With its stylish contemporary design and panoramic rice-terrace setting
in Bali's Canggu district, The Iman Villa is a fabulous five-bedroom
holiday escape.
Sleek lines, sensational views and sophisticated
interiors, matched with comfort, space and a treasure trove of top-notch
facilities, give The Iman Villa a wide appeal. This luxurious residence
is as perfect for fun family get-togethers as it is for elegant soirees
and unforgettable weddings.
Witness a spectacular Bali sunset from the
rooftop jacuzzi; sip cocktails in the sunken lounge; soak up the sun as
the kids splash in the wading pool; relax you're on holiday. The Iman
Villa's rural setting belies the fact that Seminyak's excellent
restaurant, bars and boutiques are within easy reach although, with
such fabulous facilities, attentive staff and gourmet meals on hand you
may just be tempted to stay put.
The
combination of chic modern design aesthetics and a picturesque Balinese
setting among lush paddy fields, towering palm groves and leafy banana
plantations, gives The Iman Villa an undeniable wow factor. Built on
gently sloping grassy terraces that mimic the surrounding rice fields,
you will feel very much a part of the tropical scene, while enjoying it
from a luxurious vantage point offering every conceivable modern
comfort. Cutting edge features to enhance your stay include Apple TV,
massive plasma screens and the sleekest of fittings.
Gleaming
under the tropical skies, the white stone buildings are reminiscent of
the Mediterranean, while eco-friendly green roofs topped with plants and
water features blend in with the natural environment. A distinctive
Indonesian flavour is reflected in the intriguing collection of copper
lamps, ethnic artefacts, wood carvings and antiques, handpicked by the
owners and displayed throughout the villa.
As well as being the
ultimate in designer villas, The Iman is also hit with families. Kids
will love the wading pool, plethora of floating toys, rooftop jacuzzi,
snooker table and terraced lawns. The pizza oven is bound to make them
happy too. When it comes to groups, the infinity pool and open-sided
living area with its decadent sunken lounge makes a perfect social hub.
There's a smaller lounge, dining and kitchen area in the two-bedroomed
guesthouse, so options for privacy are ample.
Beautifully
presented gourmet meals are served up by the villa's talented private
chef, who has a background in fine dining. Friendly and attentive
butlers can also whip you up a signature drink or stock the wine fridge
with your favourite tipple.
While the village of Pererenan is
still sleepy and rural, nearby Echo Beach is famed for its sunsets and
seafood barbecues, and the neighbouring district of Batubolong has
recently started to buzz with a laid-back beach vibe. Here you will
find a trendy assortment of cafes, bars, spas, boutiques and beachfront
restaurants.
Entrance to the villa is via the main
double-storey building, from a smart private parking area. Occupying
the top floor of this building are two bedrooms, both opening onto the
attractively planted roof terrace with large sunken jacuzzi and sun
loungers set on honey-hued decking. A third bedroom lies on the ground
floor next to the exceptionally well-equipped entertainment room.
A wing to the right of the entrance houses the guest and staff
kitchens, and at the centre of the property is the delightful open-sided
living and dining pavilion and infinity pool. The two-bedroomed
guesthouse, with a further living and dining area, is set on a lower
terrace of the large gardens.
Bedroom 1
The
master bedroom is on the top floor of the main building with sloping
walls and floor-to-ceiling windows revealing 180-degree views. Sliding
doors open onto the roof terrace with outdoor lounge suite and sunken
jacuzzi. A large bathroom incorporates a walk-in dressing room,
freestanding tub, walk-in shower and window seat. King-size beds (one
convertible to twins). Equipped with TV/DVD
players, copper bedside lanterns and built-in wardrobes neatly hidden
behind wooden panels. Extensive windows create bright spaces and sunny
outlooks.
Bedroom 2
Neighbouring the master, is equally
suited to kids or adults, with cheerful green soft furnishings and long
window seat. Like the master, it also opens on to the rooftop terrace.
This room's ensuite bathroom is fitted with a rain shower.
king-size beds (one convertible to twins) piled high with cushions to
complement individual colour schemes. Equipped with TV/DVD
players, copper bedside lanterns and built-in wardrobes neatly hidden
behind wooden panels. Extensive windows create bright spaces and sunny
outlooks.
