Villa Windu Sari

"Windu Sari" - which loosely translates as "a beautiful place in time" is a peaceful oasis in the heart of Petitenget on Bali's southwest coast. Entered via a traditional Balinese gateway, Villa Windu Sari is set within a gorgeous garden courtyard, complete with a 14 metre swimming pool and an exotic collection of flowering, tropical plants and trees.

This contemporary-styled, luxury villa is characterised by an abundance of teakwood and marble, and comprised of two, double-storey, shingle-roofed pavilions housing four bedrooms - each with an ensuite bathroom, a magnificent open-sided lounge and dining area, a cosy media room which can be converted as a bedroom, an entertainment terrace, gym, kitchen and staff-service area.

The villa is securely located within a small private estate, the entrance of which is monitored 24 hours, with an additional night-security-guard on duty directly outside the front entrance.

LIVING AREAS

The two-storey contemporary villa presents 4 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms in the "sleeping pavilion", while a separate, adjacent "living pavilion" houses a comfortable open lounge & dining area off a well equipped kitchen and services area.

Upstairs is a media room and gymnasium joined by a terrace with an elevated view over the tropical garden and swimming pool. While the attraction of tropical open living is showcased in the lounge & dining area, the 4 bedrooms, media room and gym are all comfortably air-conditioned.

- The Lounge Area
The spacious Lounge & Dining Pavilion is characterised by a soaring roof, splendid honey-coloured timber panelling, a creamy-coloured Indian stone wall and polished marble floor.

Open on three sides, it is cooled by gentle breezes and ceiling fans and dramatically lit by pendulous copper lanterns.

The Lounge Area is furnished with comfortable sofas and ottoman complemented by a glass coffee table with hidden lighting that creates a soft glow at night.

Wifi covers this area, and an iPad is available for guest use, and to control the Sonos sound system, which includes an extensive music collection to suit all tastes.

This is a great spot to meet for a pre-or-post dinner gathering; the appearance of the garden and pool are equally attractive and appealing by night as they are by day.

- Pool & Garden
Villa Windu Sari is surrounded by a high stone wall enclosing a lush tropical garden, which incorporates a sparkling, deep-blue swimming pool complete with timber deck.

The refreshing pool is 14 metres long and 4.5 metres wide; the depth varies from 1.5 to 2.2 metres. There is a wide ledge at one end of the pool where young children can frolic or older folks can sit and relax, or remain semi-submerged and cool while they sunbathe.

A large open-sided "bale" relaxation pavilion and a Himalayan-stone water cascade are located poolside. The deck is furnished with adjustable sunbeds and an umbrella. An adjacent pool shower is provided for guest convenience.

Lush green lawns are bordered by an eclectic selection of tropical plants, flowering shrubs and trees including palms, mini hibiscus, stag horn ferns and orchids.

At night the garden and pool take on a different and special persona due to cleverly positioned recessed lighting.

- Media Room
A marble staircase leads from the main Lounge and Dining Pavilion up to the Media Room. Elegantly furnished with deeply-cushioned upholstered armchairs and a long sofa, standard lamps, a large floor rug and a built-in desk that hugs the wall, this is a great place to escape and chill out in air-conditioned comfort.

On a hot day especially, this is the room-of-choice for taking in a DVD movie, listening to some music, surfing the internet or to just sitting and relaxing with a good book or with friends.

The Media Room is well-equipped with a 50" plasma screen, cable-channel television, DVD player and a state-of-the-art Yamaha theatre surround sound system. Also included is a computer providing internet access.

BEDROOMS

The five air-conditioned bedroom suites are all situated in a two-storey sleeping pavilion at one end of the pool

All bedrooms have sliding glass doors with teakwood shutters, timber floors and handmade coffered timber ceilings. Each is equipped with wardrobes, air-conditioning, a safe deposit box, a 40" TV with cable channels, and an iPod docking station.

All of the bedrooms offer the choice of a super-king-size configuration or the option of twin king singles.

Additional bedding can be provided for children with rollaway beds or cots for infants. This enables small children to share the bedroom facilities with their parents.

The fifth bedroom converts into a media room with a 50-inch plasma TV

STAFF

The most valuable asset at the Windu Villas complex is the trustworthy team of friendly staff who are there to take care of you, and whose mission is to make sure you have a truly enjoyable time while staying at the villa.

Windu Villas are renowned for the thoughtful, efficient service provided by the staff. All members of the Villa Windu Sari team are professional, well-trained, dedicated and friendly with good English-speaking skills:

- Manager
Leads the Windu Villas staffing team and manages operational issues with the aim of exceeding the expectation of each guest.

