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Villa Matahari, located just footsteps away
from the beach in the traditional seaside village of Seseh
on Bali’s southwest coast, is a sumptuous, two storey, four
bedroom Bali rental villa, characterized by open air
tropical living rooms and an abundance of light, glass and
space.
This luxurious property is ideal for
weddings and events. It was completed in 2009 and has an
interconnecting garden door to its sister villa, which
presents a contrasting décor and theme next door. Both
villas can therefore be rented together, presenting
accommodation for up to 18 people.
About Villa Matahari
This contemporary, Spanish inspired property embraces
symmetry and exudes style, featuring crisp white walls,
white polished concrete floors, a soaring shingle roof lined
with white painted timber, and custom designed furnishings.
Accommodation includes four air-conditioned bedrooms with
expansive en-suite bathrooms. The two master bedrooms are
located upstairs with beds oriented towards the beach, and
there are two garden suites, which share a standalone,
single storey pavilion. Every bedroom has audio visual
facilities as well as an outside sitting area. The open air
living & dining area takes up most of the ground floor,
incorporating a lounge with a 50” TV and DVD player. There
is also a fully equipped kitchen and a spa room. Facilities
include WiFi Internet access and an 18 x 6 meter swimming
pool.
Bedrooms
There are four air-conditioned bedrooms at Villa Matahari,
including two master bedrooms located on the upper floor.
The two garden suites are situated away from the main
building in a stand alone, single storey pavilion on the far
side of the swimming pool. Each bedroom is equipped with a
safe and a wall mounted flat screen TV, and each has a
private sitting area.
The master bedrooms are stylish, minimalist and extremely
spacious, each is flanked by a private, open air, roof
terrace for relaxing. The master bedrooms feature windows on
three sides overlooking the garden. The king size bed in
each room is oriented towards the sea, and there is a built
in desk behind the bed. The expansive en-suite bathrooms are
each fitted with a luxurious bathtub beside a wide window.
There is a toilet on one side and a walk in rain shower on
the other side. A wide terrazzo vanity unit supports twin
washbasins, and huge wall mirrors multiply the space. Fitted
wardrobes provide plenty of hanging and storage space.
The garden suites are each furnished with a king size bed,
built in desk and fitted wardrobe. Sliding doors open to the
en-suite bathrooms, each of which is fitted with double
washbasins, a bathtub, a toilet and walk-in rain shower
behind separate doors, as well as a long wall mirror, and
built in shelves. Glass doors in the garden suites open onto
timber decks in private back gardens, while another set of
glass doors opens in each onto a sitting area overlooking
the pool.
Living & Dining Room
The living and dining room is open on three sides and covers
most of the ground floor of the main building. The open plan
design incorporates a TV lounge, accessed by wide stepping
stones over an ornamental pond and furnished with a daybed,
complete with a 50’’TV, DVD player and a top quality sound
system with four speakers. Another space nods to tradition
with a valuable Balinese gong and an antique rice chest
known as a 'Gerobok’. The living area itself is the central
focus. Aligned with the swimming pool and overlooking the
garden, it is cooled by ceiling fans and furnished with a
sofa, four chairs and a large coffee table. The dining area
is accessed by another set of stepping stones over a pond
and is furnished with a table for ten. There is also a guest
washroom on the ground floor.
The Kitchen
The fully equipped modern kitchen is self contained and
located close to the dining area for ease of service. It
contains all of the facilities that the staff require for
the preparation of delicious meals, innovative buffets, and
party snacks. Fine crockery and cutlery are complemented by
a set of glasses for every type of drink. The fully equipped
modern kitchen is self contained and located close to the
dining area for ease of service. It contains all of the
facilities that the staff require for the preparation of
delicious meals, innovative buffets, and party snacks. Fine
crockery and cutlery are complemented by a set of glasses
for every type of drink.
Spa Room
A private spa room is located on the ground floor of Villa
Matahari. Here, facials, body treatment and massage services
can be provided by professional therapists on request at an
extra charge.
Gardens and Pool
The 18 x 6 meter swimming pool is a stunning feature, which
completes the symmetry of the property. The pool deck is
furnished with sun loungers and flanked by a pair of
atmospheric, gas-fired fire bowls, which are automatically
lit at sunset. The large garden with its flat lawn is ideal
for weddings, parties and celebrations. A central, open air
lounge presents an additional sitting area; it is sheltered
by a roof and presides over the pool.
Location
Villa Matahari is located in Seseh, a traditional beachside
village located between Canggu and Tanah Lot on Bali’s
southwest coast. Although only 25-30 minutes’ drive from the
cosmopolitan glamour of Seminyak, Seseh retains the customs
and culture of old Bali. Cows are herded through the fields,
rice is planted and harvested throughout year, and the sound
of ritual music is carried on the breeze. The approach to
Seseh is by way of a country lane; emerald rice fields line
the road as it meanders through an avenue of coconut palms.
Farmers in conical hats riding rusty old upright bicycles
are a common sight. There are frequent, colorful processions
to Seseh’s beachside Hindu temple, and on special festival
days, thousands of devout Hindus from the neighboring
villages wearing ceremonial dress converge on this important
temple to perform cleansing rituals beside the ocean.
Echo Beach at Canggu, which is bordered by a surfing reef
and noted for a casual and lively beach-side dining scene,
is a pleasant one-kilometer walk along the seashore. This is
the place where the local community gathers in the evenings
to watch the legendary sunsets. A variety of eating areas
and tables spill out onto a beachside buff; there is a daily
barbeque and live music on Friday and Sunday evenings.
The trendy Seminyak area, with its wide choice of
international restaurants including the famous ‘Ku Dé Ta’,
‘Kafé Warisan’, ‘Living Room’, ‘Hu’u’, ‘La Lucciola’,
‘Sarong’ and Blossom together with a plethora of chic
cocktail bars, exciting nightclubs, lavish spas and elegant
boutiques, is 25 minutes’ drive away.
The location offers easy access up to the mountains and rice
terraces on the western slopes of the island; it is 70
minutes’ drive from the famous cultural and artistic town of
Ubud, and just 20 minutes’ drive from the Sunset Route,
gateway to the eastern side of the island. It is also
convenient for all of Bali’s shopping malls and main tourist
attractions. The international airport is 50 minutes’ drive.
The nearby ‘Nirwana Bali Golf Course’ was designed by Greg
Norman, and was voted the number 1 golf course in Asia; it
is situated beside the dramatic, waved-lashed sea temple of
Tanah Lot. For horse lovers, the ‘Umalas Equestrian Centre’
is just a few kilometers away.
STAFF
Villa Matahari is fully serviced by:
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A full-time house manager
Oversees and coordinates the staff and property and is
available to assist guests during their stay.
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One cook
Trained in the preparation of both local and
international cuisine. A menu is provided, and the cook
will do all the market shopping.
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Three maids
Responsible for housekeeping duties, taking care of your
daily laundry and providing waiter service around the
grounds and buildings of the property.
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Two security guards
Duties are to patrol the grounds and guard the entrance
of the villa from dusk to dawn ensuring your security.
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One gardener
Tending the garden and the grounds of the villa.
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One pool attendant
Cleaning and maintaining swimming pool.
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