Villa Mako
Hotel Overview
Villa Mako is a peaceful 3-bedroom
retreat, complete with swimming pool, located in a
quiet traditional village above a small river valley.
The single-storey villa is neo-colonial in style, similar to
the Dutch guesthouses of the Javanese and Malay hill stations,
characterised by louvre shutters, old teak doors, and spectacular high
wooden ceilings built of seasoned timbers.
The eclectic interiors reflect the travels and passions of the
owners, introducing Balinese and Javanese antiques,
combined with a bold use of colour to create a very personal atmosphere.
Designed to maximise the natural light, and catch the
cool breezes even at the hottest time of year, the property offers a
blend of air-conditioned comfort and open-air tropical living.
Its elevated position, meanwhile, affords beautiful
open views over the pool to a jungle canopy against a backdrop of rice
terraces.
The furnishings and decorations include large mirrors,
armchairs, cushions and loungers that focus on comfort as well as style.
There are numerous relaxation areas, together with a huge
amount of covered space, so guests will always find a private spot for
peace and quiet.
In fact, a large family or group of people could stay at the
villa and still lose each other within its depths.
In addition to this, guests have the choice of three
different eating areas, all of which present a unique
ambience.
An advanced water filter system is used throughout the villa,
raising the quality of the tap water to provide a pure drinking water
source in the kitchen, with drinking water also supplied to the
bathrooms and bedrooms.
There is an on-site laundry and plenty of storage
space for luggage.
Location
Villa Mako is hidden away in the
traditional village Tiyingtukul,
just five minutes’ drive from the beach at Canggu
on Bali’s south west coast.
This out of town setting offers the double attraction of being
close to everything that guests might need, while also presenting a
fascinating insight into the traditions of rural Bali.
- The neighbouring Echo Beach,
with its world-class surf breaks and panoramic coastline views,
is the place where the local community gathers in the evenings to watch
the legendary sunsets.
- The trendy Seminyak
area is just twenty minutes’ drive from the villa, presenting an
exciting nightlife, together with an abundance of trendy boutiques,
luxurious spas, and internationally acclaimed restaurants – including
the famous ‘Ku Dé Ta’, ‘Kafé Warisan’, ‘Living Room’, ‘Hu’u’
and ‘La Lucciola’.
- The location of Villa Mako offers easy
access up to the mountains and rice terraces on the western
slopes of the island, and is just twenty minutes’ drive from the Sunset
Route, gateway to the eastern side of the island.
- The international airport is between twenty-five
and thirty-five minutes’ drive depending on the traffic.
- The location is also convenient for all of the shopping
malls and main tourist attractions.
- Easily accessible sporting amenities
include the ‘Canggu Club’, just
eight minutes’ away, and the nearby ‘Nirwana Bali
Golf Course’. Designed by Greg Norman, this was
voted the number 1 golf course in Indonesia; it is situated beside the
dramatic, waved-lashed sea temple of Tanah Lot.
- For horse lovers, the ‘Umalas
Equestrian Centre’ is just a few kilometres away.
Rooms
Bedrooms
Each of the three air-conditioned bedrooms
presents a theme; each boasts an en-suite bathroom, and each is
equipped with
- air-conditioning
- ceiling fans
- mini-bar/fridge
- safe deposit box
The two master bedrooms enjoy soaring
roofs and magnificent views together with sunny balconies at the front,
furnished with lazy chairs, overlooking the garden and pool. Fitted
with ceiling fans, the balconies are great spots for relaxing with
morning tea or afternoon cocktails.
The Bali Room is furnished with a
super-king-size four-poster bed canopied with the traditional
hand-woven textile known as ‘ikat’.
- The room features polished teak floors and French
windows with louvre shutters, which open out onto the terrace and
balcony.
- Antique furniture, bedside tables and lamps create a
romantic ambience.
- Timeworn stained glass doors lead into a large dressing
room with a Batu Yogya stone floor, a massage bed and an abundance of
cupboards with antique louvre doors.
- This room can also be used for nursery, and a cot can be
provided.
- Another colonial style door leads into the expansive
cream-coloured terrazzo bathroom, featuring ‘his and hers’ washbasins
resting upon a terrazzo vanity unit.