Bedroom 3
On the
ground floor of the main building, with vibrant turquoise soft
furnishings, carved wooden decorative wall panels and latticed
occasional chairs. Glass sliding doors open onto the lawn. The bathroom
has a walk-in shower and a freestanding bath tub overlooking a courtyard
garden.
king-size beds (one convertible to twins) piled high with cushions to
complement individual colour schemes. Equipped with TV/DVD
players, copper bedside lanterns and built-in wardrobes neatly hidden
behind wooden panels. Extensive windows create bright spaces and sunny
outlooks.
Bedroom 4
Both
guesthouse bedrooms open onto an expansive stretch of lawn with views
out to the rice fields. Bedroom four has apricot pink soft furnishings,
built-in wardrobes and ensuite with shower.
king-size beds (one convertible to twins) piled high with cushions to
complement individual colour schemes. Equipped with TV/DVD
players, copper bedside lanterns and built-in wardrobes neatly hidden
behind wooden panels. Extensive windows create bright spaces and sunny
outlooks.
Bedroom 5
Bedroom is slightly larger with white and beige furnishings and a daybed
tucked into an alcove. The king-size bed in this room can convert to
twins. The bathroom features a sunken tub with shower.
Equipped with TV/DVD
players, copper bedside lanterns and built-in wardrobes neatly hidden
behind wooden panels. Extensive windows create bright spaces and sunny
outlooks.
In the large
entertainment room on the ground floor of the main building is a
saloon-style snooker table, large plasma screen TV and massive corner
lounge suite piled with colourful cushions to create the perfect home
cinema.
Glass doors wrap the stylish guest kitchen, which is
fitted with a marble-topped island counter and equipped with a built-in
pizza oven. Wooden panels conceal cupboards stocked with modern
kitchen appliances, board games and children's books. Steps lead down
to the open-sided living pavilion at the centre of the villa.
Smart
sofa seating frames all four sides of the spacious, sunken lounge at
the centre of which are two pale wood coffee tables. Ceiling fans keep
things cool and a large plasma screen TV provides entertainment. This
open-sided lounge is protected from inclement weather with
remote-controlled blinds. In the dining area, a honey-coloured rustic
wooden table seats 12, illuminated by copper lanterns dangling
seductively from the ceiling.
Bar stools pull
up to the wooden bar counter and an iMac is available for guests to
access high speed internet and the in-house play list piped through the
villa via Bose speakers. The Iman is fitted with Apple TV throughout.
In
the guesthouse, which is set to one side of the garden, an open-plan
fan-cooled living, dining and kitchen space is furnished with a square
table seating eight, and a lounge suite facing the wall-mounted TV. The
neat kitchen is fitted with a stove hob, sink and fridge.
Steps
from the living pavilion lead to a stone deck and four sunbrella-shaded
loungers. The 21-metre swimming pool projects out over the lower
garden, and little ones will love splashing about in the adjoining
wading pool. The rooftop terrace, accessed from the two upper-floor
bedrooms, features a large pond surrounded by plants which creates an
?eco roof? above the living area. Extensive southerly views across
Bali?s forested plains can be enjoyed from the terrace?s all-weather
sofas or from the depths of the stone jacuzzi just beyond the master
bedroom.
One
of the greatest advantages of staying in a villa is the personalised
service provided by dedicated staff. The Iman Villa's staff have been
professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their
warm and friendly Balinese hospitality.
Villa
ManagerThe Iman Villa's friendly manager is responsible for overall
operations. 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 will happily prepare anything from the
Western, Asian, vegetarian and children's suggestion menus. He is also
happy to accommodate off-menu requests and special dietary requirements.
Butlers/housekeeping
Butlers provide food and beverage service and look after daily domestic duties.
Garden and pool
A gardener maintains The Iman Villa's lush gardens and swimming pool.
Security
Guards provide around-the-clock security at the villa.
Private swimming pool: 21m x 6m. 1.53m-1.7m depth.
The
Iman Villa is in the village of Pererenan, which lies within the
popular Canggu district. Wandering down the lane from the villa will
give you a glimpse into traditional Bali life, with its ornate Hindu
temples and shops selling household wares and typical Balinese snacks,
but Canggu is fast evolving into Bali's hippest area and its beaches,
renowned for sunsets and surf, are just a few kilometres away.
