Full Description: Nestled within a small village and surrounded by the rice fields of Pererenan,
south-west Bali, the four-bedroom Villa Hansa abounds with spirituality, culture
and traditions. Built 2007, this eco-friendly riverside property blends
contemporary and traditional Balinese styles and is filled with exquisite
antique pieces. Interacting with the local community and fully staffed by a
welcoming team of ten, Villa Hansa offers a relaxed introduction to Balinese
life.
An 18m infinity-edge pool and yoga room offer distractions, while the location
is a surfer’s dream, just 300m from one of several excellent surfing beaches
along this beautiful coastline. Villa Hansa is also a short drive from Seminyak,
Bali’s most cosmopolitan enclave.
About
The American owners’ spiritual leanings and passion for Indonesian culture and
surfing is evident throughout this delightful property which is named after
Hansa, the swan that transports Saraswati, Goddess of Knowledge.
It’s therefore no coincidence that Villa Hansa is within easy access of a string
of some of Bali’s finest surfing beaches; Pererenan Beach is a mere 300m walk
away and legendary surfer’s haunt, Echo Beach, ten minutes by car. But for
guests who prefer more leisurely, home-based pleasures there’s always the 18m
infinity-edge pool, centre-stage of pretty gardens leading down to a river and
terraced rice-fields, or the yoga room, which also doubles as a TV /
entertainment room.
Spirituality is a recurring element, from the four ensuite bedrooms named after
Hindu gods to Tibetan prayer flags and constantly burning incense, chosen for
its therapeutic qualities. Manager Asmara is also the villa’s spiritual advisor
and expert on Balinese traditions. He is more than happy to impart his wisdom
and arrange guest participation in traditional Hindu ceremonies, such as the
villa’s monthly full moon blessings or rituals at the village temple.
As avid collectors of Indonesian art and antiques, the owners’ personally
sourced Indonesian pieces, including fine old textiles, antique furniture and
objects, are tastefully displayed in all rooms. Committed to eco-friendly
practices and a healthy lifestyle, food is predominantly local organic,
recycling is encouraged and household cleaning materials are biodegradable.
Supporting the local community, the villa established the Hansa Foundation,
helping fund village children in the arts, sports and environmentally-aware
education.
With its positive energy and genuine Balinese hospitality, Villa Hansa offers a
relaxed escape, where the extremely friendly staff of ten, as well as three
resident dogs, are all part of one big happy family.
Rooms
Contemporary Balinese style with traditional touches, Villa Hansa comprises a
main open-air pavilion with serap (ironwood) roofing, containing the
living-dining room, kitchen and adjoining staff quarters. This building looks
out over lovely tropical gardens with infinity-edge pool, balé and wooden deck
area. Just outside the pavilion, to the left of the kitchen, a stairway leads to
the detached yoga room.
Within the gardens and beside the pool, a detached one-storey wing contains
bedrooms one and two. Further down on the same side, a double-storey,
contemporary designed block contains bedrooms three and four. The pool and
bedrooms extend to a lower lawn section and gardens flanking a small river; to
the right stands the villa’s shrine.
The villa front entrance is accessed via an outer compound comprising manager’s
office and parking area. Through traditional wood doors, stone steps lead down
to a Balinese-style pond, filled with lofty lotus blooms and koi fish,
surrounded by a moss-engulfed high wall with water feature. This section backs
on to the main pavilion and living-dining room.
Bedrooms
All four ensuite bedrooms are located in two, separate outdoor wings in the
gardens, flanking the pool’s left side. Each is individually named after a Hindu
god and varies in character and décor, but all are exquisitely furnished with
antique pieces personally sourced by the owners. Rooms feature dark wood floors
and king-size beds with four-poster frames and attached mosquito nets. Quality
white bed linens are draped with old, hand-woven Sumbalese throws, while soft
furnishings vary in colour in each room. All rooms supply safety deposit boxes
and air conditioning (apart from bedroom three, all have traditional high
ceilings with fan).
Bathrooms, especially those of bedrooms one and two, are a strong feature. All
are fitted with stylish stainless steel his n’ hers Grohe sinks, white stone
floors and separate stone wall partitions disguising the toilet and shower.
Centre-stage is an indulgent circular stone bathtub.
Villa Hansa sleeps eight guests, and an additional baby cot and rollaway bed can
be provided upon request.
Bedrooms one and two
Lying close too the main pavilion and right beside the pool, these two bedrooms
are contained in a one-storey wing with serap roof. They are entered through
glass patio doors.
Bedroom one, Brahma (‘God of Creation’) offers a creative mix of old and new,
with striking contemporary Balinese art contrasting with antique pieces such as
stone Buddha heads. Traditional wooden doors lead through to a tropical outdoor
bathroom, comprising high walls encircling a lush garden area with simple
Balinese-style shower, – as well as the features common to all the bathrooms
mentioned above.
