Climate and features of the Karst:
The Karst ist the sunniest area in Slovenia during November through March with even more sunshine hours than in Portoroz (Adriatic coast). The annual sunshine duration is 2250h (i.e. 50% longer than in Frankfurt/Germany), November through March 630h and December 94h (i.e. 100%(!) longer than in Frankfurt/Germany).
The Karst is a sparsely populated plateau (300 - 400 m above sea level) at the northeast edge of the Gulf of Trieste at the border between Slovenia and Italy. Pristine nature and a characetristic stone architecture with narrow old towns and paths lined with stone walls are the main features of the Karst. Famous are his wines, specially his dark red wine Teran (Terrano) and his old varieties of white wine like Malvazija (Malvasia) and Vitovska. A special feature is also the Karst ham dried in open air the so-called Kraski prsut (Prosciutto) as also other types of dried meat.
Garden and Pool:
The apartment is situated at our herbal and ornamental plants garden (5.000 m2) ( 100 varieties of roses, various oleanders) with an extensive stock of trees (chestnut trees, walnut trees, bay leaf trees, palm trees, fig trees, cypresses, olive trees) . The herbal and ornamental plants garden is surrounded by a natural garden of 17.000 m2. The garden offers various motives for taking photos and panoramic views on Stanjel, the gentle hilled Karst plateau and the Alps.
Our heated and roofed famliy swimming pool can be shared by guests from the beginning of April to the end of October daily till 7 p.m. (use at their own risk!) - no chlorine odour as it is run by saltwater, poolsize 8 m x 3,5 m, depth 1,6 m, roman stairs, pool roof made of polycarbonate.
guest comments:
We spent a very pleasant week her. The house was spottless and comfortable. The pool was great and we noticed just what a difference a second toilet makes! The setting was wonderful. The local wine from up the road was delightful, Deborah and I enjoyed it a lot! A big Thank –You
Family S., Guildford, England
Thank you for sharing your »little paradise« so generously. We have had a wonderful week and our only regret is that we aren't staying for longer. We will definitely be coming back to Slovenia, so may see you again…I think Oliver & Ella will remember your pool for many years to come! Love and best wishes,
Family D., Swindon, England
The hospitality of Erik, Britta, Klara and Bernard makes it all the more magical. This is a special place at a special time. We will never forget you.
Family D., New York, USA
Thank you so much for the most lovely time and spot and for your company. Hope to return your hospitality in Jerusalem.
Family F., Jerusalem, Israel
Ski:
The nearest smaller ski resorts Crni vrh nad Idrijo and Kalic (near Postojna) are 45 minutes away, the main ski resorts Krvavec, Kanin, Vogel and Kobla are 90-120 minutes away. It takes 2 hours to Piancavallo.
Golf:
The next golf course is at the Stud farm in Lipica reachable in 25 minutes by car.
Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website:
