In summary
In central Bali, near Ubud's Royal Palace and only minutes from sensational shopping, superb spas, classic cultural performances and luxuriant rice fields, Villa San lies in a private and serene oasis. With open-sided living and dining areas, Villa San also features an entertainment lounge, gym, playroom, studio and meditation terrace, and comfortably accommodates 12 people in six large bedrooms nestled around a 25m lap pool - all set within lush tropical gardens. Friendly professional staff make guests feel totally relaxed at this spacious villa, which is particularly suitable for an extended family or a group of friends.
12 adults (2 master suites with king bed, one of which is convertible to twin; two king-bedded guest rooms; and two twin-bedded guestroom convertible to king); 2 extra beds available on request.
Indoors
Open-sided living area with comfortable lounging areasTwo media rooms; one off the main living area and featuring a state-of-the-art home theatre system, the other in the master suiteCasual dining areaFully-equipped gymChildren’s playroomOpen-plan kitchen adjoining breakfast bar and dining area with table for 14 guestsArtists studio on the top levelFunction room for small events and stargazing at night
Outdoors
25m x 5m pool with shallow (1.3m) and deep (1.8m) endsCovered gazebo seating 12-15 peopleSun loungers and umbrellas throughout Tree-shaded terrace – ideal for yoga/meditation accommodating up to 15 people
Staff and Service
On-site villa manager; chef; butler; gardeners; household staff; pool attendant; security guards. Yoga instructor, masseuse and babysitters on request (charged extra).
A suggestion menu of Western, Asian, vegetarian and children’s dishes. Requests accommodated (including special diets). Grocery cost is charged 20% handling fee which is subject to service and tax at the prevailing rate.
Car and driver available for 8 hours at a special rate of USD45++/day (excluding petrol).
Location
Villa San is a stone’s throw from Ubud’s Royal Palace – where cultural performances are held nightly – and very convenient for many of Ubud’s favourite treasures and attractions. While the property itself is very quiet and private, a vast, bustling local market is only 300m from the front door while a delightful variety of high quality restaurants and cafés can be found in and around the centre of town.
Ubud and her surrounding small villages are rich with culture and art. Many villages focus on a specific craft – such as woodworking, stone carving, ikat weaving or batik painting. These crafts are not just for the tourists, they have formed the livelihoods of these Balinese villagers for several hundred years. Guests can visit, watch and in many cases take classes – learning to cook local food, carve a wooden mask, dye a batik scarf, dance in a traditional performance, play an ancient brass musical instrument, or attend a life drawing session.
Villa San’s manager has a wealth of information about nearby places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required. Do also ask the staff about the local area too. Several of them live nearby and can give an interesting insight into some of the fascinating aspects of Balinese life.
In the meantime, here is a taste of the many and varied activities on offer within reach of the villa.
Escape the afternoon heat and watch the antics of the long-tailed macaque monkeys at Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest. And mind your belongings, these monkeys are skilled pick-pockets!
No visit to Ubud is complete without seeing at least one traditional dance performance. This is a great opportunity to see classic Hindu legends being told through dancers in colorful, Balinese costumes.
The many spas and meditation centres of Ubud offer a wide range of eastern and western therapies from reiki to acupuncture, and yoga to herbal scrubs.
In March, Ubud hosts the Bali Spirit Festival of Yoga, Dance and World Music. Five days of yoga and music workshops, three nights of inspirational world music.
Join amateur and professional artists from around the word, on Wednesday or Saturday morning, for Life Drawing session at Pranoto’s Art Gallery opposite Goa Gajah Caves
See some of Bali’s best scenery on a daytrip to volcanic Mount Batur. The largest crater lake in Bali fills part of Mount Batur’s caldera while small villages cling to the rim. The views from the nearby village of Penelokan are well worth making the trip.
Soar above the spectacular southern coastline of Bali on a paraglider. Paragliding courses, tandem and solo flights are available.
Tour the Karangasem Palace at Amlapura, visited for its unique combination of Balinese, Chinese and European architectures.
Being in the centre of the Island, Ubud isn’t the place to base yourself if you’re after a beach holiday! But if you fancy a day trip down to the coast, Sanur (25 kms) is probably the best option although Candi Dasa (35 kms) is less crowded. To make a full day of it, drop in at the Bali Marine and Safari Park and the traditional village of Tenganan en route.
Pulau Dive Charters offers luxury boat charters around the beautiful islands and waters surrounding Bali. They specialise in private fishing, surfing and diving charters and also offer unique personalised day trips to Nusa Lembongan. Perfect for a family day out on the water or with a group of friends.
