Hills Joglo Villa in Semarang

• Boutique antique villa of six traditional original (100-300 years old) Javanese Joglo homes, one joglo style house and one joglo style Unit. A total of 37 guests can be comfortably accommodated and catered to.
• A coffee shop and gallery, currently with an exhibition of 22 works by Semarang artist, Akuan, is located in the reception center. A small fishing pool for guests is nearby.
• A 15 m swimming pool, child paddle pool, play ground swing and slide, badminton court and fitness center.
• The villa is in six hectares of paddy field and gullies at the foot of Mount Ungaran, just 30 minutes from the center of Semarang and 35 minutes from the Semarang International Airport. Airport taxi costs is currently Rp 200,000 pick up and drop. We arrange pick up and drop at cost.
• Caters for individuals, small groups, executive retreats or weddings.
• Gain a warm appreciation of Central Javanese history and old lifestyle.
• Specializing in ecotourism and cultural tourism in Central Java.
• Extensive collection of antiques. Including an important collection of Indonesian terracotta water jugs (kendi) from throughout Indonesia.
• The houses were lovingly restored over a period of eight years and are filled with antique Javanese teak furniture.
• The houses are equipped with modern toilets, hot water showers, kitchens and air-conditioning.
• Javanese, Chinese or western food is served, either in the Joglo houses, in the beautiful gardens or in a sophisticated small restaurant attached to a modern art gallery.
• We can organize daily trips to Yogyakarta, Borobudur, Prambanan, Dieng Plateau and Solo or to the many sites of interest around Semarang.
• The garden retains an interesting assemblage of animals and plants representative of the remnant wildlife of Java- which is mainly retained in such settings. This includes 39 bird, 33 butterfly, seven frog and seven lizard species. Many species of rare fruit tree have been planted. Our small coffee plantation nestles in the villa hill.
• Local walks to the slopes of Mount Ungaran are through secondary forest and plantations of nutmeg, coffee, and cloves. These areas are also rich in wildlife.
• The paddy surrounding the Joglo is a living farm that is share-cropped and produces three harvests a year.
• The ecological cycle of a paddy field unfolds daily and is eternally fascinating. From the water buffalo that move in to squash in the rice stalks to the flares at night of the local villagers as they hunt for eels.

Traditional House for Rent

Six houses (Joglos), a joglo style villa and unit are available for rent. Although 400 meters above sea level, air conditioning is supplied in all houses. Fans are provided. All Joglos have clean modern toilets, hot water showers and TV. DVD is available on request. An additional bed supplied on request. A small business center is available. Each house has a barbeque. The villas are as follows (please indicate preference)

(from Ds Godong; Purwodadi; age 1822). Two double and two single beds; no kitchen; large reception area; carvings gilted. Two bedrooms air- conditioned.

“ ( From Desa Turirejo Purwodadi; age Circa 1700 ), 1 double bed; 1 single bed; 1 twins bed room; Kitchen; Air-Conditioned; Rental Price Per night Rp 850.000,-++ ”

(from Ds Gajah; Demak Dalam; age circa 1700). Two double and one single bed; kitchen; carvings not gilted. Two bedrooms air-conditioned.

(from Desa Gajah Demak Dalam; age circa 1800). Open pendopo house; two small rooms, each with double bed, hot water shower and toilet.

Villa Kamboja: Delightful serene villa in Joglo style. Two bedrooms, one air-conditioned. Surrounded by expansive lawns that includes 11 color varieties of frangipani tree.

One Double Bed; Air-Conditioned; Surrounded by Jogging Track access to Pool Side & Beside of Fitness Center.