VISA003
The five-bedroomed Villa is a masterpiece of design on the peaceful island of Lombok. Bordered by the almost deserted Sira Beach against a backdrop of soothing seas, soaring peaks and sensational sunsets, it presents funky architecture, three swimming pools plus a children’s pool, a stand-alone two-bedroomed guesthouse, a tennis court, exemplary service and gourmet cuisine. This is tropical living and barefoot luxury at its very best; a place where guests can truly escape. The villa is secluded and lusciously private but by no means isolated; prestigious neighbours include the Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club, Hotel Tugu and The Oberoi.
Canadian architect David Lombardi’s concept of ‘Function over Form’ leaves the villa’s guests with a sense of discovery and surprise at every twist and turn, ranging from the traditionally styled, grass-roofed building that houses the main kitchen to a futuristic home theatre. Furnishings carry a signature colour theme of black, red and lime green, while the walls are adorned with flair – bamboo, water cascades and conceptual artwork. The first clue to the quirky nature of the artwork is a white sculpture in the coconut grove garden which, in huge black letters, suggests that we should ‘Stop Making Sense.’
The view from the villa’s open-sided living and dining room, bedrooms and bathrooms is unrivalled; here guests can look forward to a vista that is ever-changing with the moods of the sea, sky, neighbouring islands, distant mountains, forests and colourful fishing boats. At night, after a magnificent sunset, the views become even more magical as the moon’s reflection twinkles on the water, presenting a scene of tranquillity and unforgettable beauty.
A full team of staff is on hand at the villa to look after every guest’s need with superb cuisine and service. The villa’s manager, chef and head butler were all previously employed by The Oberoi Hotel Group so they have been trained to the highest level. A wide range of activities is available to villa guests, including golf, snorkelling, diving, waterfall hikes and mountain trekking, cycling, day trips to the nearby Gili Islands, cooking classes and more.
Rooms
The villa rests within an expansive coconut-grove garden and comprises a main single-storey residence with a 25m swimming pool and a children’s pool, plus a stand-alone guest pavilion with two more swimming pools, set well away from the main house. Also within the villa’s grounds are a floodlit tennis court and a lumbung (traditional rice barn) massage pavilion.
The main building is entered via a timber pathway, lined with fire torches. This leads past a feature wall of bamboo and a cascading wall of water. Running parallel to the beachfront, the main building incorporates the living and dining areas, kitchens, three of the five bedrooms, the study and the home theatre. The guest pavilion is built into a manmade hill capped with grass, and presents an open-sided sitting area and two bedrooms, one of which is semi-subterranean. Both are complemented by a deck and a private seven-metre swimming pool.
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
The master bedroom is accessed from the living room by an unusual swivel door. Cooled by both air-conditioning and ceiling fan, this spacious room presents a concrete floor and white walls adorned with artwork. The bedroom is furnished with a king bed with a coconut shell veneer, while floor-to ceiling glass windows look out over an ornamental pond against a backdrop of the garden and the sea. The ensuite indoor/outdoor bathroom presents three distinct areas, one of which contains cupboards, shelves and a twin vanity showcasing pieces of coral set in resin. The central section of the bathroom features circular glass skylights that channel the sunshine and the moonshine, a shower with four shower heads and a bathtub beside a picture window looking out towards the sea and the beach. Beyond this is an outdoor rain shower opening onto the garden.
Bedroom 2
This air-conditioned bedroom (also with ceiling fan) is ideal for kids or parents with a child. It is located off the living area in the main house, situated beside an ornamental pond. The wooden-floored bedroom is furnished with a wardrobe and swinging chair in addition to a king-size four-poster bed which has a useful trundle bed underneath. A private terrace, accessed from the bedroom, features a narrow deck topped with chairs beside a pond with garden views. The small bathroom is fitted with a resin-topped single vanity unit and an outdoor shower screened for privacy.
