Villa Alamanda
Villa Alamanda, situated 8 minutes south-east of the cultural town of Ubud, is approached through the traditional Balinese woodcarvers’ village of Tengkulak. Perched high on a ridge above the Petanu River, across the forest canopy, the graceful architecture blends contemporary elegance with ethnic charm. Designed to harmonise with the environment, this exclusive villa comfortably sleeps up to eight people in four stylish and spacious air-conditioned bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom.
Elegant teak furniture is complemented by clean lines, natural colours and local artwork. A sizeable, open-air lounge and dining terrace overhangs the jungle, creating a real feeling of space. Villa Alamanda presents tropical living at its best.
The property is built on the side of a hill; the living area and bedrooms are all on the same level with steps leading down into the garden. A large gate opens onto a paved parking area, where indigenous ‘serai’ stone walls are complemented with timeworn statues. These jovial characters greet the guests as they step into the cool interior of the villa through a set of antique double doors. Inside, the hallway extends towards a T-shaped wooden terrace. Furnished with antiques, this breezy open-air living area runs the length of the house and boasts a delightful dining section that juts out over the tranquil gardens as they tumble into the steep ravine. The back garden is laid out with the overhanging frangipani and three mulberry root loungers to provide a gracious resting area.
The lower garden and pool area provide the perfect spot for relaxation. The garden is equipped with a large bale with plenty of space to stretch out and enjoy the afternoons in luxurious style. The garden area is large enough for children to play or for you to entertain friends. At night, the house, gardens, soaring forest and pool area are lit up by a festival of lights, presenting guests with a dramatic sense of serenity. [ ...read more about Villa Alamanda ]
Comment by Max and Mia on 14 March 2006:
A big Thank you to everyone who made our week at Villa Alamanda so Wonderful. We found it especially difficult to drag ourselves away from the pool. Particularly the twins who had a fantastic time learning to swim.
For the adults, it would be hard to beat being massaged in the surroundings as breathtaking as these.
Extra special thanks goes to Ibu Made and her kitchen staff for providing such devious and exciting meals 3 times a day.
We are about to head to our next villa and if it’s as good as villa alamanda we will have had a perfect holiday.
Regards,
Max, Mia, Todd. Ben, Bee, Jonny, TC and Andrew
Comment by The Babers family on 14 March 2006:
A wonderful, but short stay at villa alamanda, the key points of our holiday, fantastic views, Made’s cooking. Wayan’s bike tours, warm and kind baby sitters as with this entire staff.
A very spacious and green tropical setting to relax and enjoy total peace and quite. Our favorite spot the pool and bale, and dinner on he balcony relaxing with a cigar.
A huge Thank you
Comment by The Milford Family on 14 March 2006:
25 August 2005
Had a great month at the villa. How time fly’s when you are having fun. Thank you to everyone who made our stay so memorable, you have all been so good, Mades cooking is great. (Think she should start cooking lessons and charge)
The Children have had a really good time and we all felt we are coming home and will be sorry to leave. But will be sure to return in the near future. Thanks again for everything.
(England)
Comment by Rick, Karen, Jenny Keith, Twin Babies on 14 March 2006:
10 October 2005
Had a wonderful time. What a great setting we have never stayed in a place like this before.
Special thanks to Luanne for all her help with the children and the staff were excellent. Lots of love and best wishes to all.
(England)
Comment by Longdoc family on 14 March 2006:
31 October 2005
We had a great time in villa alamanda, Special thanks to Made all her great food.
(Singapore)
Comment by Angela on 14 March 2006:
9 Novemeber2005
We had an absolutely lovely stay although too short.
The villa, pool and management and amazing staff have been fantastic. Our stay has been relaxing and enjoyable. Even with our little ones.
Thank you so much for a lovely time.
Angela, Nigel. Baby Noah, Lara, Shane and Baby Audrey.
(Australia – Singapore)
Comment by Gremaine and family on 14 March 2006:
25 Nov 2005
Greetings. This is a great place very different from where we from Green spacious equipped with just about everything.
Absoluting delighted with the variety of books, CD’s and VCD’s and the staff. Very accommodating Made it a pleasant stay. Plus l got the best room with the telly and out door bath.
Awesome place, Great host and great staff, cheers to the staff and Luanne.
Take care l will be back.
Big thank you and hugs and plenty of kisses to Luanne, Ibu Made, Made and Ayu, and all who made this stay especillay beautiful, cannot forget this and the pool. Will be back.
(Singapore)
Comment by Eugene and Family on 14 March 2006:
1-2 Dec 2005
What a Brilliant place, fantastic scenery and faculties, 5 star service and a toughly enjoyable place for the whole family, kisses to the staff and many thanks,
(Singapore)
Comment by Shabudin family on 14 March 2006:
12 Dec 2005
Great swimming pool and settings. Many thanks to Ibu Mades cooking, many thanks for the excellent faculties and hospitably.
Comment by Sigrist and Henley family on 14 March 2006:
16 – 31 Dec 2005
We came from all corners of the globe to be reunited for Christmas, from London, Sydney and Afghanistan.
What a wonderful place, we loved the grace and comfort of the villa and the beautiful pool and immaculate kept garden,
Eleanor (23mnths) leant to swim and we all got fat from Ibu Made cooking.
All the staff looked after us so well we are sad to say good bye to them and Luanne was most helpful when pregnant Ross got gastro enteritis, and Wayan the driver was always there when we want him, punctual and smiling.
(England / Australia)
Comment by Crosthwaite family on 14 March 2006:
January 2006
Our Second stay at villa alamanda and once again we had a fantastic and relaxing time. The staff have looked after us so well and Wayan driver has shown us even more places to visit and eat, our parents enjoyed there first visit to Bali. Thank you so much to every one
(Singapore and UK)
Comment by Jacqueling on 17 October 2006:
8-10 October,2006
Greetings. we had a wonderful time in Bali Alamanda.
Great food, clear swimming pool and kind staff make us relax and enjoyable…　
And I would like to special thanks to someone of the staff（I don’t know who is he, maybe security guard or gardener or other?? ）
At midnight in 8 October night（not 9 October）, my hand was uncomfortable , and I went to kitchen to take ice water for two times.
Even it was on AM.1:30 , but this staff help me as soon as possible without detests.
He gave me a big help. Great thank to him!!
And may I have his name ? （ecurity guard or gardener or other??）
Please pass my thanks to him~~~
Best wishes to all
Regards, Jacqueling, Taiwan