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The Awang Awang
Villa Awang Awang is a 50 minutes drive from the airport
and is situated in the cool highlands 5 km from Ubud – famous
for its fine art galleries, restaurants and rich cultural
life. The 10 minute drive is through stunning scenery of lush
rice fields, mountains and the sacred volcano Gunung Agung
towering in the distance.
The House
The villa is designed by 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 and along a garden path through tranquil lotus
and water-lily filled fish ponds. Antique Javanese doors open
onto the main living area with its soaring alang alang roof
and spectacular views from the open terrace.
Bedrooms
Antique Javanese doors open from the living area to three
bedrooms. The main bedroom contains a queen-sized bed made
from old teak wood and an antique Javanese batik table. A
dressing room leads to the marble bathroom and outdoor garden
shower. 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 two rooms.
Lower Level
Stairs lead down to the open dining-area, with views across
the lush valley. 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 onto the terrace.
Bottom Level
Steps lead down to the sun-deck 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 small collection of
CD’S and books.
Night Life
World-famous music and dance performances, jazz cafes and fine
restaurants are just 10 minutes away – at the villa we can
only offer you the sounds of nature, the cascading river,
frogs croaking, crickets chirping and the scent of frangipani
and night jasmine. Due to the open plan of the house, you may
see the glimmer of a fire-fly, hear the call of our beautiful
blue and pink spotted Tokay who resides in the roof or receive
the occasional visit from a frog. If you are not
‘creature-friendly’ this may not be the place for you.
The Village and Staff
The villa is part of the village of Melayang and our guests
are always warmly welcomed at the many temple ceremonies.
Staff can assist you with the sarong and sash required to
attend ceremonies.
As in all Balinese houses, the Gods have their home within our
home. Every morning our local priest presents offerings to the
Gods both inside the house and at the various house temples in
the garden.
All our staff are from Melayang or the adjacent village of
Bintang Kuning, (Yellow Star.) They are also accomplished
carvers, painters and musicians.
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