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Situated ocean front in Batubelig, behind a secluded
lagoon, proudly sit the Bunga Desa Villas. They boast
styles and flavors from the gamut of the Indonesian
archipelago.
Rice-fields coyly play in the wind to the
other side of the estate, and make this property one to
be enjoyed by nature lovers and those drawn to the
spirit of the island of Bali. The idyllic location of
the estate, with its escapist feel from the busyness of
downtown Kuta, Seminyak, and Oberoi, is ideally
complimented by being only five minutes away from all
the comforts of the luxury spas, five star restaurants,
and thriving night-life that the area has to offer.
Comprised of four main structures, the Bunga Desa
Villas have been designed by their French owner to
recreate the feeling of Indonesia that was to be had
decades ago. At the same time all of the modern comforts
and conveniences one could possibly seek are provided,
including imported kitchen appliances, and an ever
present but never imposing staff. All of the bedrooms
are equipped with air-conditioning, ceiling fans,
mosquito nets, safes, telephones with internet access,
and complete entertainment centers with surround sound.
Each villa in the estate boasts open living areas,
tactfully situated for optimum views of the stunning
scenery, yet all of the villas are fully protected from
the elements. Every detail is immaculately taken into
account. Promoting a feel of antiquity, the estate makes
tasteful use of many of the prolific natural resources
Indonesia has to offer, including bamboo, alang-alang
(thatch), serap (ironwood), terrazzo, terracotta,
palimanan stone, and benkrai wood. The furniture and
decorations are composed of museum quality art and
artifacts from Indonesia.
The grounds of the estate are covered in lush
tropical gardens and a manicured lawn. Timor statues
stand guard over a 12×4 meter overflow pool and
accompanying relaxation bale. Fruit trees of every
variety speckle the property, and tucked to one corner
is a thriving vegetable garden, which provides fresh
produce for your meals. If you prefer to swim or surf in
the sea, a private bamboo raft is provided to ferry you
over the small lagoon to the secluded beach.
The staff includes 24-hour security guards to ensure
your safety, maids, and cook for meal preparation. For
extra fees, services including baby-sitting, chauffeur,
and massages can be arranged.
Accommodation
A serap roof covers the main traditional structure,
Villa Toraja, adding strong currents of style from
Sulawesi. The first floor is wholly open, and the
dramatic high ceiling is carried on the pillars of a
traditional Javanese Joglo. A cozy TV sitting area is
nestled to one side, and the dining room table that
seats 12 is situated as to overlook the lush tropical
garden grounds and Indian Ocean. The partially exposed,
fully equipped modern kitchen allows for flexibility in
usage, whether guests would like to cook socially for
themselves, or to be served by the hidden hands of the
talented staff. A guest bathroom sits off to one side
for convenience.
Divided from the living area by a water pond and
stepping stones is the first floor master bedroom. It is
fitted with a king size canopy bed, antique teak daybed,
and its own private terrace. A walk-in wardrobe, and an
ensuite open-air bathroom are added highlights. Bathing
Balinese women overlook the luxury bathtub from a
stunning limestone carving.
The upstairs master bedroom smells of rich dark wood,
setting a romantic feel to mesh perfectly with the
gorgeous sea view. Sunsets can be enjoyed by reclining
in the fantastic king-sized Timor bed, over which hangs
a rich hand-woven tapestry. An open terrace, ensuite
bathroom, and separate study compose the additional
living areas of this room. An intricately carved sofa
bed is present to easily facilitate the conversion of
the study into an additional sleeping area.
The first floor of the Villa Timor is dedicated to
one large bedroom with its own private terrace
overlooking the grounds. The terracotta floor adds
richness to the room, complimented by the king-sized
canopy bed. Shell-inlay doors lead to the open-air
bathroom, complete with a small garden. Tactfully hidden
under the teakwood TV stand is a mini-fridge. Indonesian
puppets stand poised above.
On the second floor, the first room consists of an
open living area with a Madura daybed and kitchenette.
From this space, you can take in the sea air while
resting in total privacy, or you can retreat into the
bedroom. Two single canopy beds have been specially
designed to easily convert into a single king-sized bed,
for added versatility. An ensuite bathroom leaves
nothing lacking.
Villa Irian, the guesthouse on the grounds, is set
apart from the other villas to offer a complete retreat
to privacy. This round building, topped with a high
alang-alang roof, houses one bedroom and its own private
ensuite open-air bathroom. The queen-sized bed is
covered with brilliant batik linens, adding a spice of
color to the room. A large day-bed is ideal for a
mid-day siesta, or to put a child to rest. From the
private terrace, you can overlook the flourishing rice
fields and the blooming lotus garden set to the far
corner of the grounds.
Set amidst the huge lotus pond is one of the three
relaxation bales of the estate. A small bamboo bridge
takes you from dry land to the center of the water
garden, and from here you can take in three-hundred and
sixty degrees of serenity. Balinese still patiently work
the rice fields to the north, and the Prahu, boats of the
local fishermen, glide by in the sea after the sun
slowly rises to the south. This is an ideal location
from which to enjoy a massage. If it takes your fancy,
grab a fishing pole and catch one of the fish in the
pond for a fresh meal.
A separate structure, Villa Lombok is modeled after a
traditional Balinese rice barn. A brick-style kitchen
with marble, terrazzo counters makes up the open first
floor. The bathroom of this villa is behind the kitchen.
A high staircase leads to a private open terrace, and to
the bedroom beyond, all of the furnishings of which are
created from bamboo. Two single canopy beds push
together to form a single king. A bamboo ladder leads to
a secret doorway, opening up to a second private
terrace, specifically for the purposes of sea-view
meditation.
To the back corner of the estate sits the manager
house and a 10×4 meter swimming pool and relaxation
bale.
For guests seeking to recapture the feel of a lost
time with the added comforts of modern luxury
conveniences, the Bunga Desa Villas offer a magical
retreat with meditative purpose, surrounded in the
abundance of natural beauty native to Bali.
Villa Facilities & Services
- Local and Satellite TV
- Home theater with
surround sound
- Stereo and DVD player with extensive DVD library
- Telephone with private
connection for Internet Access
- Air-conditioned
with ceiling fan
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Room
safe
- Private Pool with Bale
- 5-6 cars
parking
Our well trained staff on site provide 24 hour
security as well as most services which might be
required during your stay.
Including:
- Maids
- Meal preparation*
Indonesian, Western.
- Most of our produce comes from
our own organic vegetable garden and fruit trees.
We can arrange for extra fees:
- Baby sitting
- Chauffeur
- Massage
Special terms for Villa Bunga Desa:
- Every room is based on 2 persons. Extra guests will
be charged US$ 20 per person per night.
- Check in time
is at 2:00 pm and check out time is at 12:00 pm; for
late check out, if house is available you can check with
the Manager.
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