"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments and places that take our breath away!"
House - 150 m2 (up to 8 persons)
The house has two floors and a total of 150 m2 living space. It comfortably accommodates up to 8 persons in four bedrooms. On the ground floor there is an entrance hall, a bathroom, a kitchen and a large living room with a dining table and a fireplace. The living room opens onto a covered terrace with a grill. Further along the patio, there’s a big dining table under the old oak, an ideal place to enjoy “alfresco” meal. From the living room, the stairs are leading to the upper floor, with three double-bed bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, and one twin bedroom with bunk beds in the attic. Children would love it!
Minimum stay is 7 days.
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The offer includes:
- hot water, heating, bed linen, towels, utensils and final cleaning
- Sat-TV, DVD, washing machine
- access to covered terrace with barbecue and dining table outdoors
- air condition
- wireless Internet
What else can we do for you?
- introduce you to local sites and events
- arrange activities (truffle hunting, sport activities, table tennis)
- offer you our own home made wine and mistletoe brandy and produce from local family-run farms
Apartment - 30 m2 (2 persons)
The apartment is on the first floor, has a separate entrance and an area of about 30 m2. It consists of a double-bed bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a mini-kitchen and a dining area within the bedroom.
Minimum stay is 3 days.
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The offer includes:
- hot water, heating, bed linen, towels, utensils and final cleaning
- access to covered terrace with barbecue and dining table outdoors
Additional services (on request):
- air condition
- wireless Internet
Your privacy is guaranteed, as you are the only guests in the house.
Daily apartment rent - 30 m2 (2 persons)
Minimum stay is 3 days.
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| July - August | May - June / September - October |
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Weekly house rent - 150 m2 (up to 8 persons)
Minimum stay is 7 days.
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| July - August | May - June / September - October |
| On request | On request |
Testimonials
Dan, Katherine, Ruth and Joseph from England - August 2018
We have just returned from a lovely holiday at Kosovija. Lory and her family were perfect hosts and were available if there were any queries and were more than happy to help suggest some quiet beaches and local areas to explore. We were welcomed upon arrival with drinks, ice cream and some vegetables from the vegetable patch which was a lovely touch. The house itself was just as expected, very clean, spacious with a well equipped kitchen. A previous review mentioned that the Wifi was intermittent but we found this to be reliable and fast during our stay. The grounds of the house are a delight and the pictures can't really do justice to the beautiful surroundings. The veranda was lovely for eating outside and having a drink or two in the evening. Our children loved the outside space including the swing and football nets. We found Istria a beautiful area to explore. The house is a little off the beaten track and a car would certainly be advisable but the peacefulness of the surroundings made for a very relaxing time back at the house. We would very much recommend staying at Kosovija and we most certainly look to returning in the future. (Airbnb)
Carla and Jerry from USA - September 2016
Enjoy the serene beauty of Istria at Kosovija!! We are so glad we decided to stay at Kosovija for part of our 5 nights in Istria in September. It was a welcome change from the overly-crowded (but beautiful) Rovinj. To give you an idea, it is only about a 10-15 minute drive from there to Hum, maybe about 35-40 minutes to Groznjan and the northern hill town area. A great location as a base for exploring or a place to just unwind. We felt instant relaxation the minute we arrived. The countryside where Kosovija is located is breathtaking. When you reach the narrow tree-lined road that leads to the house, you are thinking “where are we going”, then you pull up to a beautiful home surrounded by greenery, trees, gardens, views of country and mountains as far as your eyes can see. That is just the beginning! The home itself is gorgeous with very high-end finishes and comfortable furnishings and is shining clean. The Wi-Fi works perfectly if you can’t do without your gadgets. It’s surrounded by lovely grapevine covered patios with comfortable lounge chairs, tables for dining, even a chair swing in a giant tree! You can wander through the large gardens, olive grove or just walk along the road. There is also a huge grassy area perfect for kids to play on. Everything thing is impeccably maintained. Peaceful, quiet, comfortable! Our lovely host, Lory, went out of her way to meet and greet us with delicious cakes, cookies, homegrown figs and tomatoes, homemade grappa and wine. We chatted about our trip, food, wine and family and she left us with us maps, driving suggestions and tips to make our time spent the best possible. Our (too short) time spent in Kosovija is a very memorable part or out trip and we highly recommend staying there and soaking in the beauty of Istria! (source)
