Villa Kemah Tinggi

4br for up to 8pax.
environment: countryside - feature: ricefield

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In today's world privacy and space are precious commodities, and good service rarely expected let alone understood. Kemah Tinggi excels at all three. Space and exclusivity are matched by immaculate service which caters to every guest, adult and child. It is perfect for those who seek the ultimate in privacy, for parents wanting a relaxing alternative for holidaying with children, or simply for those who prefer to take life at their own pace. You set the agenda & the choice is always yours.

Tucked away on a beautiful stretch of Bali's southwestern coast, Kemah Tinggi may be a little out of town but it is wholly to its benefit. Away from the overdeveloped sprawl of Kuta & the slick sophistication of Seminyak, this 4 bedroom seaside villa is set to become a destination in its own right. At once sophisticated & simple, intimate & casual, it loses nothing of its Balinese heart through its contemporary styling. This is cool tropical chic at its best, a lush private home that's a real find.

All decadent pampering, impeccable service, laid-back living & frangipani strewn lawns, Kemah Tinggi is ideal for those looking to escape a hectic lifestyle. Extremely child-friendly, here at last is a glamorous and sophisticated villa where families with even the youngest children can truly relax without traveling with the paraphernalia associated with family holidays. Amongst the villa's many special features are a solid pool fence and stair gates which can be installed if required, safe and full-sized cots, a wide-ranging and tempting children's menu, and staff who delight in and are attentive to young guests.

Just as ideal for couples or friends seeking to escape, Kemah Tinggi offers 4 master suites of equal importance with luxurious netted beds, spacious decks and indoor/outdoor bathrooms. Here is a private hideaway where every comfort has been considered and simplicity is of the essence. Beds are incredibly comfortable; showers can be taken in the sunshine, hidden amongst banana palms & heliconia; and shady terraces offer plenty of quiet corners to curl up with a book or to enjoy a massage. Lush, languid and luxurious, this is a haven which combines the comfort & intimacy of a private home with a level of service more commonly associated with the finest hotels. More than this, guests at Kemah Tinggi will revel in an ambience impossible to recreate in a luxury hotel - polished yet relaxed, spacious yet intimate, both unpretentious and utterly private.

Welcome to paradise - it's all yours.

rmfuls of white scented flowers, soaring palm trees and lawns scattered with frangipani trees all welcome you to this tranquil haven. Smiling staff instantly make you feel at home. At Kemah Tinggi you will find the simplest pleasures become an enchanting experience. This is an incredibly special and utterly cocooning bolt hole.

Luxuriate in the details. The enormous and supremely comfortable feather pillows by Ploh; the double sinks and Molton Brown products in the bathrooms; the oversized bathtubs and mammoth fluffy towels; and the fresh flowers & glowing candles. Enjoy the owners' thoughtful touches. It might be a daybed or sun lounger intuitively placed just where you want to flop, or a well-lit armchair in a quiet corner with somewhere beside it to place your drink or book. You will also find sarongs neatly folded in your wardrobe to use for massages, lounging by the pool or visiting the village temple.

Professional masseurs can arrive to set out the villa's four massage beds wherever you fancy - in the privacy of your bedroom terrace or garden bathroom, on a verandah looking out to the waves on the horizon, or under the shade of the palm trees on the lawn. The beautiful pool is perfect for laps, and its sunny ledges are ideal for reading a book, cool drink in hand. Children will love the wide selection of traditional lawn games from giant dominoes to badminton, and you will enjoy having precious time to play together as a family. Perhaps you will become embroiled in a hotly contested backgammon tournament with friends by the pool or suggest an entertaining round of Perudo after dinner. Then there is the delicious and fragrant food prepared for you by the villa's two talented chefs at any time of day, as well as the convenience of a well-priced bar list.

In sum or parts, Kemah Tinggi offers the chance of an intimate & unforgettable stay for two to eleven guests. It more than satisfies all prerequisites for an idyllic villa holiday - the space to spread out, delicious food and plenty of choice in where to eat it, copious staff, evenly matched bedrooms, and a unique & beautiful setting. The kitchen is open-shelved and spotlessly clean, but it doesn't matter as you won't have to set foot in it. The laundry is fully equipped, but you won't care as clothes will reappear in your room neatly washed and pressed. Relax, and let this villa exceed your expectations.

