stay at Villa Ubud are endless.
Accommodation
Villa Ubud is arranged in an L-shape around a swimming pool fed with two ornamental water fountains and set within a walled courtyard bordered with abundant tropical foliage. The kitchen, living room and TV lounge / second bedroom are on the ground floor, with the master bedroom and a breezy sunset terrace on the upper floor.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
In the master bedroom, a king-sized bed is draped in a soft olive green mosquito net and adorned in crisp white linen and deluxe pillows. A large timber wall unit incorporates wardrobe and shelves,and an alcove for a satellite TV/DVD player. The ensuite bathroom is fitted with a walk-in rain shower and a tub and has customised amenities. On the adjoining terrace,a comfortable daybed is just the place to appreciate the light breeze and pool views while enjoying a good book.
Optional second bedroom
Villa Ubud's second bedroom can be configured with a king-size bed or twins and also functions as a TV lounge or study. The room is equipped with a satellite TV/DVD player and features an attractive semi-outdoor bathroom with walk-in rain shower, bath tub and customised amenities.
Living & Dining Areas
Villa Ubud's entrance leads into a fan-cooled, tropical-style living pavilion with cool stone floors and a steeply pitched roof supported by stout teakwood columns. Two rattan sofas piled with colourful cushions make a relaxing lounge area arranged around a wooden coffee table. A dining table seats six and a sideboard displays magazines, Balinese-themed coffee table books and an iPod dock.
A guest kitchen with a granite counters adjoins the lounge room, and provides all the essentials for tea and coffee-making, cool drinks from the mini bar, or for whipping up a quick meal.
Outside, in the pretty walled courtyard, is a 6 x 3-metre swimming pool, at one end of which is a wooden deck furnished with loungers shaded by a parasol.
Comfort & Amenities
Children | |||
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Baby crib | High chair |
Confort | |||
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Air-conditioning | Beach towels | Bed linen | Ceiling fan |
Pool towels | Toiletries | Towels |
Equipments | |||
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Full Kitchen |
High-Tech | |||
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CD player | DVD player | iPod docking station | Telephone |
TV | Wi-Fi access |
Outdoor | |||
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BBQ | Beach chair | Beach umbrella | Outdoor dining |
Outdoor furniture | Private parking |
Security | |||
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Safe |
Services | |||
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Cocktail on arrival | Dry cleaning services | Laundry services | Meals |
Spa treatment | Welcome drink |
Staff | |||
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Chef | Concierge | Gardener | Maid Service |
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. Ubud villa's long-serving team have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly Balinese hospitality.
Villa Manager
Ubud friendly manager, Mr Agus,has been with the villas from day one, and is responsible for overall operations. His job is to oversee and coordinate the staff and property and to assist guests during their stay.He is in the villa office from 9 ' 5 daily.
Chef
The villa's skilled private chef, Nyoman, will happily prepare anything from the western, Asian and vegetarian a la carte menus, as well as discuss special requests, children's meals and dietary requirements. He is assisted by cook Winata.
Supervisors
Two villa supervisors, Astawa and Wiratmaja,arrange guest activities, oversee the other staff and assist the villa manager
Butlers
Five friendly butlers look after daily housekeeping and domestic duties across all villas.
Garden and pool
A gardener maintains Toba Villas' lush gardens and swimming pools.
Maintenance
Full time maintenance man to provide immediate attention to any maintenance.
Security
As part of the Laksmana Private Villas Estate, Solo villa is kept secure by a team of professional guards who man the estate entrance.
Pool
Private swimming pool 6m x 3m
Location
Ubud villa is part of the Laksmana Private Villas enclave, and are located along a picturesque tree-lined lane. Many of Seminyak's attractions are within easy walking distance. A gate at the back of the estate grants quick access to Seminyak Square, where there area number of restaurants and boutiques, as well as a bakery and gourmet supermarket.
Alternatively, wander down the lane and turn left for the sandy beach at Oberoi, legendary beach club Ku De Ta ' still the island's hottest sunset spot, and a number of boutiques and restaurants, including Teatro Gastroteque which provides one of Bali's most exciting dining experiences.
Turn right for the stylish neighbourhood known as Petitenget, and enjoy a cocktail or dinner at the restaurant Petitenget aptly named after this charming area. Or stroll to the ancient sea temple, where alongside is La Lucciola with atmospheric beachfront Italian dining, and Motel Mexicola which serves Mexican-themed food in colourful retro surrounds.
