Kanal holiday cottage rental, Gorenja Vas with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Hisa Kostanja (Chestnut cott.) (cottage)

Home description

The cottage has 2 double and 1 twin bedrooms with ample space in the master bedroom for a travel cot. Gorenja Vas is typically Slovenian, friendly and quiet but bustling with the activity of a traditional rural village. In the historic town of Kanal, a 5 minute walk away you will find a choice of grocery shops, a highly recommended pizzeria and a scrumptious ice cream and cake parlour!

During Summer months the beach of the River Soca in the centre of town is a very inviting bathing area and becomes a hub of activity for both locals and visitors. Explore the many footpaths which permeate the surrounding hills and discover neighbouring hill top villages.

The central location of Kanal on the Italian border of Slovenia allows great opportunity for sightseeing and activity. The River Soca is famous amongst white water adrenalin seekers. The mountains of Kanin, Cerkno and the Triglav national park are all within one hours drive providing hiking and skiing opportunities amongst stunning and unspoilt scenery. Nova Gorica, a 20 minute drive South is a modern University city where there are shopping centres to suit all budgets. There are numerous other attractions within 1 to 2 hours driving in any direction from Kanal.

Hisa Kostanja	The Master Bedroom
The newly completed kitchen	Swinging under the sun deck

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The Goriska region

Slovenia was the Northern part of former Yugoslavia and was first to gain a relatively peaceful independence in 1991. Kanal is in the Soca valley of Goriska only a few kms from the italian border. Between the Wars, Kanal was in fact annexed to Italy.

The Soca Valley formed the Isonzo Front during WW1 and there are many museums and historical sites relating to this period. The charming italian like town of Kanal is surrounded by wooded hills and pretty hill top villages.The crystal clear and stuningly turquoise river Soca is teaming with fish including a unique species of trout.

Half way between the mountains and the Adriatic, this region of Slovenia is where the Alpine and Mediterranean weather systems converge to give Hot Summers and Cold Winters. There is a lot of sunshine all year and plenty of rain but this typically falls in quick and heavy thunder storm. These conditions allow the orchards, gardens and vinyards to flourish and it is easy to see why the region has been nick named "the market garden of Europe!"

In April this year we went skiing at Bovec during the morning and were soaking up the sun on the river beach in the afternoon!

Slovenia is only the size of Wales so most parts of the country are accessable from Kanal for sight seeing. Primorska, the greater region (1 of 8 in Slovenia) makes up the west border of Slovenia and is described as "Europe in miniature". There are mountains, rivers, beaches, forests and flat Karst plains, vinyards and ancient towns and villages

Kanal / Gorenja Vas area

Within walking distance there are numerous foot paths in the surrounding hills, fishing and swimming (season depending!) in the River, and train trips from the local train station which allow a relaxed day out away from the steering wheel! There is an excellent Pizzeria and Ice-cream parlour in the town and also a basic hotel where you can eat a good traditional meal at exceptional value.

Explore further a field by car, possibly via the auto-train which is the quickest way into the Triglav National park, Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj. (And is a real experience in itself!) This is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Alternatively visit the famous underground caves of Postojna and Skocjan, both about 80 km from Kanal. Near Postojna there is also the Lipizzaner Stud farm , the home of the "dancing white horses" of the Vienna riding school.

Goriska Brda, the centre of which is 15km from Kanal is one of the country's prime wine areas and the rolling hills are covered in vines and orchard fruits. There are many vineyards and tourist farms where you can sample the local fair.

From the mountain resorts of Bovec and Cerkno you can ski, hike, paraglide and participate in white water sports. If you feel like a swim in the sea then the coast of the Adriatic can be reached in 1hr and Piran a traditional and picturesque fishing town is 110km from Kanal. Ljubljana the vibrant capital is only a 2 hours drive (115km)

The various tourist information offices in the region all offer detailed historical and scenic walks and ambles particularly around the Kobarid area where there is an excellent WW1 museum about the Isonzo Front.

There are many annual festivals in the area. Details of what is on can be found at theTIC (Tourist information) in the centre of Kanal.

Highlights include:
World Cup Bridge Diving, August. The diving platform is built 8 meters above the 10 meter bridge of Kanal!
Chestnut festival, Lig, October (hill top village, 9km away.)
Cherry festival in Goriska Brda, May ( Orchard and Wine region, 15km away)
Various music and poetry festivals in the old square, Kanal (Kontrada)

How to get there

Travel time from airport to house Airline Departure airport
TRIESTE, 45 mins, Ryanair, Bristol, Birmingham, Stansted
LJUBLJANA, 1.5 hrs, Easyjet, Luton
VENICE, 2 hrs, Ryanair, Stansted, Liverpool
Easyjet, Bristol, East Midlands, Gatwick, Belfast
Average flight time 2 hours.

Activities near Kanal

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Fully redecorated and fitted with new bathroom and kitchen in 2008.
There is a selection of DVDs for all the family.

A selection of children`s toys, family games and reading material is also available.
The log fire is a wood burner and logs are available from our neighbour as an extra.

There are Sofa beds available in the lounge on request but our recommended maximum occupancy is 6.

Further details outdoors:
There is a perimeter fence and an entrance gate allowing complete enclosure which may be useful for families with children.

The front area of garden is patioed and there is a selection of outdoor toys for children to play with including a paddling pool.

At the rear there is a young terraced orchard overlooked by a large rustic sun deck from which a child's swing hangs. Below the garden is a stream which provides a relaxing back drop for a lazy BBQ. There are 6 reclining outdoor chairs and a dining table.

There is a parking area inside the gates but negotiation of the entrance can be tricky!

Further details

We have a very helpful and friendly neighbour who can speak good English and will be available should you need any help.

Cars must be parked within the entrance gates as the ground outside belongs to another neighbour. Alternative parking will be suggested on request.

Although we have recommended this property for children there is as yet no stair gate.

Conditions

Strictly no smoking except on the balcony.

Refundable breakages deposit of £100 required on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).

A non-refundable deposit equivalent to 3 nights stay will be required to secure your booking. Any settlement must be received 6 weeks before your arrival date.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
ALL YEAR	1 Nov 09	1 Jan 11	420£ 420	6060	6060	3 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
ALL YEAR	1 Nov 09	1 Jan 11	385£ 385	5555	5555	3 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
ALL YEAR	1 Nov 09	1 Jan 11	350£ 350	5050	5050	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Logs for wood burner are payable locally.

Non-refundable deposit equivalent to 3 nights stay is required to secure the booking.

Any settlement is due within 6 weeks of start of the rental period.

A refundable security deposit of £100 is also due 6 weeks before the start of the rental period. This will be returned within 2 weeks of the end of the rental period following a satisfactory inspection that there has been no damages or breakages incurred.

Guestbook for Hisa Kostanja (Chestnut cott.)

"...we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. I was a bit worried that we might be too far out
from Kanal, but that was a lovely quick walk down the hill and into the village.
You have everything there that you would need and I would definetly stay there again.." D. Australia1/10/09

"Just to say thank you for returning the deposit so promptly - and for an
excellent week in your lovely house. It was such a great place to stay,
and had everything we needed and more, spotless and very welcoming on our
arrival - just altogether lovely. Thank you!" Burwood family of 6. Devon. 26/08/09


..."we had an enjoyable holiday thank you and enjoyed staying in the cottage which had everything we needed. We found Slovenia a very beautiful country with friendly people!" Mr and Mrs CC, Kent. 16/08/09

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