Nevertheless, in the end it will be the staff that you will love most about the place. They are attentive to your every need, quietly efficient, always there but never intrusive - a difficult balance to perfect. Their genuine enthusiasm and warmth is charming and unpretentious. Here is the real Bali, and in getting to know this lovely group of people you will be privileged to gain insights into local traditions and culture which would be impossible in the anonymity of a hotel. Awake early and you will see one of the house girls making her way to the house shrine, sash tied round her waist and a tray of delicate offerings in her hand. At night, the tinkling music of a gamelan might float across the pool as you enjoy a performance in the garden by the village orchestra. If you're lucky perhaps you will be invited to don a sarong and witness the duties performed at a full moon ceremony at the temple in Seseh. Magical, very special and, of course completely unforgettable.

The villa manager, is always on hand and will act as your personal concierge to help you with everything from restaurants and excursions to how you like your eggs. He is your chauffeur & tour guide, and willing to take you wherever you wish in your comfortable 8 seater car, whatever the time of day or night. The rest of the team will also do their utmost to pamper and care for you. Rooms are serviced twice daily and turned down each evening; refreshing drinks are brought to you by the pool; children are kept entertained and supervised; menus are shopped for, laundry done and meals waited upon. Two people are even on duty overnight to provide a discreet but comforting presence - and perhaps one more cocktail?

Such meticulous attention to detail is easy to get used to - and very spoiling. Enjoy. Nothing at Kemah Tinggi is too much trouble, everything becomes effortless, and all you have to do is to relax.

the villa

It is impossible not to feel a sense of anticipation the moment you arrive and see your uniformed staff waiting to greet you at the airport and whisk you towards Seseh in air-conditioned comfort. Even so, nothing prepares you for when you step from the outer courtyard of Kemah Tinggi through the Balinese doors and into the lush garden.

Welcome to paradise. Shaded by frangipani trees and coconut palms by day and softly lit at night, the gardens are laid to lawns between different pavilions for sleeping, lounging and dining. In the centre is the dramatically tall and open-sided structure from which Kemah Tinggi ("high pavilion") derives its name. The villa's architect, Glenn Parker, designed its soaring columns & dramatic roof so that they would frame the views across the sparkling pool and lawns towards the green rice fields and crashing surf of the Indian Ocean.

Watch the sunset each evening across the rice paddies from the comfort of the huge sofas dotted around this fan-cooled living pavilion. Decorated in soft greys and cool neutrals, this terrace is a sundowner destination in its own right. Take in the sense of space and open skies with the murmur of the waves in the distance. As the staff move about in the background setting the long dining table for another exquisite meal, luxuriate in the tranquility, exclusivity, and the sense that here is a home from home.

Interiors are understated and simple with Balinese accents. The four bedrooms are grouped in pairs in two separate pavilions and are of equal importance. They are tranquil and well appointed enclaves in which to relax and recharge, where design is never allowed to take precedence over comfort. Spacious, light and airy, their huge white canopied beds are ideal for luxurious lie-ins. Neutral tones and rich teak are offset by walls of floor-to-ceiling windows which slide open to catch the breeze. Each room's shady fan-cooled terrace is furnished with a daybed or armchairs piled with squashy cushions. The bathrooms are gorgeous, and embrace the indoor/outdoor concept which makes the most of being in the tropics. Three of the rooms have bathrooms opening onto private walled gardens where you can shower under the open sky, whilst the fourth has a shower deck on a secluded roof terrace. All the rooms have air-conditioned dressing areas.

This is definitely a villa with a resort lifestyle. Billowing white mosquito nets, open-air bathrooms, and rooms whose walls slide away, all make this a gorgeous tropical retreat. Add to this a sparkling 14 meter infinity pool overlooked by a lounge bale (Balinese gazebo); a separate air conditioned TV room with stunning views; an elegant dining table which comfortably seats eight; a sundeck and lawns set with nine sun loungers (one a double); and an attentive staff of eight who will clean, shop, cook, launder and chauffeur for you. Then there's a current model 8-seater car always at your disposal should you muster the energy to explore everything else that Bali has to offer.

Your only problem? You may discover you lack the willpower to leave ...

Accommodation

Each booking secures the villa's facilities and staff in their entirety, for anything from two to eight adults, or a combination of up to eleven people including children (accommodation for babies in cots and up to two childminders can be in addition to this).

The villa is laid out in Balinese pavilion style, with four separate buildings. These consist of a living, dining and recreation pavilion, two bedroom pavilions, and a kitchen/service wing.