Bedroom 3
Situated off the living area in the main house and beside an ornamental pond, this air-conditioned bedroom (also with ceiling fan) has a wooden floor and is furnished with a king-size bed crafted in coconut shell with decorative white pebbles underneath, a wardrobe and a large table with a stool. A private terrace, accessed from the bedroom, features a narrow deck topped with chairs beside a pond with garden views. A sliding door opens to a small bathroom, which is fitted with a single vanity unit with colourful guitar plectrums embedded into the resin, and an outdoor shower screened for privacy.
Bedroom 4
There are two urban-chic air-conditioned bedrooms in the guest pavilion. One of these, on the same level as the sitting area, features polished concrete floors, walls and ceiling. It is furnished with a king bed, a desk and fitted wardrobes. Glass doors slide open to a sheltered wooden deck beside a private 7 x 5m swimming pool. The ensuite indoor bathroom has a tub facing the sea and a single vanity unit showcasing pieces of coral captured within its resin top. An outdoor ‘bamboo pipe’ shower opens to the garden.
Bedroom 5
A flight of stairs in the guest pavilion descends to a semi-subterranean bedroom which is shaped like a quarter-pipe with a steeply curved concrete roof. Despite its unusual situation, the room is filled with plenty of natural light courtesy of a wall of glass opening to a second private 7 x 5m swimming pool where sunbeds rest on a timber deck. Furnished with a king bed featuring decorative white pebbles underneath, this air-conditioned bedroom has a huge walk-in wardrobe and a sitting area next to the glass doors. The ensuite bathroom has a tub facing the sea, a single washbasin and an alfresco poolside rain shower, sheltered by a roof and sheer white curtains.
Living, dining and kitchens
Living and Dining
The villa’s living and dining areas are situated in the main open-fronted pavilion with its reddish-hued timber floor and massive timber-lined roof hung with pendulous rectangular lanterns. The sitting area is furnished with segmented sofas and ottomans (big enough to seat 22 guests) crafted in coconut shell veneer and finished with black and white cushions, with one token lime green cushion and one red cushion. The picture is completed with a huge piece of artwork and two arched stainless steel reading lamps.
The dining area is positioned adjacent to the kitchen at the opposite end of the main building. Here, an impressive wooden dining table is complemented by 14 cushioned chairs with black covers revealing a flash of scarlet.
The guesthouse features an open-sided flat-roofed sitting area with a concrete floor, six comfy chairs and a solid wood coffee table.
Kitchens
The villa presents two kitchens connected via a bridge over an ornamental pond. At the front, adjacent to the dining area, is a cutting-edge feature kitchen fashioned in white lacquer with a service bar crafted in resin and lit by three original ‘Campari Light’ suspension lamps. Designed by Raffaele Celentano, each lamp is made up of ten genuine Italian Campari Soda bottles in original condition complete with the Campari inside. This kitchen is equipped with a Nespresso coffee maker and a five-burner gas hob and oven.
Behind the feature kitchen, a bridge over a pond connects a stand-alone building reminiscent of a Lombok cottage – rustic and charming on the outside, with a thatched roof, a traditional Lombok double door, and random rock Lombok stone walls, yet a state-of-the-art working kitchen on the inside, fully equipped with professional appliances.
TV room
The home theatre appears to float upon a moat and showcases space-age architecture with a roof and two walls crafted in bamboo to resemble the caterpillar tracks of a combat tank or a bulldozer. With its two glass walls incorporating windows that swing open, and a heavy sliding door accessed via a step crafted from a solid piece of stone, this unique building features funky ceiling lamps, a polished concrete floor and ten beanbags – one in lime green and nine in red. A large flat-screen satellite-channel TV and DVD player is positioned at the far end of the room, with surround-sound channelled through speakers in each corner.
