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A traditional farmhouse vibe! Modern living with a rustic twist. For lovers of the great outdoors!

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The traditional alpine farm house is cool in summer even as the south facing balcony and lawn are perfect spots for sun worshipers.
The cool living room comfortably seats six
The cool living room comfortably seats six. A great place for your group to relax - chatting over drinks and nibbles, playing games or just watching a film.
The bright and airy kitchen, is well equipped and has a dining table to seat six.
The spacious master bedroom offers a super-king sized bed. With black out shutters, you are sure to get a great night's sleep.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Zasip, Gorenjska
  • Place, Triglav National Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bled Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Bled
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ljubljana (LJU-Joze Pucnik)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A traditional farmhouse vibe! Modern living with a rustic twist. For lovers of the great outdoors!

The Alpine Retreat is an easy 2km walk to the shores of Lake Bled. Offering spacious accommodation in a centuries-old, traditional farm house, that simply oozes character. With balcony, sunny south terrace and a shaded north-facing garden there are mountain views all round.

With free parking and wifi, this house suits families or small groups (max 6) seeking the peace and tranquillity of rural village life, with forest, hillside and riverside walks (Vintgar Gorge) from the doorstep.


The owners will not be at the house during guest stays.

The Alpine Retreat is sited in a well serviced village, with shop and restaurant / bar. Located beside the church at the heart of the active dairy farming village of Zasip, you will feel at the centre of village comings and goings.

Sat on a ridge with commanding southerly views, and Bled Castle in clear view, you are just a few kilometres from Lake Bled, with all its tourist facilities, yet being in Zasip, on the doorstep of some wonderful countryside, you feel more in touch with the local way of life.

There are some amazing walks nearby, including a circuit to Vintgar Gorge, which is within easy striding distance of the doorstep.

With the exception of the basement boiler room and secure store rooms, guests will have access to the whole house.

The Alpine Retreat is both our second home and a professionally managed holiday rental apartment. For you this means that you can expect to find everything you need for a comfortable stay with the reassurance that help is close at hand should the need arise.

Although there are bus and train services from the village the use of a car, to explore the area's wonders, is recommended.

This house is in a quiet village setting and is therefore not suitable for noisy groups. It is best for families or respectful adults who enjoy forest and hillside walls from the doorstep, wild swimming in the nearby lakes, or simply relaxing in the garden and taking in the magnificent mountain backdrop. Zasip is a active dairy farming village, some guest may not be used to country aromas.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2415348000

About the area

Bled

Located in Bled, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Bled and Triglav National Park.
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Zasip, Gorenjska

What's nearby

  • Triglav National Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bled Castle - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lake Bled - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lake Wörth - 36 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Lake Bohinj - 40 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Bled Jezero Station - 9 min drive
  • Ljubljana (LJU-Joze Pucnik) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Planinček - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rock Bar Bled - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Občerstvení Slap Šum - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Gostilna Pri Planincu - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bife Šum - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A traditional farmhouse vibe! Modern living with a rustic twist. For lovers of the great outdoors! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A traditional farmhouse vibe! Modern living with a rustic twist. For lovers of the great outdoors!?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A traditional farmhouse vibe! Modern living with a rustic twist. For lovers of the great outdoors! on 12 June 2026 start from AU$311, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A traditional farmhouse vibe! Modern living with a rustic twist. For lovers of the great outdoors!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A traditional farmhouse vibe! Modern living with a rustic twist. For lovers of the great outdoors!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A traditional farmhouse vibe! Modern living with a rustic twist. For lovers of the great outdoors!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A traditional farmhouse vibe! Modern living with a rustic twist. For lovers of the great outdoors! located?

This family-friendly Bled holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Triglav National Park, St. Martin's Parish Church and Festival Hall. Lake Bled is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it there - big house in a small village with all the things which are needed…
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lee N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a fantastic location and had everything we needed. The only downside we felt was that the outside space was separated from the main living space. The balcony was only accessible from the ground floor (1st floor) bathroom, and the outside space was only accessible from the basement when the main living space was on the ground floor (1st floor). The outside space was also limited in size. Other than that, we had a fabulous two weeks staying here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

christian b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bled

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Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Judith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surprised

The property was located directly across the street from the barn, which was, unfortunately experiencing VERY strong odor.(liquid manure?) I grew up on a dairy farm and this was something out of the ordinary.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place to stay

We so enjoyed our time staying here. The house is so lovely and spacious and in a wonderful rural location with amazing views! We loved the welcome gifts and supplies of basic things. Our teenage boys had a great time using the pool table and there were so many games and dvds on offer! It really felt like a home. Some reviewers have commented about farm smells but it is a farmhouse within a farming community so this is completely understandable. You will also hear the church bells from the beautiful church next door but neither of these things would put us off returning. It is a perfect base for exploring Slovenia with a car and you can walk into Bled in about 30 mins. Stuart was a great host, providing lots of information and promptly answered any questions we had. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kirsten R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice house with a mouse

