Villa Abadi In The Heart Of Bali's Terraces - Lonely Planet 2015 Hip Homestay!

Special Offer: stay 5 nights or more, get 1 free - all 2017 dates. Set in the heart of Bali's rice terraces, Villa Abadi offers luxury accomodation for up to 8 guests in a stunning rural location, just 3km from beaches, 20 min from Canggu & nearby Seminyak and an excellent base to explore the rest of the island. Set in lush gardens the villa boasts a swimming pool with loungers, sala, water features, external dining area, large gas BBQ and coi pond. There is also a private decking area with seating outside the ground floor bedroom plus an upstairs balcony with relaxing sofas - the perfect place to sit and watch the sun going down over the rice fields whist sipping a cocktail. The interior is decorated in a classic Balinese style, with high ceilings, hardwood floors, a new hand made open plan fitted kitchen, spacious dining area and double height lounge area with large doors and glazed areas that really bring the outside in. The master bedroom is very spacious with 4 poster king bed, walk in wardrobe, sitting area and stunning views across rice terraces and jungle to the mountains beyond. The second upper floor bedroom has a comfortable 4 poster king bed and views of rice terraces on two sides. The third bedroom is located on the ground floor, has an ensuite bathroom, its own private access and decking area. We also have a double sized sofa bed in the study and 2 large single 'bean bag' style mattresses that can be placed in any of the bedrooms for 7th-10th guests . The main bathroom is located on the upper floor and includes a large Balinese rain shower and solid wood tops fitted with 'his & her' sinks. There is also an open plan study/relaxation area. The villa comes complete with maid services (including complimentary bath & pool towels, linen, laundry and pressing), poolman/gardener, security guard and the option of an in-villa chef. The sala and adjacent decking has been extended to include a large Balinese style day bed - perfect for relaxing after a swim in the pool! The villa has a high speed internet connection with WiFi coverage throughout all internal and external areas. We provide a complimentary laptop for exclusive guest use and mobile for free local calls with stored numbers for local restaurants, amenities and other useful contacts. All bedrooms are fitted with both air conditioning and ceiling fans. The master bathroom and study/relaxation area are also fitted with ceiling fans. The lounge and dining areas have floor mounted fans, which are rarely needed during the day as the large openable doors and windows create a pleasant cooling breeze most of he time. What is included in the cost per night? The cost per night includes tax, utilities, housekeeping, laundry, pressing, gardener, high speed internet, internal & external wifi, laptop computer and complimentary mobile phone for free local calls with useful stored numbers. Is breakfast included? Breakfast is not included in the cost per night however the villa has a brand new fully fitted kitchen including gas oven and hob, kettle, coffee machine, microwave, fridge/freezer, blender, toaster, rice cooker etc. We also provide a small welcome pack of provisions consisting of fresh bread, butter, jam, tea, coffee, milk and bottled water but are also happy to ensure that any other items that our guests require are also placed in the villa for their arrival. Additional items are charged at cost. We are also able to arrange for breakfast to be prepared every morning by our chef - his charges are US$20 per visit or less if preparing 2 or 3 meals a day. Are towels available? Yes the villa has both bath towels and pool towels available for guests to use. What time each day does the maid come to the villa? Our maids standard hours are 8am to 4pm, but she often works outside of these hours according to guest requirements. She will not enter the villa until you unlock the door so to ensure your total privacy. She will turn on the lights in the villa in the evening if you are out and also turn on the AC in the bedrooms. We have a villa manager, Raty, who will introduce herself to you when you arrive and assist you in any way you require. She can offer advice on places to see, shopping, spa treatments and can arrange the in villa chef to cook for you. In addition there is a pool cleaner/ gardener called Putu and security guards on duty in the evening. All staff will help you in any way they can. Is there access to laundry facilities? Please pass any laundry to our maids who will be pleased to wash and iron and return it to your bedroom. There service is complimentary but there is a small charge for dry cleaning. Can you arrange a car & driver / transfer / scooter for me and how much does it cost? We have a company that we personally use when in Bali. We can arrange car hire on your behalf if required. Approximate