Study
A ‘secret’ door from the living space opens into the study. This air-conditioned oval room has a wooden floor that slopes upwards into the room. Characterised by curved walls of white stone and glass, and with views of the garden, the study is furnished with a centrally positioned large desk and chair, and accessorised with funky lights, and black & white framed photographs. A concrete ‘funnel’ houses a small shower room with a circular glass skylight at the top, and supports a wooden spiral staircase on the outside, which leads up to the rooftop where a metal ladder drops back down to the living area. The study can be converted into an additional bedroom with a king-size bed installed if required.
Spa/massage room
In the garden, a thatched lumbung (traditional rice barn), featuring ornate carvings and wooden shutters, serves as a fan-cooled spa room. It is furnished with two massage beds on the upper floor accessed by funky wooden steps. An open-air yet private washroom/shower room is positioned next to the lumbung, and its curved roof is planted with grass. The rustic shower is crafted from bamboo under the open sky.
Outdoor spaces, garden and pool
Swimming pool and pool deck
The main 22 x 5m swimming pool rests between the beach and the main house. It is deep enough to dive into and has a springboard for that purpose. Sunloungers rest upon the grassy deck and a modern flat-roofed balé (relaxation pavilion) sits at one end. Running alongside the main pool is a shallow (80cm-deep) children’s pool. Two more swimming pools serve the guesthouse on two different levels, both of them are bordered by small timber decks.
Garden
Dotted with dozens of towering coconut palms, the garden fronts onto the beach and is so huge that guests will have no problem escaping to private areas. A wooden structure in one corner of the grounds serves as an elevated, sheltered platform for watching tennis on the adjacent, floodlit court.
Services and Facilities
Staff
The property has a dedicated team of 21 staff, working shifts.
Manager: Gede is the manager and activities manager at the villa. His job is to oversee and coordinate the staff and property, and to assist guests during their stay. He is on call 24 hours a day. Gede was previously employed by the prestigious Amanwana Resort as boat skipper and dive master, after which he moved to The Oberoi, Lombok, as dive shop director. In 1999, he set up his own dive company, H20 Sportz Indonesia at The Oberoi, where he fulfilled the role of dive instructor. He brings this facility to the villa for any guests who wish to go diving, snorkelling, or fishing, practice watersports or enjoy boat trips to the nearby Gili Islands.
Chef: Nengah is the villa’s full-time chef. He has been trained in five-star cuisine by Asian and French Chefs in the most renowned hotels in Singapore and Lombok (The Oberoi, Lombok) and he presents guests with the best of both culinary cultures. He has one ful-ltime assistant working with him in the kitchen.
Butlers: Two full-time butlers are on hand to attend to guests’ every need; this includes serving food and beverages at mealtimes, as well as snacks, afternoon tea, cocktails and drinks throughout the day and evening. The head butler previously worked at The Oberoi, Lombok.
Housekeepers/room boys: This team of two will attend to all of the daily cleaning and domestic duties at the villa including the laundry, which is done in-house free of charge.
Gardeners: The huge garden at the villa is tended daily by a team of seven gardeners, who are extraordinarily discreet. They work hard to maintain high standards without disturbing the guests.
Maintenance: The villa employs a full-time maintenance man to resolve any problems inside or outside the buildings.
Pool maintenance: Two externally-contracted pool maintenance men look after the four swimming pools at the villa.
Spa staff/masseuse: Off-site, fully trained spa staff from The Oberoi, Lombok, will visit the villa on request to provide a range of spa and massage treatments.
Security: The villa is kept safe and secure day and night by a team of six security guards working rotating shifts.
Dining
Chef Nengah discusses food and meal schedules with guests at the start of their stay. He then produces three gourmet meals per day (at the very reasonable cost of US$40 per day for adults and US$20 per day for children aged 2-11 years.): a full and hearty breakfast, a three-course lunch and a three-course dinner, plus afternoon tea and snacks. He is happy to accommodate likes and dislikes, special dietary needs, special requests and special diets, including children’s meals and low calorie options. Chef Nengah only uses the freshest vegetables and fruits, mostly harvested from the villa’s own organic garden or from the local market. Fish comes directly from the local fishermen. Poultry is raised locally and organically. Fresh beef and lamb are imported from Australia and New Zealand.