Restaurant "Urchin" is literally on your doorstep and serves an array of world- class seafood whilst wine lovers can stroll to Vin+, a restaurant and wine boutique offering the most extensive selection of retail wines on the island. While those in search of a decadent spa or salon treatment can pop into Body Works ' one of the Bali's most renowned day spas.
Ku De Ta
0.1km
Petitenget beach
0.1km
Kuta
7km
Denpasar
12km
Nirwana Bali Golf Course
17km
Tanah Lot
18km
Echo Beach
10km
Mt Batakaru
35km
International Airport
12km
Canggu Club
7km
Activities
Ubud villas' manager will have a wealth of information about nearby places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required. Do also ask the staff about the local area. Many of them live nearby and will be able to give an interesting insight into some of the fascinating aspects of Bali life.
In the meantime, here is a taste of the many and varied activities on offer within reach of the villa.
- Shop 'til you drop! In Seminyak and neighbouring Kerobokan you can rummage for treasures through cluttered little stores and dark junkshops crammed to the ceiling with curios and ?made-to-order' antiques, derive inspiration from classy homeware shops, or wander through huge furniture warehouses. In Jalan Laksmana (Eat Street) you can shop between courses! Boutiques include Paul Ropp, Biasa, Magali Pascal, Anouck, Lily Jean, Bamboo Blond, Dinda Rella, Innuendo, Religion, Body & Soul, Buddha Wear, M. Harcourt, Pura Vida, and Uma & Leopold to name but a few. For art lovers, galleries worth visiting in Seminyak include Randelli Gallery, Biasa and Kendra.
- 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.
- Horseriding on professionally trained horses and ponies will take you through the lush rice terraces around Kerobokan, or provide the chance for a sunset gallop through the surf along the rugged south-western coast.
- Take a scenic downhill Mountain Cycling tour starting from the Mount Batur Volcano at Kintamani, and pass through lush valleys, traditional villages and scenic green rice paddys while learning about Bali's rich and fascinating culture.
- 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.The twelfth hole is one of the most photographed in the world, as it overlooks the famous Tanah Lot temple.
- 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.
- Acclaimed as the world's best, the atmospheric Elephant Safari Park in Taro (north of Ubud) provides a sanctuary for elephants rescued from Sumatra, with opportunities for trekking, hand feeding, and photo taking. There is also a fascinating museum and an excellent restaurant in a beautiful tropical setting deep in the forests of Bali's hinterland.
- 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.
- Hire a car and driver and explore the scenic rice-field landscape and rural villages of Bali's hinterland ' a great way to get under the skin of the ?real' Bali. Stop off at a local warung (café) to sample some basic Balinese fare or cool off with a cold drink.
Services included
Exclusive use of the services of the staff team, including villa manager, housekeepers, personal chef and nighttime security. All villa facilities, including private swimming pool and unlimited WiFi internet. Breakfast is provided daily and transfers are provided to and from the airport.
Additional Notes
Family
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.Ubud Villa are a great option for small families, with their private swimming pools and easy access to Seminyak's sweeping sandy beach (currents can be strong so make sure to swim between yellow flags).A pool safety fence can be organised on request.
Ubud's friendly staff 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 guest kitchen allows you to prepare simple meals for fussy eaters or babies, staff will happily to do this for you in the main kitchen ' just talk through your requirements and meal schedules with the villa manager or chef and they will take care of the rest. Need to sterilise a bottle? Chicken fingers 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, and kids movies) we can hire on your behalf
Dining
Chef Nyoman and cook Winata are at your service to provide daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, served in your villa and prepared in Lakshmi's full service master kitchen.The villa offer an extensive a la carte, priced menu of delicious meals featuring Asian, western and vegetarian dishes to cater to all tastes. Children's meals can also be prepared, and special dietary requirements or off-menu requests are happily met whenever possible. Light meals and snacks are available with 30 minutes notice, make sure to try the chef's specialty, grilled stuffed chicken with blue cheese, asparagus and mashed potatoes.
Daily breakfast is included in your stay, with generous western, healthy and Indonesian choices on the menu. A complimentary selection of coffee and fine teas is provided in the villas, while a choice of realistically priced wines, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is available from your mini-bar or the main kitchen on request.Should you wish to learn the art of Balinese cooking, Chef Nyoman offers guests fun and informative classes in the comfort of your villa.
Spa
Fancy 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. 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.
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