Villa Sapi

Five-bedroomed Villa Sapi is a masterpiece of design on the peaceful island of Lombok. Bordered by the almost deserted Sira Beach against a backdrop of soothing seas, soaring peaks and sensational sunsets, it presents funky architecture, three swimming pools plus a children’s pool, a stand-alone two-bedroomed guesthouse, a tennis court, exemplary service and gourmet cuisine.

Canadian architect David Lombardi’s concept of ‘Function over Form’ leaves Villa Sapi’s guests with a sense of discovery and surprise at every turn, from the traditionally styled, grass-roofed building that houses the main kitchen to a futuristic home theatre.

Furnishings carry a signature colour theme of black, red and lime green, while the walls are adorned with flair – bamboo, water cascades and conceptual artwork. The first clue to the quirky nature of the artwork is a white sculpture in the coconut grove garden which, in huge black letters, suggests that we should ‘Stop Making Sense’.

The view over the 2,500sqm estate from the villa’s open-sided living and dining room, bedrooms and bathrooms is unrivalled; here guests can look forward to a vista that is ever-changing with the moods of the sea, sky, neighbouring islands, distant mountains, forests and colourful fishing boats. At night, after a magnificent sunset, the scene becomes even more magical as the moon’s reflection twinkles on the water, presenting a picture of tranquillity and unforgettable beauty.

A full team of staff is on hand at Villa Sapi to look after every guest’s need with superb cuisine and service. The villa’s manager, chef and head butler were all previously employed by The Oberoi Hotel Group and have been trained to the highest level. A wide range of activities is available to guests at Villa Sapi, including tennis on the villa’s private court, golf, snorkelling, diving, waterfall hikes and mountain trekking, cycling, day trips to the nearby Gili Islands, cookery classes and more.

There is a sweet story behind the villa’s name. The huge coconut grove on which the property stands used to be grazing land for cows, the most treasured possessions of Lombok farmers, symbolising status, wealth and happiness. The owners decided that these graceful beasts should be rightfully honoured: Sapi means cow in the Indonesian language.

Location

Sira Beach, north-west Lombok, Indonesia.

Capacity

10 adults (5 king-bedded rooms). A study converts to an extra king bedded room sleeps 2 adults. 2 more extra beds and 2 baby cots are available on request at additional cost.

Living Areas

Open-sided living and dining room with dining for 14; home theatre; study; open-air sitting room in guesthouse.\

Pool

Main pool: 21m x 6m. 1.25m-3.85m depth (with diving board); Kid’s pool: 20m x 4m x 1m; Secondary pools at guest house: 13m x 4m x 1.45m (upstairs) and 10m x 4.5m x 1.7m (downstairs).

Staff

Villa manager; 2 butlers; chef; assistant chef; 2 room boys; 7 gardeners; 6 security; maintenance.

Dining

Wide variety of gourmet Western and Asian dishes from the menu. The villa offers full-board meals at special rate.

Communication

Local/IDD telephone in main villa. WiFi broadband internet access.

Entertainment

Satellite-channel TV, DVD player and movies in home theatre; iPod docking stations in all bedrooms.

Events

Suitable for weddings and events up to a maximum of 40 people.

For families

Villa Sapi is especially well equipped for families with older children. Facilities include: books; board games; a floodlit tennis court; mountain bikes (4); kayaks (2); table tennis.

Transportation

Car and driver available for 8 hours at a special rate of USD35++/day (excludes petrol).

Additional facilities

Dedicated massage pavilion; full back-up electric generator.

Property Area

2,500sqm.

Amenities and Facilities:

• Private swimming pool
• Air conditioned
• Living room area with entertainment facilities: Satellite TV, international cable channels and DVD player
• En-suites bedrooms
• Een-suites bathroom
• Dining room with table and seats
• Bathroom amenities
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Bathtub
• Wardrobe
• Sun beds
• Private parking area
• Wifi Internet connection
• Ceiling fan
• In-room safe
• Shower
• Pool umbrellas
• Hair dryers
• Tropical gardens
• iPod dock
• Cano