The House

Motovun – Istria – Croatia: medieval town on top of a hill shrouded in legends, the place where the Austrian Josef Ressel invented the marine propeller – today a culinary, wine, truffle, olives paradise with a mild Mediterranean climate. Ideal for relaxation or an activity holiday.

The estate consists of one big building, split into the following sections, connected by a big terrace:

  • “big house” – in private use
  • “DH” – Danish house, formerly owned by a Danish family
  • “KH” – small house (not really that small…)

Old stone house, built in the end of the 18th century – now caringly renovated + authentically modern furnished – with a big Mediterranean garden, scenic view, 2 separated housing units (cca. 110m² DH house resp. 130m² KH house) – each consisting of:

  • 6 sleeping berths. Romantic, playful loft-like interieurs on 4 levels.
  • Fully-equipped kitchen (stove, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, diverse kitchen gadgets, Nespresso machine, kettle, citrus juicer, cooking and table dishes etc.)
  • bathroom with shower resp. tub
  • hair dryer
  • makeup mirror
  • bedroom with a full-size bed
  • combined living and bedroom with a convertible sofa-bed
  • satellite TV
  • WLAN
  • cleaning utensils
  • ironing equipment
  • mini safe
  • air-conditioning + heating
  • desk
  • drawer + small summer reading library
  • large terraces
  • a big, opulently planted garden on two levels with an enchanting view on the surrounding hilly landscape
  • garden furniture
  • barbecue
  • dish washer
  • washing machine respectively tumble dryer all-in-one
  • bedding
  • towels
  • dish towels
  • Anti-allergy pillow & blankets (upon request)

Upon request:

  • baby crib + babyphone
  • highchair
  • diaper changing table
  • potty
  • play mat & baby toys
  • dog bed
  • dog blanket
  • bowls
  • dog toys
  • agility obstacles
  • dog pool

Ideal for activity holiday (cycling tours, horse riding, hiking, aquatic sport, tennis, golf, kitesurfing, climbing etc.) + culture (film festival), history, art, music (jazz festivals in the vicinity), nature, adventure (speleological roping, zipline, aquapark etc.) + culinary pleasures, truffles, olives, wine.

The two units are bookable individually or combined together.