Stone House and Studio with Private Pool
Peaceful Village Location 5 mins Drive to the Sea
Sleeps 8/10 (4 Bedrooms)
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Beautifully restored stone house and studio set in landscaped gardens with private pool and BBQ area. Owners studio can only be rented with the house for larger parties. Shaded terrace with large wooden table and benches, second terrace with table, chairs and parasol. Outside lighting. Parking for 4 cars. The nearest village of Sveti Lovrec is 3km away and is good for basic groceries, a post office, bar and cafe. The countryside in this part of Istria is beautiful, dotted with vineyards, fields and little hamlets. Porec, a famous Istrian coastal town rich with history and culture offers a large selection of restaurants, bars and boutiques. There are a number of beaches around Porec such as Blue or Green Lagoon (Lagunas) The Lim fjord has several restaurants offering fresh oysters, mussels and fish. A full range of sporting and leisure facilities are within easy reach and can be arranged upon request.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 30 April 2011 - 28 May 2011 | £800 | 4 | ||
| 28 May 2011 - 25 June 2011 | £950 | 4 | ||
| 25 June 2011 - 30 July 2011 | £1500 | 7 | ||
| 30 July 2011 - 27 August 2011 | £1500 | 7 | ||
| 27 August 2011 - 30 September 2011 | £1100 | 7 |
Changeover day
Preferred changeover days mid-week to take advantage of cheaper flights but weekend changeovers can be accommodated.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Large bedroom 1 with twin beds, wardrobe, bedside units and electric fans. Large bedroom 2 with twin beds, wardrobe, bedside units and electric fans. Large bedroom 3 with twin beds, wardrobe, bedside units and electric fans. |
| Bathrooms: | Fully tiled en-suite bathroom to each bedroom with shower, wc and basin. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen/Dining room - fitted with electric 4 ring hob and oven, two fridge/freezers. Fully equipped for dining inside. |
| Utility Room: | Ground floor utility room with wc, washing machine, ironing board, iron and clothes dryer. |
| Living Rooms: | Sofa, log burning stove, doors open to gazebo and pool area. The lounge has a sofa bed for use as a 4th bedroom if necessary. En-suite shower room, wc and hand basin. |
| Other: | Studio with beautiful stone staircase leading onto outside terrace. Open plan living room and kitchen with sofa bed, wardrobes and satellite TV. En-suite fully tiled shower room with WC and basin. Kitchen is fitted with 2 ring electric hob, fridge/freezer |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Property is cleaned once per week together with a weekly linen change. Mid week towel change also included. More frequent cleaning can be arranged upon request at a competitive hourly rate. Please supply your own pool and beach towels. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
Cot and highchair available. Take advantage of the lovely sunny weather in the spring and autumn. Perfect golfing weather. The house is ideal for out of season breaks. The log burner will keep you warm and cosy in the evening with oil filled electric radiators in all the bedrooms.
Accessibility
This property is not suitable for people with mobility problems.
Outside
Landscaped gardens with private pool. The house has a large shaded terrace with wooden table and benches, second sunny terrace with table, 6 chairs and parasol, sun loungers. The studio has its own private terrace with table and chairs. Outside lighting and barbecue. Parking for 4 cars.
Coast/Beach
5km to the Lim fjord. 12km to Vsar marina. 17km to the coastal resort of Porec. 20km to the coastal resort of Rovinj. 30km to the Brijuni National Park. 34km to Kempinski golf club near Umag.
Golf
There is a terrific new golf club near Umag which was opened in August 2009. It is approx 30mins drive from the house. Beautifully designed it is set in a valley with an abundance of lakes and mature trees. 5 tee positions for each hole gives you a different course to play when you want variation. The new clubhouse offers spa facilities and childrens play areas.
Travel
Check out cheap midweek Ryanair flights to Pula (approx 30 mins transfer) in June. Trieste airport - Italy (90 mins drive) with Ryanair. Ljubljana airport - Slovenia (approx 90 mins) - Rijeka airport - Croatia (90 mins) from Luton with Easyjet. Ryanair and Easyjet also fly to Venice with forward travel by catamaran to Porec during the season. Further details available from owner. Car hire needed.
Distances
Nearest village of Sveti Lovrec (3 km) for basic groceries, post office, bar and cafe.
Further details
There is another golf course on Brijuni National Park near Pula.Cycling is extremely popular in this region for clubs, groups and individuals. For those interested in diving, you can explore 12 major wrecks, underwater cliffs and hidden caves which are home to many species of fish, crabs and plants. Try one of the many cruises along the coastline or even charter your own boat. The area is steeped in history from the Roman amphitheatre in Pula (which hosts various concerts, ballet and other events) to the World Heritage site in Porec.
Booking notes
30% non refundable deposit confirms the booking. The balance (70%) to be paid 4 weeks before arrival. Payment will be via bank transfer in Pounds or Euros to specified accounts.
Guest comments
Our second visit felt like home from home. Loved it, would like to buy in Istria ourselves. Bob and Lynn
The whole stay was marvellous. The house was amazing. Nina
We had an absolutely fantastic week at the villa. The house and studio were gorgeous and the men enjoyed themselves barbecuing every night and sitting out on the lovely table outside. Kelly
We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Stranici. Your home is wonderful and in a fantastic location. We will definitely be looking to come back next year. Passed your details onto friends and family.
Owner profile
About the owner
My wife Anita and I both enjoy travelling and holidays. We are self employed so we get away as often as we can. We have travelled extensively in Europe. We prefer self catering accomodation rather than hotels. Apart from our house in Croatia we own 3 weeks with the Marriott Vacation Club which allows to exchange around the world.
We have recently undertaken the trip of a lifetime and travelled to Hong Kong, Australia,New Zealand and Hawaii lasting 10 weeks from November to end of January.
Year purchased: 2005
Why the owner chose an apartment in this location
We took one look at the house as a ruin and knew how good it would be when fully refurbished. The young German builder did not let us down with the quality of his work and we were extremely pleased with the end result. We love the location of the house because of it's serene surroundings but so close to the major tourist resorts of Porec, Vsar and Rovinj.
The surrounding countryside is beautiful and the villages kept so clean and pristine.
For booking and further information
Property Ref CR114
James E Turnbull
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1223 263 789
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)1223 263 999
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7889 641 341
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