The impressive Villa Jembar Lawang is
completely encompassed by emerald rice fields and is situated just a
few minutes walk from the rugged beach at the ancient fishing village
of Canggu on Bali’s west coast.
Built on 3,200 square metres of land, the property can
sleep up to five couples, with five bedrooms.
The villa was designed by the acclaimed Balinese architect Popo
Danes, who was recently honoured with the ‘Indonesian
Institute of Architect’ award for his efforts in promoting
contemporary Balinese architecture in its proper way.
The style of the villa is contemporary and elegant;
a group of eight or ten people can stay at the house, very comfortably,
without encroaching on each others’ space.
It was specifically designed to maximise the wonderful
panoramic views, and offers the ultimate in private
luxury for those who seek tranquillity combined
with a high standard of service.
Jembar Lawang means “large open door or gate” in the
Javanese language. It is an indirect expression for “warm welcome”,
which is substantiated by the antique statues of a Javanese wedding
couple, waiting to welcome the guests as they step over the threshold.
The peaceful, coastal village of Canggu
is set within a beautiful agricultural region located between Kuta
and Tanah Lot.
The area is home to some of the most luxurious private villas
on the island, and is situated forty minutes from Bali’s
International Airport and fifteen minutes from one of the
best golf courses in Asia.
Remarkably laidback and undeveloped, this out of town setting
offers the double attraction of being relatively close to everything
that guests might need, while also offering visitors a privileged
insight into the traditions of rural Bali.
The local population make their living from fishing
and farming; ducks are herded through the rice fields, the sound of
gamelan music is carried on the breeze, and religious ceremonies are an
integral part of daily life.
- The sweeping beach
is renowned for its panoramic coastline views and legendary sunsets. It
has some world-class surf breaks but the currents are strong and it is
dangerous for swimming.
- The trendy Seminyak area,
a mere twenty minutes drive away, offers wide choice of international
restaurants, chic cocktail bars, exciting nightclubs, lavish spas and
elegant shops.
- The nearby Nirwana Golf Course,
designed by Greg Norman, is close to the famous Tanah Lot sea temple –
one of the island’s most dramatic and venerated temples, perched on a
craggy wave-lashed rock just at the edge of the frothing white surf and
glistening black shoreline.
Guests staying at Villa Jembar
Lawang will also enjoy Hotel Tugu,
situated a few minutes walk away, beside the beach at Canggu. The hotel
is a living museum of priceless antiques and rare cultural artefacts,
and it also offers the attractions of fine dining together with the
facilities of a delightful spa.
Facilities
- Paved road access to Villa
- Swimming pool
- Chlorine pool filtration system
- Car parking available at the Villa (4 spots)
- Main dining table (seats 10 pax)
- All bedrooms air-conditioned
Services
- Welcome drink and cool towel for all arrival times
- Laundry services
- Dry-cleaning services
- Able to organize additional cars and drivers for guests
- Spa treatment
Miscellaneous charges
- Service charge (food & beverage)
Children
- Child friendly Villa
- Children’s books, games and toys
- Children’s videos and DVDs
- Villa staff willing to assist with children (daytime)
whilst parents present
- Able to arrange after hours baby sitting
AV Systems (In addition to bedrooms)
- DVD player
- VCD player
- Stereo system with CD player
- Satellite TV
Kitchen Appliances
- Microwave
- Blender
- Conventional oven
Communication
- Radio telephone
- Local telephone access
- Interlocal telephone access
- International telephone access
Small Functions
- Sit down dinners and small gathering
- Maximum 15 pax
- In-house catering
Large Functions
- Wedding and larger functions acceptable
- Function Co-ordinator required
- External Catering required
- Maximum 50 pax
- Function charge
- Security deposit required
- Banjar fee
- Security deposit required
- DJ/loud music permitted
- Curfew
- Sufficient power supply for DJ
Security
Extra Facilities / Appliances
- Electrical adaptors
- Hair dryer(s)
- Extra mattress available
- Video / VCD / DVD library
- Book library
- Able to provide water pressure during power failure
- Pool Deck Chairs / Sun Loungers
- BBQ
Other sport / recreational facilities
Staff
Villa Jembar Lawang is fully serviced by:
- A full-time house manager
Oversees and coordinates the staff and property and is available to
assist guests during their stay.
- Cook
Trained in the preparation of both local and international
cuisine. A menu is provided, and the cook will do all the
market shopping.
- Maids
Responsible for housekeeping duties, taking care of daily laundry and
providing waitress service around the grounds and buildings of the
property
- Security Guard
Duties are to patrol the grounds and guard the entrance of the villa
from dusk to dawn ensuring the security of the guests.
- Gardener
Tending the garden and the grounds of the villa, and cleaning and
maintaining the swimming pool
Guests entering the property for the first time, as
they cross over a small ornamental pond, will have no idea what to
expect behind the large front door.
They will be surprised when they find that the doorway leads
into a magnificent, semi-circular, open living area supported by
towering Romanesque columns and harmonised by a cool terracotta tiled
floor.
Looking out over the flat green lawn and furnished with
antique daybeds, a large dining table, and low
antique retro tables, this is an ideal place for relaxing or
socialising; perfect for a party, a reception or a lazy lunch.
This imposing living area is the main
focus of the property and is flanked on either side by corresponding two-storey
wings, which accommodate:
- the bedroom suites,
- the library,
- the entertainment room,
- two additional ground floor shower rooms,
- the kitchen,
- the laundry.
There are four double bedrooms and a twin single
bedroom, boasting spacious en-suite terrazzo bathrooms.
The light and airy bedrooms also feature:
- built-in wardrobes,
- chunky antique furniture,
- timber floors,
- picture windows,
- large sliding glass doors.
One of the bedrooms has a romantic four-poster bed.
The downstairs bedrooms are each
complemented by a terrace overlooking the garden, and two of the three upstairs
bedrooms each feature a large stone balcony with an
attractive balustrade, furnished with daybeds and enhanced by pots of
bougainvillea and stunning views of the rice fields.
Each of the en-suite bathrooms with its terrazzo fixtures, has
its own distinct characteristics...
- some of the bathrooms are entered by stepping through
beautiful old wooden doors and feature slate paved floors, bathtubs,
and ‘his and hers’ washbasins;
- others feature open-air garden showers surrounded by
pebbles and plants, another displays a carved white Palimanan stone
frieze on the exterior wall.
The entertainment room,
downstairs in the opposite wing of the villa, is a cosy snug where
guests can relax in air-conditioned comfort with
- satellite TV
- DVD player
- ‘Bose’ surround sound system.
Bulrush ponds border the villa, and the flat lawns of the
walled garden are dotted with
coconut trees, but the attractive grounds of the property are
deliberately not crowded with plants and shrubs, therefore ensuring
that it retains the feeling of space.
An 18 x 4 metre infinity edge lap pool
runs the width of the garden at the top end, sheltered by a grassy
terrace. A thatched ‘bale’, a traditional Balinese relaxation pavilion,
is situated on one side of the pool.
The spacious kitchen,
where the staff will prepare a wide range of
delicious meals from an innovative menu, is fully equipped with wooden
fitted cupboards and a modern stainless steel hob and oven.
A laundry is situated
at the back of the kitchen, and other practicalities, such as the staff
quarters and the garage are taken care of
in the service area beside the ample car park, leaving the remainder of
the house free for the guests to enjoy.
