Bangkuang

Under the rustling of palm trees, serenaded by the hypnotic rhythm of the breaking waves, Villa Bangkuang offers a unique Bali experience within a luxury home. Gone are the towering walls that bar nature and encroach upon the soul. This grand seaside villa, consisting of two separate pavilions, opens to an unobstructed horizon of ocean, lush rice fields, coconut groves, and mountain views. One slight turn from the trodden path, the breath is captured by these unparalleled vistas. Separated by a gurgling stream, the distance between the two pavilions offers privacy and gracious space for its four stylish bedrooms. Whether with a group of friends, couples or families, guests have the option to retreat and luxuriate in their senses.

Nestled within the comfort of a small Balinese village, guests of all ages surrender to the care of the Villa's professional and attentive staff. Pack lightly, for parents can rely upon the extremely child-oriented amenities and services. Families are instantly released from the hectic schedules of daily life, and parents can start to fully enjoy their precious time and surroundings. Hidden away in the traditional Balinese village of Sogsogan, near Seseh, on Bali's southwest coast, Villa Bangkuang rests within a coconut grove garden, unbroken by borders and fences, just a few hundred meters from a rugged surf beach. The property was not built for business purposes; instead it is the realization of a dream, a genuine home, lovingly designed to accommodate and fulfill the needs of a western family that has chosen to take holidays in Bali. Villa Bangkuang therefore merges the uniqueness of a comfortable private home with the indulgence of sumptuous vacation accommodation. Interior spaces display the idiosyncratic charm of an owner-decorated residence, imparting a restful, lived-in ambiance from the very first day of occupancy. The layout of the property utilities space, offering a captivating mix of luxury, recreation and privacy. Indeed, a group of eight people could stay here and still lose one other in the depths. Designed to blend with the environment and constructed with high quality local materials including creamy-white Palimanan stone, teak, bengkirai wood and ulin shingle, Villa Bangkuang combines traditional Balinese architectural elements with contemporary flair, counterpointing the lush external environment and presenting tropical living at its very best.

Accommodation

Villa Bangkuang is comprised of a main two-storey main building, an open-sided lounging and dining pavilion, and a separate two-bedroom guest pavilion. The style is calming, with a fresh cool decor; the modern fittings, fixtures and clean crisp design is harmonized with antique artifacts. Flanked by ornamental ponds and guarded by a pair of griffin fountain-statues, the living pavilion overlooks the pool and is shaded from both the morning and afternoon sun. It is tastefully furnished with a dining table and chairs, seagrass sofas and ottomans. The comfort of the guests is ensured by yielding cushions and paddle ceiling fans. A hidden office-styled library is fitted with shelves and a desk. A compact, well-stocked bar and fully equipped, homely kitchen with glassless windows provides all the necessary dining and entertainment amenities. There are four spacious air-conditioned bedrooms at Villa Bangkuang, each with an en-suite bathroom, a DVD player and a safe deposit box. The master suite, complete with full-length balcony, covers the whole of the upper floor, overlooking the garden and rice fields stretching infinitely towards the ocean. Characterized by a polished parquet floor and a soaring roof, the romantic bedroom is furnished with a king-size, four-poster bed swathed in snowy netting. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows slide open on three sides, presenting guests with the choice of air-conditioned comfort or a semi-alfresco sleeping experience, cooled by a ceiling fan and lulled by the distant sound of the waves. The room is equipped with a satellite channel TV and DVD player, and the large adjoining dressing area is fitted with wardrobes and storage space. The en-suite bathroom, with a sunken tub for two, twin washbasins and a standing raindrop shower, is bordered by glass walls, a small balcony and a thicket of trees, capturing the feeling of being in the jungle. Downstairs, another spacious bedroom-suite proves to be an ideal space for kids, with a queen-size bed, sofa, TV/DVD, and a play area. Glass doors open into a pebbled courtyard bathroom, fitted with twin washbasins and rain-shower, surrounded by tall trees and walls for privacy.

Villa Bangkuang is located in Sogsogan, a charming seaside village surrounded by rice fields and set against the twin backdrops of misty volcanoes and pounding surf. Although only 25 minutes' drive from the cosmopolitan glamor of Seminyak, Sosogan and the neighboring Seseh village retain 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-the bucolic daily life of the village has not been dented by tourism. Furthermore, there are frequent, colorful processions to Seseh's beach-side Hindu temple. On special festival days, thousands of devout Hindus from neighboring villages wearing ceremonial dress-the women carrying huge pyramids of fruit and flower offerings on their heads-converge on this important temple to perform cleansing rituals beside the ocean. On other occasions, the air is thick with the scent of burning incense and the clear metallic sound of the gamelan orchestra, as the white clad priests symbolically sever their connection with the everyday world and invite the gods to "come down and join us". 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 beach-side buff; there is a daily barbecue and live music on Sunday evenings. The trendy Seminyak area, with its wide choice of international restaurants-including the famous 'Ku De Ta', 'Kafe 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 45 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 Center' is just a few kilometers away.

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Reservation

Rental Rate (NET RATE after Tax and Services Charge) : Low Season: US$ 655 - High Season: US$ 765 - Peak Season: US$ 875

All rates are quoted in USD with the following benefits: - Welcome drinks and refreshing towel upon arrival - Daily Breakfast - 1 x welcome lunch or dinner - Airport pick up services