- There is also a huge wall mirror, hanging lamps, ceiling
fans, an alcoved toilet, and a powerful overhead rainshower
complemented by the thoughtful provision of a handheld shower.
- A glass skylight in the roof allows the sunlight to stream
in above a sunken sculptured terrazzo bathtub, which is big enough for
two.
- Decorative green bamboo trunks in terrazzo pots add to the
tropical feel.
On the opposite side of the terrace, double doors open into
the Colonial Room with its lovely polished teak
floor, and a super-king-size four-poster bed with white drapes and
snakeskin cushions.
- A gold-framed mirror hangs on the wall and French windows
with louvre shutters enhance the colonial theme.
- The bedroom is furnished with a desk, armchairs, and an
ottoman at the end of the bed, and there is a dressing area with fitted
cupboards.
- The en-suite bathroom is L-shaped; fixtures and furnishings
include an oversized sunken sculptured terrazzo bathtub, ‘his and hers’
washbasins, a toilet hidden within an alcove, hanging lamps, a
rainshower with a handheld shower, a massage bed and ceiling fans.
- The bathroom has an open air feel, due to the provision of
glass windows in the roof, maximising the natural light.
The Bamboo Room is accessed by double
antique doors, and can be set up with two beds for younger guests or as
double room.
- The en-suite cream terrazzo bathroom features twin
washbasins, a toilet hidden within an alcove, ceiling fans, and a
rainshower with a handheld shower.
- Glass windows in the roof maximise the natural light.
Entrance
The villa is approached via a private driveway with a secure car
parking area.
Two Chinese welcome statues guard the entrance beside a set of
double Balinese doors, which open to reveal a covered walkway
with a pitched roof, ensuring that there is no danger of getting wet
during the rainy season.
The walkway circumvents a lotus pond complete with a bubbling
water feature in its centre.
Kitchen
Unlike many villas in Bali, where the kitchen is tucked away
at the back of the property, the large and immaculate open kitchen at Villa
Mako is a feature in itself, situated on one side of the
lotus pond.
Cream terrazzo work surfaces are flanked
by well-stocked glass-fronted cupboards full of sparkling tableware.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a sizeable refrigerator,
an oven with a large gas hob, and everything else
that the staff will need to create delicious meals.
Wayan is an excellent cook; a menu is
provided showing the dishes that she can prepare, and she is also very
happy to work with other recipes and ingredients.
Breakfast area
To one side of the kitchen, overlooking the lotus pond is a
breakfast area.
Javanese-style glass lanterns hang from the ceiling, together
with paddle fans.
The circular marble-topped breakfast table is
flanked by six chairs with brightly coloured yellow green and
orange cushions matched by a decorative panel on the wall.
A guest washroom is located next door.
Media Room
Bordering the lotus pond is a cosy media room, reminiscent of
a wooden chalet, and furnished with an oversized sofa with deep
cushions in gorgeous shades of green, turquoise and orange.
Colourful artwork adorns the walls, and there is also a
sofa-bed, a leather lazy rocking chair, a double-decker coffee table,
some attractive lamps, shelf units, and a leather woven mat on the floor.
The room is built around four recycled timber pillars that
support the roof.
Folding doors open directly on to the lotus pond, so that the
pavilion appears to float.
Guests can relax in air conditioned comfort or they can open
the doors wide and be cooled by ceiling fans and natural breezes.
The Media room is equipped with
- TV
- DVD/CD players
- Dial-up Internet access
A small Vaio laptop computer has been
installed for those who would rather not bring their own.
The high quality sound system is linked to
speakers all around the villa, or alternatively music can simply be
contained within the media room.
There is a connection to the amp for those who want to listen
to music stored on their personal iPods or laptops.
Main Hall
The central focus of the villa is the magnificent main hall,
an expansive living and dining area with folding doors on either side
that open wide to allow the cool breezes to circulate.
The soaring roof in this splendid pavilion is 8.5
metres high, and supports paddle ceiling fans.
The hall is furnished with a formal teak dining
table that comfortably seats ten and is lit by pendulous
globe-shaped lanterns.
Traditional Indonesian artefacts are displayed on wall
shelves, while chairs and a huge daybed, complete with an abundance of
cushions, is positioned around a funky coffee table.
Lamp-stands in the form of wooden Javanese statues, together
with a huge, crystal wall mirror, complete the picture
of luxury.
