Villa Indrani

This stunning fully staffed five-bedroom luxury villa in Canggu is perfect if you’re looking for a stylish hideaway close to the beach.

Villa Indrani is built in an L-shape around a walled garden courtyard that features a stunning 10-metre pool and sun deck. It has not one but two sumptuous master bedrooms. Both ooze old-style colonial romance and come with a spacious ensuite bathroom, a large dressing area and a desk space.

The three guest bedrooms on the mezzanine floor are equally comfortable and each comes with an ensuite bathroom. Their floor-to-ceiling windows provide wonderful views over the pool and the rest of the neighbourhood, but nonetheless give plenty of privacy.

The living and dining space has a minimalist mid-century retro style. Thanks to the warm wooden furnishings and tasteful lighting, it feels very cosy both day and night. It also features a gorgeous open-plan kitchen exclusively for guest use – perfect if you love cooking for friends or family.

Not that you have to do any cooking of course. From butlers and housekeepers to security guards and a private chef, Villa Indrani has a full contingent of professional and highly trained staff who’ll be delighted to tend to your every need – whether that involves sampling some of the chef’s Indonesian cuisine, or sipping a chilled mojito by the pool, freshly prepared by your butler. Just sit back, relax and let the staff take care of everything else.

Villa Indrani is well situated on a quiet road five minutes’ walk from Berawa Beach. This very popular but chilled beach sits between Seminyak and Canggu and is known for its colourful patchwork of bamboo beach bars. It attracts a friendly and relaxed surfer crowd and is a very photogenic spot for enjoying the sunset.

VILLA LAYOUT

Villa Indrani is built in an L-shape around a walled courtyard and set across three floors accessed via a central staircase. The villa is built into a steep slope, with its entrance hall and one of its master bedrooms situated on the top floor together with an open rooftop area. The three guest bedrooms are on the mezzanine floor and the large living and dining space, second master bedroom, along with a separate guest bathroom and the staff quarters are all located on the lower floor.

BEDROOMS

The villa’s two sumptuous master bedrooms - one on the upper and one on the lower floor – are mirror images of each other and exude a lovely old-style colonial feel. Both bedrooms are very spacious and feature desk and dressing areas, along with a large ensuite bathroom with a beautiful stone tub and a monsoon shower. They both have a king-size four-poster bed with a soft white canopy that doubles up as a mosquito net.

The three guest bedrooms are located next to each other on the mezzanine floor and are identical. They each have a king-size four-poster bed with mosquito net and an ensuite bathroom with a tub and a rain shower. All three bedrooms have floor-to-ceiling sliding windows, allowing guests to fully appreciate the lovely views over the pool and the surrounding area.

INDOOR LIVING

Accessed via a large parking area at the villa’s upper level, Indrani’s entrance hall can best be described as monumental: its wooden panelling and sizeable bamboo lampshades provide a great flavour of what’s to come.

The villa’s other communal areas are situated on the lower floor. The design of the living and dining space has been kept purposefully minimal, but its subtle furnishings and ornaments nonetheless give it plenty of character. Surrounded on three sides by floor-to-ceiling sliding windows, this space feels very bright and airy.

The living area has two very comfortable sofas, an armchair and a large TV with smart speakers. The dining area is furnished with an impressive square table seating eight people.

Within the living and dining space, the well-equipped guest kitchen comes with a Simonelli espresso machine – one of the best coffee makers available. Simply ask one of your butlers to make you a perfect brew any time of the day. The chef, however, prepares most of the meals in a separate staff kitchen tucked discreetly away behind.

OUTDOOR LIVING

The 10 x 10 metre courtyard pool has a large sun deck with six loungers, as well as a small lawn area. Its whitewashed walls ensure plenty of privacy, while a stunning tree root decoration provides a unique focal point. There’s also a fan-cooled outdoor dining table which seats up to ten people – perfect for brunch or dinner by the pool.

On the mezzanine floor a spiral staircase gives access to the rooftop, which makes a great spot for admiring the sunset with a cocktail in hand.

Also on the ground floor is a small shrine where staff make their daily offerings. You’re more than welcome to attend one of these intimate ceremonies, or indeed make an offering yourself for good luck (or good times). The staff will be delighted to tell you more about this strongly held Balinese tradition.

Villa Indrani also has a large parking area just beyond the entrance hall.

STAFF

One of the highlights of staying in a private luxury villa in Bali is the personal service provided by a team of professionally trained staff. The staff at Villa Indrani will tend to your every need with the charm and friendliness for which the Balinese are so well known. Just let your villa manager know how much staff presence you’re comfortable with – for example, at mealtimes only, or on hand to serve iced drinks throughout the day – and service can be tailored to suit your preferences.

Villa manager
Your villa manager, Made, knows the property and its surroundings inside out. He takes great care in making sure that guests receive top quality service. He also oversees the staff and ensures that everything runs smoothly at the villa.

Chef
The villa’s skilled private chef is available to prepare all meals from the villa’s Western, Asian and vegetarian suggestion menus. He will also do his best to accommodate special requests and dietary requirements.

Butlers
Two professionally trained butlers are on hand to attend to guests’ every need, including serving food and beverages at mealtimes, snacks, afternoon tea, cocktails and drinks throughout the day and evening.

Housekeepers
In addition to the butlers, there are two housekeepers who look after all daily housekeeping and domestic duties.

Security
Four security guards ensure the safety and security of guests both day and night.

Gardener and pool
A gardener maintains Villa Indrani’s lovely pool and garden.

DINING

Villa Indrani’s private chef curates a menu of gastronomic treats, including home-style Asian and international dishes, and prepares daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. Among the many tempting local dishes, be sure to try the rendang (beef stew) and nasi goreng (fried rice). The chef is always happy to adapt his meals and take into account additional dietary requirements.

Groceries and beverages are charged at market price (plus a 20% handling fee which is subject to service and tax at the prevailing rate). Guests will be requested to provide grocery money in advance, and the staff will do the shopping and keep the receipts for reference. To make the most of the kitchen and give staff time to shop, it is recommended to plan meals with the villa manager or chef the evening before.

FAMILIES

Villa holidays are a great option for families, providing plenty of private and secure space for everyone, and giving guests the freedom to choose what they want to do and when they want to do it. Not having to worry about disturbing other guests is also a plus – creating a more relaxing time for parents and children too.

The wide glass doors fronting Villa Indrani’s living and dining space make it easy to keep an eye out on the pool and garden, and a pool fence can be hired on request to provide additional safety for toddlers (extra charge applies). Although the lawn in the securely walled courtyard garden is not large, it is a good area for children to play in. And you don’t need to worry about packing lots of bulky children’s equipment. We’d be happy to hire any items on your behalf for the duration of your stay (click here to see a list of all available hire items).

The kitchen is fully equipped if you’d like to prepare baby meals or anything for a fussy eater yourself, although the chef will be happy to do this for you. Just talk through your requirements and meal schedules with the villa manager or with the chef, and they’ll take care of the rest.

Villa Indrani is a convenient five-minute stroll from the beach. While the ocean swell is too heavy for swimming – even for adults ¬– children can splash around more safely in the calmer water in the nearby lagoon, especially on the side closest to the beach.

Kids and teenagers will love the waterpark slides and the bouncy trampoline centre at Finns Recreation Club , which is a ten-minute walk from the villa. It also hosts the Cubby House Kids Club that offers a huge range of toys and activities to keep children entertained for hours.

The Bali Equestrian Centre also provides a great day trip for the entire family with pony rides, day camps, lessons, family village tours and beach rides.