Naara Eco Lodge

Between the wooden jetty, the pool deck and the shaded lapa, the outdoor common areas are full of charm and offer plenty of quiet places with comfortable recliners on which to relax and enjoy the view. Inside is a bar area with a gorgeous wooden countertop, and an adjoining lounge with comfortable seating. The separate dining room has sliding glass doors to make the most of the lake views. Hammocks are strung about the garden, and there's a first-rate spa.

Being eco-friendly doesn't mean you're roughing it. Naara's 20 luxurious tented chalets are strategically spread across the hillside to allow for maximum privacy. Large, folding glass doors lead from the shaded veranda into your tent, so you'll have uninterrupted views of the lake. There's a centrally placed four-poster bed draped with mosquito nets, full-length curtains at the doors and beautiful Balinese furniture. The en-suite bathroom opens on to a small private garden with an outside shower. There's wi-fi too.

Surrounded by nature, Naara's peaceful setting is the ideal retreat from the busyness of life. We loved the fresh seafood and ice-cold beer. All-round heavenly.