Location:Bali, Indonesia
Bedrooms:3 Bathrooms:3 Property Type:Vacation Home Sleeps:9
Amenities:Air Conditioning, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Child Friendly, DVD Player, Dishes, Refrigerator, Shower, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool, TVActivities:Beach, Restaurants, Surfing, Swimming
Description:Characterised by a historical Javanese e28098jogloe28099 living pavilion and contemporary-colonial architecture, the family-friendly Villa Oost Indies presents three bedrooms, a swimming pool and huge gardens, offering the choice of a two-or-three-bedroom renting option, accommodating up to six adults and two children. Original colonial-style furnishings interpret Dutch designs, while reflecting the desires of the colonial era with lazy chairs, marble-topped tables and washstands, sumptuous silks, antiques and curios. Here, in atmospheric luxury, guests can look forward to a captivating journey back through time, combined with 21st century comforts and the exemplary services of personal butlers and a top-class chef. The villa rests upon 1700 square metres of land within the secure and prestigious Laksmana Villas Estate, just footsteps away from the Indian Ocean at Petitenget Beach, Seminyak, on Balie28099s southwest coast. n nAt Villa Oost Indies, everything possible has been considered for the comfort and entertainment of the guests. The villa is supported by a team of highly trained, friendly staff headed by a villa manager who is available to assist guests during their stay. The team also includes an in-house chef and 24-hour personal butlers, while the estate is guarded by a security team operating on a 24-hour shift basis. Airport transfers, baby-sitting, spa services and the facilities of a car and driver are all available at extra cost. An c3a0 la carte fixed-price menu offers international and Asian dishes as well as local specialties, and daily breakfast is inclusive. n nThe two master suites are identical in size and layout and positioned in the main building, one upstairs and one downstairs, overlooking the swimming pool and eastern section of the garden. Each of these suites is fully air-conditioned and comprises a bedroom with an adjoining sitting room, an ensuite bathroom, a dressing room and a private sheltered veranda. Each of the master bedrooms is furnished with a king-size, four-poster bed, while the ensuite bathrooms are each fitted with a marble clad, walk-in monsoon shower, a pair of washbasins, and a large freestanding bathtub. The adjoining dressing rooms present wardrobes and dressing tables, while the balcony and terrace are both furnished with colonial-style lazy chairs. Each cosy sitting room is furnished with a comfortable sofa that doubles as a bed for a child. The third bedroom is positioned upstairs in a separate wing of the building, accessed by a dedicated external staircase and, if required, by a private entrance gate. Overlooking the western section of the garden, with a private and sheltered balcony-veranda on the far side that enjoys a charming view of the red-tiled Balinese rooftops, this spacious bedroom is furnished with Hollywood twin beds, which can be converted to a king-size bed if necessary. The ensuite bathroom is fitted with a pair of washbasins, and a large walk-in monsoon shower with a handheld option. Electronic technology in each bedroom includes both air-conditioning and ceiling fans, a safe, an independently controlled satellite-channel TV with DVD player, a drinks fridge, and an iPod dock. n nThe open-sided living and dining pavilion is incorporated within a beautiful century-old e28098jogloe28099 e28093 the core of a traditional Javanese timber house e28093 lovingly furnished with cushioned wooden sofas, plantation chairs, a dining table and an afternoon tea table. A guest washroom is positioned to one side. On the ground-level terrace of the main building is a bar with four high stools, while tucked away behind is a professional service kitchen. nImmediately next to the joglo is a freeform swimming pool. The respective 900-square-metre and 600-square-metre gardens provide the ideal tropical setting for parties, weddings, barbeques, dance performances and other functions, while the sizeable modern kitchen provides the staff with the equipment and facilities to cater for a wide variety of events and a large number of guests. n nVilla Oost Indies is situated 12 kilometres from Balie28099s international airport in the hip e28098n happening Seminyak/Petitenget area. The villa is just 400 metres from Petitenget Beach e28093 the western extension of Seminyak/Legian/Kuta Beach, on the islande28099s southwest coast, which is well-known for its world-class surf breaks, panoramic views and legendary sunsets. This part of the beach is filled with beach bars, sun beds and umbrellas, and patrolled by lifeguards. n nA wide choice of internationally-renowned, fine-dining restaurants and beach clubs are all within two kilometres. The area also boasts a plentiful selection of designer boutiques, homeware stores, lavish spas, chic lounges and vibrant nightspots. Many of the restaurants and shops are within easy walking distance, and taxis cruise by every few minutes. The location of Villa Oost Indies is also convenient for all of the islande28099s main shops, malls and tourist attractions. n n n