A serene villa, ideally situated a ten-minute drive from Dubrovnik, you’ll be flitting between escapades through the magnificent Old Town and ice-cold drinks by your private pool. While the interiors are comfortable, with a pared-back approach in the communal areas and pops of personality in the bedrooms, most of your time will be spent outside. Begin mornings with a lively table tennis match and when the heat cranks up, retreat to a lounger for a sunbathing session or cool off under the waterfall. Lunchtimes are to be spent on the patio, tending to the barbecue as your brood sets the table ready for a delicious feast of Croatian fare. Grab your seaside essentials in the late afternoon and take the fifteen-minute car ride to Bellevue Beach. Watch the sunset as you bob about in the gentle waves or find a spot on the pebbles to kick back as the sky burns orange.

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