Des Indes I
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Overview
Feel like an emperor in majestic Villa Des Indes I and lose yourself in the nooks and crannies of this elaborate haven. Focused around an intricate carved teakwood 'juglo' roof - a traditional Javanese house design feature of noble families - this villa will have you truly spellbound. It's made up of separate vernacular living pavilions that connect via a path that winds around the glorious pool and tropical garden.
The villa is centuries old with colonial furniture and ancient heirlooms in every room, accented with oriental rugs and original artwork. Enter through the exquisitely carved doorway to discover the sheer detail from floor to ceiling. From wooden latticework to vines that wrap around extravagantly decorated pillars and filigree carvings in the bathroom, you're bound to be awestruck!
Made almost exclusively from wood, traditional Indonesian houses are designed to harmonise with the environment and are made using natural materials. Orange and red soft furnishings complement the teakwood perfectly.
There's a choice of three separate seating areas indoors and outdoors. Gather for breakfast in the kitchen surrounded by Indonesian art installations or enjoy the breezy lifestyle and relax on cosy armchairs on the deep verandas. For those who forgot their reading material, the multi-functional den/library/study is stocked with literature, and every bedroom has satellite TV.
The bedrooms are devastatingly beautiful and extremely spacious - the master bedrooms have attached living spaces with sofas. You might struggle to tear yourself away! Sink into four-poster beds with luxury cotton bedding and drapes. Before you go to sleep, admire the colourful carved screens and patterned textiles.
Guest bedrooms have queen size beds on the lower floor and two twin beds in the upper. While the villa generally sleeps eight people, the seating in the alcove can also be converted into an additional bedroom. Each bedroom has a marble bathroom and a choice of a walk-in or alfresco shower in a courtyard.
Outside, you'll find a traditional cushioned balé where you can soak up the Balinese sunshine and feel like royalty. The azure lagoon pool curves through the garden, with sunken seating that encircles an island of fragrant frangipanis and borders a manicured lawn.
The professional staff are extremely knowledgeable and experienced - lots of them have been working here for many years and can provide sage advice about what to see and do on the island. At night, the villa is illuminated and is reflected in the pool - Villa Kabul really is a mesmerising place to spend a relaxing holiday.
What you should know…
- For an additional fee, four extra beds may be added to accomodate more guests.
- Breakfast is included at this property and other meals can be ordered including children's meals.
- For larger groups, the villa can be rented together with the stunning Villa Des Indes II. This provides accommodation for a total of 18 guests and 4 extra children, with three pools within the estate.
- While children are more than welcome at this property, there are many nooks and crannies in the wood that might have bumps and edges - take care!
- The welcoming villa staff can organise car hire or taxi service for any day trips you plan to take!
- Off-menu groceries and drinks will be charged at cost plus 10.5% tax and 5% service.
Property Features
The Villa
Des Indes I sits on 1565 sqm of land, with separate buildings for bedrooms and living spaces. There is a designated area for the full-time staff that works at the villa. There is a total of 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, accommodating up to 8 people. 4 additional beds are available on request for an additional fee.
Ground Floor
- Open-sided living pavilion with three separate seating areas
- Dining area for 8 guests
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Bar pavilion with sit-up bar
- Double bedroom with Queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom
First Floor
- Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom & terrace
Pavilion I
- Master bedroom with King-size bed, en-suite bathroom & alfresco shower
- Dressing area
- Den with seating & desk
Pavilion II
- Master bedroom with King-size bed, en-suite bathroom & alfresco shower
- Dressing area
- Den with seating & desk
Outside grounds
- 21m lagoon pool
- Sun loungers & parasols
- Koi pond
- Cushioned traditional bale (gazebo)
- Lawn
- BBQ
- Parking area
Facilities
- 32-inch TV in all bedrooms
- DVD player
- Bose Sound System
- Air-conditioning
- In-room safe deposit boxes
- Back-up generator
- Laptop on request
- Books and magazines in every room
- 2 massage beds
- Verandas with seating outside each bedroom
- Equipment such as baby cot, high chair, booster seat, baby monitor and pool fence available for an additional fee
*** Des Indes I can accommodate up to a maximum of 8 guests, but being close to Des Indes II, larger groups of up to 10 can be accommodated - please follow the link for more information. When booked together, a 10% discount applies.
Location
About the surrounding area of Des Indes IYou'll find Des Indes I in the exclusive enclave of the Laksmana estate, a gated community in the heart of glamorous Seminyak. However, we wouldn't blame if you never left the comfort of the villa! If you do manage to tear yourself away, you'll be surrounded by glitzy boutiques, stunning yoga studios and Bali's hottest nightlife. Seminyak is home to hundreds of world-class restaurants and hip cafes. Don't miss dining on the famous Eat Street nearby.
Magical Petitenget Beach embodies Balinese spirituality, and Pura Petitenget - an ancient temple - is a significant link in the series of Danh Kahyangan temples along Bali's west coast between Pura Uluwatu and Pura Tanah Lot. It's said that in the 16th century a Hindu deity ensured the island's perimeters would be guarded against evil sea spirits.
Pura Petitenget has twelve shrines and an impressive dragon staircase that leads to an expansive courtyard. Every evening, there are temple ceremonies on the beach and traditional dance displays - a truly mesmerising way to experience the rich culture. Bali is known as the 'Island of the Gods' and after visiting some of the enchanting temples you'll find out why.
The villa manager will be able to organise transport for you to go further afield on Bali. Take a bike ride through the lush green landscape of Tabanan. Discover the famous Jutilwah rice terraces at the foot of Mount Batakuru, dotted with tea plantations. These rice terraces were a recent UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site candidate. Echo Beach is a lovely place for a sundowner and to enjoy their nightly barbecues - it's just a 9km drive from the villa.
