About this property
Built in just 2016, Villa Petrova is a delightfully modern and sophisticated villa with a magnificent array of games, toys and relaxation zones.
In the bright and welcoming interior, you will find a large, comfortable sofa in front of the TV and alongside a dining table for all the group. Extending away from this area in semi-open plan design is the spacious fitted-kitchen, with a modern design and breakfast bar. Vast patio doors allow the light and warmth of the Croatian climate to fill the interior.
On this ground floor, there is one spacious bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and sizeable double-door access to the beautiful garden beyond. Upstairs there are three more equally majestic rooms, bright and airy with huge double beds, elegant décor and direct access to the first-floor terrace. Each has an equally stylish ensuite bathroom.
The garden is a bright and sun-filled area, with plenty of space for relaxing, playing and socialising. On the terrace, you will find a large alfresco dining area with a TV, while around the considerable pool you will find several sun loungers, a casual sofa area and a stone barbeque.
A little detached from the house is the games room – a fabulous collection of a pool table, table football set, trampoline and swing set with providing entertainment for all ages! While inside you’ll even find a PlayStation 4, perfect for a rainy day. Extending around the corner of the terrace there is also an exercise bike, for those who want to keep fit throughout their stay.
The villa is walking distance from the village, shops and restaurants, and just fifteen minutes away from Učka Nature Park, a sprawling protected area with hiking routes leading to canyons, waterfalls and historic sites, so you’ll find unspoilt nature a stone’s throw away.
In fact, one-third of the Istrian territory is forested, and the rest is carpeted with vineyards, olive trees, pastures and orchards, with ancient walled cities perched atop hills in the mountainous landscape, so you need merely stroll out of your front door to find the richness of Istria.
Just a short walk from the beautiful town of Labin and a stone’s throw from the magical Učka Nature Park and the coast, Villa Petrova is ideally placed to enjoy all the highlights of Istria.
Once the largest mining centre of Croatia, Labin is now an art haven filled with galleries! The town overlooks the bay of Rabač, an Istrian paradise with a pebble beach and crystal-clear waters, and the perfect place to try a little snorkelling, swimming and diving!
A charming heart-shaped peninsula in the north-west of Croatia, Istria is warm, welcoming and perfectly-sized – you can drive the length in around an hour, putting everything within easy reach!
From breath-taking scenery, rich history and a world-famous culinary scene – you will find it all in Istria!
As a former part of the Venetian Republic, this region has seen many rulers from the Romans, Byzantines and Austro-Hungarians to the Italians and Yugoslavians. Now, a myriad of enchanting towns and villages, rich in history and culture, are nestled among the undulating countryside.
Active holiday-makers will be delighted with the offerings: from windsurfing in Medulin to scuba diving in the Brijuni National park and rock climbing, hang-gliding and walking in Buzet along the 15km ‘seven waterfalls’ walk, Istria has it all.
Both along the dramatic coastal paths and in the mountains inland, you will find an abundance of natural paths for cycling (including the scenic Parenzana route over an old railway line from Viznada to the Slovenian border) and rugged off-road hiking trails. Pick up a trail-map from any of the Tourist Offices, for loads of well-marked routes around the coast and in the Cape Kamenjak.
Much like its neighbouring Italy, Istria is a gastronome’s paradise, home to world-class cuisine and endless rows of vineyards. Be sure to try the local wines, which are often sweet and fruity, using a wide variety of grapes including white Malvasia, red Terrano and Moscato.
Istria is especially famous for its truffles, which you will find served with any dish and sauce! Truffle flavoured olive oil is a typical product of the region, and indeed, you will hardly see a village which does not have its own Olive oil ‘supermarket’!
Both Rijeka and Pula have international airports within a short drive of the villa, while Pula is the main hub for those getting ferries, although there is a daily ferry between Poreč and Venice.
Accommodation
The Villa
This elegant holiday house leaves nothing to be desired. Whether swimming pool, spacious terraces on every floor and modern architecture, as you only know from high-gloss magazines, everything is available. It has 4 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Ground Floor
- Double bedroom with a double bed and en-suite bathroom
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Open living & dining room
- Access to the pool & garden area
First Floor
- Two double bedrooms with double beds and en-suite bathroom
Exterior
- Private swimming pool (34m2)
- Deck chairs
- BBQ area
- Outdoor dining area
- Parking (4 spaces)