cost for a 5/6 seat MPV car is US$30 per day plus US$10 per 8 hour day for a driver if required. This does not include fuel and payment is made directly by the guest to the service provider at the end of rental. Scooters can be provided for around US$6 per day including helmet. Airport transfers can be arranged for US$30 per transfer for up to 6 passengers. Villa Abadi are keen to support the local community and add no surcharges/make no commission from service providers referred by us. Can you arrange baby sitting, high chair, cots? Baby sitters are available and can be booked on the guest behalf for US$20 per 8 hour day. High chair and cot can be made available at no cost, please request when making your booking. How deep is the swimming pool? The swimming pool is 1.6m deep, 7m long and 4m wide. What is the approximate driving distance to.....? Kerobokan 12km Seminyak 17km Kuta 19km Ubud 28km How close is the nearest beach? There are several local beaches near the villa. The closest is a 3km walk or 5 minute drive, please refer to our website for pictures. The world famous Echo Beach is about 11km away and has restaurants and a spa. A lovely place to eat dinner watching the sunset. Are there restaurants nearby? There are many dining options within 20 minutes of the villa. Local Indonesian food can be found everywhere. Some of our favorite Indonesian and western options include: Echo beach Echo Beach restaurant has extensive indoor and outside seating located right on the beach and elevated above the rolling waves that are very popular with surfers. It has a good selection of casual Asian and western food including a BBQ fish and meat selection. One of our favorite casual lunch spots. Try the Canggu fried chicken, tuna steak or homemade beef pie. Plumbers Arms This is a British style pub which serves all the usual British food including fish and chips, pies as well as a large selection of sandwiches, wines and beers. Located a couple of doors along from Bali Buda and Kunti III. Our recommendations are the Sunday roast, the Ploughmans Lunch or the Shepherds pie! Kunti III This small but perfectly formed Sushi and Japanese food restaurant serves the best sushi in Bali at very reasonable prices. Their Sushi sets are particularly good. They also have a takeaway and delivery service. Canggu Club The Canngu club is a beautiful colonial style building situated in large grounds in the village of Canggu and has a large swimming pool, gym and spa. Daily and weekly memberships are available but are not required for the casual restaurant overlooking the grounds serving a variety of cuisines. Sarong Sarong is a lovely restaurant serving a wide selection of Asian cuisine from probably the longest menu in Bali! Reservations are highly recommended as it is a popular restaurant. Also have gluten free, dairy free and nut free menus. Sardine Sardine is a charming restaurant located in a large bale overlooking paddy fields in Kerabokan. As the name suggests the menu is fish focused but they also serve a selection of other classics such as steak. Alila Villas Soori This 5 star villa/hotel development is less than ten minutes from the villa through local villages and paddy fields. It has a seafront restaurant serving a good selection of regional Indonesian and international food as well as a lovely bar overlooking the sea. It is a nice place to enjoy lunch or evening cocktails or a special meal. Mention Villa Abadi to get 20% off restaurant food and spa treatments. Metis Metis is beautifully situated overlooking rice paddies and serves a variety of Asian inspired dishes. Pan Pacific Nirwana Resort This 5 star resort is next to Tanah Lot temple and has breathtaking views of the ocean and temple. It boasts an excellent golf course and a variety of dining options. We suggest heading to the sunset lounge and watching the sun set over Tanah Lot with a cocktail. How much does it cost for the in villa chef? The cost of the chef is US$20 for the preparation of one meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner), US$35 for two and US$50 payable directly to the chef. This does not include any ingredients and is the same regardless of the number of guests. The villa manager will liaise with you regarding what you would like the chef to prepare and timings. Is there a supermarket nearby? There are small shops in the village at the top of the drive where you can buy water, eggs, crisps/chips. There is a small supermarket less than 5 minutes drive from the villa. The much larger Hardy’s supermarket is a 10 minute drive from the villa and stocks a wide range of products. Bali Deli is an expat type supermarket in Seminyak and there is a large Carrefour on Sunset Road in Kuta. Can in villa spa treatments be arranged? Yes please speak to the villa manager who will arrange these on your behalf. A 1 hour Balinese massage at the villa will cost around US$13.