Overview

Accommodation  

Villa Cendrawasih's contemporary-styled bedrooms are similarly configured, with air conditioning, elegantly draped tinted-glass doors, and satellite-channel TV/DVD player. Each has a unique colour scheme, eclectic artwork and ethnic curios. Bathrooms are a mix of natural stone and wood, with sleek chrome fittings and wooden blinds. The TV room on the ground floor easily converts to a fifth ensuite bedroom.

Master

Set on the top floor, this large master bedroom has direct access to the roof terrace, with king-size bed, wood desk and plump sofa. Modern art painted in hues of copper, silver and gold adorns the walls. The walk-through dressing room is flanked by large mirrors and leads to a sleek spacious bathroom of dark grey stone with wood fittings, large walk-in rain shower and a freestanding bathtub.

Guest bedroom one

This upstairs bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed convertible to twins, sofa, walk-in wardrobe and desk overlooking the pool. Evocative Balinese ceremonial photos decorate the walls. The brightly lit bathroom has twin basins, a large walk-in rain shower, bathtub, and two baroque-style chairs and table.

Guest bedroom two

Opening onto the upstairs deck with views of the pool and garden, this room has a king-size bed convertible to twins and an easy chair for lounging. Portraits of Buddhist monks grace the walls. Wood sliding doors leads to an ensuite bathroom with built-in wardrobe, mirror-topped counter with single large hand basin and a large walk-in rain shower.

Guest bedroom three

This spacious guest bedroom is on the ground floor to the side of the entrance foyer. Opening directly onto the garden, the room boasts a private sitting area on its terrace and is furnished with king-size bed and sofa. Traditional wooden Balinese statues serve as decoration. The bathroom has grey stone floors, his and hers vanities, a large walk-in rain shower and freestanding bathtub.

Guest bedroom four/TV room

Next to the sitting area, sliding doors open to a TV room which can be easily set up as a fifth bedroom. It is furnished with a large, comfortable sofa bed that converts to either a king-size bed or twin beds, and has an adjoining bathroom fitted with a walk-in rain shower.

Handsome wooden doors open onto the villa's bright entrance foyer, overlooking a walled garden edged with a profusion of pink frangipani trees grafted with white orchids. Separating the garden and the living room is an 18-metre pool (including shallow wading pool at one end) and sun deck lined with six loungers shaded by sunbrellas.

The air-conditioned living and dining area lies to the left of the foyer. Glass doors can be folded right back for a semi-outdoor living experience and instant access to the pool. A long dining table seats 10, while a sideboard is embellished with elaborate silver candlestick holders and a silver-framed mirror. The contemporary living area is furnished with teak sofas and chairs upholstered in a stylish grey and set around a square coffee table. An iPod, dock and Bose speakers provide entertainment.

The attractive wood-panelled kitchen, separated by glass doors from the dining room, is fabulously equipped and includes a wine fridge, coffee machine and mini bar.

Villa Cendrawasih's TV room is equipped with an oversize sofa, 55-inch HD satellite-channel TV, Bose sound system and movie box with 250 movies. Bookshelves are stacked with a good assortment of novels. An adjacent guest bathroom is fitted with built-in wardrobe and a rain shower. This room can be converted to a fifth bedroom with choice of king-size or twin beds.

At the top of the stairs is a conveniently situated mini bar and a shady veranda leading to the spacious roof terrace encircled by pebbles, manicured lawn and flower boxes. Aqua daybeds and grey bean bags make a comfortable setting to enjoy expansive views that take in coconut palms, volcanoes and the sea sparkling between the trees.

The gym occupies its own glassed pavilion in the garden and is fitted with professional Life Fitness equipment, wall mirrors, weights, exercise bike, tread mill, yoga mats, TV and bathroom with shower. The adjoining terrace is topped with a large cushioned daybed.

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

Villa manager
Villa Cendrawasih'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 a la carte menus, as well as discuss special requests and dietary requirements.

Villa attendants
 Four attendants look after daily housekeeping and domestic duties.

Garden and pool
 A gardener maintains Villa Cendrawasih's lush gardens and swimming pool.

Driver
A driver and car (seating up to seven passengers) is available to villa guests for eight hours a day.

Security
Night-time security provided from 11pm until 7am.

Private pool - chlorinated
18 x 5 x 1.5metres

Conveniently and fashionably located, Villa Cendrawasih is tucked away at the end of a lane between Batubelig Beach (300m) and the popular shopping/dining district of Petitenget (900m). W Resort and Spa is right next door and, although the setting is serene and still partly rural, hundreds of restaurants, bars and boutiques are within a two-kilometre radius of the villa.

Woo Bar / W Hotel
300m

Kuta
10km

Batubelig Beach
300m

Jalan Petitenget
900m

Seminyak Square
2km

Nirwana Bali Golf Course
15km

Tanah Lot
16km

Echo Beach
8km

Ubud
31.5km

Denpasar Airport
14km

Villa Cendrawasih'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.

• 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 Teatro Gastroteque. La Lucciola Restaurant is great for sunset drinks, as is The Woo Bar at W. While Ku Dé Ta is still the place to see and be seen, two newer beachclubs, Cocoon and Potato

• Head, are classy seaside alternatives. Then there's La Plancha, a rustic beach bar between Double Six and Gado Gado, which is very popular with good tapas, reasonably priced drinks, live music and DJ events. A short taxi ride will bring you to Sardine, Métis, Petitenget and Naughty Nuri's Batubelig, famous for barbecue ribs and wicked Martinis.

• 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 selling designer ware and handcrafted jewellery. Exotic homewares are also a Balinese specialty, from gorgeous hand-crafted ceramics, to embroidered furnishings and all manner of ethnic curios and decorative pieces.

• A nice sunset alternative is to head down to Echo Beach (8km) where a number of cafes offer good sunset views and cold beer, including the famous nightly barbecue at Echo Beach House. Hotel Tugu, a very stylish and eclectic boutique hotel a few minutes further down the coast was created by one of Indonesia's premier art collectors, and provides a range of atmospheric dining experiences. Next door to Tugu is the charming Kaki Lima restaurant, a lovely sunset spot with sweeping lawns making it a great place for kids to play. Or try the more casual cafe across the road; Old Man's for alfresco all day dining.

• 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.

• Explore the scenic rice-field landscape and rural villages by bicycle; 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. A number of operators, including Bali Adventure tours offer ?downhill cycling' tours starting from the cool climes of Bali's mountainous hinterland.

• 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 resorts extensive gardens.

Rates include: Exclusive use of the villa booked and use of the services of it's staff team, including villa manager, housekeepers, personal chef and night time security. All villa facilities, including private swimming pool and unlimited WiFi internet. Daily breakfast, airport transfers and complimentary car and driver for 8 hours a day.

Families

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Spa and Gym