Guests can expect stunningly presented delicious servings of fresh fish, steaks or lamb chops with a colourful array of fresh vegetables; gazpacho soup; gourmet pasta dishes; local dishes such as pepes ikan (fish baked in banana leaf packages); Lombok prawn curry; Sate Ikan Tanjung, which originates from the neighbouring village of Tanjung and features a satay of spiced tuna or snapper fish with an infusion of coconut milk and garlic, pressed onto a lemongrass skewer and grilled. Desserts include a wonderful chocolate fondant. Freshly squeezed fruit juices are always available at the villa, as well as other soft drinks, beers and a good range of imported spirits (served at cost price) – Mojitos are a specialty. Barbecues or pool balé dinners can be arranged with traditional dance entertainment.
For children
Villa holidays are an excellent option for families. Family-friendly advantages of villa stays include having access to your own private facilities, such as swimming pool, living space and gardens and having the freedom to use them whenever you want. Knowing that the kids can run around happily, independently and safely, without you having to worry about other guests, is a real plus – and one that means parents are certain to have a more relaxed holiday too.
The villa has an enormous open garden, a tennis court, table tennis, bikes, kayaks, a 20m kids’ pool, a funky TV room with beanbags, DVDs, board games and toys. A particular highlight is the kid-friendly staff: all Asians have an inherent love of children which means that villa staff make them feel as welcome as adults – whether it’s cooking in the kitchen or playing table tennis or football in the garden. Having these willing babysitters on hand also gives you plenty of flexibility and freedom to do your own exploring beyond the villa grounds. Although equipped kitchens allow you to prepare meals for fussy eaters or babies with ease, the staff will happily to do this for you – just talk through your requirements and meal schedules with Chef Nengah and he will take care of the rest. Sausage sandwiches in the balé at six? Poolside pancakes for breakfast? No problem. Chef Nengah will customise all meals to suit children’s taste buds.
Neither do you have to worry about packing all that cumbersome extra equipment when you stay at the villa as all the essentials, and more, can be provided. Just talk through your requirements with us when you make your reservation and we’ll make sure it’s all there ready and waiting for your arrival.
Some of the family-friendly facilities offered at the villa include:
Babysitting service (small service charge)
Two foldable baby cots which doulb as playpens
Two children’s car seats
One high chair
Baby toys
Bottle steriliser
Board games
Table tennis
Tennis court
Bicycles
Toys
Kids’ pool
Springboard diving board in main pool
TV/entertainment room
Transport
Airport pick-up and drop-off is included in the villa rate and the villa manager can arrange for the services of a car and driver at extra cost.
Events
The massive beachfront garden, combined with the breathtaking coastal views, makes the villa an ideal tropical setting for weddings, celebrations, barbeques and parties. The garden is large enough to comfortably accommodate hundreds of guests.
Spa services
Guests of the villas can enjoy a traditional massage or spa treatment in the dedicated massage lumbung, which is equipped with air-conditioning and two massage beds. Massage treatments are provided by an outside spa therapist for The Oberoi, Lombok, and the staff are on hand to assist with appointments.
Location
The locale
The villa is located at Sira (also spelt Sire), a spur of land bordered by a white ribbon of beach with magnificent coastline views. Located a kilometre from the villa is the Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club, an 18-hole championship course, which is open to the public. 300m in the opposite direction is Hotel Tugu Lombok, a funky-fantastic, atmospheric living museum of extraordinary Indonesian antiques, with a restaurant and bar. Tanjung (4km) is an attractive Sasak market village with stalls overflowing with local produce; this is also home to The Oberoi Lombok Hotel, complete with a jetty – should you arrive by boat, and a gourmet restaurant.