For art lovers, Hotel Tugu Bali is an interesting museum-hotel hybrid full of priceless Indonesian art and antiques. Here, there's also a fabulous award-winning spa offering traditional Eastern therapies, so it's an ideal place to spend a leisurely afternoon.
Seminyak beach is a gorgeous place to be with an irresistible vibe from dawn till dusk. It's popular with surfers across Bali due to the powerful wave breaks. If you'd like to try surfing for yourself, there are numerous surf schools dotted around the island for you to learn from the pros. For sunset, visit one of the many atmospheric beach clubs such as Ku De Ta, Métis and Sarong, all within walking distance of the villa.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Ngurah Rai International Airport
(13km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Seminyak Central
(3km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Soner Beach
(300m) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Shrimpis Restaurant
(210m) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Coco Supermarket Seminyak
(1.5km) |
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Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesThe sheer design of this villa is sure to delight and amaze any child staying here! The jaw-dropping intricacy will likely keep them busy for a while - arty kids might be inspired to do some sketching of the 'joglo'. They'll love cooling off in the lagoon pool from the tropical sunshine and beyond the villa's comforts, there's an endless list of activities to try.
Children will definitely be made to feel welcome, as locals love interacting with children. There's a huge variety of food for them to try all over Bali, especially on Eat Street in Seminyak! The magical beaches on Bali are always popular with kids. Nearby Petitenget Beach is a truly special place to take children. Bali is known as the 'Island of the Gods' so the dancing and cultural ceremonies are bound to capture their imagination and help them understand elements of Balinese spirituality.
Enrol them in surfing lessons and watch them fall in love with catching waves, or they can try snorkelling and spot some exotic fish at some of the beaches with gentler currents like Green Bowl Beach or Jimbaran Bay.
Kids will have a great time at Finn's Recreation Club just a few kilometres from the villa - there's an enormous array of activities they can get stuck into and learn a new skill. There's a dedicated Kids Club and Junior Sports Academy, and an immensely popular Bounce Trampoline park. Plus, if they haven't had enough fun splashing around at the villa, the water park has enough slides to keep them entertained all day.
Bali Treetop Adventure Park in Bedugal, close to Lake Bratan is an ideal day trip for those with little ones in tow. An adrenaline-fuelled park with five adventure circuits, the heights vary from 2m to 20m. Kids will love flying through the trees on the Tarzan jumps and soaring along 12 exhilarating flying fox ziplines.
Asia's number one waterpark, Waterbom is also immensely popular with families. Kids can try out a huge range of adrenalin-pumping and gentler water slides including The Climax, with its jaw-dropping 360-degree loop. It's bound to put a smile on their faces.
Please note equipment such as baby cot, high chair, booster seat, baby monitor and pool fence can be supplied on request for a small additional charge.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Beach Nearby
- Walk to Restaurant
- <1hr to Airport
- Watersports
- Cycling
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Services Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Included
- Breakfast Included
- Professional nanny babysitter available
Oliver's Extras
- Cooking Classes Available
- Spa Treatments Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Included
- On-Site Concierge
- Breakfast Included
- Butler Available
- Security guard
- Professional nanny babysitter available
- Villa Manager
- Massage therapist available at extra cost
- Gardeners
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From pr...
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Oliver's Extras
- Cooking Classes Available
- Spa Treatments Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Included
- On-Site Concierge
- Breakfast Included
- Butler Available
- Security guard
- Professional nanny babysitter available
- Villa Manager
- Massage therapist available at extra cost
- Gardeners
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport transfers
- Babysitting/childcare services
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfill your requests!
| Security deposit | Client's credit card details requested as guarantee. |
| Arrival time | 2pm. |
| Departure time | 12pm. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | Client's credit card details requested as guarantee. |
| Arrival time | 2pm. |
| Departure time | 12pm. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required may be charged against the client's credit card. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, including pool towels. |
| Heating costs included? | Included in rental price. |
| Energy costs included? | Included in rental price. |
| Internet access? | Wifi internet access included in rental price. |
| Minimum stay | 2 nights. |
| Changeover day | Flexible. |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Not permitted. |
| Insurance | It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property. |
Nyepi Religious Day
Please be informed that Bali island celebrates Nyepi (Silent) Day each year on below dates. The Nyepi (Silent) Day is a day of absolute silence throughout the island and it starts at 6 AM that day and finishes 6 AM the following day. No outdoor activities are allowed and there will be no check-in and check-out from properties on 7 March 2019, 25 March 2020, and 14 March 2021.
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 8 people:
| Rental period | 2 Nights | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20th 2024 - Apr 26th 2024 | £1,663 | £2,495 | £3,327 | £4,159 | £5,821 |
| Apr 26th 2024 - Apr 30th 2024 | - | £2,972 | £3,962 | £4,953 | £6,933 |
| Apr 30th 2024 - Jun 7th 2024 | £1,663 | £2,495 | £3,327 | £4,159 | £5,821 |
| Jun 7th 2024 - Jun 21st 2024 | - | £2,972 | £3,962 | £4,953 | £6,933 |
| Jun 21st 2024 - Aug 25th 2024 | - | - | - | £5,746 | £8,045 |
| Aug 25th 2024 - Oct 20th 2024 | - | £2,972 | £3,962 | £4,953 | £6,933 |
| Oct 20th 2024 - Dec 13th 2024 | £1,663 | £2,495 | £3,327 | £4,159 | £5,821 |
| Dec 13th 2024 - Dec 24th 2024 | - | - | - | £5,746 | £8,045 |
| Dec 24th 2024 - Oct 22nd 2025 | - | - | - | - | £10,465 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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