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Villa Sebali
4r bedrooms villa in Ubud
This beautiful, very spacious villa on the edge of Sebali, a pretty
village just outside Ubud, is a luxurious haven from which to enjoy both
the peace and the delights of Bali. The views from the house are of
typical rice terraces and, in the distance, spectacular Mt Agung and the
dramatic mountains towards the north of the island. We have been careful
to be environmentally sensitive - green - with many eco-features
including solar power and water heating, and a beautiful garden with
organically grown fruit trees.
Villa Sebali is just about 10 minute’s drive from the centre of Ubud,
the cultural and artistic heart of Bali. All on good roads, half the
drive is through typical villages, beautiful rice fields and tropical
forest, and half past interesting art galleries, antique and craft
shops, and restaurants. Ubud is about one and a quarter hours drive from
the airport.
The house is built round three sides of a grassy, flower-ringed
courtyard, with the fourth side an infinity pool looking down over a
cascade of lotus and water-lily ponds to the orchard. It has four very
special bedroom suites and combines the luxury of air-conditioned
bedrooms with the delight of open air living.
There is a fully equipped kitchen, a library/games room and a table
tennis room.
We have included many environmentally-friendly features, from the thick,
alang-alang roofs which provide wonderful insulation, to solar powered
water heating and electricity systems, and natural waste water
treatment.
The garden is lavishly planted with many sweet-smelling trees and
flowers. Beside the pool is a pretty balé, a traditional grass-roofed
pavilion for shaded relaxation, while below it a path winds through the
lotus ponds down to the orchard with its wide range of tropical fruit
trees. As these mature, guests will be able to pick their own choice of
fruit….
The villa is managed locally by the incomparable Rita Dewi and has four
full time staff, two in the house and two gardeners/security. Our house
staff will prepare your breakfasts, maintain the house and rooms
immaculately, and be on hand to aid and advise you.
There are many things to do and see – artistic, sporting, cultural,
spiritual and purely self-indulgent - within easy reach.
But also, green, quiet, fragrant Villa Sebali is a wonderful place just
to be.
The house is approached by a tree fern-shaded path leading from the
front courtyard with space for three or four cars, to a bridge over a
lotus pool and into the main building
Dining area: spacious and equipped for up to 12 at table. It is open to
the garden at one side and has two steps down to the living area.
At the side is the Kitchen: fully equipped with large fridge-freezer and
permanent chilled drinking water.
Living area: an enormous room open to the garden with ample seating and
many art works.
All the above areas have rich terra-cotta coloured floor tiles, a lovely
combination of warmth for the eye and coolness for the room.
Guest cloakroom and WC.
Stairs lead from the living area to Sky bedroom suite: vast, with a
fantastic cathedral ceiling and flower-edged terraces facing all four
points of the compass with views to die for! A large dressing area leads
to the bathroom which is partly open air with wash basin, WC, bath,
separate shower and a small garden. One of its four terraces is covered
and has seating for relaxing and admiring the garden and view.
From the living area a lobby leads to the south wing with Forest bedroom
suite: equipped with twin beds which can also be joined to make one king
size bed. The dressing area leads to the shower room with wash basin and
separate WC. A door leads through to the
Library: an enchanting rotunda which can also be reached directly by
steps from the garden. Equipped with flat screen TV, books, games and
comfortable seating, this room can either be used as a sitting room for
the Forest Bedroom, or as a communal room for all guests.
Again from the living area, a short path leads over the lotus pool to
the independent Sunset bedroom suite: This is another generous room with
cathedral ceiling and a queen sized bed. The spacious dressing area
leads through to the bathroom with basin, WC, shower and garden. It has
its own pretty patio.
Across the courtyard and opposite the library is another independent
building, Sunrise bedroom suite: As the name suggests, this huge room
with its magnificent ceiling and king size bed faces east, towards Mt
Agung, and has double doors opening onto a raised deck shaded by a
flower-festooned pergola. Steps lead down to the pool and courtyard.