Head
for nearby Jalan Pantai Batu Balong and you'll find cool bars, cosy
coffee shops, and a great selection of places to eat offering everything
from French patisserie to tapas, burgers and vegetarian fare. At Echo
Beach, there's a good choice of restaurants and cafes including The
Beach House, offering a daily barbecue and live music on Sundays. Other
vibrant music venues include Old Man's, and Deus Ex Machina. Local
boutiques and spas are springing up too, competing with neighbouring
Seminyak, just a few kilometres further east.
- Echo Beach 4 km
- Canggu Beach 5 km
- Tanah Lot 10 km
- Petitenget 11 km
- Seminyak 12 km
- Kuta 15 km
- Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) 18 km
- Ubud 34 km
The
Iman Villa'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.
- Head
down to Canggu Beach where cafes offer good sunset views and ice-cold
drinks. Old Man's has a relaxed Sydney-style beer garden, casual meals
and live music on the weekend. Hotel Tugu, a very stylish and eclectic
boutique hotel is just a hundred metres further up the road and was
created by one of Indonesia's premier art collectors, and provides a
range of atmospheric dining experiences.
- 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.
- Canggu's Jalan Pantai Batubolong, just a couple of
kilometres from the villa, has recently developed into a happening area,
with a good range of eateries, spas and boutiques. Enjoy the earthy
vibe of Betelnut café or Canteen, or indulge in divine French pastries
at Monsieur Spoon. Catch some great live bands at Deus and Old Man?s and
make sure to drop by Goldust Spa for a deluxe pampering.
- Fashionistas,
trendies and shop-a-holics will love exploring Seminyak, Bali's most
cosmopolitan enclave. Here, you can indulge for hours in the glut of
stylish, chic boutiques selling designer ware and hand-crafted
jewellery. Exotic homewares are also a Balinese specialty, from gorgeous
ceramics, to embroidered furnishings and all manner of ethnic curios
and decorative pieces.
- If you are a bold and brave bargain
hunter, a spree within the heart of Bali's bustling provincial capital
is an exciting and rewarding experience. Visit Denpasar?s vibrant
markets, where everything and anything is available.
- 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 (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
- 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 holistic spa
and restaurant serving gourmet organic food, most of which is grown in
the resort's extensive gardens.
Villa manager; private chef; butlers/ housekeeping; 24-hour security.
Additional staff (babysitters, masseuses) available on request.
Families
The
Iman Villa is very well set up for families. Children will love the
wide expanses of lawns and the swimming pool with its shallow wading
area and flotilla of pool toys. Families with toddlers can request for a
pool safety fence to be set up (charges apply), and the central layout
of the villa makes it easy to keep an eye on children.
Other
family friendly advantages of a holiday at The Iman Villa include 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 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. The villa
provides a children's menu and you can talk through any special
requirements and meal schedules with the villa manager or chef and they
will take care of the rest. Pizza by the pool is bound to be popular;
served straight from the villa's state-of-the-art pizza oven.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, baby bath, baby monitor and
kids movies) we can hire on your behalf (click here to see list of
available hire items). And when the excitement of exploring the villa
starts to wear off, check out our Things to do page there's plenty in
the area to keep all the family amused throughout the holiday.
Dining
The
Iman Villa's private chef brings a vast array of experience to the
kitchen and is at your service to prepare 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. A stay is not complete without sampling the
chef?s pepes ikan (fish steamed in banana leaf), satay ayam (chicken
satay on bamboo skewers) or pisang goreng (fried banana) with ice cream.
Groceries
and beverages are charged at cost price plus 20%++ handling fee.
Guests will be requested to provide grocery money in advance, and the
staff will do the shopping and keep the receipts for 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.
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 villa
by fully trained therapists from a reputable local spa (extra charges
will apply). Here's a sample of what's on the menu:
MassageRelease
built up tension with a traditional Balinese massage. 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 reflexologyFoot
reflexology is a natural healing art based on the principle that there
are reflexes in the feet that 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 scrubA
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/pedicureOur
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
Weddings
With
its beautifully manicured lawns, infinity edge swimming pool, sweeping
views and generous rooftop terrace, The Iman Villa provides a lovely
venue for weddings and special celebrations. We can recommend expert
event organisers, florists, decorators and caterers so you can focus on
relaxing and celebrating with your guests.
Maximum people sitting: 80
Maximum people standing: 100
Transport
Villa
staff can call one of Bali?s safe and reasonably priced metered taxis,
or arrange for car and driver hire if guests wish to travel further
afield.
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