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Villa Awang Awang
The villa of “floating in the space
between heaven and earth”
Bedrooms: 4 br
Total Living Area: 536m2
Total Area of Grounds: 15 Are
Awang-Awang can be translated as “floating in the space between heaven and
earth” – the perfect description for this beautiful villa perched on the edge of
a gorge with breathtaking views of the sacred Petanu River and lush tropical
forest.
Location
Situated in the cool highlands 5 kms from Ubud, famous for its fine art
galleries, restaurants and rich cultural life, the villa is a 50 minute drive
from the air-port. The ten minute drive from Ubud meanders through stunning
scenery of lush rice-fields, mountains and the sacred volcano Gunung Agung
towering in the distance.
The house was designed by the Balinese architect Ir. Ida Bagus Wiadnyana
according to ancient traditions with the correct alignments toward the holy
mountain.
Traditional materials are used throughout to
harmonize with the environment - alang-alang thatched roofing, hand-made
terracotta floor tiles, stone and marble, all crafted by local artists. The
house is cooled by fans and natural cross breezes over water gardens.
Entry is via the traditional Balinese gate-way protected by stone guardians. The
stone pathway lined with heliconia, orchids, gingers and frangipani leads
through tranquil lotus and water-lily filled fish ponds. Antique Javanese doors
open onto the large main living area with a soaring alang-alang roof and
spectacular views from the open terrace.
Bedrooms
Antique Javanese doors open from the living room to three bedrooms. The main
bedroom contains a queen-sized bed made from old teak-wood and an antique batik
table.
A dressing room leads to the marble bathroom with a large terrazzo bath-tub and
the outdoor shower area with a hand-carved stone mural. The second bedroom has
an antique Javanese queen –sized bed while the third contains two single beds. A
large terrazzo and marble bathroom with a deep tub, outdoor shower and double
vanity is shared between the 2 rooms.
Lower level
Stairs lead down to the open dining area with its spectacular views across
the lush valley and the sounds of the flowing river below. The dining table is
constructed from sections of an antique Javanese house and comfortably seats up
to 10.
The kitchen has granite bench tops and is well-equipped with a refrigerator,
oven, gas cook-top and modern appliances and utensils.
Antique Javanese doors lead to the fourth bedroom which contains a queen-sized
bed and a marble/terrazzo en-suite. Sliding glass doors open to the terrace.
Bottom level
Steps lead down to the sun deck, pool shower and the infinity edge swimming
pool with its stunning backdrop of tropical forest.
Furnishings
The house contains many unique pieces of antique furniture from Java and
Lombok and is decorated with traditional weavings, carvings, statues, and
antique shadow puppets. There is a television, CD player, VCR, DVD, and a
collection of CD’s and books.
Village and Staff
The Villa is part of the village of Melayang and guests are always warmly
welcomed at local temple ceremonies. Every morning the village priest presents
offerings to the gods both inside the house and at the various house temples in
the garden.
Our staff are from Melayang and they not only excel in taking care of guests,
they are also accomplished carvers, painters and musicians.
For updated prices please click here
All prices in USD/night
Villa Awang Awang Seasons are defined as follows:
Low
January 9th to July 14th (excluding Easter)
September 16th to December 19th
High
July 15th to July 31st
September 1st to September 15th
April 6th to 13th, 2007(Easter week)
Peak
August 1st to August 31st
December 20th - January 8th (Xmas & New Year period)
Minimum Stay Requirements:
Low Season Minimum nights required : 2 nights
High Season Minimum nights required : 5 nights
Peak Season Minimum nights required : 7 nights
Rooms are fan cooled (no air-conditioning)
A car and driver is included (except for last minute bookings at discount rate).
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