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Matthew Smyth -
6 months ago
Where to start? this place is my new favorite place to escape from it all on Bali. You’ve stumbled on a real gem here. On an island where every second hotel is an eco-escape, this is the real deal. Lovingly crafted over 3 decades by a warm family who still live onsite, this is sustainable hospitality as an art form. The sustainable credentials are legit and recognized by many awards and the family's relationship to the local community is deep and mutually supportive. Regardless of your interest in green/social tourism this place in amazing. Each villa feels like it's on its own in a jungle paradise, with incredible views over the canopy and filled with nice details, like books that bring you back to when travellers got their tips word of mouth or from fat books.
Then there's the most incredible natural chemical-free swimming pool in the whole of Bali and little waterfalls at the end of a short walk down the valley(on the property)
We had only 3 rejuvenating nights but wish we could stay much longer, it felt like a home away from home.The owners and staff are natural hosts and so warm and relaxed with our hyperactive 2 years old. We'll be definitely back, the owners and place are an inspiration for what can be created with enough love, time and hard work.
Other highlights included delicious garden to table food, (veg and non- veg) amazing wood fired pizza,rain-forest walks, a beautiful bamboo yoga shala with 360 jungle views,a library of specialist books on plants,sustainability, travel and spirituality and next time we'll definitely have the massage and plant therapy that guests raved about....and stay much longer.