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Nestled between coconut trees and a landscaped garden on the southeast coast of the Island of the Gods, The villa is a glamorous six-bedroom retreat in which to enjoy absolute calm and serenity—a special place to feel deliciously suspended in time. This absolutely beachfront Bali rental villa is situated beside a deserted stretch of black sand, known for its great healing properties. The villa  affords stunning views across the Badung Strait with the blessing of a sunrise over the mysterious limestone cliffs of Nusa Penida, one of Bali’s smaller sister islands. An elegant fusion of traditional Balinese with contemporary grandeur gives The villa the feel of a spiritual palace, where one can unite body, mind and soul. The symmetrical architectural concept emphasises majestic dimensions to create a series of intimate, luxurious spaces.

Lovingly designed and furnished by its owner, accommodation and facilities at The villa include six air-conditioned bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a two storey living & dining pavilion, an air-conditioned studio room with library, office facilities and home theatre, a fully-equipped kitchen, gym, spa deck and meditation deck, dining and massage pavilions, and a 15-metre swimming pool.

Living & Dining Pavilion

The Living & Dining Pavilion is the heart and social hub of the villa. With two floors, open sides and a soaring roof, it is cooled by the cross ventilation of natural sea breezes, as well as by ceiling fans. The central section is furnished with daybeds, sofas and low tables. A black and gold theme, rich designer fabrics and flowing curtains combine to create a soft and sensuous mood. Chairs and a card table positioned to one side create another area for relaxing. At one end is a large dining table for up to 14 dinner guests next to a panel of gold painted mirrored tiles. A splendid staircase leads up to a timber floored gallery, at the front of which, centrally positioned on a balcony overlooking the garden and pool, is a luxuriant daybed; this intimate lounging area, complete with folding glass doors, offers fabulous views accompanied by the ceaseless murmur of the waves. On one side of the gallery is a rooftop meditation deck, and on the other side a shady rooftop massage and spa treatment area, furnished with cushions. A guest washroom is situated just outside the main living area.

The Kitchen

The kitchen is located beside the dining area; when the door is closed it is completely separate, and when the door is open it becomes a feature. Showcasing dark wood fittings and a central bar, the kitchen is equipped with a full range of appliances including a wine cooler with a superb selection of fine wines from around the world. There is also a special collection of health, diet and recipe books. The Ylang Ylang offers an international range of gourmet dishes prepared by an excellent chef. Every day, guests can experience a series of original Asian, fusion or Italian dishes, or whatever guests desire, to satisfy their appetites.

The Studio

Positioned at one end of the Living & Dining Pavilion, the air-conditioned Studio is a state-of-the-art home theatre, where guests can laze in front of a large cinema screen, supported by a top of the range surround sound and music system, and a projector for showing movies and DVDs, in addition to satellite TV channels. The extensive library presents 200 movies, as well as a wide-ranging collection of reference books, coffee table books, guidebooks and novels in several different languages. A desk with a computer and printer is provided for guest use with free access to high speed Broadband Internet.

Bedrooms

The right and left wings of The Ylang Ylang present six ground level bedrooms, centred on a large courtyard pool with unobstructed sea views. The spacious bedrooms all feature cool terrazzo floors under high roofs. Sumptuous interiors are characterised by mirrors, canopied beds, artefacts, sculptures and recessed mood lighting. Silk covers, blackout curtains and mosquito nets are fashioned from the best Italian designer fabrics. Each room is equipped with an iPod dock, telephone and safe deposit box. Bathrooms feature hand carved stone statues and freezes, and are equipped with weighing scales, hairdryers and a generous array of The Ylang Ylang’s own shower & bath products made from natural ylang ylang ingredients. The two Ocean View Master bedrooms are each furnished with a king size bed, a dressing table, a TV and a DVD player; the adjoining bathrooms are fitted with walk in rainshowers, twin washbasins and sunken baths, offering a moonlight bathing experience under a pyramid glass roof. Each master suite boasts a private terrace with its own private plunge pool. Adjacent to the master bedrooms are the two Queen Bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath and shower. Adjoining doors from the Queen Rooms open into the two Junior Rooms, each with twin beds and ensuite, sunny, glass-roofed bathrooms with shower and toilet facilities. Two extra beds are available for kids.

Gardens & Pool

With a 15 x 5 metre swimming pool as its centre point, the elevated garden extends all the way to the beach, bordered by a tidal river that alters its course with changing of the seasons. The pool deck is furnished with multifunctional sunbeds fashioned from weatherproof rattan, topped with mattresses and bolsters. At night a romantic ambience is created with magical soft lighting and firebowls. Immediately in front of the river is a timber sundeck, complete with loungers and a table shaded by the trees. The glistening black sand is rich in minerals and the view across the Badung Strait to the trio of islands known as Lembongan, Ceningan and Penida is particularly spectacular at sunrise. The garden is dotted with stone sculptures and frangipanis and bounded with coconut palms. In each corner, overlooking the beach, is a bale pavilion; one designed for romantic dining and the other for relaxation and massage. Next door to the massage pavilion is a glass fronted gym, equipped with an exercise bike, a tummy trim, an Ab Shaper and a Delta Infinity Gravity walker. A precious facility is the four-person infrared sauna; the health giving properties of infrared are extraordinary, allowing us to activate the sweat glands and eliminate toxins, while also increasing circulation, boosting the immune system, rejuvenating skin cells, promoting weight loss and improving our wellbeing.

The entrance garden is ornamented with lily ponds and Balinese statues; tiny islands support sweet-scented frangipani trees, and the courtyard offers secure parking for several cars.  

Spa Services

Conceived in perfect symbiosis with its surroundings, spa treatments at the villa can be prepared in the privacy of the guestrooms, or in any outdoor setting. To combine beauty and well-being, traditional treatments such as mandi lulur, Balinese massage or reflexology, administered by a natural healer, will make guests feel reborn, awakening the senses and the secret harmony between the mind and the body.

Location

The villa is ideally situated in a rural setting on Saba Beach in the province of Gianyar, northeast of Ketewel, and 25 minutes’ drive from the historical village of Sanur. The Sanur-Klungkung bypass, from Seminyak to Candidasa, positions the villa within easy driving distance of most of Bali’s tourist attractions, spas, shops, restaurants, nightspots, and three of the best golf courses in the world. The diversity of Bali presents everything from diving, cruising and trekking, to adventure sports and theme parks. Horse riding takes place at the neighbouring Saba stables, while family attractions in the area include the nearby Bali Safari & Marine Park, and the Odyssey Submarine Adventure, based at Candidasa. The Ylang Ylang is just 55 minutes’ drive from Bali’s international airport, 15 minutes from the silversmiths’ village of Celuk, 25 minutes from the cultural town of Ubud, and 45 minutes from the trendy Seminyak area.