VILLA MARIELLA
near Svetvincenat, Istria Region

A classic small Istrian house in a picture postcard village, home to 35 inhabitants. This farming area with vineyards and olive groves offers a slow, peaceful and relaxing village life and is also very close to interesting old towns and good local restaurants and taverns. The villa is over 100 years old and it has recently been completely renovated and furnished for the comfortable vacation.

ACCOMMODATION

Ground floor

The villa is reached from a small country road passing through fields and meadows. It has an open plan kitchen with a dining table for six to eight persons, and a sitting room area with a sofa which can also be used as an additional bed. The kitchen has a stove with 3 gas rings and one electrical ring, a refrigerator with a freezing compartment , a microwave, a coffee machine, dish washer, and an air extractor above the cooking rings. Downstairs shower room also contains a washing machine. Wood staircase leads to the first floor.

First floor

A large double bedroom and a shower room. Stairs leading to the second floor

Second floor

A large attic bedroom with a sloping roof, with two single beds, two comfortable arm chairs and a sofa which can also sleep one to two persons. This bedroom shares the first floor shower room.

OUTSIDE

The villa has a lovely walled and gated courtyard which is filled with plant pots. There is a large sun umbrella, a substantial outdoor barbecue, and a separate pizza oven. An old stone dining table under a shady covered terrace is a charming place to eat al fresco.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Pets are welcome at 7 euro per pet per day paid to the owner directly.

Nearest town is Savicenta, where there is a good restaurant, a shop, a bakery, post office and an ATM machine. Nearest beach 10 miles (16km).