Villa Shinta Dewi Ubud

Villa Shinta Dewi Ubud rests on the edge of a tranquil village among verdant rice fields just north of Ubud.  Lovers of Bali will appreciate this four-bedroom two-storey oasis close to the island’s cultural heart.  Set in a delightful tropical garden, terraced towards a small ravine, it offers peace, privacy and relaxing Bali-style indoor/outdoor living for up to 11 guests.  The villa has two open and breezy living areas, a dining area with open-plan kitchen (and service kitchen tucked behind), a poolside balé, large garden balé, alfresco dining terrace, and a gym with separate massage room – ideal for a large family (or a group of friends holidaying together) to enjoy without getting under each other’s feet.

Shinta Dewi Ubud has been tastefully decorated by its owners, who have chosen top-quality furnishings and finishings – they holiday regularly at the villa themselves.  The décor takes inspiration from the archipelago, with a wealth of natural materials crafted by Bali’s master artisans and a vibrant tropical colour palette that picks out the Flamboyant trees, bougainvillea and heliconia in the garden.  The attention to detail is also admirable –everything from top-quality mattresses and linen in the bedrooms, multi-channel Sonos sound system in the living areas, and Champagne and Martini glasses in the chef’s kitchen.

The friendly staff includes a chef and team of butlers to cater to their guests’ every whim, whether preparing sunset cocktails, a leisurely lunch or candle-lit barbecue (chosen from a reasonably priced menu), or arranging activities and excursions such as in-villa massages, batik classes and river rafting.  Guests also enjoy a twice-daily shuttle to Ubud, where an array of restaurants, galleries, boutiques, spas and cultural attractions await them.

Shinta Dewi Ubud is normally booked as a four-bedroom villa, but for smaller groups there’s a three-bedroom option where the bedroom adjoining the living room can be converted to a TV room/study.

Facilities :

CAPACITY 8 adults (4 bedrooms with 1 king and 3 split-king beds) plus 3 extra beds for children on request (additional charge applies).

LIVING AREAS L-shaped indoor/outdoor living and dining room with open-plan guest kitchen; upper level ‘sunset’ lounge; air-conditioned media room (convertible from 4th bedroom); poolside balé; barbecue terrace; garden balé.

POOL 16m x 6m x 1.4m.

STAFF Villa manager; operation manager; chef; butlers/housekeeping; security; garden and pool staff.  Additional staff (babysitters, masseuses) available on request for a small additional cost.

DINING Western, Asian, vegetarian and children’s dishes. Requests accommodated (including special diets).  Daily breakfast included.

COMMUNICATION WiFi internet access; landline for local calls; mobile phone coverage; PABX system with connections in all rooms.

ENTERTAINMENT Sonos 3-zone sound system; satellite TVs – 50-inch in upstairs lounge, 32-inch in bedrooms; DVD players/library; iPod dock.

GYM & SPA High-spec running machine (with Polar heart rate technology); stationery bike; weights and bench; separate massage room for in-villa treatments carried out by therapists on call.

FOR FAMILIES Villa Shinta Dewi is well equipped for families, and can provide baby cots, highchairs,  booster seats and pool fence on request.

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES Barbecue; back-up generator; safety deposit boxes; 2 bicycles.

Indoor Living

Large fan-cooled living room with one side open to the pool terrace; modular seating, dining table for eight, guest washroom and open-plan guest kitchen

Upper level fan-cooled open living room with modular seating, 50-inch TV and DVD player, and a bar service counter

Media room off the downstairs living room, with 32-inch TV and DVD player, and shower room. (Can be set up as fourth bedroom)

Air-conditioned gym with running machine, stationery cycle and weight bench

Outdoor Living

16-metre swimming pool lined with sun loungers and beanbags

Poolside balé with table for four

Barbecue terrace with table for eight and a large cushion-covered balé

Extra Cost :

Airport transfer service

Chef

Baby sitting service

Baby cot, Pool fence

Massage

Car & Driver

Scooter