About Villa Purnati
Staying at this retreat is a
dream come true for lovers of art, nature and yoga. Sleeping in a traditional Lumbung, wondering through the enormous garden,
following art classes, enjoying massages next to the river valley, swimming in the stunning infinity pool,
practising yoga, learning the
secrets of the Indonesian cuisine with a cooking class and
exploring the center of Ubud which is just a 10 minute drive away, It's all possible at Villa Purnati. With 9 bedrooms, this villa can hold up to 18 people making it the
perfect place for retreats or weddings.
Outdoor and pool area
Spread out across
1 hectare of tropical land with old trees, exotic plants and a pathway leading through the green grass down to the riverside, the outdoor area gives opportunities for
forest walks enjoying not only nature but also
recycled art work or you can sit below a tree and let the sounds of nature enchant and inspire you to practice painting or meditation. You can also plunge into the
22x8 meter infinity pool with amazing view over the river valley and around it you can sunbath on the sunbeds or chill out in the
huge gazebo with 2 daybeds. If you think this was all, you are wrong! There is also the Purnati temple, an
amphitheater and spa area with
4 massage beds for ultimate relaxation with the calming sounds of the river, birds and wind blowing through the trees in the background.
The living area
At the riverside you will find a
2 storey traditional pavilion with high alang alang roof. The space upstairs is has a teak wooden floor,
superb for dancing or practising yoga and there is also a sofa to relax on and enjoy the amazing view over the surrounding landscape. Downstairs there is a room with modern arts and a large granite table, making it the perfect place for
communal dinners or art classes. There is also a kitchen designed for
cooking classes with a big table in the middle.
The Lumbungs
A Lumbung is a wooden alang alang roofed, 2 storey building which the Balinese traditionally used for rice storage. At Villa Purnati there are 4 Lumbungs turned into
charismatic 2 bedroom suites with modern facilities, beautiful traditional arts and a natural interior design featuring comfy king-size beds which can be converted into twins suiting all travel parties. The rooms on the first floor have a
private balcony and a
bathtub while the rooms on the second floor have en-suites designed with rain showers on copper plateaus. Below each Lumbung, there are seating area's to enjoy afternoon tea or read a book.
The guest bedroom
Hidden away near the river side, below the main pavilion, there is another bedroom featuring traditional arts and a colorful batik painting made by a Javanese women. This spacious room is
great for those seeking peace and quietness. There is a beautiful
antique four poster bed, a desk with chair and a simple private en-suite bathroom.
Staff and services
Villa Purnati has attentive staff consisting of butlers, housekeeping, security guards, excellent 5 chef cooks and a very friendly manager taking care of you during your stay.
Around Villa Purnati
The villa is found in the
center of Arts, close to
cultural Ubud, the
Sukawati art market and lots of small shops where local artists sell their paintings, woodcarvings, ceramics and more. You will also be surrounded by the
authentic Balinese landscapes and the rural life with
Balinese ceremonies and farmers working in the rice fields. The Ancient
Batuan Temple is very nearby and you can easily drive to the trendy center of Seminyak, the beach in Sanur or the Tanah Lot temple.
