Bolara 60 Kućica: stone country cottage

10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Grožnjan, Istarska županija

Aquapark Istralandia15 min drive
Portoroz Beach43 min drive
Lanterna Beach47 min drive
Rijeka (RJK)92 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Altini

1 Double Bed

Mirna

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Bolara 60 is a traditional stone house (about 250 years old and now beautifully restored) near the medieval hilltop town of Grožnjan. The Kućica is a self-contained, fully furnished apartment with its own kitchen and terrace. It's next door to our guesthouse (the Kuća), and near a farm where our neighbours make olive oil and wine, but otherwise there are no houses around. It's very green and peaceful here, with views into the forest and Mirna valley, and deer, birds and butterflies all around.

Property manager

Matt & Anna

Languages

Croatian, French, German, Italian

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Pool

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Please talk to us in advance to bring a pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Our guesthouse is next door: so please no music outdoors; and please be quiet after 10pm

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

Property Registration Number 17420596999

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Groznjan

Located in Groznjan, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lanterna Beach and Portoroz Beach. Ancient City Walls and Aquapark Istralandia are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling, hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Grožnjan, Istarska županija

What's nearby

Fonticus Gallery - 11 min drive
Aquapark Istralandia - 15 min drive
Novigrad Harbour - 21 min drive
Portoroz Beach - 43 min drive
Lanterna Beach - 47 min drive

Getting around

Buzet Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

Rondo - 14 min drive
City Café - 14 min drive
Pizzeria Aquarius - 15 min drive
Caffè Bar Vero Groznjan- Grisignana - 12 min drive
Ponte Porton restoran - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bolara 60 Kućica: stone country cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Bolara 60 Kućica: stone country cottage?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bolara 60 Kućica: stone country cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bolara 60 Kućica: stone country cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Fonticus Gallery and within 9 miles (15 km) of Agro-Millo and Ramparts. OHwines and Ancient City Walls are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

1 July 2020

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

Istrian holiday memories

Great place and a wonderful idyllic house with fantastic and friendly landlords.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Al U.

2 June 2019

A blissful retreat packing a gastronomic punch

Ok, so I'm in two minds about telling other people about this place, as frankly we'd love to keep it all to ourselves. From the moment we arrived at this statuesque Istrian valley homestead, nothing was too much trouble for our hosts - Anna and Matt. The fact that they speak Croatian and seem to know everyone for miles around gives this place a more rooted feel than we maybe expected (it's also useful if you need a hand translating / making a phone call etc). Our (resolutely urban) kids were so taken by the adventures at hand - waterfall, forests, animals - we were even able to engage in some grown-up conversation with our hosts, other guests and indeed each other. A rare pleasure. Food is a big deal here - local, fresh, eaten communally and clearly prepared by people who know and care: our favourites were newly-laid breakfast eggs with wild asparagus, homemade granola and yoghurt with next door's strawberries, and the wild garlic lazanje. Dunno what 'terroir' is in Croatian, but I think this is what it tastes like. A&M also made some useful suggestions for places to eat out, walks to take (the choice to take the muddy, steep route was entirely ours), places to find, taste and procure the must-haves - oil, truffle, wine - direct from local producers. For the former, you need look no further than Osvaldo next door. We stayed in the 'Kucica', the 'little cottage' abutting the main house. The attention to detail is impressive: they have obviously spent time and effort creating a place which is informed by - and sympathetic to - its surroundings (it turns out that old stone buildings with thick shutters really don't need air-con) while having a character of its own - bold industrial touches, a sprinkling of Victoriana. The washing machine was also a useful foil to the kids forays into the forest. While we were there, the terraced kitchen garden apparently featured in the national newspaper. Again, galling for those of us who want to keep it schtum, but understandable. It's the sort of place that makes you want to get stuck into the weeding yourself (though lord knows that Istrian clay soil can't make it easy.) School half-term holidays dictated an earlier departure than any of us wanted. We'll be back - to cycle along the valley tops, take in the Groznjan jazz festival (ok so there definitely aren't any school holidays in early July - so maybe a solo visit), to go truffling. A sensation worth sharing; just not too widely.

About the host

Hosted by Matt & Anna

We are a British couple with a passion for food and sustainable tourism. Anna is a trained chef and a food anthropologist. She offers dinners and cooking classes to guests and enjoys making everything from scratch - from the sourdough bread to pancetta, pickles and ice cream... Matt is a computational linguist, affiliated to the University of London and a research group in Ljubljana. We live at Bolara 60 so are available to advise guests on where to go around here, what to eat and who to meet. When not in the kitchen we tend to be in the vegetable garden or feeding the chickens! We try to ensure we tread lightly on the environment here - there is no air-conditioning or pool, heating and hot water come from solar panels and the log burners, we recycle everything we can, and we garden as organically as possible.

Why they chose this property

This is our home! It is a very old house which we spent 5 years carefully renovating using local materials and salvaged antique pieces. Istria is beautiful, especially the green and hilly northwest corner where we are located. Everyone who comes here falls in love with it.

What makes this property unique

Bolara 60 suits those seeking rural tranquility. If you love to drink in the view, listen to the birds, watch the butterflies and walk through forests and olive groves, this is the place for you. It's also the place for food-lovers, since we grow a lot of our own food and offer sociable dinners and hands-on cooking classes to guests. We also know all the best places around here to eat and drink!