Raja

This quite extraordinary dwelling is one of Bali

Beneath this dramatic exterior, new buildings frame and stabilise an ancient 12 metre high ironwood and teak

The bedroom leads onto a separate walk in robe (huge) complete with safe, and an exotic, hand-formed ensuite bathroom that

Like the country which inspired it, Villa RaJa is itself an unforgettable cultural experience. From the huge "fantastic creatures" front door (carved out of a 1000 year old sprawling lychee root) to the magnificent, carved Borobodur style taro stone gate; or the priceless antique Sumba stone ceremonial slab which serves as a bridge to the dining gazebo, which "floats" on a water lily pond, replete with giant fish. This is indeed a photographer's paradise. The Healthiest Villa in Bali. After 20 years of tolerating wrenching gut problems, twisted limbs from shonky architecture, lying awake to an insane cacophany of flirting geckos and fighting rodents, or sweltering in the heat while drowning in mosquito repellant, the owners decided that some aspects of their villa would be quintessentially un-Balinese. Insect screens, (practically unknown in Bali) protect all bedroom and bathroom windows at Villa Raja. All rooms are air conditioned and supplied with fans as well. The buildings have been built to Western safety design standards so no shonky, wobbly steps, cracked paths or dangerous shortcuts here. A sophisticated advanced secondary sewerage treatment system ensures that Villa RaJa only recycles clean, safe water back into the Balinese environment.

Kitchen staff have been trained in Western standards of hygiene and prepare food in two impeccably clean and modern kitchens (one for guests, one for kitchen staff) but of course training is of little use in a country where an ice block in your gin and tonic can put you on your back for a week. Water, water everywhere but not a drop you

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Reservation

Rental Rate (NET RATE after Tax and Services Charge) : Low Season: US$ 550 - High Season: US$ 650 - Peak Season: US$ 950