Situated on the side of a gorge the location is stunning, although this does mean there are some quite steep steps. Then there is the infinity pool. Nothing better than a swim in an illuminated pool late at night to cool down and relax after a hot tiring day. Individual bedrooms are in the form of private bungalows, well equipped with very large comfy beds and typical Balinese style en suite bathrooms and showers. An excellent complimentary breakfast is served in the main living and dining area which is open to the elements with wonderful views of the surrounding forest. If you’re not careful you can easily find yourself mesmerized for hours by the sights and sounds of the local wildlife. Then at night there’s the croaking of frogs and geckos and the lingering aroma of incense burnt during the daily offerings made at the shrine. Although there are CD players and flat screen TVs in the rooms we found these all superfluous. If you can’t survive without it, there is a good Wi-Fi connection throughout the main villa and bungalows. An in house menu offering a comprehensive choice of dishes at reasonable prices can be prepared by the cook, provided adequate notice is given. Alternatively, you can make a short trip to a local warung or order a takeaway from a nearby restaurant. If you’re feeling lazy, and why you shouldn’t you, you can have an in-villa massage arranged by the villa manager. In fact if you’re looking for a retreat and the opportunity to relax and unwind you needn’t actually leave the villa, but this would be a great pity as you would miss the opportunity to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside on foot and meet the very friendly local people that Bali is famous for. Should you want to go into Ubud town or explore further afield the villa manager (Rana) will arrange this for you. In fact nothing is too much trouble for him and he will do all he can to make your stay a memorable one.

Some handrails would be useful

Everything

The setting, staff, pool, the breakfast

Leaving!!!