The romantic, 3-bedroom Villa
Nawang Wulan blends contemporary tropical architecture with
thatched roofs and antique furnishings.
It takes its name from a classic Javanese folk tale,
the story of which is depicted in one of the paintings that graces its
walls.
Guests will enter the villa through an impressive pair of
towering teakwood doors.
- The central focus is the open-sided living pavilion, which
is bordered by a 12 x 3.75-metre swimming pool fed
by a waterfall, it is complemented by a stone terrace furnished with
sun beds, and completed by a raised wooden deck at one end.
- The property is comprised of three buildings,
bounded by a series of beautiful garden areas,
well-stocked with flowering trees and shrubs.
- Cows graze in the neighbouring fields, and a tree lined
valley with a small stream runs along one side.
- There is a secure car parking area at
the main entrance.
Encompassed by emerald rice fields, Villa Nawang
Wulan is nestled within the beautiful agricultural belt
between Kuta and Tanah Lot.
- It is located just five minutes’ drive from the
rugged Berawa Beach – renowned for its world-class surf
breaks and legendary sunsets – and fifteen minutes’ drive
from the trendy Seminyak area, with its wide choice of
internationally acclaimed restaurants, chic cocktail bars, exciting
nightclubs, lavish spas and elegant boutiques.
- Just around the corner from the villa is The
Canggu Club; Bali’s first and only international private
members’ club; offering sports, social, and leisure facilities,
including a state-of-the art gym, a 25-metre swimming pool and a tennis
& squash centre.
- For horse lovers, the Umalas Equestrian Centre
is very close by; and Nirwana Golf Course –
designed by Greg Norman and renowned as one of the
best golf courses in Asia – is a twenty minute drive.
- The villa is thirty minutes’ from the
international airport, and convenient for all of the island’s
main shopping malls and tourist attractions, including Tanah Lot,
Bali’s most venerated sea temple.
Facilities
- Unpaved road access to Villa
- Swimming pool
- Chlorine pool filtration system
- Car parking available at the Villa (5 spots)
- Main dining table (seats 6 pax)
- Bar area
- 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
- Able to organize self drive cars for guests
- Spa treatment
- 3 mountain bikes
Miscellaneous charges
Children
- Child friendly Villa
- Children’s books, games and toys
- Villa staff willing to assist with children (daytime)
whilst parents present
- Able to arrange after hours baby sitting
AV Systems (In addition to bedrooms)
Kitchen Appliances
- Microwave
- Juicer
- Blender
- Coffee machine
- Conventional oven
Communication
- Telephone landline
- Local telephone access
- Interlocal telephone access
- Fax machine + copier (local)
- Fax machine (interlocal)
Small Functions
- Sit down dinners and small gathering
- Maximum 10 pax
- In-house catering
- Function charge
Large Functions
- Wedding and larger functions acceptable (on request)
Security
Extra Facilities / Appliances
- Electrical adaptors
- Hair dryer(s)
- Book library
- Pool Deck Chairs / Sun Loungers
- Pool table
- Billiard
Staff
- 1 Maid
- 1 Cook
- 2 Security guards
- 1 Gardener / pool attendant
Living Pavilion
The main pavilion houses
- a living area,
- a bedroom
- and a library.
Slightly raised above the garden, it
enjoys cool breezes and gorgeous views.
On one side of this symmetrical pavilion is a cosy living
area with a built-in cushioned sofa, and big, dish-shaped,
water-hyacinth chairs in which you can curl up and watch movies on the
large 42-inch plasma screen satellite TV, which is
mounted upon the wall.
There is also a DVD player and a quality
surround sound hi-fi system.
On the other side is a small pool table
and another built-in sofa.
Library
The library is located in the main living pavilion
beside the grand front entrance.
It boasts a cream décor and a wall of built-in book shelves
and cupboards.
The open doorway to the library showcases an ornately carved
Chinese window frame.
Tengah Room
Tengah means middle, and this peach-themed air-conditioned
bedroom is centrally located in the main living
pavilion.
