Tepi Sawah Lodge & Retreat

Beautiful property, very friendly and accomodating host. I liked the open kitchen, the concept of an open washroom, the peace and quiet there and of course their most adorable dog Piko. I could also use the kitchen facilities for cooking a porridge or the refrigerator for storing fruits which was very helpful. As a guest, I felt welcomed all the time and by every member of the staff there. Putu the guide with whom I went on hikes was wonderful too. There are a couple of delightful walks one can do from the property without any guide- there's Subak Piak ricefiels about 2 kms away on the left and Mount Batukaru temple about 2 kms on the right. Jettiluwih rice fields are about 8 kms away. Putu guided me through a jungle and that was amazing. We saw many different birds and butterflies as well. Tepi Sawah is a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle that one encounters in South Bali. Jettiluwih is a UNESCO world heritage site and it would be a pity to miss it on a visit to Bali, and Tepi Sawah is an excellent base to visit Jettiluwih. There are several walking trails one can choose once in the rice fields of Jettiluwih ranging from short to very long. Since I stayed in Tepi Sawah, I could do the very long trail and it was very enjoyable. Dewi was very responsive to any request and helped me to find a driver at short notice to go to Jettiluwih and at excellent rate. She also helped me get a driver to go to Sanur. I loved everything and was really sad to leave. However, there are two things which if there, would have made me give them a score of 20/10! and that would be 1/ AC in the room- it was extremely hot when I stayed and staying in the room (I was is the wooden cabin) during the day feels like staying in an oven. I used to stay in the open areas therefore, which was better temperature wise but that limits the things one can do. 2/ Internet in the room - internet is only available near the kitchen area, and my room was near the other end. Hence I preferred to spend most evenings in the open area near the kitchen area for internet browsing or calls and not unexpectedly, i got bitten by several mosquitoes. Nevertheless, Tepi Sawah is a delightful place in so many ways and I will be very happy to return.

This was an amazing place with wonderful people! The lodge is beautiful, in the middle of a ricefield in a very quiet place. It’s perfect for person who wants to connect with local people and have a peaceful rest. The staff was so nice and everything was so easy. I had very good food and the 1 day trip with Putu was an amazing moment! I 100% recommend this place and hope I’ll be back one day :)

Nous sommes restés 2 nuits au Tepi Sawah Lodge / Loka Cita Ecolodge. Par où commencer ? Par Dewi, la gérante, une femme adorable (sur une autre échelle que ce que nous connaissons en occident). Dormir dans une cabane, au milieu des rizières, quelle aventure ! Cela fait partie, sans aucun doute, des plus beaux souvenirs que l'on gardera de notre séjour en Indonésie. Les repas sont succulents et nous avons participé à un cours de cuisine (juste pour nous), c'était génial. L'équipe est d'une gentillesse ! Alors forcément, c'est un peu plus rudimentaire que d'autres logements mais ça se fait très bien (on a des toilettes, la douche et l'eau chaude, que demander de plus ?). Dewi propose des activités variées en s'appuyant sur un réseau d'amis. Elle trouve facilement des chauffeurs pour emmener ses clients faire des excursions ou se rendre à une autre destination. Il y a notamment la possibilité de faire des activités spirituelles avec Putu comme du Yoga en pleine nature ou aller prier au temple. Putu est exceptionnel, il partage beaucoup sur la religion et la spiritualité balinaise. Bref, vous l'aurez compris, il faut absolument prévoir quelques nuits chez Dewi dans votre voyage. PS : Ne tentez pas l'ascension du Mont Batukaru sans guide local. Au-delà du fait que c'est physiquement très difficile, c'est interdit d'y aller seul car c'est une montagne sacrée et cela peut se révéler dangereux (j'ai fini en pleine jungle, je sais de quoi je parle)

With so many self-proclaimed 'eco resorts' popping up all over Batu Karu with crazy prices it was SUCH an absolute breath of fresh air to stumble upon this little magic corner in the middle of the jungle! The folk at Tepi Sawah EMBODY the eco-lifestyle in their personal day-to-day, and inevitably this seeps into your stay with them, not by words but by actions. Me, my partner and our daughter stayed here for 2 nights in the open joglo room and we loved absolutely everything about it! Waking up to the sounds of nature and views of the rice paddies fringing the lush tropical jungle, the sweet mountain air, and the smell of earth and flowers, was truly a dream in every way, this place is PERFECT for those who like to go off the beaten path and enjoy being nestled in nature. Ibu Dewi and her family are the kindest most hospitable hosts and went beyond to make sure we were happy, including cooking special meals for my picky daughter! The breakfast is a traditional Balinese-style meal and they offer cooking classes and trekking, there's a little creek just beside the lodge in case you want to explore but its also the perfect place to do nothing and just enjoy the space, people and view! With its rustic feel and communal dining area, we felt as if we were at home and really enjoyed delving into the habitual and cultural aspects of daily life with Ibu Dewi. I can't recommend this place enough and will definitely return here! Its the most authentic, honest, and humble place I've stayed in a long time and it absolutely stole all our hearts from the moment we set foot on the land!

Située au milieu de la jungle, Tepi Sawah Lodge vous accueille dans son jardin planté de bananiers, cocotiers, caféiers et près de ses quelques rizières. Les bungalows tournés vers la forêt sont simples mais très confortables, ils ramènent à l'essentiel : notre connexion à la nature. C'est un endroit idéal aussi pour découvrir la vie des balinais de la campagne, promenades facilement accessibles depuis la Lodge. Adi et Dewi sauront vous conseiller pour rendre votre séjour très agréable. Le site de Jatiluwih est à une petite demi heure de route. Quand nous reviendrons à Bali, nous ferons un séjour plus long ici.

Fireflies, high qualitmaterials, beautifully designed interiors and a fabulous view that is much better than the pictures.. Incredible hosts to add to the magic of fireflies watching at night.. highly recommended