The five-bedroomed Villa is a masterpiece of design on the peaceful island of Lombok. Bordered by the almost deserted Sira Beach against a backdrop of soothing seas, soaring peaks and sensational sunsets, it presents funky architecture, three swimming pools plus a children’s pool, a stand-alone two-bedroomed guesthouse, a tennis court, exemplary service and gourmet cuisine. This is tropical living and barefoot luxury at its very best; a place where guests can truly escape. The villa is secluded and lusciously private but by no means isolated; prestigious neighbours include the Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club, Hotel Tugu and The Oberoi.
Canadian architect David Lombardi’s concept of ‘Function over Form’ leaves the villa’s guests with a sense of discovery and surprise at every twist and turn, ranging from the traditionally styled, grass-roofed building that houses the main kitchen to a futuristic home theatre. Furnishings carry a signature colour theme of black, red and lime green, while the walls are adorned with flair – bamboo, water cascades and conceptual artwork. The first clue to the quirky nature of the artwork is a white sculpture in the coconut grove garden which, in huge black letters, suggests that we should ‘Stop Making Sense.’
The view from the villa’s open-sided living and dining room, bedrooms and bathrooms is unrivalled; here guests can look forward to a vista that is ever-changing with the moods of the sea, sky, neighbouring islands, distant mountains, forests and colourful fishing boats. At night, after a magnificent sunset, the views become even more magical as the moon’s reflection twinkles on the water, presenting a scene of tranquillity and unforgettable beauty.
A full team of staff is on hand at the villa to look after every guest’s need with superb cuisine and service. The villa’s manager, chef and head butler were all previously employed by The Oberoi Hotel Group so they have been trained to the highest level. A wide range of activities is available to villa guests, including golf, snorkelling, diving, waterfall hikes and mountain trekking, cycling, day trips to the nearby Gili Islands, cooking classes and more.
Rooms
The villa rests within an expansive coconut-grove garden and comprises a main single-storey residence with a 25m swimming pool and a children’s pool, plus a stand-alone guest pavilion with two more swimming pools, set well away from the main house. Also within the villa’s grounds are a floodlit tennis court and a lumbung (traditional rice barn) massage pavilion.
The main building is entered via a timber pathway, lined with fire torches. This leads past a feature wall of bamboo and a cascading wall of water. Running parallel to the beachfront, the main building incorporates the living and dining areas, kitchens, three of the five bedrooms, the study and the home theatre. The guest pavilion is built into a manmade hill capped with grass, and presents an open-sided sitting area and two bedrooms, one of which is semi-subterranean. Both are complemented by a deck and a private seven-metre swimming pool.
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
The master bedroom is accessed from the living room by an unusual swivel door. Cooled by both air-conditioning and ceiling fan, this spacious room presents a concrete floor and white walls adorned with artwork. The bedroom is furnished with a king bed with a coconut shell veneer, while floor-to ceiling glass windows look out over an ornamental pond against a backdrop of the garden and the sea. The ensuite indoor/outdoor bathroom presents three distinct areas, one of which contains cupboards, shelves and a twin vanity showcasing pieces of coral set in resin. The central section of the bathroom features circular glass skylights that channel the sunshine and the moonshine, a shower with four shower heads and a bathtub beside a picture window looking out towards the sea and the beach. Beyond this is an outdoor rain shower opening onto the garden.
Bedroom 2
This air-conditioned bedroom (also with ceiling fan) is ideal for kids or parents with a child. It is located off the living area in the main house, situated beside an ornamental pond. The wooden-floored bedroom is furnished with a wardrobe and swinging chair in addition to a king-size four-poster bed which has a useful trundle bed underneath. A private terrace, accessed from the bedroom, features a narrow deck topped with chairs beside a pond with garden views. The small bathroom is fitted with a resin-topped single vanity unit and an outdoor shower screened for privacy.
