Villa entranceMater bedroomBreakfast by the poolDining table set upRed bedroomEntrance at night Villa interiorCinnamon bedroomGarden suite and television areaGarden ViewHallwayPoolside at nightPoolside baleRed bathroomStairs to pool areaStaff greeting

Alamanda

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 by 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, complete with the swimming pool, provides the perfect spot for relaxation. This area is equipped with a large bale with plenty of space to stretch out and enjoy the afternoons in luxurious style. The garden is large enough for family games such as badminton. At night, the house, gardens, soaring forest and pool areas are lit up by a festival of lights, presenting guests with a dramatic sense of serenity.

Accomodation

Rooms

  • master bedroom with king bed
  • red bedroom with king bed
  • cinnamon bedroom with king bed
  • garden suite with king room

Facilities

  • wi-fi Internet
  • satellite tv
  • stereo system with cd
  • microwave
  • blender
  • oven

Service & staff

  • welcome drink and cool towel for all arrival times
  • laundry services
  • breakfasts included
  • full tome personal use car/driver
  • able to organize additional cars and drivers for guests
  • spa treatment
  • villa manager
  • 2 cooks
  • 2 maids
  • 2 gardeners/pool attendants
  • security guard

Location

An hour drive from Ngurah Rai international airport, Ubud is Bali centre for fine arts, dance and music; while the surrounding villages are home to Bali most accomplished painters, dancers, musicians and carvers. This remarkable town is encompassed by magnificent terraced rice fields, rivers, traditional villages, art and craft communities, ancient temples and palaces. It is located 300 metres above sea level in the foothills of the central mountain range; this gives it a fresher, more pleasant climate than the southern coastal regions. The numerous art galleries in Ubud feature traditional and modern work; the museums showcase the island rich history, and the shops and the market stalls sell handicrafts, jewellery, woodcarvings, textiles, paintings and antiques. There are many, well-presented, cultural performances staged in the town, in particular the Hindu epic, the Ramayana; also the Kecak dance, the fire dance, the monkey dance and the Legong dance. The countryside around Ubud is particularly beautiful, with an abundance of trails offering memorable walks through the peaceful rice fields.

Things to do

  • Local shops are filled with unique and beautiful crafts, art work, carvings, jewelery, and gifts to take back home. The sprawling, indoor Ubud Market caters mostly to tourists in search of cheap souvenirs. Be sure to haggle prices - negotiation is expected - or you may end up paying triple what something is worth.
  • Ubud has spilled out into its tiny surrounding villages, but the growth has not ruined the natural setting of the beautiful surroundings. Green rice fields still blanket much of the area and can easily be reached by foot or on bicycle.
  • With scores of holistic medicine practitioners now living around Ubud, it is no surprise that so many spas and meditation centers have opened up. In town you can easily find all types of Eastern and Western massage centers, reiki healers, herbal medicine shops, and even acupuncture practitioners.
  • A strange, natural phenomenon occurs each evening just north of Ubud in the village of Petulu. Thousands of white herons arrive here around 6:00 p.m. and prepare to roost for the night before flying off again in the morning. The birds first began coming here after a communist massacre in 1965 but no one is sure why they continue to return. Local lore holds that these are the souls of those that were killed. Such a predictable gathering of these large and beautiful birds is a spectacle not to be missed.
  • No visit to Ubud is complete without seeing at least one traditional dance performance. Although the performances are very tourist-oriented, this is a great opportunity to see classic Hindu legends being told through dancers in colorful, traditional costumes.Ubud Palace is a popular place providing shows nightly as well as Pura Dalem which has twice-weekly shows and fire dances performed outside.
  • Ubud and the villages in the surrounding area contain dozens of examples of beautiful Hindu Temples. Most temples are free to visit or ask for a small donation. Proper attire is required, although many temples will loan or rent a sarong for your visit. Pura Penataran Asih in nearby Pejeng is a charming temple containing the largest bronze kettle drum in the world. The Bronze Age drum is known as the
  • Only 10 minutes south of Ubud lies one of the most sacred sites in Bali: Goa Gajah. Also known as the Elephant Cave, this Hindu site dates back to the 11th Century and was nominated as a tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cave is believed to have been home to Hindu priests and the entrance is carved with menacing figures from Hindu legend. The interior of the cave is dark and contains a few religious relics. The site is still used for worship by locals so proper dress is required to enter.
  • The shady, green Ubud Monkey Forest is the most popular stop for tourists in the town of Ubud itself. Hundreds of playful and interactive Macaque monkeys call the sacred forest home and roam freely around the tree canopy and temple complex. Walking around the winding, moss- covered brick paths of the Monkey Forest is a great way to escape the heat of the afternoon, but mind your belongings. The steady stream of tourists has made the monkeys bold enough to even reach into pockets in search of something inter
  • Although technically an hour north, many people visiting Ubud make at least a day trip to the Kintamani region. Kintamani in North Bali is home to Mount Batur and some of Bali's best scenery. Mount Batur is an active volcano that regularly smolders and surprises visitors with minor eruptions.The largest crater lake in Bali fills part of Mount Batur's caldera while small villages cling to the rim. The views of Kintamani from the nearby village of Penelokan are well worth getting outside of Ubud for a day.

Booking

Booking form