Folding doors composed of wood and glass open onto a sunny
Batu Yogya stone terrace, which doubles the living space of the hall
making it a perfect venue for parties.
Services
Facilities
- Road access to Villa (paved)
- Swimming pool
- Pool filtration system (salt/ chlorine)
- Car parking available at the Villa (3 spots)
- Main dining table
- Separate breakfast table
- BBQ tables
- Ceiling fans in un-air conditioned living area(s)
- Smaller bedrooms suitable for nanny / domestic staff
Services
- Welcome drink and cool towel for all arrival times
- Laundry services
- Dry-cleaning services
- Able to organize additional cars and drivers for guests
- Able to organize self drive cars for guests
- In-house computer for guests
- Spa treatment
Miscellaneous charges
- Cooking
- Service charge
- Passport registration
- Staff overtime
Children
- Child friendly Villa
- Baby cot
- Baby cot with mosquito net
- Children’s books, games and toys
- Children’s videos and DVDs
- Villa staff willing to assist with children (daytime)
whilst parents present
- Able to arrange after hours baby sitting
AV Systems (In addition to bedrooms)
- DVD player
- VCD player
- Stereo system with CD player
- Satellite TV
Kitchen Appliances
- Juicer
- Blender
- Coffee machine
- Conventional oven
Communication
- Local telephone access
- Inter local telephone access
- International telephone access
- Fax machine + copier (local)
- Fax machine (inter local)
- Fax machine (international)
- Internet connection capable (dial up)
Small Functions
- Sit down dinners and small gathering
- Maximum 50 pax
- Function charge
Large Functions
- Function Co-ordinator required
- External Co-ordinator required
- Maximum people
- Function charge
- Banjar fee
- DJ/loud music permitted
- Curfew
- Sufficient power supply for DJ
Security
Extra Facilities / Appliances
- Electrical adaptors
- Hair dryer(s)
- Extra mattress available
- Video / VCD / DVD library
- Book library
- Board games
- Pool Deck Chairs / Sun Loungers
- BBQ
Other sport / recreational facilities
Staff
- 2 Maids
- 1 Cook
- 2 Security guards
- 1 Gardener / pool attendant
Garden & Pool
A wrought iron gate heralds the entrance to a central flight
of steps leading down to the pool through an avenue of umbrella ferns.
The beautiful garden
then rolls down to a river located behind its boundary walls.
- The garden is dotted with sweet-scented frangipani and
orchids, and bordered by mature trees including teak, coconut palms,
and a towering breadfruit tree.
- On either side of the garden is a banana, palm and pandanus
plantation.
Although the gate is an attractive feature in itself, this
with an adjoining fence separates the main house from the pool to
ensure the safety of any young children staying at the property.
The 18-metre mango-shaped swimming pool
is 1.5 metres deep with a large platform area just 15 centimetres deep
for kids.
- The cobalt-blue tiled pool is filled with light salt water
instead of chlorine, and is equipped with an innovative filtering
system utilising pure water from the villa’s own bore.
- The stone pool terrace is furnished with six sunloungers,
table and chairs, four large Balinese parasols, and two poolside
statues of Balinese gods and goddesses.
On one side is a barbeque ‘bale’ pavilion,
with a thatched ‘alang alang’ roof, a dining table for six,
a fridge, a fan, an intercom
to the house, speakers for the sound
system, and a sink.
A washroom is located behind the pavilion,
and the staff will prepare barbeques beside the pool.
Additionally, there is a poolside reading bale,
fitted with bamboo blinds, a fan, and a colourful mattress and
cushions.
Twelve flaming torches at night cast a stunning reflection of
the Balinese parasols within the still water of the pool, turning the
scene into a romantic little paradise, serenaded by a chorus of frog
song.
At the bottom of the garden is a rustic brick wall with a door
opening onto the river bank; here guests will find a simple
and private riverside bale, perfect for meditation.
This is also the site of a holy spring,
where offerings to the gods are made by the local villagers.
Eighty metres along the river-bank is the village
temple. Guests will be welcomed at temple
festivals, some may even be lucky enough to witness a barong dance or
other Hindu ceremony.
The villa staff will be happy to help with ceremonial
clothing and advice on etiquette.