Barefoot Luxury at its best …..
Pristine Sira Beach lies at the north-western tip of Lombok, Bali’s unassuming and unspoilt neighbour. Crystal clear, shallow water and near-deserted white sands make this beach ideal for swimming, beachcombing, jogging and fishing.
Just off shore, the three Gili Islands: Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan are easy to visit by boat, and offer some of the best diving and snorkelling in the region.
Mount Rinjani, one of the highest and most picturesque peaks in Indonesia provides a backdrop to Sira Beach House and, across the Lombok Straits, Bali’s Mount Agung rises majestically on the horizon. Local markets, dramatic waterfalls, craft villages renowned for their pottery, baskets and woven textiles, are all easily accessible courtesy of the villa’s car and driver (extra charge), and the Lombok Golf Course is just 1.5km along the beach.
This Lombok Family Villa is approximately 90 minutes’ drive from Lombok International Airport, which has daily flights to and from Bali and other Indonesian cities, plus direct international flights from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur several times a week. Regular ferry services cross the Lombok Straits from Padang Bai in Bali, and the journey takes about 1.5 hours. We are happy to help you plan your travel.
On arrival you will pass tiny villages and quiet beaches lapped by the bluest of seas. Bali’s mountains rise up from the horizon and the gorgeous Gili Islands lie just off shore.
Six acres of lawn and coconut palms provide complete peace and privacy at Sira Beach House, blurring the distinction between beach and garden. Water lilies float on a reflection pond bordered by cool walkways that connect the living and dining pavilions. These lovely open-sided rooms boast vaulted thatched roofs supported by stout stone columns. A charming dining balé with Moroccan-style seating ‘floats’ on the lily pond and a comfortable media room with a projector screen sets the scene for movie nights.
Six secluded bedrooms are arranged in pairs throughout the grounds; two in the garden pavilion, two in the beach pavilion, plus a master suite and neighbouring twin room set close to the beach. All bedrooms have stunning views from their timber terraces or pretty courtyards and large bathrooms that include garden showers for that open-air, tropical bathing experience.
With its shallow beach, calm sea and acres of play space, Sira Beach House is exceptionally well suited for families. Apart from the 18-metre pool, there’s a private tennis court and croquet pitch, kayak, paddleboards, a good range of children’s equipment, toys and games and a fantastically friendly team of staff who love nothing better than a game of football at the end of the afternoon. Among them is also an excellent chef who prepares a delicious range of local and international dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The villa’s large, well-equipped kitchen can also be used for cookery classes.
Sira Beach House exudes space, with nine thatched pavilions scattered among six acres of beachfront coconut groves. Through the villa’s private entrance gate is a large parking area, beyond which lie the living and dining pavilions, the chill-out room and the garden pavilion bedrooms. To the left of the entrance is the tennis court, in front of which are the beach pavilion bedrooms.
Paths through the coconut grove lead to the master bedroom suite and accompanying twin bedroom suite and, almost at the sea’s edge, is the 18-metre pool with its deck, relaxation balé and shower room.
LIVING AREAS
The open-sided, thatch-roofed pavilions at Sira Beach House offer a delightful indoor—outdoor living experience that sets the scene for a blissful beachside holiday.
The elegant furnishings in the sitting room are of rattan, wood and locally crafted textiles that perfectly complement their natural surroundings. Hanging from the vaulted ceiling are magnificent custom-made pendant lights that give a nod to one of Lombok’s most famous crafts – basketware. Discreet lighting hidden at the base of the sloped ceiling creates a magical effect as night falls. Glass lanterns and ancient tribal artefacts inject atmosphere and a sense of place.
In a stand-alone pavilion close to the villa entrance is the ‘chill-out’ media room complete with comfy seating, Satellite T and DVD player and projector screen. This room can be opened to the tropical sea breeze for daytime relaxation or cooled down with air-conditioning for a fun movie night. Â
Floating in the middle of the lily pond is the rustic thatched dining balé. With its Moroccan-style low-level seating this makes a cosy spot for kids and adult alike.
The impressive dining pavilion matches the sitting room in grandeur, and is furnished with a massive wooden table for 14 diners. A wall of tribal masks add to the atmosphere in this grand dining hall where the villa chef presents his delicious fare.
Next to the 18-metre swimming pool, which is flanked by a broad timber deck furnished with sun loungers beneath shade giving parasols, is the delightful pool balé. With the beach just a stone’s throw away, and built-in sofas to sink into while you enjoy a board game, or perhaps a sunset cocktail, this is a lovely peaceful spot. Adjoining the balé is a shower room and loo, so you really can relax here all day without having to move far at all.
BEDROOMS
All six charming bedrooms at Sira Beach House are designed in traditional Sasak style, and feature river-rock exterior walls, sliding bamboo screens, timber floors and high, thatched ceilings. All rooms are equipped with ceiling fans, air conditioning mosquito nets, safety deposit boxes and hairdryers. Timber decks, furnished with teak planter chairs look out over the palm groves and beach.
MASTER BEDROOM
Set almost on the sands of Sira Beach, the villa’s master bedroom has beautiful views across the Lombok Straits. These views can be enjoyed right from the king-size four-poster bed or from the terrace. The master suite has a small library area to one side, which can be set up with a child’s cot of single bed. To the other side of the room is a walk-in dressing room and a large ensuite bathroom with a freestanding stone tub, twin basins and a romantic outdoor shower.
TWIN BEDROOM
Next to the master suite, creating an ideal family enclave, is a twin bedroom furnished with two large four-poster beds fashioned from bamboo. Screens slide back on two sides of this room to reveal the garden views and a private deck. The ensuite bathroom features a walk-in closet and has both outdoor and indoor areas.
GARDEN PAVILION BEDROOMS
These two bedrooms are situated close to the living pavilion overlooking the coconut grove to the side of the villa. Accessed via a private courtyard garden, both rooms feature sitting areas furnished with sofas that can be converted to single beds. These bright king-bedded rooms are adorned with vibrant textiles and carved antique chests. The ensuite bathrooms are fitted with freestanding stone tubs and outdoor showers.
BEACH PAVILION BEDROOMS
Screens at the front of the two beach pavilion bedrooms open onto a wide timber deck with fabulous views through the coconut palms to the beach. King-size bamboo beds form the rooms’ centrepieces and elegant rattan daybeds encourage time with a good book, cooled by the sea breeze. Antique kimonos and Indonesian textiles decorate the walls. In the bathrooms are freestanding stone tubs and built in dressing tables, as well as indoor/outdoor showers that open to a private garden area.
