Car essential Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 4 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Beautifully restored traditional Istrian Stone House. The accommodation is on three floors. On the Ground floor is an open plan kitchen/ dining room, a sitting room (which has a sofa divan) and a bathroom. On the first floor are two double/twin bedrooms and a bathroom; A further two double/twin bedrooms and bathroom are on the top floor. We can accommodate up to 2 disabled persons, as access into the house is via a ramp, and there are sleeping, cooking and bathroom facilities on the ground floor.
There is ample parking and all guests are welcome to make use of the newly landscaped garden and summer kitchen with built in pizza/bread oven and barbeque. This superbly equipped house is based centrally to the excellent roadsystem in Istra and all the best sights really are only a short drive away. Relax in a beautiful rural village with us and enjoy a wealth of assistance and knowledge from an English couple who absolutely love it here and want to share it. Our office is full of useful information and you can buy maps, guidebooks and postcards from us too!
Exterior
Kitchen showing realwood furniture.
Living Room hiding dvd / video and real wood fire
Just one of the four bedrooms all well equipped.
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The Istria region
Just to the east of Italy (for many years a part of Italy), Istria or Istra as it is known locally (now a part of Croatia again), is only 3 hours drive from historic Venice and around an hour from either Trieste or Ljublijana airports.
It is a small peninsula - just over 1000 square miles (no larger than an English county) - nestling in the crystal clear Adriatic Sea. It boasts mile upon mile of clean, quiet beaches, unspoilt countryside and woodland, with dramatic mountain ranges, (the highest, Mount Ucka, is 4600 ft) supplying a backdrop to the inland plateaus and small scale Mediterranean farmsteads, historic walled towns, unbelievably friendly people, (many of whom have English as their second language) and an un-ending supply of fresh olives, fish, cheese, meats, truffles and wine. From your house you will be able to reach all parts of Istra in less than an hour. In fact you will be driving to Porec, Rovinj, Pazin all within half an hour, Pula, Zminj, Vodnjan, Labin, in 20 mins. This is very centrally located and yet feels so 'in the middle of nowhere' because of the peace and quiet. Krnicka Poret, regarded by the locals as the best beaches, is just ten mins drive and is fabulous. In fact the location is perfect...yes we are biased but come and see for yourselves!
Barban / Glavani area
Glavani is traditional Istrian farming village situated 20 kms (a 20-25 minute drive) northeast of Pula - the historic 'capital' of Istria - and around 8 kms (a 10 min drive) from the sea. It is located in unspoilt countryside, with meadow and woodland criss-crossed with paths ideal for walking or trekking. Barban (6 kms from Glavani) is a small medieval town located some 25kms northeast of Pula and around 10kms from the sea. Features include the 15th century church and two 15th century gates, one of which opens onto the main square where regular markets and music festivals are held. The town has recently revived the ancient festival of Prstinac (the Ring) where horse riding competitors in traditional costume attempt to spear metal rings with their lances.The facilities in the town itself include two Markets, a butchers, a bakers, a Post Office, a small bank, a chemist, a hardware store and two Bar/Restaurants. Outdoor markets are held weekly.
How to get there
Flights available direct to Pula airport. Pick up and or car hire can be aranged from there. With Ryannair (from Nov 2006). During summer months with Thomsonfly and with flyglobespan.
Outside the summer months and for cheaper options, Ryanair fly to Trieste in N Italy and Easyjet fly to Ljublijana in Slovenia and Rijeka. these are less than 2 hours drive from istria and cheap car hire is available from Hertz or Sixt.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Pula: 18 km
Railway:
Vodnjan: 10 km
Ferry:
Pula: 18 km
Activities near Barban
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Fax, Satellite TV
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (8), Double beds (4), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ, Childrens pool
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details indoors: Satellite TV in every room; Mirrors, drawers, hanging space, cupboards, seating, all in every room...this really is well equipped. We have a library of english novels, videos, dvds and children's games. We have useful stuff for the beach to loan.
Further details outdoors: All guests are welcome to use the newly landscaped garden with water feature and the summer kitchen with built in Bread/pizza oven and Grill / barbecue. Also our office, staffed by us, the two English people who came here, fell in love with the surroundings and decided to introduce them to people like you!
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
Convert to:
Prices for group size 10
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Winter
1 Jan 08
14 Apr 08
462£ 358
6651
6651
3 Nights
Spring
14 Apr 08
30 Jun 08
630£ 488
9070
9070
3 Nights
Summer
1 Aug 08
1 Sep 08
1050£ 814
150116
150116
3 Nights
Autumn
1 Sep 08
5 Oct 08
630£ 488
9070
9070
3 Nights
Winter late
5 Oct 08
1 Jan 09
462£ 358
6651
6651
3 Nights
43
Prices for group size 6
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Winter
1 Jan 08
14 Apr 08
294£ 228
4233
4233
3 Nights
Spring
14 Apr 08
30 Jun 08
420£ 326
6047
6047
3 Nights
Summer
1 Aug 08
1 Sep 08
1050£ 814
150116
150116
3 Nights
Autumn
1 Sep 08
5 Oct 08
630£ 488
9070
9070
3 Nights
Winter late
5 Oct 08
1 Jan 09
500£ 388
7256
7256
3 Nights
43
Prices for group size 4
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Winter
1 Jan 08
14 Apr 08
196£ 152
2822
2822
3 Nights
Spring
14 Apr 08
1 Jul 08
280£ 217
4031
4031
3 Nights
Summer
1 Jul 08
1 Sep 08
476£ 369
6853
6853
3 Nights
Autumn
1 Sep 08
5 Oct 08
280£ 217
4031
4031
3 Nights
Winter late
5 Oct 08
1 Jan 09
196£ 152
2822
2822
3 Nights
43
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Up to eight adults can be accommodated in beds. Two more can be accommodated on the bed/settee at £ 4.67 per night per person. Children under 12 are half price. Children under 2 years old are free. We charge per person per night so the above figures are flexible to your ages and numbers.
Prices include PDV(VAT) but are subject to additional local taxes which are very small.
We require a 25% deposit on booking payable by credit card or bank transfer. The balance is payable on arrival by credit card or cash
Guestbook
Sue and Nigel, Just a quick note to thank you again for your wonderful hospitality. Should you need a reference for a potential guest, please don't hisitate to point him or her my way. To whom it may concern...you could not ask for a nicer lodging or finer hosts. My suggestion...ask them about a meal prepared by their neighbor. John Trotti Friends and I just had a most delightful stay with Susan and Nigel. We felt so welcomed and comfortable. We had beautifully furnished rooms and a well stocked kitchen. They were helpful with information about tourist spots but mostly gracious hosts. They even arranged a beautiful catered supper prepared by a terrific cook neighbor. I look forward to my next visit. Karen Drown www.Greentreeranch@verizon.net I can thoroughly recommend Hisa Suzannah and the property that we stayed at in 2005 (Apartment Uckar) in Barban. if the other properties on Istra-Zivot's books are of comparable standard then have no qualms about booking, but I have to repeat that Hisa Suzannah is the tops. We are already making plans for a further holiday in 2007. Janice & Charlie Ashbrook
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