Bedrooms three and four
These two bedrooms are housed in a double-storey modern wing beyond the pool,
surrounded by tropical foliage. Contemporary in design, rooms here contain more
understated, traditional art and décor. On the ground floor, bedroom three, Ciwa
(‘God who destroys negative energy’) features floor-to-ceiling windows and a
low, flat ceiling without ceiling fan. Leading out from the bedroom, the large
porch with poly-rattan daybed and antique Javanese wooden chairs offers views of
the gardens and terraced rice fields opposite. The bathroom is also more
contemporary than those in the other wing. Apart from a small outdoor shower
area, the grey-hued room is indoors. Facilities follow the other bathrooms’
format, but with only one sink.
On the first-floor, bedroom four, Ganesha (‘God of wisdom and prosperity’) is
reached by an outer stone stairway. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows look out over
the pool, and the large private balcony with outdoor furniture offers the best
views from the villa, overlooking the terraced rice fields, river and gardens.
The bathroom is similar to that in bedroom three.
Living, dining, kitchen
The property’s heart, an open-plan and open-sided living pavilion, is edged at
the rear by a stunning water-wall feature which provides a constant soothing
backdrop. A lounge area on the right is furnished with two white leather sofas
and contrasting antique wood chairs and table, all arranged on warm Borneo-wood
flooring; Indonesian artifacts, stone statues and vases of exotic blooms add a
decorative touch. From the traditional vaulted ceiling hangs a huge lamp made
with Tibetan characters encased in shell pieces – this Tibetan element is a
recurring theme throughout Villa Hansa.
The central dining area comprises an expansive table crafted from solid teak
wood, seating ten. To the left and on a lower level, the open-plan kitchen is
contemporary in style and well equipped; a small guest washroom plus staff
quarter’s leads off from here.
Being open to the elements, this pavilion doesn’t have air conditioning, but is
kept cool by ceiling fan and natural breezes; bamboo blinds run along the entire
front length, which looks out across the garden and pool. In keeping with the
spiritual ambiance of the villa, this pavilion is without a TV or DVD player,
but an iPod and dock is provided for musical diversion.
Yoga, entertainment room
The stand-alone yoga room is situated behind the kitchen and accessed via a
high-walled stone corridor and up a staircase. Sunlight streams into this
glass-encased, lofty-ceilinged room which comes tastefully decorated with
antique pieces and furniture, including a Javanese carved wood table and
Buddhist stone statue. Floors are of polished dark woods, littered with Balinese
floor cushions. Continuing the spiritual theme, a striking chandelier-style
ceiling lamp features 108 miniature Buddhist characters in individual glass
pieces.
Although designed for yoga (several yoga mats are supplied), this
multi-functional room also contains the villa’s only TV (29-inch plasma TV with
380 channels), plus DVD / CD player and Bose sound system. DVDs are also
provided.
Facilities
One private swimming pool (18 m x 6 m)
4 air-conditioned bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
Baby cots
Fully staffed
IDD, Local call, International telephone access, fax machine
Safety deposit box in each bedroom
WiFi broadband internet connection (at additional charge-using vouchers)
Media room featuring TV and satellite connection
DVD, CD and book collection
Yoga room
Pool, garden, bale (gazebo)
From the living pavilion, manicured lawns and lovely gardens of exotic blooms
and leafy trees stretch down to the infinity-edge pool where the shallow end
doubles as a customised whirlpool. Six sunbeds and one daybed furnish the deck
area while antique wood chairs and tables sit below a frangipani tree. Across
the pool rests a spacious serap-roofed balé for quiet reads and contemplation.
Beyond the pool, lawns edged by tropical foliage lead down to River Tibu,
marking the property boundary. Stone steps cross this small river to a steep
bank of terraced rice fields and the local farming communities beyond. Talk to
the villa manager to arrange a hike through this scenic rural landscape. The
garden is dotted with stone bas-relief murals and Hindu and Buddhist stone
statues; a traditional shrine on the riverbank is used for daily prayers and
ceremonies.
Services
Staff
The ten staff at Villa Hansa all live locally and are regarded by guests and
owners as part of the Hansa family. With the emphasis on a family-style Balinese
experience, this endearingly friendly team are dedicated to making your stay
enjoyable and relaxed. They are also keen to introduce you to the local culture;
anything from practicing Indonesian cooking to making Balinese prayer offerings.
Full-time manager: Resembling an Indonesian version of American actor Eddie
Murphy, Asmara is not only helpful and friendly but is particularly
knowledgeable about Balinese culture. He can assist you to experience local
Hindu ceremonies and rituals either at the villa or in the surrounding area.