Pieter S. from Netherlands - August 2016
Deze accomodatie gaf ons alle rust en ontspanning! Ideaal voor de kinderen, wij hebben een top vakantie gehad! (source)
Janine P. from Netherlands - July 2016
In juli hebben we een week in dit geweldige vakantiehuis, 'Kosovija', doorgebracht. Bij aankomst werden we heel gastvrij en warm ontvangen door de eigenaresse die heel goed Engels kan praten. We kregen een welkomsdrankje en ze liet ons het huis zien. We waren direct onder de indruk van het fantastische uitzicht en de mooie groene tuin vol bloemen. Voor de kinderen was er ontzettend veel ruimte. Er is een voetbalveldje inclusief twee goaltjes aanwezig waar onze jongens lekker konden voetballen. Er zijn hangmatten aanwezig en heerlijke ligstoelen. Er zijn ook voldoende plekken om lekker in de schaduw te zitten. Kortom je komt hier helemaal tot rust. Het huis ligt aan een klein afgelegen straatje met drie andere huizen. Het is een goede uitvalbasis om vanaf deze plek Istrie goed te leren kennen. Het binnenland is prachtig en je kan er heerlijk eten. Je bent ook snel bij de kust. In werkelijkheid is het huis nog mooier dan op de foto's, dus we raden het dan ook aan iedereen aan! Je zult er geen spijt van krijgen! (source)
Michele R. from Italy - May 2016
L'appartamento è molto bello e intimo immerso nel verde, proprietari molto cordiali, lungo ideale per escursioni a piedi o per visitare alcune città (source)
Michael C. from USA - February 2015
Loved it here! Perfect location, great food, and wonderful hosts. This is an ideal central location for exploring Istria. It's a very peaceful and quiet place with a nice panorama. There is a vineyard on the property and beautiful lavender fields. The owners make their own wine so be sure to ask them about it! The hosts are really wonderful people and make excellent Mediterranean cuisine. They are willing to help with anything you need and can speak English, Italian, and Croatian. It's great place for families, friends, or if you simply want to come by yourself and enjoy some beautiful nature. I came several times both by myself and once with my family. You won't regret staying here! (source)
Pauline J. from Netherlands - August 2013
We had a wonderful time in Istria and enjoyed our stay in your beautiful house. We got spoiled very much by your parents in law, very kind and sweet people, we got lots of vegetables and fruit! And also tried wine and “snaps” in the wine cellar, too bad we couldn’t talk to them, but with hands and feet we tried. It was a great experience for all of us and will remember it!
Donna S. from USA - 2008
My daughter and I had a wonderful visit to Istria and Croatia. We fell in love with Croatia. We really could not get enough of the hill towns, the fortresses and churches, the beautiful coastline. Everyone was friendly and welcoming – but none more than you. We love your countyside getaway in Kosovija. We had a fabulous visit. It was delightful. We love Croatia and Istria! Thank you so much.
Pietro, Annellore from Deutchland - 2008
Alla gentile Famiglia Varlien, Ringranziamo per il piacevole soggiorno a Kosovija e la loro gentile ospitalita’ con tanti regali: il bellissimo libro su Opatija, le ottime torte fatte a mano e il splendide profumo della lavanda. Ho gia provato fare il dolce dalla sua ricetta. Ci siamo sentiti un po come a Kosovija! Speriamo che tutta la famiglia va bene anche Frida ! Un bel estate auguriamo. I due Bavaresi.
Brenda and Darren C. from Canada - 2008
Thank you so much for the lovely stay, we enjoyed ourselves here very much.We have been to many countries and have stayed in amazing places but yours is one of the very best. The location is superb. The hilltowns and twisty narrow roads are so charming. It is a place we would love to live! It is going to be very difficult for us to leave here as we have fallen in love with Istria! What a special treat to have fresh grapes! We certainly did not expect to have baskets full of treats waiting for us every morning – it was very kind and sweet of you! We definitely chose the best place to stay!
Tanya N. from USA - 2007
We had a lovely time here. The highlight of our trip to Istria was meeting you, your son and father in law. Your generous hospitality + warm greetings made us feel welcome. We will always remember our first sips of grappa and delicious plums. Yestrday early in the morning Frida and I took a mile run. She was an eager and enthusiastic companion. I then treated her to roast chichen. We hope your upcoming trip to Cuba is as enjoyable as ours has been to Croatia. Many thanks. Best warm wishes from Tanya.
Irina, Alisa, Slava, Artem and Andrey from Moscow - 2007
Dear Loredana, We always remember your hospitable house with very warm feelings and hope to visit Kosovija once and once again and again.