Villa San

In central Bali, near Ubud's Royal Palace and only minutes from sensational shopping, superb spas, classic cultural performances and luxuriant rice fields, Villa San lies in a private and serene oasis.   With open-sided living and dining areas, Villa San also features an entertainment lounge, gym, playroom, studio and meditation terrace, and comfortably accommodates 12 people in six large bedrooms nestled around a 25m lap pool - all set within lush tropical gardens. Friendly professional staff make guests feel totally relaxed at this spacious villa, which is particularly suitable for an extended family or a group of friends.

Villa San’s manager has a wealth of information about nearby places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required. Do also ask the staff about the local area too. Several of them live nearby and can give an interesting insight into some of the fascinating aspects of Balinese life.

In the meantime, here is a taste of the many and varied activities on offer within reach of the villa.

• Escape the afternoon heat and watch the antics of the long-tailed macaque monkeys at Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest. And mind your belongings, these monkeys are skilled pick-pockets!
• No visit to Ubud is complete without seeing at least one traditional dance performance.  This is a great opportunity to see classic Hindu legends being told through dancers in colorful, Balinese costumes.
• The many spas and meditation centres of Ubud offer a wide range of eastern and western therapies from reiki to acupuncture, and yoga to herbal scrubs.
• In March, Ubud hosts the Bali Spirit Festival of Yoga, Dance and World Music. Five days of yoga and music workshops, three nights of inspirational world music.
• Join amateur and professional artists from around the word, on Wednesday or Saturday morning, for Life Drawing session at Pranoto’s Art Gallery opposite Goa Gajah Caves
• See some of Bali’s best scenery on a daytrip to volcanic Mount Batur. The largest crater lake in Bali fills part of Mount Batur’s caldera while small villages cling to the rim. The views from the nearby village of Penelokan are well worth making the trip.
• Soar above the spectacular southern coastline of Bali on a paraglider.  Paragliding courses, tandem and solo flights are available.
• Tour the Karangasem Palace at Amlapura, visited for its unique combination of Balinese, Chinese and European architectures.
• Being in the centre of the Island, Ubud isn’t the place to base yourself if you’re after a beach holiday!  But if you fancy a day trip down to the coast, Sanur (25 kms) is probably the best option although Candi Dasa (35 kms) is less crowded. To make a full day of it, drop in at the Bali Marine and Safari Park and the traditional village of Tenganan en route.
• Pulau Dive Charters offers luxury boat charters around the beautiful islands and waters surrounding Bali. They specialise in private fishing, surfing and diving charters and also offer unique personalised day trips to Nusa Lembongan. Perfect for a family day out on the water or with a group of friends.

Indoor Living

• Open-sided living area with comfortable lounging areas
• Two media rooms; one off the main living area and featuring a state-of-the-art home theatre system, the other in the master suite
• Casual dining area
• Fully-equipped gym
• Children’s playroom
• Open-plan kitchen adjoining breakfast bar and dining area with table for 14 guests
• Artists studio on the top level
• Function room for small events and stargazing at night

Outdoor Living

• 25m x 5m pool with shallow (1.3m) and deep (1.8m) ends
• Covered gazebo seating 12-15 people
• Sun loungers and umbrellas throughout
• Tree-shaded terrace – ideal for yoga/meditation accommodating up to 15 people

Villa San is a stone’s throw from Ubud’s Royal Palace – where cultural performances are held nightly – and very convenient for many of Ubud’s favourite treasures and attractions. While the property itself is very quiet and private, a vast, bustling local market is only 300m from the front door while a delightful variety of high quality restaurants and cafés can be found in and around the centre of town.

Ubud and her surrounding small villages are rich with culture and art. Many villages focus on a specific craft – such as woodworking, stone carving, ikat weaving or batik painting. These crafts are not just for the tourists, they have formed the livelihoods of these Balinese villagers for several hundred years. Guests can visit, watch and in many cases take classes – learning to cook local food, carve a wooden mask, dye a batik scarf, dance in a traditional performance, play an ancient brass musical instrument, or attend a life drawing session.

Places of interest:

• Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) 37 km
• Elephant Safari Park 16 km
• Royal Palace 0.2 km
• Ubud Botanic Garden 2 km
• Neka Art Museum 5 km
• Bali Bird Park 11 km
• Mas Carving Center 5 km
• Celuk Village 10 km
• Seminyak 37 km
• Kuta 41 km
• Ubud Market 0.2 km
• Tegallalang Rice Terraces 10 km
• Batubulan Village 8 km
• Petulu Village 3 km
• Mt Batur/Kintamani 40 km
• Jimbaran 106 km
• Nusa Dua 47 km
• Sanur 25 km