{"title":"Bali: Countryside Stays","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bali-a-countryside-ranch-stay-beside-the-horses","title":"Bali: A Countryside Ranch Stay Beside the Horses","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe stay among the quieter landscapes of Bali, where wooden cottages sit beside green paddocks and horses graze just beyond the porch. Surrounded by rice fields and village life, with the beach only a short walk away, this is a slower and more rural expression of Bali.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaking Up Beside the Horses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cottages are woven into the life of a working rescue stable, allowing mornings to begin with views across the paddocks and horses nearby. Rather than feeling removed from its surroundings, the stay brings us naturally into the gentle rhythm of ranch life, with simple wooden architecture and nature all around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Quiet Cottage in Bali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several individual cottages, ranging from intimate one-bedroom homes to a larger two-bedroom option. Depending on the cottage, we find private porches or balconies overlooking the horses, kitchens for slow meals at home, and peaceful outdoor spaces. Selected homes also have their own pool and garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween Rice Fields \u0026amp; the Sea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the paddocks, Kedungu retains a distinctly rural atmosphere. Rice fields surround the stables, while the beach lies around 800–900 metres away, making it easy to wander from ranch life towards the coast. Horse riding through the rice fields and along the beach can also be arranged separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Awaits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden countryside cottages beside the paddocks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViews of grazing horses and everyday ranch life\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate porch or balcony in selected cottages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchen facilities for independent stays\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne- and two-bedroom accommodation options\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice fields and village landscapes nearby\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeach within walking distance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who want to spend more time with the horses, privately guided beach and rice-field rides can be booked separately. The stables also offer natural horsemanship and other horse-focused experiences, while the surrounding countryside invites simple days between the rice fields and nearby coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Invitation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a particular calm in waking with horses just beyond the window and nowhere to rush to. Here, Bali feels more rural and unhurried: mornings beside the paddocks, afternoons wandering towards the sea, and evenings returning to a quiet cottage surrounded by the rhythms of the countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Slow Diary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55409626382678,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5740\/5014\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep17_2026_09_28_28PM.png?v=1789651784"},{"product_id":"bali-a-private-countryside-villa-among-the-rice-fields","title":"Bali: A Private Countryside Villa Among the Rice Fields","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe settle into the quieter side of Bali, where tropical gardens, rice fields and village landscapes surround a collection of private villas. With our own pool and peaceful outdoor spaces, the stay offers a slower way to experience the island—one shaped by long mornings outside, greenery and the gentle rhythm of the countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Private Villa in Nature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur villa becomes a secluded home within Bali’s tropical landscape. One- and two-bedroom villas offer comfortable interiors alongside verandahs and outdoor spaces, while private-pool villas give us our own place to swim, read and spend quiet afternoons beneath the tropical sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow Mornings by the Pool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is little reason to rush here. We begin with breakfast, coffee or tea before returning to the privacy of the villa. The pool and sundeck invite long mornings outdoors, while selected villas offer a gazebo—a shaded corner for resting as the day becomes warmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween Rice Fields \u0026amp; Village Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the gardens, the landscape opens towards a more rural Bali. The property sits within an artisan\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e village, surrounded by rice fields, rainforest and the everyday rhythms of the countryside. Central Ubud remains within reach, with a scheduled shuttle available for journeys into town.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhat Awaits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate countryside villa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne- and two-bedroom options\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate swimming pool and sundeck\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical gardens and rice-field surroundings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded verandah\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakfast each morning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee and tea in the villa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScheduled shuttle to central Ubud\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor days when we feel like exploring beyond the villa, additional experiences and services can be arranged, including massages, bicycle rental, hiking and tours. Dining is also available at the property, with in-villa dining offering the option to remain within the privacy of our own space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Invitation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, we experience a gentler side of Bali—mornings beside our own pool, tropical greenery beyond the verandah and rice fields stretching into the surrounding countryside. It is a place for leaving plans deliberately loose, allowing the island’s quieter rhythms to shape our days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Slow Diary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55419614462294,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5740\/5014\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep18_2026_04_43_39PM.png?v=1789721047"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5740\/5014\/collections\/Bali_-_Categories_-_Countryside_Stays.png?v=1790346249","url":"https:\/\/www.theslowdiary.com\/collections\/bali-countryside-stays.oembed","provider":"The Slow Diary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}