We stayed a few days in Stuarts house. It is located in Zasip, which is very close to Bled. Before we arrived Stuart gave us a lot of information about the area und the house, which was perfect. When we arrived the house smelt a little, but after opening the windows it was ok. The bathroom on the ground floor was a little older, but the one on the first floor was new and modern. The bedrooms were ok. We didn't have any problems with the cows next door or the church bell. But unfortunately we did have a problem with a mouse, which we found in the kitchen on the fridge between our groceries. For us this was a no-go!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascale P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belle découverte de la région de Bled et des alentours

Ferme (ou plutôt grande maisonà côté d'une étable dans le village de Zasip) idéalement placée à côté de Bled (que l'on peut rejoindre à pied) et des environs à découvrir (Lac de Bohinj, Gorges de Vintgar, Socca...) Stuart est trés communicant et sa maison est vraiment trés agréable, spacieuse, trés fonctionnelle, bien équipée. On a passé un super séjour, pour nous la première fois en Slovénie ! C'est une trés belle découverte de ce pays d'Europe ! Je recommande sans hésiter !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gemütliches haus

Ein gemütliches Haus mit allem was man braucht. Herrliche Aussicht.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aur M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentieke woning met veel ruimte

Riante ligging, mooie wandelingen in de nabijheid. Woning goed uitgerust.Misten wel een koffiezet. Uitstekende ligging voor het maken van autotochten naar nabijgelegen bezienswaardigheden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joachim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr gut

Alles wunderbar
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschönes Bauernhaus

Wir haben uns in dem schönen Bauernhaus sehr wohl gefühlt. U.a. die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Die Kinder hatten im Dachgeschoss viel Platz zum Spielen. Die Hängematte und die Terrasse im Garten luden jeden Abend nach den Wanderungen zum Verweilen ein.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zasip ist ein schön gelegener kleiner Ort. Dort hat man seine Ruhe

Das Ferienhaus war sehr geräumig. Die Einrichtung passte zum Ambiente des alten Bauernhauses. Es wurde versucht, das Alte zu bewahren. Ebenso fehlte es nicht an Dingen, die für einen angenehmen Aufenthalt notwendig sind. Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wie beschrieben und sehr nett

Stuart hat uns im Vorfeld schon tolle Tipps für Wanderungen und Ausflüge geschickt und sich gut gekümmert. Check-In reibungslos, Schlüssel- und Kontaktfrei. Super einfach! Das Haus war sauber und wurde sehr hübsch renoviert und eingerichtet. Aber es ist ein altes Gemäuer und ist daher im ersten Moment etwas kühl und muffig. Das legt sich aber schnell, wenn man die Fensterläden öffnet und Licht und Luft herein lässt. Ausstattung und Interieur sind einwandfrei, gemütlich und mehr als ausreichend. Man findet alles, was man braucht und viel an Infos und Unterhaltung. Ein Stern Abzug für die Lage gibt es nur, weil der Kuhstall nebenan leider etwas duftet. Das stört vielleicht aber auch nur mich... Sonst kann man direkt vom Haus los wandern, radeln und spazieren, ein gutes Restaurant ist ums Eck, Supermarkt leicht erreichbar (5min), Nachbarn alle sehr freundlich, schöne Aussicht, idyllisch gelegen, Bled ist nicht weit weg. ... Kurzum: Alles prima! Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit in Zasip bei Bled. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rolf S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr zu empfehlen

Das Ferienhaus ist geräumig und gut ausgestattet. Die auf der Rückseite des Hauses befindliche Grünfläche gehört größtenteils einem Nachbarn, der aber offenbar nichts dagegen hatte, dass wir uns ab und zu in den Schatten der Bäume gesetzt haben. Zum örtlichen Supermarkt sind es wenige Minuten zu Fuß, noch kürzer ist der Weg zu einem Restaurant, das eine abwechslungsreiche Speisekarte zu bieten hat. Auch nach Bled kann man zu Fuß gehen, wenn man einen halbstündigen Spaziergang nicht scheut. Der Hausbesitzer schickt vor der Anreise eine Menge hilfreicher Informationen, darunter eine Reihe von Tourenvorschlägen für kleine und große Wanderungen, mit denen man die Schönheit der Gegend kennenlernen kann. Er reagiert genau wie die Agentur vor Ort sehr schnell auf Anfragen. Wir haben uns im Vorfeld der Reise und während unseres Aufenthalts gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Zum Schluss eine kleine Warnung für empfindliche Gemüter: Die dörfliche Lage bringt es mit sich, dass man den schräg gegenüber liegenden Milchviehbetrieb ab und zu während des Ausmistens riecht und die Glocken der direkt neben dem Ferienhaus befindlichen Kirche läuten morgens um sieben Uhr in das Schlafzimmer hinein.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very peaceful and beautiful setting

