Bumbang Beach curves in a long, wide bay of clean golden sand; the entrance to the bay from the ocean protected on either side by small grassy hills rising out of the sea. The views and the natural beauty of the location are stunning. Set on four hectares, Bumbangku occupies the entire southern end of the wide beach. Being off the beaten track and far from any main roads, there is no traffic noise and, at night, no sounds at all except for the gentle whisper of small waves foaming on the shore.

Guests staying at Bumbangku can lie back on sun lounges under the thatched umbrellas on the beach and immerse themselves in the changing scene – watch fishing nets being inspected and emptied in the morning, swim in the drowsy silence of the midday heat, read and relax with the gentle sea breezes and bucolic scenery as afternoon segues into evening.

Lie under the wide green canopy of the spreading Ekas tree on the beachfront; play chess and the local game of Karambol under the cool ofits branches. Read a book and doze, as true peace and relaxation lets your stress unwind in this timelss environment. In th evening, dine on freshly caught lobster, praws, fish and cradbs in the restaurant.

Chef Ronnie is eager to please and cooks up such delicious feasts as Curried Crabs, Two Blue manna Crabs topped with a rich and piquant curry sauce, great value at Rp 20.000. Surf and Turf ala Bumbang features a medium sized lobster, perfectly steamed and slipt open, alongside a tasy blend of tender beef pieces simmered in a delicious sauce of capsium and onions, all for just Rp. 100.000. in Fact, the fantastically fresh, delicious and cheap seafood is one of the star attractions of a stay at bumbangku.

The bamboo cottages sit on stilts, with walls made from woven bamboo and a thatched roof. woven matting and a matterss on the floor make up the bedroom, with windows on each side to let the ocean breezes flow through. a small demi-detached bathroom down a filght of stairs to the rear comprises an Indonesian-style “squat” toilet and mandi – a large container of fresh water and s dipper to throw the water over your body. Cool refreshing and simple!