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Villa Samudra -
Beach Front
This absolute beachfront villa is
characterized by a large garden that extends directly onto a
private 14-metre beachside buff with timber decking, towering
coconut palms, and wooden steps leading down to the beach.
This is the place to chill out and gaze at the graceful kites
scattered throughout the sky, or watch both the sunrise and
the sunset create a warm pink glow across the mysterious,
towering, sea-cliffs of Nusa Penida Island.
In addition to the wonderful views, the
garden of the two-storey Villa Samudra also boasts a 14 x 4
meter lap pool, which is 1.8 meters in depth and lined with
green Java stone. A massage pavilion rests at one end of the
pool and a bale bengong (relaxation pavilion) is also located
in the garden, together with an outdoor shower, sun loungers,
timeworn stone-carvings, terracotta carved wall panels, palms,
sweet scented frangipani trees and coastal shrubs and plants.
Villa Samudra's semi open-air living and
dining area borders the swimming pool. Open at each end,
equipped with bamboo blinds and cooled by ceiling fans, this
is tropical living at its very best. A Jacuzzi extends into
the living space and overflows into the pool creating an
attractive waterfall feature. A hi-fi system with surround
sound is provided for the entertainment of the guests, and
wireless high-speed Internet access allows guests to send and
receive their e-mails inside the villa or beside the pool, in
the garden or on the beach. The contemporary furniture is set
off by a myriad of textures from smooth white Palimanan stone
to carved antique doors framed by dark grey volcanic rock.
Impressive local artwork adorns the walls,
harmonized with primitive artifacts. A rustic coffee table,
and comfortable sofas and chairs, are complemented by richly
colored silk cushions, together with a woven rattan and
wood-skin mat resting upon the Merbau wood floor. A striking
feature is the curved floating staircase, fashioned in richly
patterned wood and supported by eight columns. The open plan
dining area is furnishing with a table for six and overlooks a
lotus pond. The pond is traversed by stepping stones that lead
through a pebbled courtyard to the fully equipped service
kitchen where the staff will prepare delicious meals. Every
need of the guests has been considered, and a particularly
thoughtful touch is the provision of a barbeque. A series of
wide stone pillars create a partition, for privacy, between
the kitchen and the living and dining area.
The air-conditioned master bedroom, complete
with en-suite bathroom and wide balcony, covers the whole of
the upper floor under a soaring pitched roof. A queen size bed
is made up with top quality linens and a red and black Chinese
silk bedcover. Rich drapes frame the windows, local Paras
stone bricks form a wall behind the bed, old photographs
enhance the decor, and a wooden cabinet houses a satellite TV,
DVD and CD player. Glass doors and fly screens open out onto a
timber balcony deck commanding breathtaking views of the
coastline and ocean. The en-suite bathroom comprises two
mirrored dressing rooms with ample storage space, together
with two separate washing areas linked by a covered balcony
walkway. This clever design allows the dressing rooms and
bathroom to be accessed by two different doors from the
bedroom, and the walkway is enclosed with fretwork wooden
walls, which allow the cool breezes to permeate. One of the
grey terrazzo-floored bathroom areas features a black terrazzo
corner bathtub and twin washbasins. The other area features a
shower, toilet and washbasin.
The two remaining air-conditioned bedrooms
are located downstairs, one with queen size bed and the other
one with twin bed, other facilities are mirror images of each
other, each with en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, DVD and CD
player. Glass doors and fly screens in each room open onto a
personal terrace furnished with daybeds, and a dressing area
is located behind the bed. Each garden bathroom features ‘his
‘n’ hers’ washbasins, toilet, and a black terrazzo sunken
bathtub and shower, bordered by plants, together with a
three-tiered running water feature, and a wall for privacy.
Location
The recent construction of the Sanur-Kusamba
by-pass road has made this area accessible to the rest of the
island and positions Villa Samudra within easy driving
distance of most of Bali’s tourist attractions. Villa Samudra
is .just forty-five minutes drive from Bali’s international
airport, thirty minutes from the cultural town of Ubud, ten
minutes from Sukawati art and handicraft market, ten minutes
from Sanur, and thirty minutes from the restaurants, shops and
nightlife of Kuta and Seminyak.
Ketewel village is the origin of the famous
Legong Bededari Dance, and the neighboring village of Sawa
produced the finest Legong dancers on the island. The beach of
Pabean, in front of Villa Samudra, was once a small port
through which oriental traders brought their products; at low
tide you can still see the structure of the old harbor 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 nearby reef is renowned
for its world class surf breaks. Guests staying at Villa
Samudra can look forward to experiencing unrivalled service
within the calm tranquility that is the true essence of Bali.
Facilities at Villa Samudra
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3 fully air-conditioned bedrooms, each with
an en-suite bathroom, satellite TVs and CD/DVD players.
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Living and dining area opening directly onto
pool and Jacuzzi.
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Absolute beachfront garden and wide
beach-side wooden deck.
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14 x 4 meter lap pool.
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Relaxation bale pavilion.
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Fully equipped service kitchen.
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TV/ DVD/CD player in living area and each
bedroom.
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Wireless high speed Internet access.
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IDD Telephone line.
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Safe deposit box in each bedroom.
Staff
The complex is served by a full team of
staff, including Villa Attendant, Butlers and Pool Boy. A
professional service kitchen and trained chef caters to the
culinary whims of the guests in 5-star fashion. A car and
driver is also available for each villa.
Majapahit Beach Villas are fully serviced by:
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A full time Villa Manager. Supervise and
co-ordinates the staff and is available to assist guests
during their stay.
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Butlers: On hand 24 hours a day to look
after every need of the guests.
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Pool Boy: Providing service around the pool
and garden area during day time.
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Chef and Cook. Trained in the preparation
of both local and international cuisine. A menu is provided
and the staff will do all the market shopping.
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Villa Attendants. Responsible for
housekeeping duties and taking care of daily laundry and dry
cleaning service.
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Security Guards. Duties are to guard the
villa 24 hours a day to ensure the security of the guests.
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Gardeners. Tending the garden and the
grounds of the villa, and cleaning and maintaining the
swimming pool and Jacuzzi.
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Maintenance team. Created to ensure all
Villa equipment are well maintain and are in working order.
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