Villa Alamanda, situated ten minutes east of the cultural town of Ubud, is approached through the traditional Balinese woodcarvers’ village of Tengkulak. Perched high on a ridge above the Petanu River, with uninterrupted views over the forest canopy, the graceful architecture of this thatched hideaway blends contemporary elegance with ethnic charm. Designed to harmonize with the environment and utilizing local materials, this exclusive villa comfortably sleeps up to eight adults in four stylish and spacious air-conditioned bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. Elegant teak furniture meets clean lines, natural colors and local artwork. A sizable, open-air lounge and dining terrace overhangs the jungle, creating a real feeling of space. Villa Alamanda presents tropical living at its best.

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.

Entertainment

• Stereo music system for CDs
• Satellite TV
• DVD player.

Facilities

• 4 fully air-conditioned bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, one with TV/video Lounge
• Open-air terrace incorporating dining & lounge areas
• Large freeform swimming pool, 13m x 9 m
• Tropical front & back gardens
• Car & Driver
• Household staff
• Stereo system, Satellite TV, DVD Player
• Safety Deposit Box
• Varied collection of books, CDs and videos to suit all taste
• IDD Telephone
• Night security
• Badminton racquets and shuttlecocks
• Additional baby cot, 2 children’s floor mattresses and high-chair available on request, free of

From the entrance pavilion a walkway leads through a lush garden to the central courtyard. Here is the access to main pavilion from where you can experience your first stunning views over the valley.
In this long-house style pavilion the open dining space is accommodated, together with 2 spacious bedrooms. In between the entrance from the gallery to the bedrooms is a private comfortable sitting area located.

Each bedroom has a king size bed, a separate dressing area, a bathroom with an attached open outdoor patio with a freestanding bathtub and shower. Via the dining area, walking over stepping-stones of the main focus fishpond, one reaches the large living pavilion, where the kitchen and the staff quarters are housed. While traditional Balinese and Javanese materials are used throughout, the pavilions with the thatched roofs appear to be modern, so is most of the furniture.

All decorative and art works have been collected by the owner during trips all over Asia. The lighting in the pavilions and gardens create another serene atmosphere during the evenings.

Facilities

• Land area 2000m2
• Guest capacity ideally up to 4 guests
• 2 bedrooms in total with overhead fans only, 2 king size bed
• 2 bathrooms with bathtubs, 1 powder room
• Garden – large tropical with nice grassy areas
• Audio systems in bedrooms and dining room
• Safety box in one bedroom
• Back up generator
• Electric hot water
• Modern fully equipped kitchen
• Satellite phone
• Live in staff quarters

Services:

• Airport transfer
• Car rental
• In-villa massages with proper massage table
• Limited in villa menu
• Music & dance performances
• Outside laundry services
• Catering for lunch and dinner parties
• Collection of books and music CD’s
• Food & beverage shopping at cost by staff
• Villa information booklet together with publications for island sightseeing, touring, dining & shopping