About this property
Perched on a hill in the Istrian countryside and commanding spectacular valley views, Villa Bottega is an elegantly sprawling 6-bedroom estate comfortably accommodating up to ten adults and three children. This stunning retreat nestled in the picturesque Croatian countryside, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, is an enchanting escape for family and friends.
Upon entering the villa, guests are welcomed by a sweeping staircase and expansive living room adorned with plush furnishings, multiple dining areas and flooded with natural light coming in from panoramic windows. Adjacent to the living area, you’ll find a tastefully designed open kitchen with all the amenities to whip up a Mediterranean salad or a holiday feast for family and friends.
A children’s room featuring three single beds can also be found on the ground floor, complete with its own en suite bathroom. Throughout the rest of the villa are six double bedrooms, each with their own en suite to ensure no guest goes without a taste of true privacy and opulence. These beautifully appointed bathrooms come with all the necessary amenities for a spa-like experience to match the comfort and relaxation of your room.
Stepping out of doors, guests are treated to a lavish wrap-around terrace offering beautiful seating and dining areas. Buffeted by lush gardens bright with flowers, no matter where you perch on the terrace, you’ll find the serenity of a subtle spot or the scenic extravagance of valley views elapsing over vineyards and olive groves.
From the terrace, follow the winding path down to the sizable garden house and swimming pool, with deck chairs, a lounge area, al fresco dining furniture, a summer kitchen and a barbecue. Work up a sweat in the villa’s private fitness centre or putting on the minigolf course before diving into the cool, turquoise pool.
The villa’s countryside location near Croatia’s border with Slovenia makes it rich in leisurely walks and bike rides in easy proximity. Take off into the surrounding valley to discover its many wonders, including the astounding Zingarella Waterfall (30-minute walk), Momjan Castle (30-minute walk), or Waterfall Butori (100-minute walk).
Despite the villa’s rural setting, there is ample opportunity for wining and dining close at hand. Indeed, there is a market and several restaurants within an easy 30-minute walk, not to mention the Kabola winery (30-minute walk), where you can enjoy a guided tasting of Istrian varietals.
Croatia’s Adriatic coastline is deceptively close (21-minute drive), making day trips to “blue Istria” an easy task. The coastline brims with colourful seaside villages such as Novigrad (25-minute drive) with its crescent-shaped pebble beach.
Even closer to home, the medieval town of Grožnjan-Grisignana (17-minute drive) is a former 14th-century Venetian fortress turned quaint cobble-stone village. Today, it is the hub of Istria’s thriving art and music scene.
Accommodation
The Villa
Interior
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Living, dining area
- Sitting room
- Gym
- Wine cellar
- Bedroom 1 - Double bed, en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom 2 - Double bed, en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom 3 - Double bed, en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom 4 - Double bed, en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom 5 - Double bed, en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom 6 - Childrens bedroom, 3 single beds, en-suite bathroom
Exterior
- Private swimming pool
- Shower
- Sunbeds
- Parasols
- Garden house
- Covered dining area
- Covered seating area
- Terraces
- Lawn
- Mini golf
Additional Facilities
- Internet/Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- TV
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice machine
- Blender
- Coffee machine
- Hairdryer
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Ping pong table
- Cot
- Highchair
- Parking
- Barbecue