Villa Amy

Villa Amy comprises three pavilions spread out over a series of terraces, separated by pools and lily ponds, and linked by a covered walkway lined with antiques and artefacts. From the traditional Balinese entrance, lava-stone steps lead across an ornamental pond to an open-sided living pavilion, facing the swimming pool and sun terrace. Lower down, reached via further steps over cascading ponds, is the stand-alone guest bedroom suite, while up on the highest level, opening onto a terrace and pond above the pool, is the master suite and a twin-bedded guestroom suite.

As the five villas can be rented separately or together in many different configurations, Dea Villas is perfect for everyone from couples seeking a romantic retreat, to multiple families holidaying together, right up to large groups of friends requiring all 16 bedrooms. And whether guests seek social space or solitude, they’ll never tire of the choices Dea provides.

24-hour butler service assures guests are looked after well, and with the discretion and sensitivity of true hospitality professionals. Among the 29-strong staff that serves the five villas are three chefs, ready to whip up gourmet meals from a well-priced menu of local and international dishes.

Kids will surely gravitate to the playground where the swings, slides, sandpit and Wendy house will keep them occupied while parents recline in the shaded comfort of the nearby balé. Adults get to play too: in the air-conditioned gym (try the Powerplate or treadmill), or at Dea Spa with twin massage beds and traditional sauna. For entertainment beyond the villa, guests may choose to cycle through the rice fields on the villa bikes, spend time at Berawa Beach less than a kilometre away, head for the boutiques and bars of Seminyak, or explore Bali’s scenic beauty further afield courtesy of a complimentary car and driver.

LIVING AND DINING AREAS

Sitting at the centre of Villa Amy, with rice-terrace views beyond louvered shutters, is the open-sided, fan-cooled antique joglo living pavilion with its magnificently carved pillars and ornate ceiling. On one side, parallel to a pond complete with fire-bowl and carved sandstone screen, sits a four-metre-long teakwood table that, with tub chairs at the heads and cushioned benches on both sides, seats 10 with space to spare. On the other side, an over-sized sofa and chairs looks onto the waterfall-fed swimming pool and, rising above, the master bedroom pavilion. Hidden behind a wall of reclaimed brick is a small but well-equipped kitchen with two fridges, wine fridge, espresso machine and a walk-in pantry.

In the garden are more corners for relaxation. On the poolside sundeck a pair of sun loungers sit side-by-side, and a daybed shaded by an age-greyed thatch roof is raised on river rocks for a better view of the rice terraces. All three bedrooms boast delightfully private seating in a hidden garden setting.

ACCOMMODATION

Villa Amy comprises three pavilions spread out over a series of terraces, separated by pools and lily ponds, and linked by a covered walkway lined with antiques and artefacts. From the traditional Balinese entrance, lava-stone steps lead across an ornamental pond to an open-sided living pavilion, facing the swimming pool and sun terrace. Lower down, reached via further steps over cascading ponds, is the stand-alone guest bedroom suite, while up on the highest level, opening onto a terrace and pond above the pool, is the master suite and a twin-bedded guestroom suite.

BEDROOMS

Villa Amy’s three bedrooms offer a level of privacy that is rare in similar-sized villas in Bali. With soaring ceilings, floors of terrazzo or teakwood edged in acid-washed marble, they are infused with light from towering windows and extra-wide sliding doors that open onto private garden terraces and tropical bathrooms with double basins, rain showers and double bathtubs carved from river rock. All have air-conditioning and overhead fans, iPod docks, flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players. And throughout each room are scattered glorious oriental and Indonesian antiques, curios, carvings and ceramics.

- Master Bedroom
The palatial master bedroom suite is simply stunning. Between soaring reclaimed teakwood pillars raised on terrazzo plinths rests a king-size bed cocooned by billowing net curtains to create a room-within-a-room. A large sitting area with deeply cushioned over-size sofa and armchairs leads onto a sun-drenched terrace with double sunbed looking over a foliage-strewn pond towards the living pavilion below. Behind the bed is a huge dressing area and to the side are sliding doors to an enormous semi-open bathroom with statement river-stone bathtub set by an antique Chinese screen.

