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Villa at Echo Beach |
The 4 bedrooms Villa at Echo Beach is located in the
fishing village of Canggu, home to some of the most
impressive villas on the island, and offers the double
attraction of being close to the shops and restaurants of
Seminyak, while also presenting a fascinating insight into
the traditions of rural Bali. Cows are herded through the
fields, rice is planted and harvested throughout year, and
the sound of ritual music is carried on the breeze.
The Beach House Restaurant, on the beach 150 meters away, is
the place where the local community gathers in the evenings
to watch the legendary sunsets.
Tables spill out onto a beachside bluff where you can enjoy
a comprehensive international menu, together with a daily
barbeque of fresh fish, lobster, giant prawns, clams,
steaks, kebabs etc. Live music, performed by accomplished
local bands, takes place on Sunday evenings, starting at
around sunset. This is a great social scene, it can get very
busy and lively, and the smaller local warungs (eateries)
beside the Beach House, accommodate the overflow of
customers.
The rugged beach is renowned for its world-class surf
breaks, offering an exposed reef break with consistent surf.
May to October (dry season) is the favoured time for waves.
Reef breaks provide lefts and rights—in fact, Canggu
presents one of the few right-hand waves on the west coast
of Bali.
The trendy Seminyak area, with its wide choice of
international restaurants including the famous ‘Kudeta’,
‘Kafé Warisan’, ‘Living Room’, ‘Hu’u’, ‘La Lucciola’ and
‘Sarong’ together with a plethora of chic cocktail bars,
exciting nightclubs, lavish spas and elegant boutiques, is
25 minutes’ drive away.
The location offers easy access up to the mountains and rice
terraces on the western slopes of the island; it is one
hour’s drive from the famous cultural and artistic town of
Ubud, and just 25 minutes’ drive from the Sunset Route,
gateway to the eastern side of the island. It is also
convenient for all of Bali’s shopping malls and main tourist
attractions.
The international airport is 45 minutes’ drive. The nearby
Greg Norman designed ‘Nirwana Bali Golf Course’ is just 15
minutes away by car, and is situated beside the dramatic,
waved-lashed sea temple of Tanah Lot. For horse lovers, the
‘Umalas Equestrian Centre’ is just an easy drive away.
Guests staying at the villa may also enjoy visiting Hotel
Tugu, situated within easy walking distance beside the beach
at Canggu. The hotel is a living museum of priceless
antiques and rare cultural artifacts, and it also offers the
attractions of fine dining together with the facilities of
an enchanting spa.
The Villa at Echo Beach is situated just a small walk from
Echo Beach, a fishing village of Canggu on Bali’s south west
coast. This four bedroom, contemporary styled villa,
presents open air living alongside a 14-metre swimming pool.
ABOUT THE VILLA AT ECHO BEACH
The Villa at Echo Beach is a masterpiece of elegance and
comfort; handcrafted with simple lines to reflect the
Island’s laidback, easy lifestyle. As guests enter the
wooden gates they will leave the outside world behind.
The Villa is a stunning example of modern tropical
architecture with rustic tones and random rock walls,
emphasizing an appreciation of earth, sand and sea. In the
creation of this remarkable property, the multi-talented
Australian designer Stuart Membery has brought something
unique to Bali.
The Villa comprises an expansive, open air living and dining
area, an AV room, four bedrooms each with en-suite
bathrooms, and numerous relaxation areas. The long corridors
and high ceilings, present a feeling of enormous space.
Fresh white walls, polished cement floors, honey-colored
serai stone and dark timber accents form the primary
colours, offset by the Villa’s deep-blue tiled pool and rich
green lawns. Large pieces of artwork adorn the walls, while
furnishings, artifacts, accessories and lighting are all of
the highest quality.
ACCOMMODATION
Bedrooms
There are four bedrooms at The Villa each comprising a
double set of sliding doors―one set glass and the
other wood louvers ―thereby providing guests with the
option of privacy or a view of the garden or pool areas.
The master bedroom is delightfully spacious with tall peaked
ceilings, a king size built in polished cement bed, an
abundance of walk-in robes, and a huge mirror that cleverly
multiplies the space. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a
walk-in rain shower, twin washbasins, a large white oval
bathtub, and a hidden toilet. It is positioned next to glass
doors, opening onto a private pergola roofed terrace
overlooking the riverside garden.
The two guest bedrooms comprise a king size built in
polished cement bed, walk-in robes, en-suite bathroom fitted
with a walk-in rain shower, a polished cement vanity unit
with washbasin, and toilet.
The spacious children’s room presents four funky bunk beds
built into the wall, as well as two robes, big floor
cushions, and framed photographs of Balinese kids at play. A
sliding glass door opens onto a small timber deck. The
en-suite bathroom is the same style as the bathrooms
adjoining the guest bedrooms.
All bedrooms have concealed air-conditioning units, a
ceiling fan, satellite TV, DVD player, iPod dock, and a safe
deposit box.
Living and Dining Room
The open-sided living room is characterized by a light grey
polished cement floor and a soaring roof lined with dark
timber and supported by broad wooden pillars. Casually
furnished with oversized sofas, ottomans, and coffee table,
it is bordered by interior random rock walls of serai stone
and large potted palms. This stylish tropical living space
is cooled by ceiling fans and natural breezes, and opens
directly onto the pool deck.
Two steps lead from the living space to the open plan dining
room, furnished with a dining table handcrafted from a
single piece of two-toned suar wood. The table comfortably
seats up to ten people. Eye-catching black and white
photographs of Bali are displayed along one wall above a
built-in polished cement sideboard, with drawers finished in
dark timber.
AV Room
The large, air-conditioned AV room comprises an oversized
built-in sofa, ottomans, 52-inch satellite channel TV, DVD
player and Playstation. Black and white photos of Bali adorn
one wall, and a library of books, games and DVDs are housed
in the shelves of a wall-unit.
There is a guest washroom, complete with open-air rain
shower, next to the AV room
FACILITIES
Garden and Pool
The deep blue 14 x 5 meter swimming pool creates a dramatic
centerpiece, perfectly matched by eight tall palms lining
the garden wall opposite the living room.
There are a number of chill-out zones and ‘lose the kids’
zones at the Villa, including two ironwood decks with their
pergola style roofs, allowing outside eating or pure
relaxation zones. These decks are situated in private walled
gardens surrounded by frangipani trees.
Kitchen
The kitchen is located beside the dining area; when the
sliding wooden doors are closed it is completely secluded,
and when the door is open it becomes a feature. This
immaculate state-of-the-art kitchen is equipped with Smeg
appliances, a central double sink polished cement island and
dark wood storage cabinets housing fine quality glass and
chinaware.
SERVICES
Food and Beverage
The Villa’s top class chef can prepare anything from snacks
to five-course dinners. Breakfast with two eggs prepared any
style is complimentary, while the full lunch and dinner
service is a dining delight where guests can enjoy all
manner of food service up to a five-course meal in a
relaxing environment. A full international menu is
available. The villa also provides a realistically-priced
beverage selection, offering both alcoholic and
non-alcoholic drinks.
Staff
The Villa at Echo Beach is supported by a carefully selected
team of highly trained, friendly staff who will ensure their
guests experience a truly enjoyable stay in Bali. The team
includes an in-house chef, housekeepers, gardener, pool
attendant and security guards and are available to assist
guests during their stay. The chef is trained in the
preparation of both local and international cuisine, and is
responsible for all the market shopping, in accordance with
guests needs.
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