Villa Samadhana

Villa Samadhana is the pinnacle of style, service and spaciousness. Set amongst sprawling lawn and exotic tropical gardens, this expansive villa, designed by one of Asia’s top architects, combines modern luxury with traditional elegance to create a sophisticated sanctuary perfect for weddings and special events. Located in the sleepy seaside village of Ketewel, on Bali’s south-east coast, the property offers stunning ocean views across neighbouring rice field. Featuring five luxurious bedrooms, an open-sided living and dining pavilion, restaurant-grade kitchen, entertainment lounge, 25-metre lap pool and a full complement of staff, this palatial villa Is sure to impress.

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. 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.

Inclusions: Exclusive use of the whole villa and listed facilities, Wi-Fi Internet Connection, Welcome drink and fresh fruit basket upon arrival, Turn down set up service, Personal service by the villa staff including full time manager, housekeeper, chef, 24- hour security.

Facilities:

• CAPACITY 10 people (1 king, 3 queen, 1 twin). Extra bed is available on request at additional cost.
• LIVING AREAS Open-sided living/dining pavilion; large entertainment pavilion; air-conditioned TV lounge; guesthouse lounge.
• POOL A 25m swimming pool.
• STAFF Villa manager; chef, assistant chef; butler; driver; 2 villa attendants; 4 gardeners/ pool attendant; 4 security guards.
• DINING Western, Asian, vegetarian and children’s menu. Requests accommodated (including special diets).
• COMMUNICATION Free WiFi internet access; PABX system; landline for local calls; mobile phone coverage.
• ENTERTAINMENT Satellite TV and DVD players; surround-sound system; CD player; iPod dock, billiard table.
• EVENTS Weddings and events for up to 100 people (sitting) and 120 people (standing) can be accommodated.
• FOR FAMILIES Baby cot; high chair; car seat; DVDs; books; games, pool toys.
• ADDITIONAL FACILITIES Back-up generator and safes.

INDOOR LIVING:

-      Large open-sided living and dining pavilion with traditional with polished terrazzo floors, high vaulted ceilings with views over the rolling lawns

-      A variety of indoor lounging areas and a solid teak dining table seating twelve

-      Air-conditioned TV lounge with large flat-screen TV, DVD player and surround –sound system (which also services the lounge and dining area). This room opens onto a timber deck

-      Large restaurant-grade kitchen featuring polished granite worktops, commercial stove, wok burner. This is one of the largest kitchens on the island and opens out onto a timber deck area

-      Entertainment pavilion on lower level with ocean views featuring, an alang-alang thatched roof and Palimanan stone floor with billiard table, TV, DVD and stereo system, sofa polished concrete bar stools and washroom

OUTDOOR LIVING:

-      25m infinity swimming pool with spectacular ocean views and features shallow end for children

-      Poolside deck with sun loungers and daybeds

-      Large stone terrace featuring stone table seating 14 guests

-      Stunning landscaped gardens designed by one of Bali’s premier landscape architects featuring manicured lawns, running water features, exotic trees and flowering plants.

-      Expansive lawn area which is perfect as both a playing field for children or to hold a wedding or party

Extra Cost:

• Airport transfer service
• Chef
• Baby sitting service
• Baby cot, Pool fence
• Massage
• Car & Driver
• Scooter