Villa Ronja

About this property

Villa Ronja is a very modern villa suitable for up to five guests with excellent facilities and style. Located in Bale, around 14km from Rovinj, this villa has one of the gems of the Istrian Coast within easy reach.

One of the highlights of this property is the covered terrace and pool area. With super-comfy loungers and seating at either end, the pool measures an impressive 8m x 4m and has direct access from the living area and one of the bedrooms. An attractive garden with lawn areas provides more outdoor space. You can also make use of a portable barbecue and an outdoor shower.

There’s an elegant dining area just inside the patio doors, making it easy to enjoy drinks out on the deck after your meal. The living area is cosy and inviting, with ample seating and a large, flat screen TV mounted on the opposite wall. The kitchen forms part of the same open-plan space, providing bar-style stool seating, an oven, a dishwasher, a coffee machine and a hot plate.

Each of the two bedrooms are located on the same level. Both have a double bed, TV and air conditioning, as well as their own shower room. A fifth guest can be accommodated on the sofa bed in the living room.

Villa Ronja also offers free Wi-Fi and parking for two cars. Underfloor heating is available if needed at an additional cost. The villa is just 500m from shops and restaurants and 8km from the nearest beach.

Beautiful Rovinj is within a 20-minute drive of Bale. Gateway to the nearby islands, its charming Old Town is dominated by the Baroque church of St Euphemia, the bell tower of which offers unbeatable views out to the islands. The town hosts regular art and music festivals and delivers excellent dining and shopping.

Other major cities along this stretch of coast are easily accessible. You can reach Poreč or Pula in around 40 minutes – both have impressive historic landmarks that are well worth seeing. Several water parks and adventure parks are also accessible, perfect for family days out.

One of the most picturesque, and popular, places on the Istrian coast, Rovinj is a must. For visitors to Croatia, only Dubrovnik can rival it on numbers, and those who come are charmed by Rovinj’s pretty harbour and Italianate feel.

Rovinj isn’t huge but it offers a pleasing array of restaurants within walking distance of the waterfront, along with boutiques, craft and souvenir shops. Cool bars, chic coffee stop-offs and great gelato all add to the vibe. The town’s most prominent landmark is the church of St Euphemia, complete with bell tower modelled on that of Venice’s St Mark’s Cathedral.

Several islands lie off the coast of Rovinj, so boat trips make for pleasurable excursions – the impressive archipelago which makes up Brijuni is particularly popular. Those into diving might like to join an organised dive to see the wreck of Austrian steamer, the Baron Gautsch, which lies beneath the waters of Rovinj. You have very nice beaches south of the Old Town, with Mulini, Cuvi and Cisterna all highly rated.

Rovinj isn’t big on named attractions, but there are a few museums and galleries, boosting Rovinj’s reputation as an arty kind of town. The Royal Heritage Museum has a good collection of Italian art, while the striking red Baroque building that houses Rovinj City Museum has yet more, along with temporary exhibitions around themes such as architecture.

In summer, arts and music festivals give the town a further cultural kick. Mosey down to the main square and you are sure to find something happening, while Grisia, the main street in the Old Town, hosts an open-air art show each August which draws the crowds.

Heading up the coast, the city of Poreč is well worth a stop. There are plenty of historic attractions, including the 6th-century Euphrasian Basilica, a unesco World Heritage Site. Numerous family-friendly parks like Aquacolors, Papago Park and Dinopark Funtana mean Poreč is the ideal destination if you’re travelling with children, and the lovely Sveti Nikola island is just a short boat ride away. Fancy hiring a bike? Cyclists can follow the scenic Parenzana Trail, once a railway track that went all the way to Trieste.

Accommodation

The Villa
Villa Ronja is a beautiful two bedroom villa located in Bale, close to the popular resort of Rovinj.

First Floor
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Open plan living and dining area
- Two bedrooms with double bed (180 x 200cm) with en-suite bathroom
- Laundry room
- Guest WC

Exterior Grounds
- Private swimming pool (8 x 4 m, depth 150 cm)
- Outdoor shower
- Terrace with sunloungers
- Barbecue

Additional Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Wi-fi
- Satellite TV
- Coffee machine
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Iron
- Baby cot  
- Sofa bed
- Parking for 2 cars