“Charming, casual, comfortable cottages”

These cottages are on the rustic side but utterly charming. No air conditioning, but it's cooler at night there and they have nice comfortable mosquito-net beds. Each room has a different style and character. We had a big insect fly into one of our rooms (maybe a cicada?) and housekeeping came to t… more

These cottages are on the rustic side but utterly charming. No air conditioning, but it's cooler at night there and they have nice comfortable mosquito-net beds. Each room has a different style and character. We had a big insect fly into one of our rooms (maybe a cicada?) and housekeeping came to the rescue right away. The views are wonderful, staff is extremely helpful, and the grounds are lovely. There are a variety of simple choices for breakfast. We had a drink at the sunset bar every day. And we had nice dinner choices with live music from a gamelan bamboo xylophone which was comfortable, casual, and very beautiful. They have many activities that you can participate in. We took a walk with an "intermediate English speaker" guide that was extremely interesting, much better than if we had walked the marked paths alone. He pointed out all kinds of fruits and spices growing; clove, nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon, coffee, jackfruit, etc. He showed us how to climb a bamboo clove harvest ladder. Learned so much about that part of Bali and about the plants growing there. Would be a great place for a group. Excellent value, wonderful staff.

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“Magic!”

Basic necessities in cottage yet utterly magical. View is amazing, gardens are exquisite, sound of water, ponds with fish & lotus, rice terraces next door, beautiful staff, interesting & varied activities, yummy food and ethos of the business makes for a relaxing stay. I felt rejuvenated by the su… more

Basic necessities in cottage yet utterly magical. View is amazing, gardens are exquisite, sound of water, ponds with fish & lotus, rice terraces next door, beautiful staff, interesting & varied activities, yummy food and ethos of the business makes for a relaxing stay. I felt rejuvenated by the surrounding landscape - both man made & natural. Trainee, Murnie (sp?) was delightful & attentive, as were all staff. Loved my stay here. (Found it funny that toilet paper roll was wrapped in plastic when everywhere else I've been has had paper. Obviously the paper wld fit better with the values & ethos of business).

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“Authentic stay among rice fields”

-8.263750, 115.058843 This resort, proudly visited by David Bowie and his wife Iman as recently as 1996, stretches over the hilltop of Munduk. With many levels, the layout is unclear, but the reception and restaurants are on the east side near Jalan Katu Putih Road. The noise from this road can be … more

-8.263750, 115.058843 This resort, proudly visited by David Bowie and his wife Iman as recently as 1996, stretches over the hilltop of Munduk. With many levels, the layout is unclear, but the reception and restaurants are on the east side near Jalan Katu Putih Road. The noise from this road can be easily heard throughout the resort. This resort caters mainly to tour groups. Balinese dancing is performed every evening. Massage is available. In September 2023, walking among the beautiful green rice fields from the reception to our villa 41 was a delight. The room looks very authentic with beautiful carvings. The view from the veranda is west-facing, but the sunset is obscured by trees. The sunset bar (not an original name) came to the rescue, but clouds again obscured the sunset. The room has a double bed with mosquito net and mosquito coil. No air conditioning on this 800-metre hilltop. The shower was hot. Continental and Indonesian breakfast is served in the restaurant. Most guests have lunch and dinner at the resort. Puri Lumbuk Cottages offers a local stay. Recommended.

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“Beautiful location for retreat and sunsets”

Nice, calm place in «the mountains», but located next to the main road and the village. Cottages was ok, but with no isolation - so we could hear every conversation in the next room, people outside and dogs barking all day (and night). Standard was ok, but with no aircondition and very, very poor w… more

Nice, calm place in «the mountains», but located next to the main road and the village. Cottages was ok, but with no isolation - so we could hear every conversation in the next room, people outside and dogs barking all day (and night). Standard was ok, but with no aircondition and very, very poor wifi connection (though this was nor our first priority at a spa retreat). Lot of bugs and gekkos, so make sure not to have any food, sugar or drinks available in the room. «European standard» breakfast is ofcourse not Bali’s speciality, but we could get hold of eggs and toast. Restaurant was OK. Super lovely location, and offer of nice guided walks in the area and to the many waterfalls.

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