Villa Semarapura

Occupying a gently sloping piece of land carpeted in soft grass, fringed by tropical greenery and with an ocean view, Semarapura is a sociable villa that pool lovers, pamper pusses, sun (and sunset) seekers will adore. Comprising a well-designed series of living, dining and sleeping pavilions that make the best of the spacious gardens, this is a great villa not only for an extended family or a group of friends, but also as a setting for special events*; its popularity as a venue arises from it being beautifully photogenic, very private and refreshingly serene. The balé (gazebo) at the top of the garden is notable not only for its cushioned views of the sun descending over the horizon at dusk, silhouetting the Hindu temple that sits upon rocks jutting out to sea just beyond the villa, but also as a tranquil haven for a massage or other pampering treat.Semarapura’s five expansive bedrooms are scattered throughout the tropical garden. Each enjoys privacy and, although all are similarly sized and facilitated, the master bedroom is slightly more indulgent and includes a private deck with sunken jacuzzi tub. The large, free-form swimming pool with twin shallow sections takes pride of place beside a lush green lawn which sprawls around the front of a wide timber deck that’s littered with sun loungers topped with towels, sun hats and lotions, and encircled by tranquil reflection pools. A bar standing at one end of the swimming pool heightens the sociability of the pool area whilst inbuilt Bose speakers provide entertainment from morning until night. A media room leads off from the pool deck and here you can play a game of pool, pick a book from the library or curl up in front of the TV to watch a movie in air conditioned splendour.The villa is fully-staffed and, to make up for its slightly out-of-the-way (although incredibly scenic and tranquil) coastal location close to Seseh, a 16-seater minibus with driver is available to guests for up to eight hours a day at a special rate. Although there are a couple of good chefs to cook meals for you from a suggestion menu (provisions on guest account plus 20% handling fee which is subject to service charge and government tax), you can also use the excellent fully-equipped sea-view kitchen yourself should you prefer.*[Note: The villa has proven a very popular venue for weddings and parties but has had to scale back the number of functions it handles due to sensitivities of the neighbourhood, do check with us first if you wish to hold a function here.]

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Villa Semarapura is located a stone’s throw from Cemagi Beach near Seseh on Bali’s southwest coast, a huge expanse of black volcanic sand that’s spectacular at sunset. To the eastern end of the beach and perched on a rocky outcrop is a Hindu sea temple – Pura Bata Ngandang – that the villa directly overlooks. The beach becomes alive at sunset as locals gather near to the shoreline to take in the fiery red skies; black porous rocks roll up and down with the tide and the beach is an excellent place for enjoying a serene stroll or watching the surfers (though it’s not safe to swim here). Neighbouring Semarapura are a handful of other private villas, some of which face the sea whilst others look over the expansive green paddy fields towards dramatic mountain views of the island’s interior. There are no international restaurants near Cemagi, but the good news for folks who want to immerse themselves in the customs and culture of old Bali is that the villagers encourage and welcome congenial visitors. This is an ideal destination for those who want to get lost in the beauty of the countryside, and for those who want to engage with the local people and gain privileged insights into the Balinese Hindu lifestyle.

About Seseh-Tanah Lot
A few kilometres north-west of Canggu, a towering banyan, sacred in many cultures, heralds the turning towards Seseh, a traditional beachside village approached via an avenue of coconut palms.

Seseh and its tiny neighbouring villages of Sogsogan and Cemagi still retain the customs and culture of old Bali. Here, you will see farmers in conical hats riding rusty old upright bicycles, as well as frequent, colourful processions leading to Seseh’s large beachside temple. You might just see a barong (a high-spirited, benevolent beast representing the power of good; danced by two men inside an ornate costume) dancing on the street. The good news, for folks who want to immerse themselves in the customs and culture of old Bali, is that the villagers encourage and welcome congenial visitors.

Although you can now find a few private rental villas in these three villages, they have seamlessly integrated without detracting from the simplicity and charm of the location. This is an ideal destination for those who want to get lost in the beauty of the countryside, and for those who want to engage with the local people and gain privileged insights into the Balinese Hindu lifestyle.

A little further up the coast is Tanah Lot, famous for its dramatic and venerated sea temple, which is perched on a craggy wave-lashed rock at the edge of the glistening black shoreline. It is probably the most photographed sight in Bali, especially in the late afternoon when its splendid profile is silhouetted against the setting sun. One of the top things to do in the Seseh-Tanah Lot area is to tee off at the 18-hole, 72-par, championship-standard Nirwana Bali Golf Club, frequently voted as the number one golf course in Asia. This, however, still remains a remote area with few facilities other than the souvenir stalls and simple eateries within the temple grounds, and three international restaurants within Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort.