Bedroom 3
Situated off the living area in the main house and beside an ornamental pond, this air-conditioned bedroom (also with ceiling fan) has a wooden floor and is furnished with a king-size bed crafted in coconut shell with decorative white pebbles underneath, a wardrobe and a large table with a stool. A private terrace, accessed from the bedroom, features a narrow deck topped with chairs beside a pond with garden views. A sliding door opens to a small bathroom, which is fitted with a single vanity unit with colourful guitar plectrums embedded into the resin, and an outdoor shower screened for privacy.
Bedroom 4
There are two urban-chic air-conditioned bedrooms in the guest pavilion. One of these, on the same level as the sitting area, features polished concrete floors, walls and ceiling. It is furnished with a king bed, a desk and fitted wardrobes. Glass doors slide open to a sheltered wooden deck beside a private 7 x 5m swimming pool. The ensuite indoor bathroom has a tub facing the sea and a single vanity unit showcasing pieces of coral captured within its resin top. An outdoor ‘bamboo pipe’ shower opens to the garden.
Bedroom 5
A flight of stairs in the guest pavilion descends to a semi-subterranean bedroom which is shaped like a quarter-pipe with a steeply curved concrete roof. Despite its unusual situation, the room is filled with plenty of natural light courtesy of a wall of glass opening to a second private 7 x 5m swimming pool where sunbeds rest on a timber deck. Furnished with a king bed featuring decorative white pebbles underneath, this air-conditioned bedroom has a huge walk-in wardrobe and a sitting area next to the glass doors. The ensuite bathroom has a tub facing the sea, a single washbasin and an alfresco poolside rain shower, sheltered by a roof and sheer white curtains.
Living, dining and kitchens
Living and Dining
The villa’s living and dining areas are situated in the main open-fronted pavilion with its reddish-hued timber floor and massive timber-lined roof hung with pendulous rectangular lanterns. The sitting area is furnished with segmented sofas and ottomans (big enough to seat 22 guests) crafted in coconut shell veneer and finished with black and white cushions, with one token lime green cushion and one red cushion. The picture is completed with a huge piece of artwork and two arched stainless steel reading lamps.
The dining area is positioned adjacent to the kitchen at the opposite end of the main building. Here, an impressive wooden dining table is complemented by 14 cushioned chairs with black covers revealing a flash of scarlet.
The guesthouse features an open-sided flat-roofed sitting area with a concrete floor, six comfy chairs and a solid wood coffee table.
Kitchens
The villa presents two kitchens connected via a bridge over an ornamental pond. At the front, adjacent to the dining area, is a cutting-edge feature kitchen fashioned in white lacquer with a service bar crafted in resin and lit by three original ‘Campari Light’ suspension lamps. Designed by Raffaele Celentano, each lamp is made up of ten genuine Italian Campari Soda bottles in original condition complete with the Campari inside. This kitchen is equipped with a Nespresso coffee maker and a five-burner gas hob and oven.
Behind the feature kitchen, a bridge over a pond connects a stand-alone building reminiscent of a Lombok cottage – rustic and charming on the outside, with a thatched roof, a traditional Lombok double door, and random rock Lombok stone walls, yet a state-of-the-art working kitchen on the inside, fully equipped with professional appliances.
TV room
The home theatre appears to float upon a moat and showcases space-age architecture with a roof and two walls crafted in bamboo to resemble the caterpillar tracks of a combat tank or a bulldozer. With its two glass walls incorporating windows that swing open, and a heavy sliding door accessed via a step crafted from a solid piece of stone, this unique building features funky ceiling lamps, a polished concrete floor and ten beanbags – one in lime green and nine in red. A large flat-screen satellite-channel TV and DVD player is positioned at the far end of the room, with surround-sound channelled through speakers in each corner.
Study
A ‘secret’ door from the living space opens into the study. This air-conditioned oval room has a wooden floor that slopes upwards into the room. Characterised by curved walls of white stone and glass, and with views of the garden, the study is furnished with a centrally positioned large desk and chair, and accessorised with funky lights, and black & white framed photographs. A concrete ‘funnel’ houses a small shower room with a circular glass skylight at the top, and supports a wooden spiral staircase on the outside, which leads up to the rooftop where a metal ladder drops back down to the living area. The study can be converted into an additional bedroom with a king-size bed installed if required.
