Villa Sarasvati

Villa Sarasvati comprises a large living pavilion and a two-storey building arranged in an L shape around a 18m swimming pool looking onto rice terraces. The open-plan living pavilion has a formal seating area with doors onto a covered open-sided garden room, a dining area and, across a bar counter, the guest kitchen and second service kitchen behind. In the second pavilion, which is fronted by a covered terrace on both storeys, two ground-floor master suites flank a central ‘art-gallery’ foyer leading to the main entrance. Stairs lead up to the second level where two more guest suites and a family TV room open onto the terrace.

As the five villas can be rented separately or together in many different configurations, Dea Villas is perfect for everyone from couples seeking a romantic retreat, to multiple families holidaying together, right up to large groups of friends requiring all 16 bedrooms. And whether guests seek social space or solitude, they’ll never tire of the choices Dea provides.

24-hour butler service assures guests are looked after well, and with the discretion and sensitivity of true hospitality professionals. Among the 29-strong staff that serves the five villas are three chefs, ready to whip up gourmet meals from a well-priced menu of local and international dishes.

Kids will surely gravitate to the playground where the swings, slides, sandpit and Wendy house will keep them occupied while parents recline in the shaded comfort of the nearby balé. Adults get to play too: in the air-conditioned gym (try the Powerplate or treadmill), or at Dea Spa with twin massage beds and traditional sauna. For entertainment beyond the villa, guests may choose to cycle through the rice fields on the villa bikes, spend time at Berawa Beach less than a kilometre away, head for the boutiques and bars of Seminyak, or explore Bali’s scenic beauty further afield courtesy of a complimentary car and driver.

LIVING AREAS

The huge living pavilion is a magnificent open-plan space with glass doors running the length of three walls that can be closed for air-conditioned comfort or flung open onto the pool and garden for fan-cooled tropical living. This is the place for lavish entertaining – either at the huge suar-wood dining table which accommodates 14 on bench seating, in the lounge area furnished with extra-deep cushioned wicker sofas, or in the adjoining open-sided garden room. Beyond the marble-topped bar counter is the open-plan guest kitchen – equipped with welcome extras such as espresso machine and wine fridge. Out of sight behind closed doors, the staff kitchen.

Comfy sofas and king-size velour banquettes hug the walls of the upper-level air-conditioned TV lounge, facing a 52-inch TV with DVD player and surround-sound system. A desk, shelf of books on Bali, and a Yamaha piano make this a truly multi-functional family room.

The shaded terraces running the length of both floors of the two-storey wing accord further private relaxation areas, with clusters of casual seating and cushioned daybeds.

There’s lots of outdoor living space too. In addition to the large semi-alfresco seating area adjoining the living pavilion, sun loungers line the ironwood pool deck, and two antique pondoks (ricefield shelters) create private garden sanctuaries overlooking a giant chess board and petanque court.

BEDROOMS

Villa Saraswati offers four spacious bedroom suites, each with a dressing area, and a light-filled bathroom that spills onto either a private garden or terrace. Each bedroom comes with an iPod dock, 32-inch TV with cable channels and DVD player, air-conditioning, overhead fan (for the master suites), and a window seat that converts to a single bed for extra guests.

- Master bedroom suites
Two ground-floor master bedroom suites feature king-size beds on reclaimed teakwood floors, huge dressing areas and equally generous garden bathrooms with twin vanities, rain shower cubicles and terrazzo bathtubs. The main master has its own private garden with seating.

- Guest bedrooms
The two second-level guest bedrooms offer the flexibility of twin beds which convert to kings, an indoor shower room and a private sun-terrace resplendent with statement bathtub for alfresco bathing.

STAFF

One of the greatest advantages of staying in a villa is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff. The staff team of 29 at Dea Villas has been professionally trained and will do their upmost to please with their warm and friendly Balinese hospitality.

- Villa Manager
Nengah, the villa manager, is responsible for the overall operation of the villas, including staffing and guest satisfaction. He will coordinate your requirements with the chefs and other staff, and concierge any special requests using his comprehensive list of local contacts. Nengah is assisted by two villa supervisors.

- Chefs
The head chef and his team will happily prepare Western, Asian, and children’s dishes from the villas’ priced menu, and can cater for special requests and dietary requirements. They kitchen operates from 7am till 11pm in two staff shifts.

- Butlers
Dea Villas’ butlers are dedicated to 5-star service, ensuring guests have whatever they need. They serve snacks, meals and beverages throughout the day, and look after daily housekeeping – clean rooms with discretion according to the schedule of the guest. A butler is on call 24 hours.

- Security guards
A team of guards provides 24-hour security throughout the estate.

- Maintenance
Two engineers look after all maintenance issues at Dea Villas.

- Gardeners
The villa’s immaculate gardens are well tended by a team of gardeners and pool attendants.

DINING

Good food, effortlessly provided and graciously served, is such an important part of a relaxing holiday experience. Dea Villas has an extensive reasonably priced menu of home-style Indonesian, Asian and international dishes that cater to all tastes, as well as vegetarian options, children’s favourites and light snacks. There’s also a choice of Indonesian and Chinese set dinners, and barbecue menus and an excellent drinks menu. Tea, coffee and water are available on a complimentary basis through the day.

CHILDREN

The family friendly advantages of a villa holiday are many, including access to your own private facilities and 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.

With the exception of the one-bedroom Villa Radha, all the Dea Villas are great for families –each has at least one twin-bedded room that’s perfect for kids, and younger family members will love the shared playground complete with swings, slides, sandpit and Wendy house. (Parents can keep an eye from the shade of the balé).

The team of friendly staff at Dea Villas will make children feel as welcome as adults, and having these willing helpers on hand gives guests plenty of flexibility and freedom to do their own exploring beyond the villa grounds (full-time babysitting incurs a small extra cost).

Although the equipped kitchen allows you to prepare meals for fussy eaters or babies with ease, staff will happily to do this for you – just talk through your requirements and meal schedules with the villa manager or chef and they will take care of the rest. Pancakes by the pool for breakfast? Burger and chips for tea in the Wendy house? No problem. The chef can customise all meals to suit children’s taste buds.

Don’t worry about packing all that cumbersome kids’ equipment for your stay. Just let us know what you need, and anything they don’t have in-house, we can hire on your behalf.

SPA

Guests of the five Dea villas have exclusive access to Dea Spa – a beautiful light-filled joglo-style pavilion discreetly tucked away behind the gym and featuring a double massage room, sauna and outdoor treatment area with Whirlpool-style bathtub.

Spa therapies are carried out by fully trained therapists available at 30 minutes’ notice, between 7am and 10pm daily (extra charges will apply).

WEDDINGS AND EVENTS

Dea Villas is a very popular event venue, with the flexibility to rent up to five villas and 16 bedrooms across the estate. The charming poolside and shaded garden at Villa Saraswati and the performance space at the heart of Villa Sati are ideal settings for intimate weddings and other special celebrations, and the villas’ location – amongst the rice terraces of rural Bali, yet only a kilometre from the beach and five kilometres from buzzing Seminyak, is hard to beat.

We can recommend expert event organisers, florists, decorators and caterers so you can focus on relaxing and celebrating with your guests. Please check with us for all costs and conditions.