About Bali
Bali is Indonesia’s most popular tourist location and is considered one of Asia's premier tropical island destinations. Steeped in history and renowned for its artistic way of life, Bali is a peaceful contrast to some of the more frantic destinations Asia has to offer.

The inner peace and creative talents of the Balinese has attracted artists the world over fascinated by local dancers, silversmiths, wood carvers, potters and painters that seem to pervade throughout the island. The abundant verdant fields and surrounding sea have long supplied Bali with an easy surplus of food leaving time for life’s more artistic past times. As a result everything in Bali has a creative and religious element centred around the local Banjar (residents association) – little, adorned temples are everywhere, doors are covered in intricate carvings, huge kites ward off evil spirits and colourful roadside ceremonies bring traffic to a standstill.

Bali is a popular destination principally from Australia and Asia but also from all over Europe. The island welcomes thousands of visitors each year to a relaxing lifestyle, stunning beaches, world class surf, vibrant villages, and spectacular scenery all with an exquisite tropical climate. Located approximately two hours’ flying time from Singapore the island is serviced by an international airport at Denpasar with direct flights to and from many major cities in Asia, Europe and Australia and many more via Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital.

The island offers an impressive range of leisure and lifestyle amenities including world-class golf courses, wonderful seascapes for surfing, diving and snorkelling as well as luxurious spas, chic boutiques, tropical forests, towering volcanoes and international cuisine.

Villa Semarapura consists of a series of pavilions fitted with antiques and contemporary furnishings. Three of the bedrooms are free-standing whilst the other two, including a twin and a double, are located in a building connected to the living areas by pathways, with views directly across the front lawn. The main building is a raised pavilion-style living room with wide open views over the swimming pool, gardens and sea temple to the horizon beyond. Here there are two separate seating areas with comfortable sofas and chairs nestled around a pair of coffee tables. Below the living room and opening onto the expansive pool terrace is a media room with a handful of sofas huddled around a home theatre LCD TV with satellite connection and DVD player as well as a pool table, a corner bar and a library with a generous selection of books, DVDs and CDs. There’s a washroom located just off of here too. The villa has an excellent fully-equipped kitchen that’s spacious, sociable and functional. A wide breakfast bar is placed in front of folding doors that open onto a very inspiring view of the garden and sea. Just across from the kitchen is the stand-alone air conditioned dining pavilion with circular table for ten and floor-to-ceiling glass doors on three sides that open completely to the views. The master bedroom is located at the far corner of the property and has its own private terrace with free-standing hammock and jacuzzi as well as easy access to a shaded balé dressed with soft drapes and cushions. Although slightly larger than the other guestrooms, it shares the same amenities of air conditioning, fans, sofas, LCD TVs with DVD players, iPod docks, closets with safe and laundry bags and ensuite air conditioned bathrooms with showers, tubs and toiletries. Four of the bedrooms have king-size beds and additional outside showers in small walled gardens. The fifth bedroom is twin-bedded (can convert to a king) and does not have an outside shower. Beside the swimming pool is a back-lit bar with granite top, high chairs and a small fridge/freezer plus a BBQ area and further casual seating to one side. A second cushion-filled balé is located on a rise at the top of the garden overlooking the sea.

Key Amenities

• Absolute Beach Front
• Air-con
• Car (Extra)
• Elite Concierge
• Event Facilities
• Free Wifi
• Internet (WiFi)
• Jacuzzi
• Pool Table
• Private Chef
• Private Pool
• Spa Services
• Staffed
• Swimming Pool (Private)
• Tennis Court
• TV (Satellite/Cable)

Other Amenities

• Baby Cot
• BBQ
• Bed Linen
• Board Games/Toys
• Book Selection
• Car Parking
• CD Library
• CD Player/Stereo System
• Ceiling Fans
• Coffee Machine
• Equipped Kitchen
• Extra Bed (Roll away/mattress) (Extra)
• Generator
• Hairdryers
• High Chairs
• IDD (Extra)
• iPod Dock/Speakers
• Iron/Board
• Jacuzzi
• Laundry Service (Extra)
• Main Dining (10 persons)
• Microwave
• Natural Gas BBQ
• Oven/Hotplates
• Private Entrance
• Safe
• Snooker/Pool Table
• Swimming Pool Toys
• Toiletries
• Towels
• Wine Fridge

Villa Staff

• Babysitter (Extra)
• Chef/Cook (All meals)
• Concierge
• Driver (8 hours) (Extra)
• Fully-staffed
• Housekeeping (Full time)
• Manager
• Masseuse/Spa Therapist (Extra)
• Security
• Service Staff
• Shopper (Extra)

 

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• - Early bird enjoys 15% discount when booking 120 days advance *
• - Last minute bookings enjoy 15% discount when checking in before 25-Feb-2023.

* Does not apply for New Year period

Villa Semarapura (Floor Plan)