Villa Umah Kedash

Located 25 minutes from the airport, Villa Umah Kedash is in the heart of Bali`s fabled shopping, dining, beach and night-life centers of Legian/Seminyak. Yet, upon entering this oasis, one feels the warmth, peacefulness and serenity of Bali.

The property designed and built by award winning New Zealander, Ross Franklyn, has been featured in the Bali press as a million dollar hideaway. Villa Umah Kedash consists of a main house and entertainment center also housing the Master Bedroom. Several Villas are discretely hidden in the gardens as guest pavilions, each featuring Bali garden bathrooms and air conditioned suites.

A fully trained staff insures 24 hour coverage and attends to the guest`s every need. A professional manager who is English speaking can arrange everything from guides, shopping tips as well as restaurant suggestions. A western trained Asian fusion chef can accommodate dining pleasures as fine as any Balinese restaurant or buffet parties for up to 60 people. On those occasions additional parking is also available adjacent to the premises.

Upon entering the property you are greeted by several Balinese guardians long memorialized by one of Bali`s master stone carvers; a tropical pond with Bali water gods provides a sense of the real essence of Bali. To the right are the staff quarters and laundry area. To the left is the entertaining area furnished with a blend of valuable Indonesian antique furniture, artifacts and contemporary works. The main building features an Alang-Alang (Bali grass) roof with spacious open-air living. The kitchen, bar, dining and entertaining area is complete with a full music, video system as well as CD/DVD and book library, and high-speed internet.

Enter the Master Bedroom suite off the main entertainment area to find an incredible antique Chinese Wedding bed. Choose fans or air-conditioning to set the atmosphere in this enchanting room decorated with traditional Indonesian paintings and furniture. The spacious, open-air master bath features a shower, bath tub and orchid garden. The two other pavilion villas are unique. Villa Nikki is quietly tucked away amongst a rice terraced garden. It is fully air-conditioned and consists of a living bedroom suite, mosquito netted canopy bed and Balinese garden bathroom. Villa Madura is two stories: the air conditioned upper floor gives a perfect overview of the pool and lush gardens, and overlooks the night market and sacred mountains while the garden level offers a living area which can double as a forth bedroom. The kidney shaped, large pool is child friendly featuring wide areas of shallow lounging making it an ideal play area for kids or adults.

The professional staff can provide any level of baby sitting services.

Professionally designed and maintained gardens in a rice terrace motif feature seven different varieties of fruit trees, over 70 species of plants and flowers. Your auditory experience is accentuated by several families of rare birds. The sunsets are punctuated by nightly prayers from a local priestess blessing Villa Umah Kedash with handmade floral offerings. You design the experience you want and Villa Umah Kedash`s helpful and professional staff will do its utmost to deliver your unique Bali experience.

Facilities:
- 3 air-conditioned bedroom suites, each with an en-suite open-air bathroom
- Hi-speed internet
- Satellite TV - over 60 international channels
- DVD, CD, iPod player and stereo in each room
- Safe deposit box in each pavilion
- Infinity edge 12 x 5 meter pool
- Large walled garden, land area of 1,700m2 with building area of 750m2
- Main dining table seats 8 people
- Fully equipped service kitchen
- CD/DVD and book library
- A car and driver are available at an additional cost
- Household staff
- Charcoal filtered water throughout the villas
- Massage and spa treatments upon request