Holiday houses in Matohanci near Rovinj, Istria, Croatia
Secluded Traditional Stone House
Village Location, Close to Sea and Rovinj Town
Sleeps 2/4 (1 Bedroom)
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The house itself has been renovated to a high standard over two storeys, with modern facilities installed, in what used to be a stone barn. The village setting is agricultural and gives a real feeling of ‘getting away from it all’ but is within a few mins drive from the main highway to Pula (30 mins to airport) and Trieste (1 hour 30 mins to airport).
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| April 2008 | Sold Out | 80 euros local charge on arrival |
| May 2008 (incl half term) | Sold Out | 80 euros local charge on arrival |
| 14 - 21 June 2008 (last minute price) | Sold Out | 80 euros local charge on arrival |
| August 2008 | Sold out | 80 euros local charge on arrival |
| September 2008 | Sold out | 80 euros local charge on arrival |
Notes on prices
Summer 2008 now all sold out! If you are interested in making a booking for Summer 2009, please contact me on the details below.
Changeover day
The preferred changeover day is Saturday. Check out/key return time is 10am prompt so that our cleaners may start work on time and check-in to the house and key collection is from 14.00 onwards.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Galleried bedroom with large double bed and wardrobe. |
| Bathrooms: | Sizeable bathroom with large shower, WC, wash basin and washing machine/tumble dryer. |
| Kitchen: | 2 ring hob, convection microwave grill, fridge/freezer, English kettle and toaster, sandwich maker, electric grill and hotplate. |
| Living Rooms: | Sizeable lounge/dining area with dining table for 4 people, king size sofa bed, open fireplace with wood burning stove, TV, DVD/CD player. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and bed linen are included, but please provide your own beach towels. |
Notes on accommodation
There is an open fireplace with a wood burning stove in the lounge (heats the entire house) and an electric heater in the bathroom. The house is not ideally suited for young children as the entrance is not yet fully gated. However, for babies, there is a cot. The house would suit older children (10 years +).
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- central heating,
- cot,
- barbecue
Outside
The newly landscaped gardens to the front of the house, are south facing. They are split between the shade of the Mulberry tree, where you can laze in the hammock, and a deck for the sun loungers which gets the sunshine all day. Here you will also find a hot tub for guests to enjoy (May to October) next to the terrace, where you are welcome to use the BBQ and take your meals alfresco. There is ample parking for 2 cars.
Coast/Beach
The Limski Kanal is a national park situated within 5 mins drive (2km) from the house. Here you will some of the very best fish and seafood restaurants Istria has to offer. Within 15 mins drive towards Rovinj, there are many lovely beaches, whether you would like company or be alone, there are plenty to choose from and the water is crystal clear and very inviting. Further afield Duga Uvala's beach makes a fantastic day out, as do the spectacular Labin and Rabac, East Coast.
Golf
The Brijuni Islands are situated just off the coast near Pula, approx. 30 mins from the house. Here you'll find one of the oldest golf courses in Europe. Simply pay your "green fee" at the office in Fazana, hop on the boat to the islands and play.
Special interest holidays
Istria ‘The New Tuscany’ offers a massive range of activities, from the relaxing to the adventurous. These include: beautiful secluded beaches between 5 - 15 mins drive from the house, hill towns of Motovun and Groznjan with their world famous film and art festivals, mountain bike trails, golf, sky diving, scuba diving, horse riding, tailored wine tasting vineyard tours and lots more...
Travel
Car is essential. Cheap flight options include: Ryanair, Stansted and Dublin - Pula, only 30 mins drive. Ryanair fly daily to Trieste, 1.5 hrs drive; Luton & Bristol to Rijeka with Easyjet (2hr drive). Globespan also fly from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Pula. ThomsonFly & Holiday Options also fly to Pula from a range of UK destinations. These Pula flights run from May-October,on certain days but Croatia Airlines fly there all year round.
Distances
Rovinj is the largest and most impressive town nearby at 9km, it takes approx 15 mins drive. Pula takes approx 30 mins drive, with Porec to the North taking approx. 30 mins. In between there are lots of beautiful inland villages to explore whilst the coasts offer a whole range of experiences from traditional fishing communities to the opulent, old colonial grandeur of Austro-Hungarian Opatija.
Further details
Just a few hundred metres from the house, you will find the family-run Milotic Restuarant, which offers a varied menu of traditional dishes and possibly the best chips in the world! For essential basics there is a shop-cum-cafe-cum petrol station (within 5 mins walk) that sells everything from sandwiches to soap. The main road into Rovinj has some great restaurants where you can sample the local spit roast suckling pigs and lamb. Rovinj itself has many good bars and restaurants. We recommend Konoba Laura, in Flengi village - take the highway north towards Trieste, follow Vrsar and you should be there within 20 mins drive. Great value, great food and good company! For thos einterested in biking take a look at: www.istra.com/zupan/eng/bike.html and for those with a passion for winetasting: www.istra.com/vino/eng
Booking notes
For 2008 bookings: a non-refundable 30% deposit is payable immediately on booking, with the balance to be paid in full no later than 8 weeks prior to arrival. The £150 security deposit is payable by cheque. Please ensure that you have your own cancellation and travel insurance. The owner accepts no liability for personal injury.
Guest comments
"Fantastic access to many local beaches with such clear and clean water. We'd never seen anything like it and spent the whole week snorkelling with our kids!" Sarah & Tom, August, 2007
"The house has everything you need with that touch of the rustic about it. We walked for miles through the vineyards and the "white roads" around and down to the Limski Kanal and had a great time!" John & Debbie, Kent, June, 2006
"Breakfast on the terrace each morning, with a short drive to so many different beaches each day was lovely. The water is so clear and warm." Max & Katy, Bristol, July 2007.
For booking and further information
Julie Brown
Tel: (UK) + 44(0)208 857 8327
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7967 630 604
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