Very good. I will stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Respite in the country

The quiet offered by this property and the peacefulness of the neighbors was welcomed. We appreciated looking at the castle on the hill at night and were even treated to snow-capped mountains one morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vanessa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday home in Zasip

Good booking service - excellent location
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good location

alpine retreat is a lovely place to relax and explore in and around bled, good size bedrooms ,and a bathroom with a great view of bled castle
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nettes , geräumiges Haus

Das alte Bauernhaus ist sehr geräumig und sehr gut ausgestattet.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANDREAS S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustikale Ferienwohnung

Sehr schön renoviertes altes Bauernhaus im traditionellen Stil mit zeitgemäßer Ausstattung für bis zu sechs Personen. Sehr gut ausgestattete Küche. Zwei Aufenthaltsräume. Einkaufsmöglichkeit und Gastwirtschaft im Ort (5 min). Optimal für Familien.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Village house

Traditional village house, simply decorated, comfortably furnished and extremely well equipped, good shower, comfortable beds and good bedding etc. Lovely views. In peaceful village of Zasip, away from the tourist throngs in Bled. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony, the good village restaurant, and great walks from the door. Stuart was a great host. House information and recommends all very thorough, so all went very smoothly. Highly recommended as a base for a holiday in the area, which has so much to do we felt we barely scratched the surface - so we'd love to come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family house not far from the touristic village Bled

Really nice and well maintained and clean house, good located, just a few minutes drive from Bled, nostalgic just besides an old church. The kitchen was well equiped, the beds were very good, nice modern bathroom, the Wifi was very good. Next door there was a really nice old woman, who waved us every day "a good day". The balcony was nice but small, the garden was a good place to be outside, but only accessible by walking around the house. The contact with the owner was very good. He gave us a lot of practical information about the area, several walking tours, restaurants etc. We would like to recommand this house to everyone.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property in a perfect location.

The property had everything we needed and kept reasonably cool when the outside temperatures were hot. The balcony was especially nice for breakfast with a view of the village and Bled castle in the distance. The location is also perfect if you have a car. Centrally placed for Lakes Bled and Bohinj, not far from the Vrsic Pass and Triglev National Park, and also plenty of great scenery and walking close to the property. Local food also very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

Amazing Place to Stay

I spent a few days here visiting friends and have to say it was perfect! The house is so big, there's so much space - it's fantastic. The kitchen was well stocked and the study area with Dvds and books as well as the games selection was a great little touch. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Good family place

Great all round.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Stuart

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As a structural enginer I have always wanted to either build my own house or do a full-on renovation. When my daughter was born I realised that my available time and cash could both only shrink and that it was now or never!

As soon as I saw Lake Bled and had explored the local area I knew that it had to be now! With spectacular scenery, an understatedly classy feel and outdoor adventures all year round, I knew I would want to keep coming back. On top of that the food was good, the beer cold and the people warm.

With my daughter now 17 years old we have found the area to be great for both young children and teenagers. There are lots of short yet beautiful walks to do in summer, paddling with the fish is unforgettable and in winter the smaller nearby low-level ski slopes are ideal for starting out or having the thrill of a toboggan ride without the need to spend a full day in the mountains. The local pools have great baby areas with warmer water and toys provided. What more could you ask for. Oh yes, Spring is glorious with an explosion of mountain flowers and and kicking through heaps of dry aurtumn leaves is always a wonderful experience.

Why they chose this property

The Alpine Retreat, named by a friend, was the first property I viewed and I immediately saw that it offered me a great opportunity to indulge in my own 'Grand Design'.. Looking beyond its run down condition, I instantly knew the house was special for reasons beyond its age, charm and wonderful location. My neighbours were immediately welcoming, and it is always a pleasure to catch up when I manage to take a holiday myself, but I am sure they thought I was mad for buying such a rundown place. However, after five years of incremental and some quite major works, the interior has been transformed, and I can at last enjoy the house for what it has become. The original rooms have been upgraded whilst maintaining their character and the upstairs area, once open for storing crops, now houses two bedrooms, a bathroom and new windows that have opened up some spectacular views.

What makes this property unique

I bought the house and undertook the refurbishment with the intention of creating a family holiday home and really only considered renting to holiday-makers after all the hard work was done. So, with all the fittings, fixtures and furnishings, it really is a home from home for all to enjoy.
The warm notes from our guests, of thanks and appreciation of the house and the area, have made sharing our house a pleasure, something I think shows in our personal approach.
We are a family that likes to explore and, remarkably even after years of visiting, we are still discovering new places. Many of our favourites are included in the house folder so our guests can get straight to the local top spots.

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