- Guest Bedrooms
Behind the master bedroom suite and under the same soaring roof is a guest bedroom. Here, twin beds flanked by built-in wardrobe and dressing tables face a small sun terrace guarded by a Ganesha statue and, to one side, a tropical garden bathroom.

Occupying its own pavilion on the lower terrace is a second guest bedroom. Defining the space is the four-pillar core of a traditional joglo, into which a king-size bed sits on a raised terrazzo platform. To one side, a daybed rests between twin desks; on the other, sliding doors open onto a private garden. Beyond the dressing area is a large bathroom under a separate pavilion roof, with a huge river-rock tub for sun-bright or starlight bathing.

STAFF

One of the greatest advantages of staying in a villa is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff. The staff team of 29 at Dea Villas has been professionally trained and will do their upmost to please with their warm and friendly Balinese hospitality.

- Villa Manager
Nengah, the villa manager, is responsible for the overall operation of the villas, including staffing and guest satisfaction. He will coordinate your requirements with the chefs and other staff, and concierge any special requests using his comprehensive list of local contacts. Nengah is assisted by two villa supervisors.

- Chefs
The head chef and his team will happily prepare Western, Asian, and children’s dishes from the villas’ priced menu, and can cater for special requests and dietary requirements. They kitchen operates from 7am till 11pm in two staff shifts.

- Butlers
Dea Villas’ butlers are dedicated to 5-star service, ensuring guests have whatever they need. They serve snacks, meals and beverages throughout the day, and look after daily housekeeping – clean rooms with discretion according to the schedule of the guest. A butler is on call 24 hours.

- Security guards
A team of guards provides 24-hour security throughout the estate.

- Maintenance
Two engineers look after all maintenance issues at Dea Villas.

- Gardeners
The villa’s immaculate gardens are well tended by a team of gardeners and pool attendants.

DINING

Good food, effortlessly provided and graciously served, is such an important part of a relaxing holiday experience. Dea Villas has an extensive reasonably priced menu of home-style Indonesian, Asian and international dishes that cater to all tastes, as well as vegetarian options, children’s favourites and light snacks. There’s also a choice of Indonesian and Chinese set dinners, and barbecue menus and an excellent drinks menu.

Tea, coffee and water are available on a complimentary basis through the day.

CHILDREN

The family friendly advantages of a villa holiday are many, including access to your own private facilities and the freedom to use them whenever you want. Knowing that the kids can run around happily, independently and safely, without you having to worry about other guests, is a real plus – and one that means parents are certain to have a more relaxed holiday too.

With the exception of the one-bedroom Villa Radha, all the Dea Villas are great for families –each has at least one twin-bedded room that’s perfect for kids, and younger family members will love the shared playground complete with swings, slides, sandpit and Wendy house. (Parents can keep an eye from the shade of the balé).

The team of friendly staff at Dea Villas will make children feel as welcome as adults, and having these willing helpers on hand gives guests plenty of flexibility and freedom to do their own exploring beyond the villa grounds (full-time babysitting incurs a small extra cost).

Although the equipped kitchen allows you to prepare meals for fussy eaters or babies with ease, staff will happily to do this for you – just talk through your requirements and meal schedules with the villa manager or chef and they will take care of the rest. Pancakes by the pool for breakfast? Burger and chips for tea in the Wendy house? No problem. The chef can customise all meals to suit children’s taste buds.

Don’t worry about packing all that cumbersome kids’ equipment for your stay. Just let us know what you need, and anything they don’t have in-house, we can hire on your behalf.

SPA

Guests of the five Dea villas have exclusive access to Dea Spa – a beautiful light-filled joglo-style pavilion discreetly tucked away behind the gym and featuring a double massage room, sauna and outdoor treatment area with Whirlpool-style bathtub.

Spa therapies are carried out by fully trained therapists available at 30 minutes’ notice, between 7am and 10pm daily (extra charges will apply).