VILLA SAGITTA
Villa Sagitta, near Ubud, is the ideal combination of what only certain standalone villas on Bali do so well – providing the services and amenities that you would expect from a luxury hotel, while allowing you privacy and space with plenty of accommodation, your own infinity swimming pool, a garden and an outdoor, undercover wooden floor yoga deck with magnificent river gorge views.
All this at a fraction of the price you would pay for 6-12 guests at a comparable hotel.
VILLA SETTING
Villa Sagitta sits in a UNESCO World Heritage site, above a magnificent river gorge in Pejeng. Just 7 km from central Ubud (a 15-minute drive through scenic rice paddies), Pejeng is quietly beautiful. Without the noise that can be a part of central Ubud life, prepare to relax and sleep well!
The villa is also within easy striking distance of many of the sights that our guests like to visit while in the Ubud area.
WHY STAY AT VILLA SAGITTA?
Villa Sagitta is well situated for visitors to the sights of Ubud and beyond, but is also ideal for those who just want to relax at the villa.
The villa will suit guests who want peace and tranquillity. Although there is a small quiet village behind Villa Sagitta, the villa itself is situated above the indigenous forest canopy of the river gorge, with beautiful rice paddy scenery close by.
Although there is no obligation to eat at the villa, Villa Sagitta is catered. It is therefore ideal for guests who would like to come home to a meal prepared by a chef. Breakfasts are complimentary and you can choose other meals off our reasonably priced, varied à la carte menu.
ACCOMMODATION
The villa has 6 bedrooms, all en-suite, sleeping up to 12 people.
We offer a complimentary infant cot, and a cot for toddlers, as well as a high chair.
There is a perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living to take advantage of Ubud’s fantastic climate. The decor in the villa is charming with modern comforts blended with gorgeous Balinese antiques. It feels like a beautiful home, not a generic rental. Villa Sagitta is only ever rented to one group at a time.
Ubud has the best climate in Bali with warm days and cool evenings. As such, the villa offers outdoor dining for 12, a large infinity pool, sun loungers and an upstairs verandah, all with magnificent river gorge views. There are also patios and balconies off the bedrooms, all with comfortable seating.
The lounge has been designed with relaxation in mind, with comfortable sofas. Stretch out, relax with a book or watch a show on the Smart TV, or listen to your music through our sound system.
Enjoy your sleep on extra-length king-size beds in all six bedrooms (the king beds in three bedrooms can be converted into twin three-quarter beds). Each bedroom has wonderfully comfortable mattresses, high-thread count cotton linen, fans, air conditioning and mosquito nets.
The Joglo suite, a 200-year-old Javanese hand-carved wooden structure, is enclosed with walls on three sides, but the front has been left open (with roll-down blinds) to embrace the magnificent river valley views.
All the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms (5 with outside showers and one with a bath and shower), customised bath amenities and big fluffy towels.
Rates for Villa Sagitta
Rates are for 6 or fewer guests. US $30 per person per night extra up to twelve people. Children four years and under stay free. We provide a complimentary traveling cot and a high chair. Minimum 2-night stay.
Rates include:
- Daily breakfast
- Complimentary tea and coffee throughout your stay
- Bottled water from the water dispenser
- Free WiFi throughout the villa
- Staff
Rates exclude:
- 11% government tax
- 5% service charge
Airport transfers (or from anywhere else on the island) can be easily arranged on request at an additional cost.
THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA
Charming Ubud is the cultural heartland of Bali. It is well known for its spiritual practices, shopping, excellent restaurants and fantastic spas.
Villa Sagitta offers easy access to many activities in and around the area. Our staff of 6 will be happy to make suggestions, arrangements and bookings for yoga, meditation, cooking classes, spas, art classes, dance classes, sightseeing, bird walks, herb walks and anything else you can think of!
Enjoy walks near the villa
There are many beautiful walks around the villa and in the Pejeng area. If you prefer to venture further afield to walk, our driver can drop you off and collect you, where and when you please.
Embrace your inner museum buff
Ubud is the cultural heartland of Bali and has many fantastic art galleries and museums worth visiting.
Take a cycling tour past the villa
There is a beautiful cycling tour that runs past the villa down into central Ubud. The good news is the tour operators can collect you at the villa. The better news is the route is almost all downhill!
Succumb to Ubud’s ultimate spas
Bali, and Ubud in particular, is deservedly well known for its beautiful spas. There are plenty of options priced for all budgets. We have an in-house masseuse at the villa (by appointment) and our own massage bed.
Benefit from yoga in Ubud
Ubud is the epicentre of yoga in Bali. There are plenty of excellent studios, including the world-famous Yoga Barn, that offer drop-in classes throughout the year. We also have an excellent yoga teacher that does in-house yoga at the villa at our beautiful yoga deck.
Admire the herons of Petulu
The white herons of Petulu can be found a short drive from the villa. Every evening at about 6pm thousands of these birds descend into the village of Petulu. The spectacle lasts about two hours.
Legend has it that the birds arrived one evening in 1965 after the massacre of thousands of Indonesians and never left. The herons are said to be inhabited by the souls of the victims of the massacre.
Release the foodie in you
Ubud has some of Asia’s best restaurants, with quite a few restaurants having won major international awards. In addition there’s really something for everyone – all budgets and cuisines are catered for.
Learn to cook Balinese food
Because Ubud is so well known for its food, it’s not surprising that there are plenty of excellent cooking courses available.
Visit Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)
Goa Gajah, a significant Hindu archaeological site, is a 10 minute drive from Villa Sagitta. It consists of a mysterious cave, relics, and ancient bathing pools set amid green rice paddies and a garden.
Goa Gajah is colloquially known as the Elephant Cave because of its close proximity to the Elephant River.
Purify at Tirta Empul temple
Tirta Empul temple is a Hindu temple, built in 926 AD at a site where there was a large spring. It is famous for its holy water and this is where many Hindu Bali people go for purification.
A short drive from the villa, Tirta Empul is a very active temple and as such is an interesting place to observe Hindu devotees purifying themselves by means of ritual bathing. It is especially recommended to visit during a full moon.
Climb Mount Batur
Balinese Hindus consider Mount Batur volcano to be sacred. You should begin the climb to the top in the very early hours of the morning to be able to experience the spectacular sunrises (our driver can collect you from the villa at 1.30am).
It takes about 2-3 hours to ascend and the same time to descend, depending on which route you choose. A fair to good level of fitness is required and a guide is compulsory.
Stroll the Sari Organik
The Sari Organik is a beautiful walk just a few kilometres north of Ubud. Our driver can drop you at the top (it’s easier walking downhill!) and you can stroll into central Ubud through the most beautiful rice paddy scenery.
We like to walk it in the late afternoon, when the light is at its best for photos, and combine it with dinner in town before heading back to the villa.