Spa/massage room
In the garden, a thatched lumbung (traditional rice barn), featuring ornate carvings and wooden shutters, serves as a fan-cooled spa room. It is furnished with two massage beds on the upper floor accessed by funky wooden steps. An open-air yet private washroom/shower room is positioned next to the lumbung, and its curved roof is planted with grass. The rustic shower is crafted from bamboo under the open sky.
Outdoor spaces, garden and pool
Swimming pool and pool deck
The main 22 x 5m swimming pool rests between the beach and the main house. It is deep enough to dive into and has a springboard for that purpose. Sunloungers rest upon the grassy deck and a modern flat-roofed balé (relaxation pavilion) sits at one end. Running alongside the main pool is a shallow (80cm-deep) children’s pool. Two more swimming pools serve the guesthouse on two different levels, both of them are bordered by small timber decks.
Garden
Dotted with dozens of towering coconut palms, the garden fronts onto the beach and is so huge that guests will have no problem escaping to private areas. A wooden structure in one corner of the grounds serves as an elevated, sheltered platform for watching tennis on the adjacent, floodlit court.
Services and Facilities
Staff
The property has a dedicated team of 21 staff, working shifts.
Manager: Gede is the manager and activities manager at the villa. His job is to oversee and coordinate the staff and property, and to assist guests during their stay. He is on call 24 hours a day. Gede was previously employed by the prestigious Amanwana Resort as boat skipper and dive master, after which he moved to The Oberoi, Lombok, as dive shop director. In 1999, he set up his own dive company, H20 Sportz Indonesia at The Oberoi, where he fulfilled the role of dive instructor. He brings this facility to the villa for any guests who wish to go diving, snorkelling, or fishing, practice watersports or enjoy boat trips to the nearby Gili Islands.
Chef: Nengah is the villa’s full-time chef. He has been trained in five-star cuisine by Asian and French Chefs in the most renowned hotels in Singapore and Lombok (The Oberoi, Lombok) and he presents guests with the best of both culinary cultures. He has one ful-ltime assistant working with him in the kitchen.
Butlers: Two full-time butlers are on hand to attend to guests’ every need; this includes serving food and beverages at mealtimes, as well as snacks, afternoon tea, cocktails and drinks throughout the day and evening. The head butler previously worked at The Oberoi, Lombok.
Housekeepers/room boys: This team of two will attend to all of the daily cleaning and domestic duties at the villa including the laundry, which is done in-house free of charge.
Gardeners: The huge garden at the villa is tended daily by a team of seven gardeners, who are extraordinarily discreet. They work hard to maintain high standards without disturbing the guests.
Maintenance: The villa employs a full-time maintenance man to resolve any problems inside or outside the buildings.
Pool maintenance: Two externally-contracted pool maintenance men look after the four swimming pools at the villa.
Spa staff/masseuse: Off-site, fully trained spa staff from The Oberoi, Lombok, will visit the villa on request to provide a range of spa and massage treatments.
Security: The villa is kept safe and secure day and night by a team of six security guards working rotating shifts.
Dining
Chef Nengah discusses food and meal schedules with guests at the start of their stay. He then produces three gourmet meals per day (at the very reasonable cost of US$40 per day for adults and US$20 per day for children aged 2-11 years.): a full and hearty breakfast, a three-course lunch and a three-course dinner, plus afternoon tea and snacks. He is happy to accommodate likes and dislikes, special dietary needs, special requests and special diets, including children’s meals and low calorie options. Chef Nengah only uses the freshest vegetables and fruits, mostly harvested from the villa’s own organic garden or from the local market. Fish comes directly from the local fishermen. Poultry is raised locally and organically. Fresh beef and lamb are imported from Australia and New Zealand.