Two full-time chefs: Villa Hansa’s English-speaking chefs perfectly complement
one another in the kitchen. Putu specialises in Asian cuisine, including Thai,
Indian, Indonesian and some Japanese (Sushi). She has fifteen years’ experience
working for foreign employers. Erland specialises in Western cuisine and is a
dab hand at anything from pizzas and spaghetti to tacos. He previously worked
for a catering company for more than six years.
One driver: Made (male) speaks decent English and has won many fans as a guide
and driver showing guests around the region.
Two housekeepers: Yuli and Made (both female) are responsible for the villa
cleaning, housekeeping duties plus assisting the kitchen and guests.
One caretaker: The only live-in staff member, Komang is responsible for pool
maintenance and assisting with general villa duties.
One gardener: Kadek (also known as ‘Rancho’) tends the grounds, garden and water
features.
Two security guards: Agung and Wayan jointly maintain the villa’s safety and
security on a 24-hour basis.
Dining
The menu
Putu and Erland are accomplished chefs; between them they prepare a broad range
of Western and Asian dishes, anything from Indian curries and Mexican tacos to
Japanese sushi and Indonesian specialties such as Ikan Bakar (barbecued fish). A
suggestion menu is provided, but both chefs are happy to accommodate all needs
and any special dietary requests. Celebratory meals such as birthday dinners and
high teas can also be arranged (at extra cost).
Healthy, natural food is emphasised at Villa Hansa, using locally sourced
organic products wherever possible, including brown rice, fruits, meat,
vegetables, fish, chicken, eggs and bread. Putu’s health-giving breakfast
smoothies are not to be missed.
The system
The villa kitchen provides breakfast, lunch and dinner. To give the chefs
sufficient advance warning, please discuss meal choices, dining schedules and
any self catering plans (also an option) with Manager Asmara or Chef Putu each
morning.
Food and beverage charges
First day breakfast is included in the villa rate, as are tea, coffee and
mineral water. Otherwise, groceries for all meals and beverages are charged at
cost price: chef will calculate the shopping costs and require payment in
advance. Staff will then purchase the groceries and provide receipts which are
tallied up for final costs.
Transport
A seven-seater Toyota car plus driver is available to guests for up to ten hours
a day, excluding petrol. The villa also provides three motorbikes (two 100cc
Hondas and one 150cc Kawasaki) with helmets for guest use, excluding petrol.
Villa rates also include airport transfers. In the outer compound, there is a
small parking area for up to four cars.
Spa services
Massages, body scrubs, facials, pedicures and manicures are among the full range
of treatments provided at Villa Hansa by professional outsourced spa therapists
(extra charges apply). Once you are in residence please ask the villa staff to
assist you to make appointments.
Location
Surrounded by rice fields and picturesque rural scenery, Villa Hansa is situated
in Delod Padonan, one of several villages within the sleepy coastal suburb of
Pererenan, part of Bali’s Badung District.
This small community offers a predominantly local flavour and opportunities to
experience traditional Balinese culture; unlike other villages in the area,
there is, as yet, no foreign development here. Hiking through the surrounding
rice fields is possible and several naturally beautiful beaches renowned for
their surf are within easy access. The nearest beach is Pererenan, at a walkable
300m, while legendary surfing spot, Echo Beach, is ten minutes by car. Bali’s
premier sports and leisure club, the Canggu Club, is a 20-minute drive and
offers upscale international-standard dining and leisure facilities. Bali’s most
fashionable and cosmopolitan enclave, Seminyak, is around 25 minutes’ drive
south; crammed with chic boutiques and hip n’ happening bars and restaurants.
Distances
Denpasar Airport: 20km
Seminyak: 10km
Tanah Lot/ Nirwana Bali Golf Club: 8km
Canggu Club: 4km
Echo Beach: 1km
Villa rates are subject to 10% government tax and 5.5% service charge
Seasons: LOW SEASON: January 9 – May 31 (Excluding Easter & Chinese New Year), September 16 – December 14 HIGH SEASON: June 1 – September 15 inclusive, Chinese New Year (January 20 – January 25 inclusive), Easter week (April 4 – April 14 inclusive) PEAK SEASON: December 15 – January 8 inclusive
Property Details
(Fully) equipped kitchen
24/7 security
Air conditioning
Balcony
Barbecue
Broadband Internet
Cook
DVD/CD
Garden
Gazebo
Maid service
Plasma/LCD TV
Private parking
Private pool
Safety deposit box
Satellite/Cable TV
Sundeck
Neighbourhood Features
Close to beach
Horseback riding
Sports Complex
Surfing
Area: Canggu Property Name: Villa Hansa Country: Indonesia Neighbourhood: Pererenan Beds: 4 Baths: 4 Floors: 2
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