The built-in queen-size bed is made up
with a sumptuous silk cover and scatter cushions, with
colour-coordinated organza curtains.
The bedroom is equipped with:
- mini bar-fridge
- safe deposit box
- flat-screen TV mounted upon the wall.
The room is ornamented with bright artwork, a full
length mirror, a Buddha head and local artifacts.
Double doors lead into the en-suite open-air bathroom,
which is set beside a pebbled garden complete with
a traditional Palimanan stone frieze depicting a scene from the Hindu
epic tale of the Ramayana.
An open-air shower is protected from the
elements by the roof canopy, and a large washbasin
rests beneath an exquisite cast bronze circular mirror.
The toilet is alcoved to one side,
together with some fitted cupboards.
Dining Pavilion & Kitchen
An ornamental pond under a covered pergola is
traversed by stepping stones linking the main living pavilion to the dining
pavilion.
A bubbling fountain creates the serene sound of running water.
The pavilion is characterised by two pairs of disc-shaped
Chinese window panels, another Palimanan stone frieze is set into the
wall; a carved chaise long is positioned outside the entrance.
Steps lead down into the immaculate kitchen;
this dream in dark grey polished terrazzo, is light and airy and fully
equipped, and it is here that the staff will prepare
delicious meals, served through the large open hatch adjacent to the
alfresco dining area.
The hatch is framed by another ornate window panel, and
doubles as a bar with high stools positioned on the side that enjoys
the open air.
The dining area is sheltered by a soaring roof, and furnished
with a chunky modern dining table for six, polished
penshell wall lamps, a large antique cabinet, and a brass candi resting
upon a stone carved plinth.
A large guest powder room is located
within a walled garden at the back of the pavilion, guarded by a lava
stone statue of a Balinese goddess.
Bunga Room
Wooden steps within the dining pavilion lead up to the charming loft
bedroom known as the Bunga (flower) Room.
At the front of the room is a timber mezzanine
– a delightful sitting area furnished with water
hyacinth chairs, coffee table, and an Oriental rug.
The Bunga Room is characterised by coffee and peach silk and
organza soft furnishings, while being equipped with
- air-conditioning,
- queen-size bed,
- mini bar-fridge,
- safe deposit box,
- wall-mounted flat screen TV.
The en-suite bathroom is lined with
natural dark grey stone and fitted with a stainless steel washbowl upon
a pedestal, a rain-shower, and toilet.
The adjoining stone sundeck presents rice field views; it is
bordered by a low wall planted with pink bougainvillea.
Master Suite
The Master Suite is housed within a self-contained
bungalow with a soaring thatched roof, and located on
the far side of the main living pavilion.
It is accessed by a pebbled pathway lined
with yellow irises next to a sculptured Palimanan stone wall.
The ‘Nandi’ bedroom boasts a grey terrazzo
floor and a magnificent four-poster bed adorned with primitive-style
Timorese carvings.
The silk bed cover and cushions, and organza curtains follow a
copper and chartreuse theme, and the furnishings include
- three green Oriental rugs
- a leather sofa and matching ottomans
- a funky table
- an antique Javanese 'gerobok' rice-storage chest on wooden
wheels.
A wood carving of Ganesha dances upon a shelf behind the bed.
Double glass doors open onto a timber balcony
offering rural views; this is a pleasant private spot where you can
relax on a deck chair with a book or a cocktail.
Another large window overlooks a pretty garden area,
also accessed by double doors.
The room is equipped with:
- air-conditioning
- mini bar-fridge
- safe deposit box
- flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A spacious dressing area is furnished with
a full length mirror, built in cupboards and a leather seat.
The wonderful en-suite garden bathroom boasts a terrazzo
vanity shelf with a marble wash bowl, a large decorative mirror, and a
toilet and rain-shower positioned in opposite alcoves.
The dominant feature is a huge oval bathtub where you
can soak to your heart’s content under the stars, while still
being sheltered by the roof canopy and enjoying the privacy that is
provided by the high walls.
