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The village of Sayan stretched along the top of a narrow ridge that ran up into the mountains. Every three days a crowded bus rattled down from the Chinese coffee plantations to den Pasar, choking and stalling as it climbed back again at night. The land I wanted lay at the end of the village, next to the graveyard, on the edge of a deep ravine. Far below ran the river; across the valley rice fields rose in terraces and disappeared in the coconut groves.
Behind these ran the mountains of Tabanan, and far off to the south a triangle of sea shone between the hills. The land had once been terraced to grow rice, but now was covered with grass and shaded with coconuts. It descended in several steps to the edge of the cliff, where it dropped four hundred feet. From below came the faint roar of the river as it rushed among the rocks and stones.
The villa is furnished with Indonesian antique furniture and artifacts, hand woven textiles and local Balinese crafts The entrance foyer’s stone stairs lead down to a spacious, open-air, traditional Balinese style living and dining pavilion with alang-alang roof. This main living area overlooks the natural stone tile, infinity style swimming pool and pool terrace. A separate, fully equipped staff kitchen is located adjacent to the dining area. Stone walls, fountains, and ponds surround the main pavilion. A few steps lead directly from the main pavilion to the swimming pool and patio area with umbrella shaded teakwood dining table, pool loungers, and poolside bale.
From the entrance foyer antique Balinese doors open to the villa’s two master guest bedrooms with garden style ensuite bathrooms. Each is furnished with four poster, king size bed with mosquito netting, ceiling fan, and air conditioner.
The upper level of the villa is reached by timber stairs from the entrance foyer. Here you will find a combination study/ guestroom and additional garden style bathroom. Floor to ceiling windows overlook the pool area, the rice fields and village temple on the far side of the valley. The wall of windows fold open for cool breezes or close for air conditioned sleeping. The study is furnished with a three quarter size antique Javanese bed, oversize desk, armchairs and entertainment center. Equipment includes a bar fridge, IDD telephone/fax, satellite TV, VCD and CD players, and a growing library of recent fiction, books on culture, local design, and guidebooks.
Additional furnishings and equipment
• Extra single bed available
• Hair dryers
• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke alarms
• Guest safe
Villa Ria offers the privacy, character and personal comfort of a private home with the amenities, guest services and high standards of a luxury hotel. It is professionally managed and supervised by the highly respected management company, Bali Luxury Villas who will confirm your reservation details, coordinate your airport transfer, arrange transportation needs during your stay, and oversee the staff throughout your visit. They are available to help with any questions, special requests or in case of an emergency.
They have trained our excellent staff of five to provide unobtrusive, professional service that is also friendly and personalized to meet the individual needs of our guests. Our 24 hour staff includes senior staff member and excellent cook Nengah, as well as our housemaid Ketut. Both of whom speak excellent English. Our additional staff includes gardener and pool attendant Wayan, and our two satpams, Made and Ketut who support the household staff and provide security.
Villa Ria’s Private Dining Menu has been prepared by a chef of a five star resort who also trained the staff in safe food handling, preparation and presentation. Daily breakfast, lunch, cocktail snacks, and dinner are available. Guests are charged only for ingredients used in meal preparation. You may choose from numerous delicious selections including Banana Pancakes, Iken Pepe ,Thai Red Curry, and rich Chocolate Cake. Our villa menu includes Indonesian, Western, Asian, Vegetarian, as well as special selections for children.
Additional Services
• Daily Continental Breakfast – Included in your rate
• Laundry and Baby Sitting available at extra charge
• Doctor on call
• Airport Transfers - Included in your rate
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Low 400++ | High 480++ | Peak 520++ |
A holiday in a Bali villas with location of unparalleled tranquility, surrounded by crushing surf and seas of rice. Enjoy Sunny days and warm tropical nights, in casual luxury with state-of-the-art pleasures. Bali Villa Details