About Villa Shantaram
Shantaram means
“house of peace” in Sanskrit and this is exactly what you can expect when staying at this
luxurious 5 bedroom retreat, surrounded by Bali's rice paddies, perfect for families who are looking for a
peaceful home with a large exotic garden,
close to the beach and not too far from hip and happening
Seminyak.
The living area
The 2 storey living pavilion is bordered by
koi fish ponds and on the
veranda or
balcony you can read a book, play a game of chess or enjoy sunset drinks while taking in the sight of the endless rice paddies ahead. Downstairs, there is a
massive white sofa where the whole family can lounge together on a cosy family evening watching a movie on the
flat screen TV. Upstairs, beneath the high traditional roof, you will enjoy lovely family dinners at the whitewashed wooden dining table for 10 illuminated by a
stunning chandelier. There is also an
office space, which can be opened or closed to the dining area with the Balinese carved doors.
Outdoor and pool area
In the
massive garden grow all kinds of tropical trees and stone steps will lead to the riverside where on the edge lies the
breathtaking infinity pool. Around the pool you can sunbath or you can chill out in the
gazebo tucked away in between the greenery. For an alfresco dinner party, there is a
BBQ grill in the nice ambiance of the starlit sky and beautiful lanterns. There is a
massage bed for ultimate outdoor relaxation and there are many sofa's where you can read a book in silence when not relaxing at the communal hang out spots.
The master bedroom
The spacious master suite is housed within the main pavilion with easy access to the living and the garden. The room is furnished with a
plush king-size bed, a dressing table and spacious wardrobe area. The en-suite bathroom is luxurious boasting a
free-standing bathtub and
2 monsoon showers.
The guest bedrooms
There 4 guest bedrooms have
private veranda's where you can lounge on the daybed or sit and enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning. Each room has a comfy king-size bed, a working desk and a spacious wardrobe closet with a safety deposit. The en-suite bathrooms are partly outdoor boasting
his and hers monsoon showers and the washbasins have beautifully designed lamps hanging down from the ceiling, giving a nice ambiance in the evening when showering beneath the stars.
Staff and services
Friendly Balinese ladies will take great care of you during your stay, keeping the villa spotless and making sure everything is perfect. There is security at night and the villa has it's own
excellent chef-cook, who worked at the famous Oberoi hotel. There is also a
complimentary car and driver for 8 hours a day, you only have to pay for the petrol.
Around Villa Shantaram
The villa has an
excellent location in the rice field surroundings of
Canggu, just
metres away from Pererenan beach and a
short drive from the famous Echo Beach. For shopping, high end dining and night life, you can drive to the hustling and bustling
centre of Seminyak which is just 9 km away. For a day of fun you can visit the
Canggu Club featuring a water park, tennis court, bowling alley and more.