The four master bedrooms are grouped in two pairs and offer a number of possible sleeping configurations to accommodate most requirements.

Bedrooms 1 & 2 are alongside the swimming pool and living pavilion. They are connected to each other by a covered walkway. Bedrooms 3 & 4 are in a two storey building to the rear of the villa with their own private walled garden. Bedrooms 1 & 3 have large baths and two showers (indoor & outdoor); bedrooms 2 & 4 have an outdoor shower. All have twin vanities.

Number of king bedrooms: 4 (Bedrooms 1, 2, 3, 4)
Number of king beds: 4
Possible number of single beds: 5 (Bedroom 4 can be configured as 1 king or 2 singles)
Quarters for children's help: available (maximum of 2 people)
Cots: 2
Baby: monitors 2
High: chairs 2
Stair gates: optional
pool fence: available

Please note that smoking is not allowed in bedrooms. There can be no exception to this.

Number of bathrooms: 5 (attached to all bedrooms + off living/dining pavilion)
Safes: All bedrooms
Air-conditioning: Individually controlled in all bedrooms and in TV room
Fans: In all bedrooms, dining and living pavilions
Room servicing: Twice daily including turn-down each evening (bottled water and towels replenished)
Flowers: In all bathrooms, dining and living areas
Laundry: Complimentary valet laundry service for washing and pressing
Make-up mirrors: In all bedrooms
Hairdryers: (salon quality) In all bedrooms
Sarongs: (instead of gowns) 2 in all bedrooms
Slippers: (2 sizes) In all bedrooms
DVD//Video/Cable TV: Living pavilion
CD/Ipod dock: Living pavilion
Local dance performance and/or gamelan: on request (all charges go to the village)
Yoga & Pilates: Private lessons at the villa
Massages: Number of masseuses: 4

Massages are another wonderful part of life at the villa. Available from 07.00 to 21.00 daily wherever you wish to have the professional massage beds set up.

Dining

Kemah Tinggi's inspired and delicious menu offers a selection of innovative, contemporary Asian-style cuisine and Indonesian specialties. A children's menu is also available.

Meals may be taken at the 8 seater dining table in the living pavilion, although children often prefer the more relaxed ambience of shaded benches at a table near the kitchen. Couples will revel in peaceful breakfasts or romantic dinners on their private decks, whilst up to twelve people can enjoy a torch-lit dinner under the stars on tables set amongst the coconut palms on the lawn. The choice is entirely yours.

Cocktails with views of the sweeping rice paddies are also an experience to be savoured, especially at sundown with the sounds of the ocean in the distance. The villa's relaxed living area exudes a contemporary yet intimate atmosphere, with comfortable sofas & chairs on an open-sided terrace overlooking the infinity pool and softly lit gardens.

Dining
Lunch, dinner and snacks ordered from a comprehensive menu featuring modern western/Asian/Indonesian selections, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and tastes
Dining table Seats up to 8 adults, or 4 adults and 6 children on a fan-cooled platform overlooking the pool, with rice fields and the ocean in the distance. Private tables for more intimate dining can be set up elsewhere in the gardens as wished.

Breakfast
Complimentary full à la carte breakfast, including freshly-squeezed juices
Breakfast table Seats up to 8 persons and is ideally suited for children's breakfasts and other meals.

Chefs: 2 full-time chefs
Food: Charged at local market price only
All day dining Anything is available from the menu to suit guests' programme
Tea and coffee: Complimentary - available all day with chocolate biscotti
Flowers: Fragrant tuberoses are placed throughout the villa

Bar
Full service. Extremely well-priced Australian, French and local wines, local beer and excellent cocktails, with no added taxes. Additonal premium wines, beers & champagnes can be ordered in for you at short notice, subject only to availability. Such special orders will be charged to your account immediately, irrespective of whether you consume them all during your stay at the villa. BYO is also welcome.
Bar snacks: Complimentary local peanuts and kava chips are available at all times
Ice: Made from bottled water
Bottled water: Freely available in all bedrooms, bathrooms, dining and bar areas

Location

Kemah Tinggi lies at the fringes of Seseh, a quiet traditional seaside village set amongst a sea of green rice fields. Volcanoes emerge dramatically from the early morning mist, the surf pounds the rugged black sand beach, and the village goes about its day to the chorus of cockerels and cheerful voices. This villa is one of Bali's most seductive hideaways.

