In Reply to: Best towns/sites in the middle of Bali? posted by pegs on Sunday, 12. October 2008 at 15:37 Bali Time:
In June we spent 2 delightful nights at Pacung Indah hotel in Pacung - just wonderful. Much cooler up there - very pleasant temperatures. Spectacular views over rice paddies, lush ravines with majestic Mt Agung towering in the background especially in the mornings. The staff are great, rooms very comfortable & the food is most excellent - great ambience. The restaurant gets crowded at lunchtime understandably but the restaurant is well away from the rooms which are all private. A very peaceful place to stay.
The Aussie owners are great hosts & happy to help. Nearby are Candi Kuning & Bedugul with the Botanical Gardens, Candi Kuning spice market & Cracker's Bar, new restaurant & loos etc.
There are spectacular drives around the area - through Bedugul to the Munduk area -etc. No doubt good walks, too.
Highly recommend a few nights in the Pacung area. Do a search here for more info or google.