The grounds are beautifully grassed and maintained. The wonderful 20 meter long swimming pool is lined with green stone with a white Palimanan stone surround. A swim in the pool, a surf at one of Bali's most popular surf beaches, a beach walk, a bike ride up to the village and its surrounds or a quiet fish at the rock pools are all only a matter of steps.
Location
Villa Maridadi is located just beyond the quiet and picturesque Balinese Village of Mengening along a winding village road lined with paddy fields and featuring substantial Balinese Temples and massive Banyan Trees. The Villa is only a 30 minute drive from the many popular restaurants and shops of Seminyak and approximately 45 minutes drive to Ngurah Rai International Airport.
For the golf enthusiasts, the Nirwana Bali Golf Course (one of the top golf courses in Asia) - The Le Meridian Hotel and the famous Tanah Lot Temple are less than 10 minutes drive. The Nusa Dua Golf Club and Bali Handara Golf Course are an equidistant 1 hour's drive away
Setting
With over 40 meters of ocean frontage Villa Maridadi has the ultimate sunset panorama with views over to the Jimbaran Bukit headland in the south over a Balinese temple set on a large rocky outcrop in the ocean to the Java coastline in the west and the peaks of Gunung Agung to the north.
Set on a 4,100 square meters, in gently sloping grounds, studded with coconut palms and fragrant frangipani trees, with a crystal clear 20 meter x 5 meter lap swimming pool This home is a wonderful retreat.
The villa was designed and built by the same International Group which built the Four Seasons Hotel in Bali. The Family owned villa is refreshingly uncomplicated and simple in design with the sympathetic use of traditional Balinese architectural concepts and utilization of the best of local timbers and handcrafted stones and offers you every modern amenity.
Cuisine
The staff have been trained to serve you in comfort and elegance.
Every effort will be made to accommodate your dining requests and special dietary needs. The chef knows how to shop for premium quality produce and all meals and drinks are provided to you at cost.
Naturally, Indonesian cuisine is a specialty and we have a wide selection of delicious choices. Vegetarian, Italian and BBQ style meals are also a favorite. Our staff are well used to children and their often simpler menu needs.
A menu is available but the excellent chef is happy to accommodate any request.
Living and Dining
The stunning main 12-meter x 8 meter open living and dining bale has been designed for relaxation and entertainment.
The Bale provides optimum enjoyment of the wonderful ocean and unforgettable sunset views. The Bale, with its high natural alang alang grass ceiling, the tall supporting coconut columns and the cool cream terrazzo paved floors is the very essence of tropical living. Overhead ceiling fans and gentle sea breezes keep everyone cool and the ample lounge area seating assures that there is room for everyone to relax.
The lounge has a Bose music system with surround sound speakers in the ceiling with the option to switch to the swimming pool speakers. The 3 meter antique wood dining table for 12 makes for easy and elegant dining.
Additional Al fresco dining is available pool side (10) and (6) in the Sunset Bale.
A separate air -conditioned indoor study has a Television unit complete with DVD and Video system. A second upstairs casual open living area with sliding doors also has a Television unit with VCD, and music systems as well as a pool table for your enjoyment
Bedrooms
The villa has 5 Air-conditioned bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms.
The villa has been designed with a master and study bedroom bungalow on ground level with two en-suite bathrooms. The study can be converted to an extra bedroom which is ideal for infants.
Two individual bungalows and a separate two storey building with two ground level bedrooms and a large living area upstairs with glass sliding doors completes the accommodation. All the bedrooms have ocean views with large glass sliding doors and split air conditioning units.
The master and bungalow bedrooms have custom made oversized king-size beds. The other two bedrooms have twin beds each with two trundle beds ideal for children.
All bedrooms had built-in good quality wardrobes and curtains. The bedroom interiors have been tastefully furnished with a balance of modern rattan and collected antique furniture and artifacts.
Safes are provided in three of the bedrooms for valuables.