- Supervisor
Responsible for overseeing and assisting with all aspects of the daily operation of Villa Windu Sari and ensuring guests needs are met.

- Chef
Trained in local and western cuisine and is in charge of market shopping as well as preparing meals.

- Butlers
Four staff are responsible for villa set up, guest service, housekeeping, kitchen duties and providing waiter service.

- Gardener
Maintains the gardens and assists keeping the swimming pool clean and sparkling

- Night Security Guard
On-duty at villa from 11 pm to 7 am to ensure the safety and security of the whole area.

Staff work in revolving shifts and are multi-skilled, so staff members are available at the villa 24 hours to assist with any guest needs and requests.

DINING

The fully-equipped Kitchen is discretely positioned out of sight, yet conveniently adjacent to the Living Pavilion. Here, the professional private chef and villa staff will freshly prepare your food to order.

An extensive offering of breakfast foods is provided to all guests without charge. For other meals, a comprehensive menu is available giving a wide choice of meal options at competitive prices.

Please remember that while the villa's facilities and staff capabilities are of the highest quality, the villa does not have a commercial kitchen and cannot maintain the same inventory as a restaurant that serves hundreds of patrons in a day. Therefore pre-ordering is a key component of the villa's food service and there are restrictions on the number of different menu items that can be prepared at one time.

- In-villa Dining
Complimentary breakfast is provided to all guests. The chef is superbly competent in the preparation of both local and international cuisine, and for other meals, the Villa Windu Sari menu offers a full dining service with a wide selection of Western classics, Asian delights, Indonesian favourites, and Balinese specialties, as well as tapas and snacks, all at competitive prices.

- Beverages
Villa Windu Sari offers a choice of soft drinks, cocktails, beers, spirits and a limited range of wines. Please check the "Dining Menu" for details of the complete beverage list and prices.

- Dining Out
Bali is fast becoming a focus for culinary pursuits and epicurean passions. The many gastronomic delights on the villa's doorstep will provide you with the option to eat out if you wish.

With Villa Windu Sari's central location, you will be spoilt for choice. Sarong and Merah Putih restaurants are a leisurely five-minute stroll away, with other internationally-acclaimed restaurants including Ku De Ta, La Lucciola, Bambu, Mama San, Mozaic Beach Club, Hu'u Bar & Grill, Sardine and Metis also nearby.

Furthermore, eateries serving cuisine from all around the world have earned the nearby Jalan Kayu Aya, the label "Eat Street".

THE GYM

For those wishing to "keep in shape" while enjoying the excitement of a holiday on "the Island of the Gods", and the hospitality of Villa Windu Sari, the Gym is conveniently located off the terrace overlooking the pool and lush tropical gardens.

The timber-clad Gym has a mirrored wall, and is fitted with both air-conditioning and ceiling fans. It is well equipped with:

- Free weights and a bench
- Exercise bike
- Cross-trainer
- Exercise mats
- Balance ball

Beverages are available from a small fridge and there is also an iPod-controlled sound system and a TV to provide entertainment during your exercise programme.

After or instead of a Gym work-out, guests may wish to utilize the availability of in-house spa services, with deluxe treatments carried out in the privacy of your the villa by fully trained therapists from a reputable local spa (extra charges will apply).

MASSAGE

Release built up tension with a traditional Balinese massage by the pool. Using a combination of gentle stretches, acupressure and aromatherapy oils to stimulate the flow of blood, oxygen and energy around your body, you will feel totally relaxed in no time.

FAMILIES AT VILLA WINDU SARI

The attractions and advantages offered by a villa for a family holiday are many, including access to your own private facilities and the freedom to use them whenever you wish.

Knowing the kids can run around happily, independently and safely, without worrying about other guests is a real plus, and one that means parents are certain to have a more relaxed holiday. The friendly staff at Villa Windu Sari make youngsters feel as welcome as adults; full-time babysitting or child-minding services can be arranged at a very reasonable extra cost.

Although Windu Sari is a great villa for families, toddlers will need to be supervised on the stairs and around the swimming pool; a removable pool fence is available without cost and will be erected at your request. Young children can be easily supervised in the pool as it is visible from all areas of the open-plan living pavilion. Children can also enjoy watching TV or DVDs in the upper-floor media room or in the bedrooms.

The fully-equipped kitchen is able to cater for fussy young eaters or babies. Just discuss your requirements and meal schedules with the Villa Manager or the Chef and the staff will take care of the rest.

Don't worry about packing all that cumbersome kids' equipment for your stay. Just let us know what you need, and anything they do not have in-house (villa facilities include rollaway beds, cots and highchairs) can be hired on your behalf.