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Villa Alamanda, situated 8 minutes south-east
of the cultural town of Ubud, is approached through the traditional
Balinese woodcarvers' village of Tengkulak. Perched high on a ridge
above the Petanu River, across the forest canopy, the graceful architecture
blends contemporary elegance with ethnic charm. Designed to harmonise
with the environment, this exclusive villa comfortably sleeps up
to eight people in four stylish and spacious air-conditioned bedrooms,
each with an en-suite bathroom.
Elegant teak furniture is complemented by clean lines, natural
colours and local artwork. A sizeable, open-air lounge and dining
terrace overhangs the jungle, creating a real feeling of space.
Villa Alamanda presents tropical living at its best.
The property is built on the side of a hill; the living area and
bedrooms are all on the same level with steps leading down into
the garden. A large gate opens onto a paved parking area, where
indigenous ‘serai' stone walls are complemented with timeworn
statues. These jovial characters greet the guests as they step into
the cool interior of the villa through a set of antique double doors.
Inside, the hallway extends towards a T-shaped wooden terrace. Furnished
with antiques, this breezy open-air living area runs the length
of the house and boasts a delightful dining section that juts out
over the tranquil gardens as they tumble into the steep ravine.
The back garden is laid out with the overhanging frangipani and
three mulberry root loungers to provide a gracious resting area.
The lower garden and pool area provide the perfect spot for relaxation.
The garden is equipped with a large bale with plenty of space to
stretch out and enjoy the afternoons in luxurious style. The garden
area is large enough for children to play or for you to entertain
friends. At night, the house, gardens, soaring forest and pool area
are lit up by a festival of lights, presenting guests with a dramatic
sense of serenity.
Accommodation
Each of the four bedrooms features red-hued hardwood floor, double
sliding glass and louvre doors that open onto the terrace, en-suite
bathroom and fitted wardrobes.
The ‘Master Bedroom' is furnished in a contemporary style,
enhanced by a bell jar ceiling lantern, Indonesian artefacts and
paintings by local artists. Louvre doors lead into a dressing room,
fitted with a chunky marble washbasin and teak cabinets and adjacent
to the bathroom, with its marble bathtub and shower. The glassless
windows in the bathroom allow the cool breezes to permeate, and
provide lovely views of the main garden area and swimming pool bordering
the river valley.
The ‘Red Room' is characterised by red accessories such as
the lamps and paintings; and the ‘Cinnamon Room' by the spicy-scented
cinnamon stick arrangement in the vase above the bed. Both of these
bedrooms feature a private garden bathroom with a marble bathtub
surrounded by walls and leafy shrubs.
A separate thatched pavilion houses the ‘Garden Suite', a
cosy bedroom that also doubles as air-conditioned lounge containing
shelves of DVDs and books. The Garden Suite features an en-suite
garden bathroom with a canopied bathtub.
A fully-equipped kitchen is behind the Garden Suite and is accessible
from the car-parking area. There is so much attention to detail;
even the water tower is decorated with fanciful carved flowers,
dragonflies and birds.
An arched gateway with rustic Balinese doors marks the entrance
to the beautiful garden, accessed by a dramatic flight of seventeen
stone steps leading down from the car-park level. The garden is
shaded by verdant jungle foliage and filled with an abundance of
brightly coloured, sweet-scented tropical flowers and plants. A
gnarled frangipani tree overhangs the enticing swimming pool; the
water appears to cascade over the curved infinity edge into the
backdrop of banana plants, bamboo, and towering coconut palms. A
large relaxation gazebo, known as a ‘Bale Bengong', is situated
next to the pool and offers the comfort of cushioned daybeds. Sunloungers
are positioned on the white Palimanan stone patio; hand-carved paras
stone statues and garden lamps create a romantic ambience. The constant
sound of the fast flowing Petanu River, as it carves its way through
the steep gorge below, is accompanied by the melody of birdsong
and cicadas.
Villa Alamanda is an ideal choice for those looking for modern
luxury in peaceful surroundings; an enchanting retreat where guests
can enjoy a relaxing experience with personalised service.
Facilities
• Fully air-conditioned bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom
• Garden suite/TV room with en-suite bathroom
• Open-air terrace incorporating dining & lounge areas
• Large freeform swimming pool
• Tropical gardens
• Car & Driver
• Household staff
• Stereo system, Satellite TV, DVD Player
• Safety Deposit Box
• IDD Telephone
• Night security
Services
A full-time house manager
Oversees and coordinates the staff and property and is available
to assist guests during their stay.
One Cook
Trained in the preparation of both local and international cuisine.
A menu is provided, and the cook will do all the market shopping.
Two maids
Responsible for housekeeping duties, taking care of daily laundry
and providing waitress service around the grounds and buildings
of the property.
One Security Guard
Duties are to patrol the grounds and guard the entrance of the villa
from dusk to dawn ensuring the security of the guests.
Two gardeners
Tending the garden and the grounds of the villa, and cleaning and
maintaining the swimming pool
One Driver and Car provided.
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