It’s amazing, or not, how quickly one can get used to having your own personal, private butler! As if the million dollar views and endless infinity pools don’t float your Uluwatu luxury villa boat enough, then the private butler will certainly tip it happily and luxuriously over the edge! But then again, luxe-to-a-new-level is exactly what Bali’s the edge luxe villas are all about!
Bali is the land of stunning, luxury villas so you’ve probably already heard of the edge, perched grandly on top of Uluwatu’s stunning cliffs that show off endless views into the Indian Ocean beyond. This villa complex of four individual properties that can be rented together in any combination, is a stunner only 15 minutes drive to the beautiful beaches of Padang Padang or Bingin, or to a rocking sunset vista at Single Fin.
The jewel in the crown is a tough decision. The epic, five bedroom masterpiece on the highest location with views stretching endlessly in a 180 degree panorama, is the obvious choice. Not only for its huge size, two infinity pools, perfectly placed bale and outdoor lounging/dining area. But equally for its cinema media room, children’s play room and wine cellar!
The other contender of course is the one bedroom honeymoon villa, with plunge pool and those endless, uninterrupted views of the sparkling ocean once more. All yours. Also with a brilliant location and luxurious touches, you can check in here and feel like you’re the only villa for miles… unless of course you want to venture to the main pool area with bar, the gym or that amazing spa. Touche!
So let’s talk Spa. It’s not every day your treatments are conducted in water, ie. the floor to the main spa area is covered in ankle-high water to swoosh around in. Cooling, and relaxing. Treatments are luxe, and varied – so much on offer. And the therapists here good, such knowledge and beauty on the inside and out. The spa looks out across that million-dollar, ocean view and has it’s own relaxation deck … so stay a while.
Two other villas each have two equally sized, master-inspired bedrooms and vast living, relaxation and lounge areas. Pools, lounging and outdoor relaxation areas too, naturally.
But let’s get back to those butlers. It’s a whole new level of luxury, having every thought or whim taken care of, and one we’ve since found ourselves missing. From receiving your check-in questionnaire – personalising your tea, arrival drink, pillow, slippers and even training shoe size requests – through to their personal pick ups and drop offs, it’s a world we’re pretty happy in. Even organising the impressive, in-villa meal selections (more like a proper restaurant) is just too easy.
So, is it worth living it up a little or a lot on (at) the edge? Aaaaah, yes. We recommend it especially for a group holiday, wedding or special party occasion as the location deserves to be shared and there’s only so much Insta-sharing one can do on their own. Watch out for the new developments coming into 2016 (check with the resort re this building status until its finished), we’re already planning our check in!
The edge, Jalan Uluwatu, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali, p. +62 (0)361 8470 700. For further information,click here or email: [email protected].