VILLA MARA
Milna, Island of Brac, Split Region
€1084 - €2622 per week
A 200 hundred years old, air conditioned, four bedroom family house stylishly renovated, with a charming garden and pool, 10 minutes walk from the beach. Sleeps 6-8.
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This beautiful old family home has undergone a sensitive and tasteful restoration and a thorough update of the interiors. It is an old fisherman house, built of the local stone and situated in the heart of the village, a few minutes from the fishing boats and the lively promenade. The house is in an elevated position, and cars can be parked 100 metres away from it. The villa is an authentic Adriatic cottage made very comfortable, cosy and luxurious. Its lovely terraces on several levels offer great views and also privacy and the pool is hidden inside old ruined walls in the garden. The villa is surrounded by greenery, rosemary and lavender bushes. Inside, lovely finishes, beautiful wood and stone work, cosy furniture, a few antique pieces and comfortable beds promise a wonderful holiday.
ACCOMMODATION
Ground floor
From the garden terrace the main door leads to a small hallway from which a beautifully crafted wooden and stone staircase leads upstairs. On the left the whole ground floor area is a living space, starting with a pretty wood country kitchen, tiled with warm brick tiles. The kitchen has a dishwasher, cooker, fridge freezer, coffee machine, toaster and a microwave. An old style wood burner provides warmth in a cooler season. The dining table for six persons is placed in one corner of the sitting room. It is a very attractive room with warm wood floors, ceiling beams comfortable sofas, sofa bed and a TV. Walls are of exposed stone or old bricks, with alcoves and subtle lighting.
Sitting room
Kitchen |
Dining room |
First floor
On the first floor there are one double, one twin and two single bedrooms and two bathrooms. The wood floors and wood beams continue the rustic theme of the house. The bedrooms are simply furnished, with old style country bed linen. One of the bathrooms is decorated in the early 20th century country style blue and white, and the shower room has more contemporary Provencal style tiles, warm honey and sea blue colours. Towels are provided. A small balcony with a table and two chairs has a wonderful view over the village.
Bedroom
Bedroom |
Bedroom |
Bedroom |
Balcony |
Bathroom |
Bathroom |
OUTSIDE
Garden
The garden of the villa is interspersed with Mediterranean plants and stone paved terraces, and has attractive views of the village. Lavender, rosemary, palms, pomegranates and lemon trees are scattered around the house, providing wonderful scent.
Pool
The pool is a great bonus in this old village house situated in a narrow street, and it looks most attractive within the ruins of an old roofless outbuilding.
Pool
Terraces
The house has very pretty and private terraces which are paved with stone. Just outside the kitchen/sitting room there is an outdoor dining table which can sit 6 people. Nice stone pillars and artefacts are on the terrace, as well as the barbecue. The terrace covers an old rainwater store and the well itself has been kept as an authentic feature on the terrace. A stone doorway and some lovely stone steps lead to the lower terrace. The views from the terraces are very charming in the sunny day and really magical at night when the whole place shimmers with village lights whilst you enjoy your evening drink and sent of the herbs.
The view from the terrace
The villa at night |
The villa at night |
Parking is 100 metres from the villa.
Nearest swimming 10 min walk (1300 metres)
Restrictions and amenities
- Pets are considered.
- Smoking is allowed outside the house.
- Arrival time 16:00 hours
- Departure time 10:00 hours
- Breakage deposit 500 euro
- Village centre 150 metres away
- Restaurants, shops, fresh fruit and vegetable market, bakery 3-5 min walk
- Fresh fish market and wine shops 5 min walk
- Doctor, pharmacy 400 metres
Sporting activities can be booked in the village: fishing, sailing, sailing school, scuba diving, snorkelling, water skiing, water tubing, jet skiing, para- skiing, paddle-boating, cycling, tennis. There are lovely walks and hikes.
BOATING
Small boats can be hired from the main coastal towns and resorts. The coastline and inshore islands are ideal for exploring by small boat. To hire a motor boat you will require an appropriate licence or you will need to hire a skipper. For more information visit our Charter page.
VILLA LOCATION
RATES & AVAILABILITY
| Period From | Period To | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2011 | 27 April 2012 | €1084 |
| 28 April 2012 | 18 May 2012 | €1177 |
| 19 May 2012 | 1 June 2012 | €1412 |
| 2 June 2012 | 22 June 2012 | €2006 |
| 23 June 2012 | 20 July 2012 | €2394 |
| 21 July 2012 | 31 August 2012 | €2622 |
| 1 September 2012 | 14 September 2012 | €2006 |
| 15 September 2012 | 5 October 2012 | €1412 |
| 6 October 2012 | 28 December 2012 | €1177 |
TO BOOK
Please email or telephone us to make a provisional reservation. Then download and complete the booking form.
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