CASA CELESTINA
Merisce, near Buje, Istria and Kvarner Riviera
£500 - £950 per week
A beautifully renovated Istrian stone house located in a hilltop village with stunning views to the Adriatic. 1 bedroom, sleeps 2 to 4.
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Casa Celestina is located in a spectacular position in the village of Merisce in central Istria, an area of great natural beauty often compared to Tuscany. It is on a high ridge with stunning and uninterrupted views of the Adriatic and the Italian coast in the distance. The village also looks out towards other hilltop towns including the ruined tower of the 13th century castle at Momjan and Buje with its striking high church steeple. Merisce is no more than 10 kilometres from the coast. In this region of Croatia, Italian is the principal language.
View from terrace
ACCOMMODATION
Casa Celestina is over 100 years old and we have restored it so as to retain many of the original features with full use of the natural materials of which it is built. Beautifully furnished in Mediterranean colours and in a truly breathtaking and peaceful location Casa Celestina provides a unique holiday experience.The villa is fully air conditioned. For the winter months there is under-floor heating on the ground floor and bathrooms and the bedroom has warm air heating.
GROUND FLOOR
The Kitchen and Dining area lead into the Living Room through a wide stone archway. The Living Room opens out onto a terrace and has a direct view to the Adriatic from a full length window. A comfortable sofa in the living room can fold out to provide an additional double bed.
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The kitchen units have been built in Tuscan style with stone sink and worktops made by local craftsmen. The kitchen is fitted with electric oven and hob, microwave and dishwasher. A fridge freezer and washer/dryer are housed in a walk in store room. A downstairs WC and hand basin facilitates the use of the sitting room for additional sleeping accommodation if required.
FIRST FLOOR
A stone staircase leads to the first floor where the bedroom, with king size double bed, has a galleried ceiling and access to large terrace with 180 degree panoramic views over vineyards and olive groves and with the Adriatic spanning the horizon. An alcove contains a built-in settee that can convert into an additional single bed. The shower room and WC are accessed from the bedroom.
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OUTSIDE
The ground floor terrace has a large covered area with grill, table and chairs and is ideal for outside dining. The first floor sun terrace has magnificent views of the Adriatic and surrounding countryside. Below the house there is a steeply sloping garden area with fruit trees.
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FEEDBACK
Our guests at Casa Celestina have, without exception, enjoyed the house, the view and peace and quiet of the location. Here are some of their comments.
"The stunning view makes this place even more enchanting than the peacefulness of this quaint village. The house itself exhibits great attention to detail with décor reminiscent of 19th century Istria but with modern amenities. This villa does not stop short at impressing. Not far from exciting excursions to Slovenia and the Croatian coast. Good local wine and excellent food at the local restaurants."
MV. June 2009.
"You have made a wonderful romantic home here in Merisce. It was great to unlock the door and walk in and see it just as you promised. The view is special; we’ll remember it. It is truly peaceful."
JR June 2009.
"Five Best Istrian Experiences
1. Waking up to the views from the terrace
2. Wandering around Groznjan to the strains of classical music
3. Taking a boat trip from Umag to Porec
4. Swimming in the sea at Novigrad
5. Wallowing in the thermal spa at Istarska Toplice."
J&H, August 2009
"Pristine cottage, great vista and surrounding countryside. What a gem."
A&G H, August 2008.
"Lovely cottage, spectacular view – we lived on the terrace. Great local wine, good food, fun wandering. A find."
B&G
"We will definitely miss the spectacular view and the quietness of this place"
G&WR, June/July 2009
"Wonderful place – the views even more spectacular than on the advertised pictures – and so wonderfully quiet"
AR October/November 2009
"What a great place. We will miss our breakfast on the terrace and star watching at night. Istria is a wonderful place to stay and with a lot to do."
A&B R. August 2009
"Lovely place to stay; very relaxing. We will return."
LS June 2008
"We fell in love with Istria on this trip. The cottage is very comfortable and thoughtfully put together."
R&LS April 2009
VILLA LOCATION
RATES & AVAILABILITY
All rates are per week for the whole villa Saturday to Saturday for two people and are in Pounds Sterling (GBP). An extra £100 per week is charged if there are three or more people aged 5 or over. Payment can be made in GBP or Euros at the prevailing exchange rate. There are no extras. Tourist tax and cleaning are included.
| Period From | Period To | Weekly Rate |
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| 28 April 2012 | 25 May 2012 | £650 |
| 26 May 2012 | 22 June 2012 | £750 |
| 23 June 2012 | 13 July 2012 | £850 |
| 14 July 2012 | 24 August 2012 | £950 |
| 1 September 2012 | 28 September 2012 | £750 |
| 29 September 2012 | 19 October 2012 | £650 |
| 20 October 2012 | 28 December 2012 | £550 |
TO BOOK
Please email or telephone us to make a provisional reservation. Then download and complete the booking form.
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