The Perfect Place to get away from It all, 19 km from beach. Sleeps 6

Ideal for couples or a family, this delightful holiday property stands in large grounds and is a good base for touring the area. Located in a peaceful private setting in the charming village of Kopriva, near old vineyards and the Adriatic Sea, making it a fantastic base for exploring the delights of both Slovenian and Italian coastal towns whatever the season. The property is secluded and the perfect retreat with garden views from all rooms. For couples and families alike, the cosy accommodation makes a perfect retreat after a tiring day of exploring the stunning surroundings. Its open plan layout gives the house a wonderful light and airy feel, and the contemporary interior adds to the sense of luxury. It has an outdoor sitting area ideal for al fresco dining or enjoying a glass of wine on a balmy summer’s evening. Visit nearby places of interest or simply just relax, pamper yourself in a sauna and enjoy the spectacular garden. Nestled within the heart of the Karst region, this secluded and unspoilt area boasts vineyards and quaint villages. Number of beaches within a 30-minute drive. 20 minutes drive brings you to Trieste with a range of shops, restaurants and bars. Two bikes are available at the house and the area is popular for biking and hiking. Golf and tennis nearby. Many nearby attractions include Lipica, Štanjel, Postojna Cave, the Škocjan Caves Park, Trieste, the Miramare castle, Duino, the Snežnik castle, the valley of the Soča River, Goriška Brda, Piran, Ljubljana. Free Wi-Fi is featured throughout the property. Free secure parking is available on site. The accommodation has been finished to a high standard and offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. MAIN FLOOR: The open concept layout of the main floor contains the living area, dining area and kitchen with floor-to-ceiling windows, garden views and patio door leading out to garden. The entire space is bathed in natural light. The kitchen is well equipped with electric oven and gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, fridge/freezer, an island and patio door leading out to garden. There is dining for at least eight at a large dining table. Living room is open-plan with TV, rug, two comfortable sofa beds, library, garden views and patio door leading out to garden. Downstairs bathroom features and IR sauna. Also on main floor there is utility room with WC, washing machine and tumble dryer. UPPER LEVEL: Second floor is accessed via stairs and offers three bedrooms: • Master bedroom with double bed (180x200cm) an en suite bathroom fitted with large shower and terrace with beautiful garden views. • Bedroom 1 with double bed (160x200cm) with Apple computer and terrace with beautiful garden views. • Bedroom 2 with double bed (160x200cm) with iPod Docking station and terrace with beautiful garden views. OUTSIDE: Large enclosed garden to the front and rear of the property, lawn, covered patio with seating areas, sunbeds and BBQ. There is dining for at least eight at a large dining table on the covered patio. Please note that the house and garden are not childproofed and not suitable for children under 12. NOTABLE FEATURES: • South facing detached property with wrap-around external terrace • Fully fenced property • Covered patio with furniture • Outdoor dining • Barbecue • IR sauna • Free wi-fi throughout • Free-view cable TV • 2 Apple computers • iPod dock audio system • Library (books, DVDs and CDs) • Underfloor heating throughout (heat pump) • Bed linen • Towels • Welcome pack • Outside tap • Large enclosed garden with lawn • Fruit and berry garden (raspberries, blueberries, currants, gooseberries, blueberries, aronia, pomegranate, fig, cherry, quince, apple, plum, walnut, hazelnut) • Secure off-road parking for up to 6 cars • Great year round for hiking, walking, cycling • Microwave • Dishwasher • Washer • Dryer • Coffee machine • Hairdryer • Drying rack for clothing • Ironing board • Iron BEST TIME TO VISIT: May through October HOUSE RULES: • Maximum 6 guests • Regret no children under 12 • Regret non-smoking • Regret no pets • Check-in time 4:00-8:00 pm • Checkout time 10:00 am LEISURE FACILITIES: • Library (DVDs and CDs) • Board games • IR sauna • Hiking • Cycling (2 bikes free on premises, bicycle rental within 12 km - additional charge) • Bowling (within 12 km - additional charge) • Golf course (within 17 km - additional charge) • Horseback Riding (within 17 km - additional charge) • Beach club (within 27 km additional charge) • Windsurf, Sup, Kite rental (within 27 km - additional charge) LOCATION: • Kopriva railway station within walking distance • Trieste Train and Bus Station 19 km • Trieste Airport Ronchi Dei Legionari 41 km • Brnik Airport 108 km • Rijeka Airport 113 km • Nearest supermarket 4 km • Beaches within a 30 minute drive • Nearest towns are Sežana (12 km), Trieste, Italy (29 km), Portorož (55 km), Grado, Italy (64 km), Ljubljana (88 km), Bled (136 km) Venice, Italy (170 km). Sights within 30 min • Štanjel (5 km) • Repentabor / Monrupino (11 km) • Count's Cave (15 km) • Lipica Golf Club (17 km) • Lipica Stud Farm (17 km) • Faro della Vittoria (18 km) • Lokev (20 km) • Barcola (20 km) • Miramare Castle (23 km) • Škocjan Caves Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site; 25 km) • Trieste (29 km) • Duino Castle (34 km) Sights within 60 min • Postojna Cave (41 km) • Predjama Castle (41 km) • Goriška Brda (43 km) • Koper (43 km) • Pivka Cave and Black Cave (45 km) • Izola (48 km) • Hrastovlje (50 km) • Rakov Škocjan (50 km) • Piran (58 km) • Valley of the Soča River (60 km) • Cerknica Lake (61 km) • Snežnik Castle (78 km) • Ljubljana (88 km) Sights within 90 min • Idrija (UNESCO World Heritage Site; 55 km) • Bled (136 km) • Venice (170 km) FOOD AND WINE Fine Dining • Restaurant "Pri Lojzetu", Zemono Manor House, Vipava (Tomaž Kavčič, the most innovative European chef of 2017, 20 km) • Al Cacciatore-della Subida, Cormons, Italy (One Michellin Star; 49 km) • Hiša Franko, Kobarid (Ana Roš, World's Best Female Chef 2017; 88 km) Excellent local cuisine: • Gostilnica Ruj Restaurant, Dutovlje (8.5 km) • Majerija, Slap pri Vipavi (19 km) • Gostilna Mahorčič, Rodik (28 km) • Hiša Torkla, Korte (65 km) Caffe, Wine Bar: • Caffe Vatta, Opicina, Trieste, Italy (13,5 km) • Bistro Grad Štanjel (5 km) Wine: • Karst Wine Road (region famous for Teran) • Vipava Wine Road (region famous for Zelen and Pinela) • Brda Wine Road (region is famous for Rebula)