A Traditional Javanese Gladak Home
Swallow Guesthouse’s new ECO wooden Garden Villa in Pejeng’s quiet countryside offers a quiet safe getaway from the hussle and traffic of Ubud’s tourist centre. It fits comfortably with plenty of privacy, next to Sunrise and Sunset suites, the original brick Swallowhouse.
Garden Villa features a spacious bedroom with canopy queen bed and small single children’s bed or massage area. A decorated quality marble sink washing area separates the huge bathroom with toilet, hot stand-up shower and a polished terrazzo bathtub next to a carved sandstone statue. It is a breathtaking experience!
The traditional Javanese Gladak home is a hand crafted ‘knock-down’ style without nails and offers plenty of ventilation to keep you cool at night. Wayan has acquired this wooden home and beautiful carvings from a small Hindu village in Central Java. The younger generation no longer want to live in their ancestors dwelling, choosing modern apartments in the city instead. It is special to re erect this home in the location where the Hindu kingdom fled to Bali in the 6th century and settled in Pejeng. One can feel the energy of these ancestors who enjoyed peace and harmony along the holy river next to Swallow Guesthouse.
Outdoor living area of ECO
Wooden Garden Villa Bright open living area with antique day-bed, large equipped kitchen with marble countertops and full refrigerator. Relax after a cultural day tour in the shared 8x3m pool.
Sunrise terrace by fish pond
Enjoy the morning bird songs, watch the local farmers in the rice fields while you enjoy your breakfast in this front sitting area. Have an afternoon beverage, read a book and melt away your stresses. This area is perfect to just be peacefully still for a while
