Whether you're looking to celebrate a milestone birthday with a group of your closest friends, or a countryside escape with your extended family, this spectacular stone villa is the answer you've been looking for. Set in the beautiful Istrian countryside, just outside the peaceful village of Kringa and a short drive from the popular coastal resort of Poreč, the villa boasts charming period features – such as wood beam ceilings and exquisite stone archways – and adds mod cons and contemporary design in a harmonious blend of old and new. In addition to looking beautiful, the arches serve a double purpose of breaking up the semi-open-plan layout and providing some separation between the spaces. Step outside and sip your morning coffee on the first-floor bedroom balcony and take in the view, or head out onto the terrace to stretch out on a sun lounger by the pool. Then, with the mercury rising, take shelter in the summer kitchen and enjoy a bite to eat as you look out over the shimmering water. If you can tear yourself away from this idyllic setting, we recommend visiting the Istrian Riviera. The pretty streets and historical sites are well worth a wander around before boarding a high-speed catamaran for a day trip to the iconic city of Venice, approximately three hours away.

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Additional fees

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, airport transfers, and car hire

• If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week

• Two well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you for an additional €10 each per day

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.