If you crave space, peace and privacy then indulge yourself at Villa Samadhana. Named after the ancient Sanskrit word for ‘inner peace’, this five-bedroom villa has been designed to encourage guests to relax, unwind and dissolve the stresses of everyday life in a beautiful tropical setting on Bali’s south-east coast. A creation of renowned Malaysian architect, Cheong Yew Kuan (Aman Resorts, Como Shambala) and professional landscaper Trevor Hilliar, this unique property draws on contemporary and traditional influences to deliver a comfortable and stylish home respectful of its natural and cultural surrounds. Resting on an impressive 7,400 square metres in the sleepy seaside village of Ketewel, guests are privileged to an enormous amount of space. Vast rolling lawns encircle the villa with lavish gardens and water features adding to the sense of grandeur. A stunning 25-metre infinity pool with adjoining entertainment pavilion offers ocean views, as does the massive master bedroom. Large open-air living spaces with high vaulted ceilings enable guests to freely enjoy the balmy Balinese climate, inhale the fragrant smells of the garden and marvel at the tiny birds and water hens that twitter and flutter throughout the grounds. Thai silk furnishings and a collection of Asian antiques reflect the owner’s exquisite taste and style that has gone into making each room special and unique. Without a doubt, a standout feature of this home is the spacious restaurant-grade kitchen with its gleaming black granite worktops where the experienced chef will happily prepare meals to tantalise your taste-buds. With a team of dedicated staff, including a private butler, the villa consistently delivers five-star service, whether providing cocktails by the pool or arranging deluxe in-house spa treatments. This appealing combination of space, style, service, peace and privacy makes Villa Samadhana the idyllic setting for a wedding, party or special celebration, as well as a blissful retreat for families, couples and groups of friends. The principal residence, located to the rear of the property, features a master suite with ocean views, TV lounge, kitchen, two guest rooms and a large open living and dining pavilion that opens onto the rolling lawns. A separate entertainment pavilion with an outdoor dining terrace sits next to the 25-metre infinity pool, offering great views of the ocean across the neighbouring rice fields. Guests are officially welcomed to Villa Samadhana in the large open-sided living and dining pavilion which is cooled by ceiling fans hanging from high vaulted ceilings above polished terrazzo floors. Making the most of its incredible surroundings this area overlooks the rolling lawns and striking silver-blue Madagascan palm trees. The living area features low white-cushioned sofas, two wooden daybeds tastefully decorated with red silk cushions and a scattering of interesting artefacts. The dining area presents a solid teak table (seats 12) and is perfect for a Balinese banquet. One of the most important rooms in the house – the kitchen – sits behind the TV lounge. The kitchen is also accessed by a long, brushed-concrete promenade displaying a fine collection of Asian antiquities. The enormous entertainment pavilion, one level down from the living and dining area and presenting ocean views, is the ultimate poolside retreat. A highlight of Villa Samadhana is the landscaped garden. Designed by one of Bali’s best landscape architects, Trevor Hilliar, the rolling manicured lawns, running water features, exotic trees, palms and flowering plants complement the villa beautifully to give it its unique sense of space. Keen swimmers will relish the 25-metre infinity pool with its spectacular ocean views, and there’s a shallow section for children and those who would rather just lie back and relax. The poolside deck, furnished with sunloungers and a white-curtained daybed provides the perfect setting to laze the days away. For dinner parties under the stars ask Gede, the villa manager, to set up the large stone table (seats 14) on the outdoor terrace, which also features a large standing menhir stone.
Villa Samadhana is located in the sleepy seaside village of Ketewel just off the Klungkung Bypass, also known as Sunrise Road, which runs along Bali’s east coast. Hidden behind coral-limestone walls a few hundred metres from the glistening black shores of Pabean Beach, the villa offers ocean views from the pool area and master bedroom, as well as glimpses of Mount Agung in the distance. Surrounded by rice fields, tobacco plantations, papaya, banana and coconut groves this is still a very traditional area untouched by tourism, however access to the bypass means it is only a ten-minute drive to Sukawati’s art and craft market, fifteen minutes to the cafés and restaurants of Sanur and 30 minutes to the cultural capital of Ubud. Ketewel itself is the origin of the celebrated Legong Bededari Dance, and the neighbouring village of Saba produced the finest Legong dancers on the island. Pabean was once a small port through which oriental traders brought their products; at low tide you can still see the structure of the old harbour, and a Chinese cemetery is located nearby. Balinese Hindu purification ceremonies are held beside the ocean at the sacred Pura Segara sea temple, and the glistening black sandy stretch of coastline is popular with surfers and beachcombers but swirling currents and a lack of lifeguards make it unsuitable for swimming.
24-Hour Security, ADSL/WiFi, Air Conditoning, Bedlinen & Towels, Cable TV, Child Friendly, Coffee/Tea Maker, DVD/CD, DVD/CD Player, Designer Bath Product, Direct Dial Telephone, En Suite Rooms, Hair Dryer, In-Room Safe, iPod Station, Library, Solarium, Spa, Sun Beds.
Activities And Excursions, Airport Transfers, Babysitting Service On Request And Availability, Bikes, Car Rental, Chef Available, Cook Service, Daily Cleaning, Driver, Gardener, In-villa Spa Services With Extended Menu, Pool Keeper.
Services included: Welcome drink and cool towel for all arrival times. Laundry services. Villa staff willing to assist with children (daytime) whilst parents present. Able to arrange after hours baby sitting (please specify number of hours notice required). Staff: Villa manager; chef, assistant chef; butler; driver; 2 villa attendants; 4 gardeners/ pool attendant; 4 security guards. Masseuse and babysitter on request. Car with driver on standby for up to 8 hours per day (excludes petrol); back-up generator, safes. Events : Weddings and events for up to 100 people can be accommodated. SPA: deluxe treatments carried out in the privacy of your own villa by fully trained therapists from a reputable local spa. Check In Time - 03.00 pm Check Out Time - 12.00 pm Latest Check Out Time without additional charge - Until 03.00 pm. Charge for late Check Out : 50% of one night rental charge until 06.00 PM. One night rental charge after 06.00 PM.
Inside 30 days and no shows, for Outside 30 days, forfeit 50% deposit Inside 30 days are subject to availability and will incur a 50% amendment fee Outside 30 days are subject to availability and will incur a 25%amendment fee.feit 100% of booking payment.