There is a big dressing area leading through to the biggest bathroom of
all which, again, is partly open to the sky and has its own garden. It
is equipped with bath, basin, shower and separate WC.
All the bedrooms have mosquito nets and full air-conditioning, though
the house is designed to optimise cooling: all the rooms are shaded by
the deep eaves of the alang-alang roofs, and big windows allow
refreshing air to flow through freely. There are ceiling fans in all
rooms including the living areas.
Additional beds can be supplied, and there is also a very large
comfortable daybed in the living area which would make an excellent
extra bed. Guests who like the idea of sleeping under the stars could
even sleep on the balé!
The Basement is reached by steps from the garden and is a very large
room with table tennis table and space to store extra furniture,
suitcases etc.
Staff accommodation is situated under the front garden, cleverly cooled
by its grass roof. It has its own entrance from the front courtyard car
parking area.
The villa is built on almost 3000sq.m. (3/4 acre) so the gardens are
generous and have been beautifully planted by a top professional and are
maintained on organic principles.
Beyond the courtyard and pool, a series of voluptuous ponds echoing the
neighbouring rice fields and planted with lotus and water lilies
cascades down to the orchard, and pretty paths wind between them. The
orchard is planted with, among other fruits: avocados, pineapples,
mangoes, papayas, bananas, jack fruit, durian, nutmeg, lemons and limes.
There is also a herb garden for keen cooks.
The infinity swimming pool is 12m. x 4m. plus a side sitting area. For
relaxing there are garden reclining chairs and big sunshades as well as
the pretty balé. There is a built-in barbeque adjacent to the balé for
al fresco cooking and dining.
Services
Staff
Villa Sebali’s local manager is Rita Dewi, a famous Balinese dancer. She
has excellent English and can help with any problems and special
requests. She will be sure to come to the villa to meet you and ensure
that all is well.
Our senior house staff person is Made (pronounced Madé ) a well educated
young man who also has very good English. As well as having considerable
hotel experience, Made has run a tour company for individual travellers
in Bali so can help with suggestions and plans for things to see and do.
His assistant is Ayu, a delightful young woman who also has some
English. If your party is very large, we can employ extra staff from the
village.
Catering
Breakfasts – eggs, toasts, fresh fruit and juices, tea and coffee – are
included in the rental and can be served in the dining room or in your
room.
Lunch and dinner are not included, but we can arrange for a cook to come
in, or advise on restaurants which can deliver, at your cost. And there
are dozens – maybe hundreds – of cafes and restaurants within a 20
minute drive of Villa Sebali, from the very modest to top level.
Alternatively, you may use the fully equipped kitchen (hob, oven,
microwave) and the barbeque to cook for yourselves (the staff may well
be willing to help out too). There is an excellent supermarket just 10
minutes away which has a huge range of foods, both European and Asian,
and an organic section. For the adventurous, the market in Ubud provides
all manner of local produce.
There is also an excellent health food shop and cafe in Ubud, just off
the main street (Jalan Raya), called Bali Buddha.
Others
- A locally usable mobile phone will be supplied.
- All linen is provided.
- We have our own well with very good water, perfect for everyday use.
However, as a precaution, filtered drinking water is supplied.
For updated prices please click here
The rates are quoted in US Dollar, nett, per night.
What’s including?
* Exclusive use of the villa and all amenities
* Airport transfers and return
* Daily American-style breakfast
* Fine cotton sheets, down bedding and towels
* Laundry if required
* Staff wages
* Early check-in and late check-out if possible
* Tax and service
* Ubud Shuttle
What’s not included? (Additional charges)
* Rates do not include baggage handling, gratuities, telephone and fax
charges, food, soft drinks and/or liquor and wine, personal items and
expenses,
* and any excessive cleaning or damage reparation required upon
departure (including breakages etc).
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