Up to 20 guests
The Pendopo
A classic open-air Javanese pavilion for relaxing and gathering, with views of the mountains and rice fields.
Wooden cottage & café · Penebel, Tabanan, Bali
A cottage in the heart of Bali’s countryside.
Wake up to flowing water and birdsong. Javanese and Balinese wooden houses beside a small river, surrounded by emerald rice fields — steps from the Bali Starling Conservation Village.
- 3traditional wooden houses
- ~40families in our village
- 20seats in the Pendopo café
- 5.0six five-star Google reviews
Escape to serenity
Rustic charm, beside the river and the rice fields
Our charming wooden house cottage takes its inspiration from Javanese and Balinese design. It sits beside a small river, surrounded by lush, emerald rice fields — made for those seeking peace, privacy and a deep connection with nature.
Panoramic views of Bali’s iconic rice terraces lie just outside your door. Crafted from natural wood, the cottage feels warm and inviting, with all the modern comforts for a restful stay — whether you are here to unwind, reconnect, or explore the rich heritage of rural Bali.
Find your house
Slow mornings on the Joglo terrace
Be our guests
Three wooden houses, one quiet village
A Javanese joglo, a Balinese rice barn and a large joglo for groups — traditional architecture, premium linens and breakfast included.
- Cottage – Joglo House · Lumbung – Jineng House · Double Cottage – Large Joglo House
Travelling as a group or coming to study the Bali Starling? Stay in the Large Joglo — priced per bed.
Svarga Uma Café
Balinese cooking, from the backyard
Set in a traditional Javanese Pendopo — an open-air pavilion made for gathering — our café serves authentic Balinese cuisine with a modern touch. Every dish starts with ingredients grown and harvested in our own backyard gardens.
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Grown out back
Locally grown ingredients, freshly harvested from our backyard gardens and brought straight to the table.
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Balinese, made modern
Authentic Balinese recipes, thoughtfully presented — as fresh and flavourful as they are sustainable.
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Village favourites
Sweet laklak, entil, sate and lawar — the dishes our guests keep coming back for.
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Pupuan coffee
Finish with our signature local blend of Arabica and Robusta from Pupuan, West Bali.
Around the Pendopo
Included with your stay
Breakfast
Every rate includes breakfast — for two in the Joglo and Lumbung, and for one with each bed in the Large Joglo.
IDR 20,000 – 40,000
Honest prices
Discover the taste of Bali in its most authentic form, surrounded by nature and tranquillity.
Our neighbours
“Most mornings, you’ll wake to the call of the Bali Starling.”
Bali Starling Conservation Village Just steps from the cottage
Svarga Uma sits beside the Endemic Bali Starling Conservation Village, where you can witness the efforts to protect one of the island’s rarest and most beautiful birds — a truly special experience for nature lovers and eco-conscious travellers.
Join a guided birdwatching journey for feeding and observation, or stay in the Large Joglo, right inside the conservation area — a front-row seat to nature’s wonders.
- Endemic to Bali
- Feeding & observation
- 8:00 AM or 3:00 PM
Experiences
Slow days in rural Bali
Explore the emerald landscapes, the birds and the villages around us — each one easy to book with us on WhatsApp.
Nature
Enchanting birdwatching journey
Witness Bali’s avian beauty, including the iconic Bali Starling. Flexible start times lead to a captivating feeding and observation experience, finished with a refreshing coconut.
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Walk
Gentle rice terrace & jungle trek
A serene morning trek through emerald landscapes, with local coffee, guided paths, refreshments and a fresh coconut on your return.
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Cycle
Cycle into serenity
A gentle cycling journey through Bali’s iconic emerald rice terraces, stunning landscapes and rural life.
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Culture
Authentic Balinese village life
A hands-on journey into the heart of Bali: visit a Balinese compound, make offerings, and practise Balinese dance or gamelan.
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Explore
Island treasures await
Captivating island tours to discover more of Bali — choose a half day or a full day out.
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Groups & observers
A front-row seat to nature’s wonders
The Large Joglo is made for group travellers and nature enthusiasts — ideal for guests coming to observe or study the endemic Bali Starling in its natural habitat.
- 36 m² joglo with four twin beds (120 × 200 cm)
- Right inside the conservation area
- Spacious terrace for observers to gather
- IDR 300,000 per bed, net — breakfast included
Life at Svarga Uma
Moments from the rice fields
Get in touch with us
An unforgettable escape, in a truly peaceful setting
- Address
- Penebel, Tabanan, Bali
- WhatsApp & phone
- +62 85 339 387 099
- svargauama@gmail.com
Good to know
- Breakfast is included. For two in the Joglo and Lumbung, for one with each bed in the Large Joglo.
- Net rates. Joglo & Lumbung IDR 650k a night; Large Joglo IDR 300,000 per bed.
- Small-group activities. The rice terrace trek takes at most 10 guests — book ahead.
