Eco-Friendly Escapes

In a 28-acre private nature reserve, the thatched villas here have all been designed around preserving and enjoying the wildlife. From water policy to the design of the dwellings, everything is about harnessing natural resources and minimizing waste and carbon usage. Villas are spread out across a bio-diverse, wildlife-rich spectrum of habitats that includes wetland, organic rice paddy, garden, lake and forest. Circling these is a web of interlinked paths connecting the communal spaces: a gym, spa, library, lounge and bar. There’s an outdoor pool overlooking one of the lakes – and its resident crocodile – and a wonderful, two-story fine dining restaurant, serving sustainable meats, fish and local vegetables and fruit.