Villa Krasica

Staying at the magical Villa Krasica guarantees you will return home with a real feel for Istria and its natural charms. Set in over five acres of private land in the heart of northern Istria, Villa Krasica comprises two buildings originally built in the 19th century. Guests can relax in total seclusion and beautiful surroundings, brimming with character and a warm ambience. Villa Krasica is a sensational pick that sleeps up to sixteen guests, featuring beautiful ceilings, gorgeous colour palettes, and plenty of modern touches. Situated on the top of a hill in the quaint village of Krasica, next to Groznjan and not far from Novigrad, guests enjoy sensational countryside views yet are not far from the coast for some beautiful beach days.

Groznjan is a small Istrian town of great cultural significance. At the beginning of May, its narrow streets and pretty squares turn into an artistic beehive with summer music academies, art, dance and drama workshops and many famous people from these walks of life descending on the village. Groznjan is known as a ‘village of artists’. In July and August, you will enjoy seeing plenty of musicians playing in the streets, anything from jazz to classical music. The town is brimming with art galleries, charming souvenir shops and cosy restaurants. Its Jazz is Back Festival is held every summer. The town sits on a plateau above the river Mirna, surrounded by at least twenty other villages, including Krasica and acres of vineyards, olive groves and orchards. Groznjan is famous for its olives called Istarska Belica.

Villa Krasica is nestled in this fabulous area enjoying generally fantastic weather. The villa is perfect for gathering with friends or family for a restful, sociable stay. In addition to outstanding, charismatic living spaces and bedroom suites, the fabulous hosts of Villa Krasica offer some beautiful services for you, including concierge, butler and housekeeping services, and for an extra fee can arrange laundry services, a nanny, fitness and yoga trainers, massage, private chefs, private drivers and much more. The main house sleeps up to ten guests, and the guest house sleeps a further six. Within the main house, there are two queen suites on the ground floor and basement, a king suite on the first floor and two twin suites on the second floor and in the attic. The guest house offers one king suite and two twin suites on the ground floor. Each of the bedrooms is beautifully decorated. You will discover stunning ceilings, gorgeous wallpapers and exquisite furnishings, all with wonderful offering character. The bathrooms are beautifully fitted with gorgeous tiles.

In the main house, the living spaces are superb. The dining room is just off the kitchen and offers a charming brick and beamed ceiling with gorgeous lighting over a huge table. The colourful rug blends beautifully with the warmth of the bricks. The kitchen is dreamy with a huge range oven that will please the chefs in your group and other beautiful appliances. The living room is another atmospheric space, beautifully illuminated by the natural light flooding through the many windows and doors. It offers plenty of comfy sofas and coffee tables where you can enjoy drinks and family get-togethers. Doors lead from the living spaces to a delightful summer terrace with a cocktail bar and lounge space. The guest house enjoys its living room and dining room, so perhaps you may want to book Villa Krasica for two families and enjoy some private time too.

Both houses enjoy fabulous shared outside space. The heated freshwater pool is excellent and very generous in size at 9m x 15m. It offers hydromassage, and there is a pool bar, so you do not need to go far for refreshments. Luxury loungers and parasols are lined up on the wooden sun deck where you can enjoy your holiday books and the phenomenal countryside views.

In addition to beautiful gardens with mature planting and lush lawns, guests can enjoy alfresco dining and lounging on the upper terrace using the villa’s barbecue grill. Other treats at this marvellous property are a wine cellar, a games room with darts, Playstation 5 and shuffleboard and Bluetooth speakers so that you can listen to your favourite tunes. Villa Krasica certainly offers a memorable holiday experience!