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. 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.
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.
FACILITIES :
. 3 bedrooms with fan, each with an en-suite bathroom and queen beds
. 1 bedroom with fan, an en-suite bathroom and single bed
. Total area property 1,500m2 with floor size of villa 536m2
. 7 x 17 meter pool – forest and river views
. Main dining table seats 8 people
. Cooking – 20% added to all grocery receipts, purchased by villa staff
. Fully equipped service kitchen
. TV and DVD/CD player in living area
. A car and driver are available at an additional cost
. Internet connection capable (dial up)
. Local, Interlocal and International telephone access
. Safe deposit box
STAFF :
Villa Awang Awang is fully serviced by:
. One full-time house manager
. 1 full-time cook
. 1 house maid
. 1 gardener / pool attendant
. 4 security guards
SEASON DATES :
Low Season :
. January 09 – June 30
. September 16 – December 19
. Excluding Chinese New Year Week & Easter Week
· Minimum stay : 2 nights
High Season :
. Chinese New Year
. Easter Week
. July 01 – July 31,
. September 01 – September 15
. Minimum stay : 5 nights
Peak Season :
. August 01 – August 31
. December 20 – January 08
. Minimum stay : 7 nights
*Villa rates are subject to an additional 10% government tax and 5% service charge
