Laksmana Estate, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia
Four couples or groups of friends seeking a sociable villa in a stand-out Seminyak location will be happy to hang their hats at Villa Shinta Dewi.
Named after the beautiful king’s daughter at the centre of the Hindu epic, The Ramayana, this serene, four-bedroom villa is peacefully set in the secure upmarket Laksmana estate a few hundred meters from the beach, and an easy walk from some of Bali’s most iconic restaurants, sunset bars and boutiques.
Its space-enhancing layout – three pavilions positioned around a waterfall-fed swimming pool – provides a surprising amount of living space, including an open-sided upper living room with sunset terrace, poolside dining room below, second living room and an air-conditioned study.
While the master bedroom is magnificent, taking up much of the second pool-edge pavilion, those staying in the three guest bedrooms won’t feel they’ve drawn the short straw
The interiors are opulently furnished and feature Jim Thompson silks and rice-paper screens as well as glamorous marble-lined bathrooms.
This is a thoroughly grown-up fully-staffed villa, where you can relax by the pool, retire to the shade of the dining room for a leisurely lunch (prepared by the villa’s excellent chef – with a fixed price menu to make the choice easier), work out in the gym, enjoy sunset cocktails on the terrace, pop across the road to La Lucciola for dinner – and, with 24-hour butler service, still be pampered when you return to the villa in the early hours.
LOCATION
Laksmana Estate, Seminyak, south-west Bali, Indonesia
CAPACITY
8 people (4 ensuite bedrooms: 3 king-size beds, 1 twin convertible to a king), Study can accommodate an extra adult for a small additional cost
Extra beds are also available at an additional expense
LIVING AREAS
Open-sided rooftop living pavilion (covered), air-conditioned TV room/study, semi-open-air dining area for 12, open-sided downstairs sitting area, two furnished upper level sun decks
POOL
11m x 4m
STAFF
Villa manager, private chef, butler/housekeeping, security
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
Complimentary WiFi internet access, landline for local calls, mobile phone coverage
ENTERTAINMENT
Satellite TV, DVD player, surround-sound system, CD player, iPod
FOR FAMILIES
Villa Shinta Dewi is well equipped for families
Facilities include a baby cot, high chair, car seat, baby bath, DVD and pool fence if required
TRANSPORT
The villa’s central Seminyak location means that many attractions are within easy walking distance
If additional transport is required, don’t hesitate to ask the villa manager to call one of the island’s safe and reasonably priced metered taxis, or to organise day or half-day car and driver hire for sightseeing (additional cost)
Airport transfer to and from the villa are included
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES
Barbecue, diesel powered back-up generator, safety deposit boxes, guest membership at Finns Recreation Club for up to 6 guests daily
PROPERTY AREA
455sqm (villa), 698sqm (land)
DAILY RENTAL STARTING AT
$590 $531/night
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