Villa Sati

Villa Sati

Villa Sati takes its name from the Buddhist word for ‘mindfulness’. It is a magnificent hideaway. Its two thatched roof pavilions dramatically merge classical Balinese alang-alang (thatch) construction with soaring contemporary expanses of glass. It has been lovingly appointed with custom designed furnishings. It has its own plunge pool.

Accommodation

Villa Sati is designed both for full service and self sufficiency, for being totally pampered while guaranteeing privacy when desired. It accommodates 2 people in the bedroom and its fantastic loft provides 2 additional sleeper-sofas.

Bedroom & Ensuite Bathroom

The striking bedroom is fully air-conditioned when needed, while the ceiling fan also provides pleasant breezes when the doors are left open to appreciate the pool-side setting. The room is furnished with a canopied queen-size bed, fitted wardrobe with personal safe deposit box, and a cozy corner setting of cushioned rattan chairs and teak table for lounging or an intimate breakfast. The attractive décor features a deep purple wall which sets off the collection of shimmering golden paintings by a talented local artist.

The adjoining open-air garden bathroom is centered around an oversized terrazzo Jacuzzi bathtub, shaded by a pergola covered by a flowering vine. The dark grey granite floor is the background for the floating teak vanity with its sculpted river stone washbasin. Colorful artwork and flowering orchids complete the picture.

Living Area

This air-conditioned balconied pavilion is the hub for the day’s activities. The awe inspiring two storey glass windows provide a feeling of airy expansiveness. The teak custom designed furnishings are elegantly functional; they serve both the comfortable living area with its entertainment unit for TV and DVD viewing, and the dining area set into a bay window overlooking the ever-changing display of the rice fields. Separated by a sliding frosted glass partition, a fully equipped kitchen area stands waiting to be used either by the staff or guests. (And don’t ignore the electrifying natural amethyst "sculpture"). Guests with their own laptop computers can purchase vouchers for the high speed Wi-Fi internet connection.

Halfway up the wood and inlaid stone staircase the bathroom surprises with its unique shower-with-a-view. Just a few more steps and you will be awed by the glass enclosed aerie which overlooks 300 degrees of drama ­­ the ever-changing diorama of the rice fields displays centuries old rice farming and the daily migrations of egrets, swallows and the occasional dazzling kingfisher. The cloudscape is one of Bali’s greatest visual treats. A telescope stands ready to expand the view.

Location

Villa Sati is situated in the quiet traditional village of Sebali in the district of Kaliki, an hour and fifteen minute drive from Ngurah Rai international airport, about a ten minute drive from the cultural town of Ubud and a 50 minute drive from several of Bali’s famed beaches. Ubud is Bali’s centre for fine arts, dance and music, and the surrounding villages are home to Bali’s most accomplished painters, dancers, musicians and carvers. Its central location makes it convenient for touring the island. Situated three hundred meters above sea level in the foothills of the central mountain range, the region boasts a fresher, more pleasant climate than the southern coastal regions.