Jakaranda master suite

The palatial Jakaranda master suite spans luxuriously across the entire top floor of the western-most pavilion, opening onto a large deck that overlooks the sweep of rice terraces beyond. Below a soaring leaf-shaped roof hangs a ceiling fan, and the air-conditioned suite has its king-size antique bed centrally positioned on the polished Merbau-wood floor for optimum views across the pool. A corridor leads, via two walk-in wardrobes, to the huge bathroom with double basins, state-of-the-art multi-jet monsoon shower, and bathtub set before opaque doors that slide back to reveal the view beyond.

Jasmine guest bedroom

The Jasmine guest bedroom occupies the ground floor of the master bedroom pavilion. This huge light-filled bedroom is lined with windows, its views across the pool reflected in the king-size bed's mirrored headboard, and features a private deck bordering the rice fields, a dressing area and a spacious marble bathroom with statement bathtub, curved double vanity and walk-in rain shower.  Jasmine has air-conditioning and a ceiling fan and can also be configured as a twin-bedded room on request.

Gardenia guest bedrooms

Sharing a separate pavilion with the kids' playroom, the Gardenia guest bedroom gives a couple an extra degree of privacy as well as easy access to the garden and pool.  It features a four-poster king-size bed, has air-conditioning, a ceiling fan and an ensuite shower room.

Waterlily and Morning Glory guest bedrooms

The bright interiors of these inter-connected bedrooms situated upstairs in the main pavilion provide cheerful accommodation for kids, each with twin beds and a single daybed (the twins can also be configured as kings making the rooms equally suitable for adults).  Rainbow-coloured batik bedding provide splashes of colour, picked out in wall-mounted antique windows and paintings by the owners' daughters.  Both bedrooms have air-conditioning units and ceiling fans, and the ensuite bathrooms feature leaf-shaped basins and statement bathtubs as well as showers.

Guests at Villa Umah Daun can enjoy a wide choice of living areas spread throughout the estate ? some large enough to accommodate a full house, some set back in private corners for those seeking a retreat from the crowd.

Living pavilion

Under a towering leaf-shaped roof, two sitting areas furnished with leather armchairs and plushly upholstered sofas form the heart of Umah Daun's living pavilion.  Finely carved antique pillars decorate the curved walls, and bi-fold doors pull back completely, creating a seamless transition between the living space and the undulating pond that hugs its contours, replicating the rice terraces beyond.

Dining room

A handsome teak wood table over five metres in length occupies the centre of the dining room, where bi-fold doors open onto a fountain-sprinkled fish pond at the rear and expansive views towards the pool and rice fields at the front. Up to 14 guests can comfortably gather around this table for formal dinners, seated on cushioned armchairs of plaited bamboo, conveniently close to the climate-controlled wine room.

Kitchen

Beyond a large sit-up bar is the villa's open-plan, professionally equipped kitchen, leading to a second chef's kitchen tucked out of sight.

Media room

Opening onto the dining room is the air-conditioned media room, where leather armchairs and sofas are set before a display wall with 60-inch TV, DVD player and Sonos Playbar sound system.

Games room

A fuchsia pink-baize pool table resting on a patterned kilim is the focus of the games room ? a ritzy space with antlered wooden trophy heads adorning teal green walls, a 40-inch wall-mounted TV, a pair of bar tables for in-between-game drinks (kept chilled in the colour-coordinated pink-and-black bar fridge).

Library & Playroom

On the second storey, with views skimming the neighbouring rooftops, Umah Daun's library is a comfortable place to retreat to in the company of a good book. Sink into a leather armchair set on the cow-hide rug and get lost for a few hours.

Beanbags in neon turquoise and pink cover the floor of the cute playroom, reached by a bridge across ponds at the tip of the living pavilion.  Here, kids can watch a film on the 40-inch TV, play games on the Nintendo Wii, or bring out their competitive streak with one of many board games.  A spiral staircase leads to the mezzanine level where more beanbags encourage laid-back banter.  There's also an ensuite shower room here.

One of the greatest advantages of staying in a villa is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.  Umah Daun's staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly Balinese hospitality

Villa Manager
Umah Daun's full-time villa manager is responsible for the overall operation of the villa, including staffing, service standards and guest satisfaction.

Chef
The villa's experienced chef will happily prepare Balinese, Asian, international and children's dishes from the extensive suggestion menu, as well as discuss special requests and dietary requirements, and arrange provisioning.

Butlers
The butlers take meal orders, wait at table, serve poolside snacks and drinks, and take care of housekeeping duties.  Butler service is provided in two shifts, from 7am to 3pm, and from 3pm to 11pm.

Security guards
The villa estate is kept safe and secure by two security staff working in overlapping shifts from 9pm to 7am.

Gardener
A gardener maintains the villa's lush garden and swimming pool.

Private pool 15 x 4.5m main pool; 7 x 4.5 x 0.6m kids pool; jacuzzi

Overlooking an expanse of working rice fields, Umah Daun rests at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet Balinese residential area just north of the village of Umalas. ATMs, a mini-mart, a bakery and a health food store are within walking distance, and it's only a five-kilometre drive to Seminyak's chic shops and restaurants, or seven to surfing hot-spot Berawa Beach.

Batubelig Beach
4 km

Petitenget
4 km

Seminyak
5 km

Berawa Beach
7 km

Echo Beach
8 km

Kuta
11 km

Nirwana Bali Golf
12 km

Tanah Lot Sea Temple
13 km

Airport
14 km

Ubud
30 km
 

Villa Umah Daun's 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.

• 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.

• With its warm seas, almost year round season, relatively uncrowded beach and reef breaks and suitability for all levels of experience, Bali surfing is world renowned.

• For a day out with the kids there's Bali Treetop Adventure Park, Elephant Safari Park, Bali Zoo, rafting and Waterbom Bali with its 16 water slides (including The Climax with its 360 degree loop) to entertain the young and the young at heart. Go early to beat the crowds!

• If you've always dreamed of galloping along a beach or riding through villages bordered by rice fields, now's your chance.  Bali Horse Adventure and Kuda P Stables (both in nearby Pererenan) can arrange horse riding tours, as well as children's riding lessons and horse-drawn carriage outings.

• Visit the mystical Hotel Tugu (Bali's first museum-hotel) studded with priceless Indonesian artworks and antiques and its award-winning spa offers age-old Eastern therapies.  If you're planning a honeymoon, this makes a wonderful first night venue.  The hotel's restaurants offer authentic Chinese and Indonesian fine dining, as well as an international menu, in a variety of unique settings.  At the rustic Waroeng Tugu you can taste the traditional Javanese and Balinese cuisine of bygone centuries.

• Make a pilgrimage to sacred Pura Tanah Lot, one of Bali's biggest tourist magnets.  Perched high on a craggy, wave-lashed rock, this ancient sea temple is best savoured at sunset; be sure to receive a blessing from the Hindu Priests (and watch out for the monkeys, who are very adept at helping themselves to anything from snacks to sunglasses and even cameras!)

• 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.

• 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, Sardine and Métis.

• There's a strip of restaurants and cafés at Echo Beach offering a wide range of dining options from chic and sceneful to cheap and cheerful.  Try The Beach House for fresh seafood barbecues every night and live music on Sundays, and do check out Café Dian, and Mandira for their great fish ?n chips.

• 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.

Rates include exclusive use of the villa and its listed facilities, and a large staff team including full-time manager, chef, butlers and security.

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