Stone cottage in tranquil village location, 5km from Porec

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Porec, Istria

Porec Marina7 min drive
Aquacolors Porec7 min drive
Brulo Beach9 min drive
Rijeka (RJK)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautifully appointed 2 bedroom air conditioned 3 storey self catering Istrian stone cottage set in lovely rural location between Istria's tourist mecca Porec and the rolling hills of 'The New Tuscany'. Ask for our QuickTime movie.

Views over vineyards and olive groves in this tiny hamlet 5km from Istria's main tourist destination.

Enclosed garden with olive tree and locking gate. Covered patio area with garden furniture. First floor bedroom also has a terrace with fine views of the surrounding vineyards and farmland.

10 minutes from Porec & resorts Plava Laguna (Blue Lagoon), Zelena Laguna (Green lagoon) and Bijela Uvala (White Bay). Waterskiing, windsurfing, scuba diving, boat & bike hire available. Pula, home to Europe's 3rd largest amphitheatre and gateway to stunning Brijuni Islands (where you will find Tito's palace, a safari park and a unique golf course) is just 40 minutes away.

Local Amenities: All facilities, supermarkets, banks, ATMs, travel agencies etc available in Porec. Local restaurants serve wonderful food with a strong Italian influence, great Pizzas and pastas, as well as sea food caught daily and very drinkable local wines.

Don't miss the Istrian truffles with steak or fusilli, Prsut (the local dried ham), sheep’s cheese, wild boar with pasta, and raw fish gaspaccio.

Croatia excels at all sports and local hotels offer excellent facilities, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and Padel courts. At the Hotel Diamant there is a superb 'Wellness Centre', with gym, pools, sauna, steam room, treatments etc.

The beaches in Istria tend to be pebbly, rather than sandy, with a few exceptions. There are purpose built paved platforms with steps down all along the water's edge, which are ideal for sunbathing, particularly if you don't like getting sand everywhere! The Adriatic is one of the cleanest seas anywhere, winning praise from Jacques Cousteau as one of the most beautiful seas he had ever dived in.

Getting there: Low cost daily scheduled flights from Stansted, to Pula (40 mins from house) and Trieste (around 90 mins). EasyJet and Whizzair fly Luton to Ljubljana (90 mins) and EasyJet now fly Gatwick to Pula.

Other carriers have cheap charter flights to Pula and Rijeka. Scheduled flights also available. Car hire available at all airports.

Feel free to call Mike or Ria for help finding flights and car-hire.

Property manager

Mike Sharpe / Maria Baker

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Couples and families only. No Stag or Hen parties.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number HR74975515849

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Porec

Located in Porec, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Dusan Dzamonja Sculpture Park and Rigo Patrician Palace are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Decumanus Street and Rovinj Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqua Golf Porec and Aquacolors Porec. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.

Porec, Istria

What's nearby

Porec Marina - 7 min drive
Aquacolors Porec - 7 min drive
Brulo Beach - 9 min drive
Dinopark Funtana - 11 min drive
Spadici Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

Pula (PUY) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 6 min drive
Leggiero - 6 min drive
Beach Bar Jedro - 9 min drive
Commodore - 7 min drive
Konoba Daniela - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stone cottage in tranquil village location, 5km from Porec pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stone cottage in tranquil village location, 5km from Porec?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stone cottage in tranquil village location, 5km from Porec?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stone cottage in tranquil village location, 5km from Porec located?

This family-friendly Porec cottage is located by the sea, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Porec Marina, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Aqua Golf Porec and Aquacolors Porec. Brulo Beach and Spadici Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid I.

28 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and great location

The house is located in a small village. The house is absolutely beautiful and we enjoyed the nature and the quietness. It’s only a few minutes by car to the beautiful town of Porec. We will go back there again.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

18 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic, beautiful and quite perfect!

A rustic house which had great character and was perfectly situated to explore all directions in beautiful Istria. Very well equipped, clean, with all the comforts needed for an enjoyable and peaceful stay. Thank you, we had a wonderful break and all the neighbours and local farmer were very friendly. The farmers two pet cows were pure entertainment!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sheila T.

4 Sept 2017

Well maintained, comfortable, peaceful location.

The house was well maintained and contained everything that we needed for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed being in a peaceful location but within easy reach of many lovely places to visit. Neighbours were friendly and we appreciated very much the gift of fresh figs and grapes. Having the balcony outside our bedroom was a great bonus and we made good use of it. Rather disappointingly - and contrary to the information with which we were provided - there were no places to eat within walking distance. The restaurant in Muzalez had closed down - it seemed as if that had happened some time ago. We wandered around the village until we found what had been Bepo's Grill, recognising it from a leaflet in the house, and there was no sign of that ever having been a restaurant. It would be helpful, therefore, for information to be updated. By exploring around the village, we found a few nice walks, including one into Porec. Again, providing such information in the house would have been good. Setting aside those few niggles, we had a lovely holiday and would recommend the property and the area highly.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Didier D.

12 Aug 2017

Peaceful trip

It was a very Nice stay in Villa Maria. The cottage is confortable, well decorated, with natural colours and matérial. The place is very peaceful. Some Angels look around : swallows and neighbours.. :-) We loved Porec and istria in général. Anne, Didier and daughter Coline, from France

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

11 Aug 2017

Porec paradise

Great find. Perfect to unwind in the countryside in old stone cottage with modern amenities yet close to bustling Porec, a place of beauty, history, charm and culture

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Mike Sharpe / Maria Baker

Daddy of two little girls, with a sense of adventure and an affinity with nature

Why they chose this property

Visit and find out for yourself..... Istria is a very, very special place, Come and see the blue and green of Istria - beautiful coastline, fjords, and hilltop towns, We love it and I'm sure you will too.