Guests can expect stunningly presented delicious servings of fresh fish, steaks or lamb chops with a colourful array of fresh vegetables; gazpacho soup; gourmet pasta dishes; local dishes such as pepes ikan (fish baked in banana leaf packages); Lombok prawn curry; Sate Ikan Tanjung, which originates from the neighbouring village of Tanjung and features a satay of spiced tuna or snapper fish with an infusion of coconut milk and garlic, pressed onto a lemongrass skewer and grilled. Desserts include a wonderful chocolate fondant. Freshly squeezed fruit juices are always available at the villa, as well as other soft drinks, beers and a good range of imported spirits (served at cost price) – Mojitos are a specialty. Barbecues or pool balé dinners can be arranged with traditional dance entertainment.
For children
Villa holidays are an excellent option for families. Family-friendly advantages of villa stays include having access to your own private facilities, such as swimming pool, living space and gardens and having the freedom to use them whenever you want. Knowing that the kids can run around happily, independently and safely, without you having to worry about other guests, is a real plus – and one that means parents are certain to have a more relaxed holiday too.
The villa has an enormous open garden, a tennis court, table tennis, bikes, kayaks, a 20m kids’ pool, a funky TV room with beanbags, DVDs, board games and toys. A particular highlight is the kid-friendly staff: all Asians have an inherent love of children which means that villa staff make them feel as welcome as adults – whether it’s cooking in the kitchen or playing table tennis or football in the garden. Having these willing babysitters on hand also gives you plenty of flexibility and freedom to do your own exploring beyond the villa grounds. Although equipped kitchens allow you to prepare meals for fussy eaters or babies with ease, the staff will happily to do this for you – just talk through your requirements and meal schedules with Chef Nengah and he will take care of the rest. Sausage sandwiches in the balé at six? Poolside pancakes for breakfast? No problem. Chef Nengah will customise all meals to suit children’s taste buds.
Neither do you have to worry about packing all that cumbersome extra equipment when you stay at the villa as all the essentials, and more, can be provided. Just talk through your requirements with us when you make your reservation and we’ll make sure it’s all there ready and waiting for your arrival.
Some of the family-friendly facilities offered at the villa include:
Babysitting service (small service charge)
Two foldable baby cots which doulb as playpens
Two children’s car seats
One high chair
Baby toys
Bottle steriliser
Board games
Table tennis
Tennis court
Bicycles
Toys
Kids’ pool
Springboard diving board in main pool
TV/entertainment room
Transport
Airport pick-up and drop-off is included in the villa rate and the villa manager can arrange for the services of a car and driver at extra cost.
Events
The massive beachfront garden, combined with the breathtaking coastal views, makes the villa an ideal tropical setting for weddings, celebrations, barbeques and parties. The garden is large enough to comfortably accommodate hundreds of guests.
Spa services
Guests of the villas can enjoy a traditional massage or spa treatment in the dedicated massage lumbung, which is equipped with air-conditioning and two massage beds. Massage treatments are provided by an outside spa therapist for The Oberoi, Lombok, and the staff are on hand to assist with appointments.
Location
The locale
The villa is located at Sira (also spelt Sire), a spur of land bordered by a white ribbon of beach with magnificent coastline views. Located a kilometre from the villa is the Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club, an 18-hole championship course, which is open to the public. 300m in the opposite direction is Hotel Tugu Lombok, a funky-fantastic, atmospheric living museum of extraordinary Indonesian antiques, with a restaurant and bar. Tanjung (4km) is an attractive Sasak market village with stalls overflowing with local produce; this is also home to The Oberoi Lombok Hotel, complete with a jetty – should you arrive by boat, and a gourmet restaurant.
| Period | Price per night |
|---|---|
| Very High Season: All the August month From December 20th to January 8th | 1120 USD |
| High Season: All the July month From September 1st to September 15th. the Easter week the Chinese new year week | 960 USD |
| Low Season: Rest of the year | 800 USD |