If you are particularly lucky, your stay will coincide with one of the special festivals in which villagers from miles around converge on the important temple at Seseh to perform cleansing rituals at the beach. These days are truly spectacular - men and boys arrive in white traditional dress whilst women and girls, with brightly coloured lace tops and intricately arranged hair, carry huge towers of fruit, leaves and flowers as offerings. Kemah Tinggi is at once a part of this vibrancy and also an oasis, an island unto itself. It is an exotic, exclusive and refreshing retreat from the demands of your everyday life.

The villa is a world away from the bustle of Kuta and the glamour of Seminyak, although those in need of a fix can get there in 20 minutes in the chauffeured car at their disposal. The mystical temple perched on a rock in the sea at Tanah Lot is just 15 minutes away, as is the golf course at Le Meridien which is consistently voted the best in S.E. Asia. Other popular tourist destinations like Ubud and Kintamani are all within easy reach.

Although guests will no doubt find it hard to resist discovering the shopping, dining and sights elsewhere on the island - as well they should - there is nothing more enticing than returning to the embrace of Kemah Tinggi and its staff at the end of a long hot day. Enjoy a relaxing massage, a dip in the pool, or savour a cool drink as the sun sets, the candles begin to flicker and you contemplate the delicious dinner that lies ahead. Relax - you're home.

Tanah Lot: 15 minutes (excellent markets & historic temple; Greg Norman golf course; Le Meridien resort with spa, tennis, water slides & children's club, and fabulous views at sunset)
Seminyak: 20 minutes (sophisticated shopping & restaurants)
Ubud: 45 minutes (art galleries and crafts; spas)
Kediri: 15 minutes (local town off the tourist trail; fascinating batik shop)
Airport: 40 minutes (Denpasar)

Young guests

The location is beautiful, the villa is glamorous, and the food is delicious, and yet a major appeal of Kemah Tinggi is the welcome given to children. It is one of those rare places that can be all things to all people. It is divinely grown-up and stylishly comfortable - ideal for a romantic escape - yet its space & relaxed atmosphere are very appealing to children.

You will thrill in the staff who will fuss over your children like wonderful nannies - all Balinese love children, and the children can tell. Young families can relax knowing they have the independence, privacy and flexibility to create their own schedule. Everyone can do or eat what they want, when they want, where they want.

Kemah Tinggi prides itself in being amongst the best equipped villas for babies and toddlers on the island - children aren't just accepted, they're treated as valued guests whose needs are of equal importance to their parents'. The villa's design enables children to run around freely and safely - there are few steps and no ponds, just wide manicured lawns, perfect for kicking a ball around. A pool fence can be installed (a rare feature in Bali) and a mix of practicality and good looks ensures that there are few things that can be spoiled by wet feet or mucky fingers. For those with more energy to burn, day membership at the Penguin Club at Le Meridien is an option, together with many other activities elsewhere on the island. Your car has at least two rear seatbelts - not the norm in Bali either - so that your child safety seats can be installed to make traveling more comfortable for everyone.

Kemah Tinggi is all about easy indoor/outdoor living, where things are kept simple but standards of service always high. Cots, bathing & changing equipment, baby monitors and high chairs are all provided in sufficient quantities for two babies - even the kitchen is fully equipped for the youngest guest's bottle feeds. There is separate accommodation (fan cooled with an ensuite shower) for a live-in child minder, although the villa's staff are more than happy to provide one-on-one babysitting. Should you prefer to hire a local nanny, one can be booked at the owners' personal recommendation - although she is very popular and such arrangements should be made as early as possible.

The sleeping arrangements in the bedrooms are conveniently flexible. All bedrooms can accommodate an extra single bed and the villa has two hotel quality trundle beds (with their own mosquito nets) for this purpose. Bedroom two is the largest and has room for both trundles beds. The king-sized bed in bedroom 4 can be separated to make two twins and a daybed also converts into another single bed.

Staying in a villa really comes into its own at family mealtimes. Kemah Tinggi's children's menu has all the usual favourites plus a few Balinese ones to tempt the more adventurous - and of course there is no need to battle with room service and a fractious toddler. Kemah Tinggi's chefs are just as happy to whiz up some baby puree as to cook up a storm on a BBQ by the pool - and they will do so at any time you wish.

As for the endless laundry children delight in creating - merely drop it in the laundry basket and it will reappear in their wardrobe, clean and pressed.

Now if that's not paradise...?